The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners

The Leadership Development System: How to Build a Strong Management Bench

If running your bar feels like everything still runs through you, that’s a problem that only gets bigger over time. Being great at the work often turns into being stuck doing all of it.In this episode, we break down why bar owners get trapped as the bottleneck and how to change that by building leaders instead of just filling shifts.You’ll learn how to identify real management potential, avoid common promotion mistakes, and put a simple 90-day leadership system in place.If you want a stronger team, fewer fires, and a bar that runs well without constant oversight, this episode will point you in the right direction.🔴 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 IntelligenceBusiness 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

January Revenue Recovery Playbook for Bar and Restaurant Owners

Are you bracing for the January slump every year, watching sales dip and wondering what to cut first?The holidays are over, guests pull back, and revenue almost always takes a hit.In this episode, we break down why the January drop is predictable, and how to stop it from turning into panic decisions that hurt your business.You’ll learn a simple plan to protect revenue, run smarter promotions, and move inventory without heavy discounting.We also cover how to adjust labor the right way so service doesn’t suffer while sales are down.🔴 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 IntelligenceBusiness 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

A Bar Owner’s Year-End Reflection: Gratitude, Rest & What's Coming in 2026

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.🔴 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 IntelligenceBusiness 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

Year-End Audit for Bar Owners: 5 Questions That Reveal What’s Really Holding You Back

Running a bar can look successful on the surface while still leaving me overworked, frustrated, and questioning whether the business is actually supporting the life I set out to build.Small compromises, avoided conversations, and fear-based decisions can quietly stack up over time, leading to burnout and limiting both growth and freedom.In this episode, I walk through a year-end reflection built around five essential questions I use to honestly evaluate my mindset, leadership, and the gap between where I am and where I want to be.I share how answering these questions helps uncover hidden bottlenecks, redefine what success truly looks like, and create a clearer foundation for more intentional decisions in the year ahead.🔴 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 IntelligenceBusiness 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

Party of Six - Bar and Restaurant Staffing Solutions: Reducing Turnover and Building Culture

Discover the evolving landscape of staffing and turnover in the bar and restaurant industry with insights from global experts.Explore how COVID-19, Brexit, and generational shifts are reshaping employment dynamics. Learn why investing in employees and fostering a supportive culture are crucial for business success.Gain valuable strategies for adapting to industry changes, enhancing employee engagement, and understanding the 'why' behind business operations. Discover the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating a thriving work environment.Join us in this insightful discussion and take actionable steps to improve your business operations. Listen now to transform your approach to staffing and turnover.Panelists this Month: Dave Nitzel - Co-Owner Dave and Dave Consulting, Best-Selling AuthorAoife Halliday - COO of RuckusMinakshi Singh - Co-Founder of Sidecar and the India Bar ShowCliff Crider - Founding Partner of Stinger Compliance and Truck and TapChris Schneider - Host of the Bar Business Podcast Key TakeawaysIt's crucial to invest in employees to retain talent.Generational shifts are impacting the bar and restaurant industry.COVID-19 and Brexit have significantly affected staffing dynamics.Creating a supportive culture is key to reducing turnover.Understanding the 'why' behind business operations can improve employee engagement.Diversity and inclusion are important for a healthy work environment.Exit interviews can provide valuable insights for improving retention.Adapting to changing industry standards is necessary for success.Employee training and development are essential for growth.Measuring turnover and understanding its causes can lead to better management.🔴 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 IntelligenceBusiness 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