The Bar Business Podcast: Bar & Pub Owner Profits, Marketing & Operations
Chris Schneider, The Bar Business CoachAre 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 c... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 279 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Running a successful bar requires more than trusting your gut—and more than blindly following the numbers.
In this episode, I break down how bar owners can use gut instinct and data to make better business decisions, including what experienced intu... more
Classic cocktails are making a comeback as guests move away from overly complicated craft cocktails and toward familiar drinks like Espresso Martinis, Old Fashioneds, Martinis, and Negronis.
In this episode, I break down the cocktail trends bar owne... more
Gen Z drinking trends are changing what customers expect from bars in 2026 but Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers are drinking very differently.
In this episode, I break down the latest generational drinking trends and what they mean for bar owner... more
Last week, Brian Haan and I started telling the story of how we ended up running 86th Street Pub together. About 15 months into owning the bar, we hit the first major change that forced us to rethink what the business could become: the smoking ban.
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Full of nuggets in bar business! Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5John PG.
Philippines10 months ago - This show is a must listen for anyone in the industry
Chris offers a fresh perspective on the beverage industry in restaurants and brings on exciting guests who dive deep into issues that others are not talking about. There is a ton of value in these episodes.
Apple Podcasts5Cmarvinfan
United States2 years ago
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This show targets bar owners and operators, focusing on practical, repeatable tactics to boost profitability, improve operations, and elevate guest experiences. Episodes frequently cover P&L sensitivity, menu and pricing engineering, staff training and hiring, scheduling, marketing partnerships, and leveraging data from POS and reviews to drive better decisions. A notable strength is the hands-on, systems-first approach, with many episodes offering repeatable frameworks that owners can implement quickly, from weekly bookkeeping and cost controls to building scalable training programs and leveraging community resources. The format often centers on actionable steps, real-world examples, and a clear emphasis on profitability without sacrificin... more
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