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The Bar Business Podcast

The Bar Business Podcast

By: Chris Schneider The Bar Business Coach
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The Bar Business Podcast is focused on helping bar owners spend more time working on their bar and less time working in their bar. In today’s rapidly changing hospitality industry, the old way of operating a bar just doesn’t cut it anymore. Bar owners and managers need to establish the right mindset, concept, and culture for success. Join your host Chris Schneider, who leverages his over twenty years of hospitality industry experience every week as we dive into everything from menu development and design to marketing, to HR practices.© 2023 The Bar Business Podcast Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • 10‑Minute Thanksgiving Week Staff Briefing That Prevents Service Meltdowns
    Nov 24 2025

    The night before Thanksgiving?

    You already know it's gonna be chaos.

    Servers stressed, kitchen buried, and everyone's moving a little too slow for the volume about to hit.

    But if you’ve got 10 minutes before doors open, I’ll show you exactly what to say to keep the shift tight and the team moving like they actually trained for this.

    No rambling meetings, no last-minute guesswork, just a quick briefing that keeps guests happy and the wheels from falling off.

    Let’s get to it.

    What You’ll Learn:
    🌟 Why most pre-shift meetings backfire during peak nights like Thanksgiving Eve
    🌟 The 3-minute setup that helps your team move like they actually trained
    🌟 How the 'one-touch rule' cuts chaos and speeds up table turns
    🌟 What to say when the kitchen's slammed but you still need guests to be is calm
    🌟 The trick to handling 86s without letting it kill your sales
    🌟 A simple timing move that quietly boosts tips and efficiency
    🌟 The one thing your team needs to say when they’re about to drown

    🔴 Learn More: 🔴

    📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
    Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
    → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

    🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
    Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
    → https://barbusinesspodcast.com

    📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
    → 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/

    Our Partners:

    QuixSpec Bar and Restaurant Intelligence
    Business intelligence that actually works! Make confident, data-driven decisions that directly impact your bottom line.
    https://www.quixspec.com

    Dining Alliance
    Dining Alliance helps foodservice operators of all sizes unlock real savings and earn CashBack through our industry-leading rebate program.
    https://mydiningalliance.com/register/easy/?c=cjps&segment=Restaurant

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    13 mins
  • Why Discounts Don’t Work: The Secret Customer Retention Strategy That Boosts Bar Profits by 40%
    Nov 19 2025

    Getting people through the door is hard, but getting them to keep coming back?

    That’s where most bar owners drop the ball.

    Discounts might feel like the move, but they’re quietly killing your margins and not building real loyalty.

    This episode breaks down a smarter, cheaper way to lock in regulars by actually making them feel seen, no gimmicks, no stamp cards.

    We’re talking real talk on recognition, retention, and how to use your POS data to turn first-timers into lifers.

    If you want your bar to feel like their bar, this is the one to listen to.

    What You’ll Learn:

    🌟 Why discounts quietly cost more than they bring in
    🌟 How to make regulars feel VIP without spending more
    🌟 The one phrase that keeps bar customers coming back
    🌟 About the hidden profit leak in your check averages
    🌟 How to spot who’s really funding your bar through POS data
    🌟 Why first-timers need 3 visits to become loyal
    🌟 How to build emotional loyalty without being awkward

    🔴 Learn More: 🔴

    📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
    Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
    → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

    🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
    Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
    → https://barbusinesspodcast.com

    📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
    → 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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    28 mins
  • The 5-Minute Daily Habit for Restaurant Owners to Find Their Most Profitable Hours
    Nov 17 2025

    You can have a packed dining room and still be bleeding money, and most owners don’t realize it until it hurts.

    The real problem isn’t that you’re not busy, it’s that you’re guessing which hours actually pay the bills instead of looking at what the numbers are quietly trying to tell you.

    In this episode, I walk you through a simple 5-minute daily habit that shows you exactly which shifts are truly profitable and which ones are just keeping the lights on.

    You’ll see how to spot your strongest dayparts, where labor is quietly eating your margins, and where small adjustments in hours, staffing, or promos could pay off big.

    By the end, you won’t just feel busy, you’ll know, in black and white, when your restaurant actually makes money.

    What You’ll Learn
    🌟 Why a packed shift can still quietly lose you money.
    🌟 How to break your day into four useful time blocks.
    🌟 The 5-minute habit to see which hours really pay.
    🌟 How to spot when labor costs are eating your profit.
    🌟 Why some slow hours matter more than busy ones.
    🌟 How to tell what each seat is actually worth.
    🌟 A simple way to choose between cutting hours, staff, or promos.

    🔴 Learn More: 🔴

    📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
    Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
    → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

    🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
    Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
    → https://barbusinesspodcast.com

    📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
    → 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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    11 mins
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