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
5 No-Cost Marketing Tactics That Fill Slow Nights Fast
Some nights, the problem isn’t staffing or service, it’s that the seats simply aren’t filled.
Early-week shifts can drain profits fast, and relying on deep discounts often does more harm than good.
In this episode, we’ll walk through five proven, no-cost strategies to turn slow nights into high-performing ones.
📌 What You’ll Learn 📌
🌟 Why partnering with the “wrong” business can be your best move
🌟 How trivia or karaoke nights fill seats without paid ads
🌟 The one photo spot that makes guests market your bar
🌟 How a “secret” menu drives word of mouth fast
🌟 The simple way to get regulars to bring friends
🌟 Why low-cost theme nights create big midweek buzz
🌟 How to post so the algorithm actually promotes you
You’ll learn how to build strategic local partnerships, create genuine buzz that draws people in, and inspire regulars to become advocates for your bar.
These are practical steps you can implement right away to boost traffic and protect your margins.
🔴 Learn More: 🔴
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Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably
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