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

Chris Schneider, The Bar Business Coach
Bar Operations
Inventory Management
Customer Experience
Bar Management
Menu Engineering
Bar Industry
Bar Profitability
Cost Management
Labor Costs
Guest Experience
Customer Engagement
Profit Margins
Marketing Strategies
Pricing Strategy
Cash Flow Management
Staff Training
Bar Ownership
Restaurant Industry
Marketing Strategy
Profitability

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 c... more

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Latest Episodes

This month, we are joined by special guest Willie Rosenthal of Gin & Luck. 

Discover the incredible journey of Willie Rosenthal as he transforms a single cocktail bar into a global hospitality empire with Gin & Luck.

Learn how maintaining core valu... more

What happens when a regular ends up running the bar?

In this episode, I talk with Harald Plok about taking over Turtle House Sports Bar in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

He had no real bar experience.

He kept his 9-to-5.

He renovated the place himself, dealt... more

High labor cost does not always mean you have too many people.

Sometimes your people are just scheduled at the wrong time.

In this episode, I talk about why bar labor cost is often a scheduling problem, not a headcount problem.

Your sales do not m... more

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Raising prices is awkward.

But not raising them can wreck your margins.

In this episode, Chris talks about using a seasonal menu change as a natural pricing reset for your bar.

Instead of randomly bumping prices and hoping guests do not complain, ... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon McCraney
Owner of Old Raleigh Distillery
Old Raleigh Distillery
Episode: From Corporate VP to Bourbon Blender with Brandon McCraney
Kat Bene
Founder and Creative Director of Blend and Bond Consulting
Blend and Bond Consulting
Episode: Party of Six - The Secret Ingredient to Memorable Bar Experiences with Katalin Bene
Mike DeJong
Franchise turnaround expert and mindset strategist
Episode: You’re the Bottleneck: Why Bar Owners Stay Stuck with Mike Dejong
Brian Carr
CEO of Geeks Who Drink
Geeks Who Drink
Episode: Why Your Bar Is Empty on Weeknights (And How to Fix It) with Bryan Carr
Meenakshi Singh
Host of the India Bar Show and Sidecar
India Bar Show, Sidecar
Episode: Party of Six - The Surprising Power of Joy and Generosity in Elevating the Global Bar Industry
Ifa Haladay
Representing the Ruckus Group
Ruckus Group
Episode: Party of Six - The Surprising Power of Joy and Generosity in Elevating the Global Bar Industry
Cliff Kreider
Partner at Truck and Tap and Stinger Compliance
Truck and Tap, Stinger Compliance
Episode: Party of Six - The Surprising Power of Joy and Generosity in Elevating the Global Bar Industry
Ethan Brown
Owner of Ernie's Boondocks, multi-location bar operator
Ernie's Boondocks
Episode: A Successful Bar With No Social Media with Ethan Brown of Ernie’s Boondock
Domenic Pedulla
Co-host of Late Night Restaurant Podcast; founder of Next Food Expo and Safe Check Learning
Next Food Expo; Safe Check Learning
Episode: What Smart Bar Operators Are Doing Differently with Jay Ashton & Domenic Pedulla

Host

Chris Schneider
Host of The Bar Business Podcast; focuses on profitability, operations, and growth for bar owners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Awesome!

    Full of nuggets in bar business! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John PG.
    Philippines7 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 Podcasts
    5
    Cmarvinfan
    United States2 years ago

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Valuable insights for improving profitability and guest experience.
Fresh perspective on beverage industry with deep-dive guests.
Awesome! Nuggets in bar business are priceless for operators.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#145
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#164
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#115
India/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#118
Belgium/Arts/Food
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#189
Israel/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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From Corporate VP to Bourbon Blender with Brandon McCraney
Q: How do you approach blending differently from traditional distilling, and what makes Old Raleigh's method unique?
Blending is driven by the palette developed over years of tasting and studying whiskeys from around the world; we source diverse mash bills and casks, then layer them like a bouquet to create one-off, non-replicated whiskeys, with a focus on variety and complexity rather than repeatability.
From Corporate VP to Bourbon Blender with Brandon McCraney
Q: What sparked your transition from a big corporate role to pursuing distilling and bar ownership?
It was a convergence of a long-held interest in whiskey and a wake-up call that I wanted to build something from scratch rather than chase a title; a decisive moment came when my wife encouraged me to pursue the dream, and I committed to making it happen despite financial risks.
A Successful Bar With No Social Media with Ethan Brown of Ernie’s Boondock
Q: How did you manage expansion across state lines and still maintain culture?
Maintain constant communication with staff, invest in training, spend time on-site, empower leaders at each location, and ensure head office support so that each bar feels like part of a larger family.
A Successful Bar With No Social Media with Ethan Brown of Ernie’s Boondock
Q: What is one piece of advice you would tell a bar owner in the middle of America?
Believe in your product and let it shine through without shouting; consistent experience and a strong culture will drive word-of-mouth and loyalty across multiple locations.
From Bartender to Bar Owner: How Steve Lewis Turned a Biker Bar into a Community Favorite
Q: How did you approach changing the bar's reputation while keeping regulars engaged?
He focused on visible renovations, increased lighting, a sports-oriented vibe, and ongoing communication with regulars to reassure them that the core experience would remain while improvements were made.

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A practical show focused on turning bar and pub operations into scalable, profitable businesses. Across episodes, topics converge on driving profits through smarter pricing, programming, staffing, and guest experience, with a strong emphasis on actionable tactics owners can implement quickly. Notable strengths include owner-centric mindset shifts, systems thinking for operations, and evidence-based approaches to increasing revenue without sacrificing quality. The format often centers on coaching and case studies rather than pure theory, making it useful for owners, operators, and marketers seeking tangible improvements or speaking with guests who bring real-world expertise.

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