The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners
Are you spending more time stuck behind the bar than building a business that runs smoothly without you?
If you're a bar owner who feels overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind of hospitality and is struggling to balance operations, marketing, and profits this show is for you. Chris Schneider, with over 20 years in the industry, created this podcast to help you overcome burnout, increase profits, and create a business you can enjoy—not just endure.
Join us every Monday and Wednesday to:
- Get expert strategies to boost profits while attracting loyal customers.
- Learn bar marketing tactics, menu design hacks, and leadership tools that simplify operations.
- Build the bar or pub that you have always dreamt of owning.
Ready to take control of your bar’s success? Start by tuning into the fan-favorite episode: 5 Strategies to Boost Bar Profits This Week: Quick Wins for Bar Owners.
Episodes
120 episodes
Setting Your Manager Up For Success: A to Empowered Leadership For Hospitality Leaders
Struggling with high manager turnover and inconsistent performance? The problem might not be your managers—it might be you. Let’s fix that.Running a bar is tough, and without a solid management team, it’s even harder. Many bar owners fai...
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Season 3
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Episode 120
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18:09
The Hidden Bookkeeping Secret Every Bar Owner Must Know
What if I told you there's a single bookkeeping secret that could save your bar thousands of dollars in lost revenue every month?Many bar owners struggle with financial tracking and end up losing money through inventory discrepancies, mi...
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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9:46
How to Avoid The Most Common Bar Owner Mistakes
Why do most bar owners fail to hit world-class profits—and what can you do differently?Running a bar is supposed to be fun and profitable, but too many owners get stuck in the weeds, struggling with inefficiency, financial blind spots, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 118
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18:29
The Essential Tech Stack for Modern Bar Operations
Is your bar’s tech helping or hurting your business? Learn how to build a seamless, efficient system that saves you time and boosts your profits. Many bar owners struggle with clunky systems, hidden fees, and software they barely us...
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Season 3
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Episode 117
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12:04
The Basics of Calculating Food and Beverage Cost for Bar Owners
Are your food and beverage costs higher than expected? Learn the key formulas and strategies to take control of your margins.Many restaurants and bars struggle with tracking costs accurately, leading to unexpected losses. Understanding t...
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Season 3
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Episode 116
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10:10
Building a Culture of Excellence for Long-Term Success in Your Bar or Pub
Are you struggling to build a team that truly excels in your bar or restaurant? Wondering how to foster leadership, engagement, and a winning culture?A thriving hospitality business isn't just about great food and drinks—it's about havin...
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Season 3
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Episode 115
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27:02
Seasonal Menus: Smart Menu Changes for Bar Owners
Are high food costs eating into your profits? Discover how seasonal menu changes can dramatically reduce your expenses while delighting your customers.Rising food costs and supply chain issues are squeezing bar owners' margins. Strategic...
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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7:15
How to Recognize and Fix a Failing Bar Before It's Too Late
Is your bar showing warning signs of failure that you're choosing to ignore?Many bar owners struggle to identify critical business problems until it's too late, often mistaking temporary setbacks for normal business fluctuations.I...
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Season 3
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Episode 113
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22:41
Labor Cost Secrets: Controlling Your Biggest Expense for Bar Owners
What if your labor costs are eating away at your profits without you even realizing it?Many bar owners struggle with managing labor costs effectively, leading to diminished profits and operational challenges.In today's episode:
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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10:21
Building an Unforgettable Bar Brand: Smart Strategies for Hospitality Owners
Want your bar to be the go-to spot in town? The secret isn’t just great drinks—it’s creating a brand people remember and want to return to.In a competitive market, the most successful bars don’t just serve alcohol—they create experiences...
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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26:47
Draft Line Cleaning: Protecting Your Bar’s Beer Quality & Profits
What if your draft beer sales are suffering because of a simple maintenance issue you're overlooking?Many bar owners struggle with inconsistent beer quality and waste due to poorly maintained draft lines, leading to lost profits and unha...
