The Bar Business Podcast: Bar & Pub Owner Profits, Marketing & Operations
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: Bar & Pub Owner Profits, Marketing & Operations
A Bar Owner’s Year-End Reflection: Gratitude, Rest & What's Coming in 2026
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From the outside, everything looks fine. The bar is open, people are coming in, and the work gets done. But underneath it, there’s a quiet heaviness from long days, nonstop decisions, and pressure that never fully lifts.
That weight isn’t caused by one big mistake. It builds over time through delayed decisions, avoided numbers, and sticking with habits that feel comfortable, even when they stop working.
In this episode, I step away from tactics and reflect on the past year. I talk honestly about gratitude, mindset, and what I’ve learned about the growing gap between reactive and intentional bar owners.
My goal is clarity. Clarity around what actually matters, what’s draining energy, and what deserves attention next so moving forward feels more focused, steady, and intentional.
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📌Additional resources
🔴Grab the books “How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!” and “Menus that Sell” here:
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
