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
Bar Breakeven Formula: How Turn Dollar Goals Into Guest Count
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Looking at breakeven in dollars does not help you run your bar.
A dollar target sounds important, but it does not tell you what to do.
In this episode, I’m breaking down a better way to look at breakeven: turning the number into guest count.
We’ll talk about fixed costs, contribution margin, average check, and how to figure out how many more people you actually need in the seats.
Because saying you need another $1,500 a week is abstract.
Saying you need 75 more guests is something you and your team can actually work with.
If your financial goals feel unclear, this episode will make the number usable.
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📌Additional resources
🔴Grab the books “How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!” and “Menus that Sell” here:
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