The Bar Business Podcast: Bar & Pub Owner Profits, Marketing & Operations

Chris Schneider & Brian Haan: Buying, Managing, and Learning to Run a Bar

After more than 260 episodes talking about the bar business, there’s one story I probably should have told a long time ago: how I actually became a bar owner and learned

How to Increase Restaurant and Bar Revenue Without More Customers

When revenue drops, I know the first instinct is usually to get more customers through the door.  But what if you’re trying to market your way out of the wrong problem?

How to Open a Restaurant From Idea to Opening Night with Adam Weisblatt

Opening a great restaurant takes more than great food, hospitality, or a good business plan. Everything matters. In this episode, I sit down with Adam Weisblatt, co-foun

How to Set Clear Staff Expectations and Build a Better Bar Team

  Bad attitudes, inconsistent service, and employees ignoring standards may all have the same root cause: unclear expectations.  In this episode, I break down the 20-mi

Po6: What a Female-Led Bar Team Taught Hong Kong About Hospitality with Beckaly Franks

On this episode of Party of Six, we have a wide-ranging panel conversation on hospitality, focusing on Beckaly Franks tracing her path from Idaho and Portland to Hong Kon

From $200 to Shark Tank and Building an Event Bartending Business with Nelson Brooks

Nelson Brooks started Cabana Boys with around $200 and eventually took the business to Shark Tank, where he landed an investment from Kendra Scott.  In this episode, I’m

Happy Hour Profitability and How to Know If Your Bar’s Specials Actually Work

Good drinks aren’t the only thing that can make or break a happy hour. A packed bar can still be losing money. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to tell if your ha

Bar Loans, Business Credit, and Getting Approved with Matt Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca

Most bar owners don't think about financing until they need money—and by then, the decisions they've already made can determine whether a lender says yes or no.

Signature Cocktails: Turn One Drink Into a Word-of-Mouth Marketing Asset

Having a bestselling cocktail does not mean you have a signature drink. A bestseller moves units. A signature moves people. In this episode, I’m breaking down what turn

The Pour Cost System: Calculate It, Track It, and Protect Your Margins

Most bar owners don't have a pour cost problem. They have a tracking problem. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to calculate pour cost correctly, why mon

How to Spot the Signs Before Your Regulars Leave

  Most unhappy customers never tell you something is wrong.  They simply stop showing up.  In this episode, I'm breaking down why silence is one of the most dange

Bar Marketing Strategy: How to Avoid Slow Nights Before They Happen

Bar owners who avoid slow nights are not just lucky. They planned better. In this episode, I’m breaking down my Anchor Rhythm Tactical Marketing System and how it helps

Bar Breakeven Formula: How Turn Dollar Goals Into Guest Count

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 dow

Bar Vendor Relationships: How to Get Better Pricing, Support, and Training

Most bar owners treat vendors like a delivery service. That means they are probably leaving pricing, support, training, product knowledge, and market data on the table.

AI for Bar Owners: How to Save Hours Without Trusting It Too Much

AI is not coming for your bar. It is already here. In this episode, I’m breaking down where AI can actually help bar owners save time, and where you absolutely should n

How to Build a Bar Experience Guests Actually Remember

Good drinks are not enough to make people come back anymore. Bars that are winning right now are not just winning on product. They are winning on feeling. In this episo

How to Control Bar Labor Costs Without Hurting Service

Labor costs can quietly drain your bar’s profit if you are not watching the right numbers. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to analyze and control your labor costs

Party of Six - Building Community and Crafting Experiences with Erick Castro

Unlock the secrets to creating memorable hospitality experiences, building community, and managing a successful bar business, straight from industry innovator Erick Castr

10 Costly Mistakes Bar Owners Must Fix Before It’s Too Late

Most bars do not fail because of bad luck or a bad location. They fail because of mistakes that feel reasonable while you are making them. In this episode, I’m breaking

Bar Owner Burnout Does Not Always Look Like Burnout

Bar owner burnout does not always show up as a dramatic crash. Sometimes it looks like snapping at staff, making every decision yourself, losing your long-term thinking,