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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7:02
Quarterly Industry Benchmarking Insights: Profitability Strategies for Bar & Restaurant Owners with Jordan Silverman of Starfish
Are your restaurant or bar margins feeling tighter than ever? You’re not alone. But what if small, strategic changes could turn your bottom line around?In this quarterly deep dive, Chris Schneider and Jordan Silverman analyze the latest ...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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30:11
The Basics of Food and Beverage Cost: Simple Math that Leads to Bigger Profits for Bar Owners
Are you losing money on every plate and drink you serve without even knowing it?Many bar owners struggle with calculating their true costs, leading to menu items that actually lose money despite appearing profitable.In today's epi...
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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7:14
Projecting Start-Up Costs: Financial Planning for New Bar Owners
What if you could avoid the #1 reason restaurants fail in their first year - undercapitalization?Many aspiring restaurant owners underestimate their start-up costs, leading to financial strain before they even open their doors. Accurate ...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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20:46
Reading Guest Signals for Bar Owners: Boost Sales Through Body Language
Are you missing out on sales because you can't read your guests' buying signals?Many bars struggle with training staff to recognize buying signals and engagement opportunities, leading to missed sales and lower guest satisfactionI...
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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10:31
3 Simple Tools for 1% More Profit: Finding Incremental Income in your Bar or Pub
What if three simple tools could add thousands to your bottom line without changing your prices or cutting staff?Many bar owners struggle with profit margins, often implementing drastic changes that can hurt guest experience or staff mor...
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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21:39
Bar Owner's Guide to Profitable Menu Pricing: Set Your Margins Right
Are your menu prices actually making you money, or are you just breaking even?Many bar owners struggle with pricing their menu items correctly, leading to razor-thin margins that threaten their profitability. Without proper margin analys...
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Season 3
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Episode 104
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8:41
7 Employee Management Secrets Every Bar Owner Must Know
Are you struggling to keep your best employees while maintaining consistent performance across your team?Managing bar staff effectively can feel like herding cats - between personality conflicts, scheduling headaches, and maintaining ser...
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Season 3
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Episode 103
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23:48
Streamlining Cash Handling: A Proven System for Bar Owners to Prevent Errors & Discrepancies
Struggling with cash discrepancies in your bar’s daily operations?Cash handling errors can cost your business money and peace of mind. Without a reliable system in place, you risk mismanagement and missed opportunities to identify proble...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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7:09
A Bar Owner's Guide to Perfect Staff Training: The Tell-Show-Do-Review Method
Are your bartenders consistently making drinks the exact same way, or is quality varying depending on who's behind the bar?Inconsistent service and product quality can damage your bar's reputation and bottom line. Without a proper traini...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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18:17
5 Marketing Strategies for Bar Owners to Dominate 2025
Ready to elevate your bar's marketing game and dominate 2025?January is slow for most of us, making it the perfect time to plan. Most bars struggle with consistent marketing, but a simple strategy can boost customer visits and loyalty, e...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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7:46
3 Game-Changing Strategies for Bar Owners in 2025
Are you tired of watching your bar stay stagnant while your competitors seem to be thriving?Many bar owners struggle with implementing meaningful changes that actually impact their bottom line, often feeling overwhelmed by where to start...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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24:45
Managing Intoxicated Regulars: Effective Hospitality Strategies for Bar Owners
How do you handle intoxicated regulars without damaging relationships or disrupting your bar's atmosphere?Regulars bring loyalty and community, but their sense of ownership can make enforcing rules tricky. Without the right approach, the...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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8:46
Bar Owner's Guide to Operational Excellence: Why Checklists Are Your Secret Weapon
Are you tired of constantly putting out fires in your bar because something was forgotten or overlooked?Many bar owners struggle with maintaining consistency in their operations, leading to costly mistakes, frustrated staff, and dissatis...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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20:59
Unlocking Bar Success: Harnessing Team Insights to Boost Efficiency & Profits
What if your team's insights were the missing piece to unlocking your bar’s success? It's time to set ego aside and find out!Bar owners often overlook the wealth of knowledge their staff possess about daily operations. By embracing team ...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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4:53