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.
The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners
How to Adapt and Thrive in the Bar Business | Kelvin Abrams’ Journey into the Bar Industry
Are you feeling stuck in your business or contemplating a major career change?
Many entrepreneurs find themselves at a crossroads, unsure of how to pivot or reinvent themselves in a constantly evolving market.
In this episode, we chat with Kelvin Abrams, who transformed his journey from a government employee to a successful doggy daycare owner and, eventually, a high-end bourbon bar owner.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why reinventing yourself regularly keeps your business growing
- How to pivot based on market demand—not just passion
- The real costs of food waste and poor inventory management
- Why storytelling builds loyal, engaged customers
- How to choose products that fit your community and brand
- Why running a bar is harder than most businesses
- The hidden costs every bar owner should watch out for
You'll hear about the challenges he faced, the importance of getting uncomfortable, and how to adapt your business to meet market demands.
Connect with Kevin:
Website
K9 and Coffee
Tiki's Playhouse
Book: *Get Uncomfortable or Change Course* by Kelvin Abrams
🔴 Learn More: 🔴
📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session
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→ https://barbusinesspodcast.com
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→ https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbusinessnation
🚀 Snag my book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"
Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
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