The Bar Business Podcast: Bar & Pub Owner Profits, Marketing & Operations – Details, episodes & analysis

Are you tired of wondering where all your bar's money went at the end of each month? Kasey Anton joins us to show how the Profit First system is transforming hospitality businesses by giving every dollar a specific purpose.

Learn why traditional bank balance accounting fails bar owners and how a properly structured multiple-account system can provide immediate visibility into your business's true financial health.

In today's episode:

• Understand why P&Ls don't tell the whole story of your business's financial health
• See how segregating funds can prevent common financial pitfalls
• Discover why treating your business as its own entity is crucial for success

Listen now to learn how Profit First can transform your bar's finances.

Get in touch with Kasey:
Spark Business Consulting
ProfitFirst4Restaurants.com
Profit First for Restaurants on Amazon

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

 Need a quick boost in your weekend revenue? 

Many bar owners struggle to create promotions that are both profitable and quick to implement, leaving money on the table every weekend. 

In today's episode: 

• Learn instant-implementation promotional strategies 
• Discover how to structure pricing for maximum profit 
• Master the art of creating urgency in weekend specials 

Listen now to transform your next weekend's revenue with these ready-to-launch promotions. 

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

Struggling with high manager turnover and inconsistent performance? The problem might not be your managers—it might be you. Let’s fix that.

Running a bar is tough, and without a solid management team, it’s even harder. Many bar owners fail to set clear expectations, provide financial empowerment, or build strong support systems. But when you do? You create an unstoppable management team that drives profitability, boosts morale, and keeps operations running smoothly.

In today's episode:

• Learn how to set crystal-clear expectations so your managers stop guessing and start leading with confidence.
• Discover financial empowerment techniques that get your managers thinking like owners—not just employees.
• Build support systems that develop and retain top talent, so you can stop the endless cycle of hiring and training.

Hit play now to learn the three essential strategies to turn your managers into powerhouses who grow your business from the inside out.

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

Strap in as we unravel the art of designing your bar for success, blurring the line between functionality and style. We promise you a deep dive into the world of bar design, equipping you with the knowledge you need to create a more efficient, durable, and appealing bar space. Our journey begins with the exploration of various bar shapes and seating arrangements, where we discuss the importance of optimizing space and reducing your bartender's steps to expedite service. We also shed light on when it's worth giving an existing bar a much-needed facelift to enhance durability and efficiency.

In the second half, we take a turn toward the nuts and bolts of building a bar that stands the test of time. From your floor to the bar top, every element requires careful consideration and we discuss why materials like cinder block trump wood for your bar structure. No stone is left unturned as we talk about how to make your bartop impermeable. But that's not all - we also delve into the realm of back bar storage and display. We discuss the art of displaying unexpected bottles to pique customer interest, using slide-top coolers for beer, optimizing storage space, and more. Prepare to be enlightened and equipped with the right tools to create a durable, efficient, and visually alluring bar!

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

Ever wondered how to jazz up your bar's business for that much-needed boost? Join us in this power-packed conversation, as we navigate the exciting world of weekly bar events. We talk shop about everything from karaoke and trivia nights to poker showdowns and food-focused specials – illuminating their benefits, possible pitfalls, and how to weave them into your bar's unique fabric. Rest assured, by the end of this dialogue, you'll have discovered the art of enhancing your revenue by balancing these engaging events with your regular operations.

Hold on to your hats as we go beyond the conventional! Sharing tales from the trenches of innovative weekly events, we shine a spotlight on an unexpected winner. Learn how this unconventional event increased foot traffic and revenue, proving that taking a chance on an offbeat idea can pay off. 

Dive into the nitty-gritty of hosting live music in bars. We unpick the complexities of setting the right sound levels and the potential costs involved. Uncover the bare necessities of music licensing and the risks of charging a cover to enter a bar that isn’t set up as a venue. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of how to measure the incremental revenue of an event to decide if it's worth the investment. So, pull up a stool and lend us your ears for the next half-hour or so - it's time to up your bar game!

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

Ready to master the art of cocktail costing and pricing? Tune into this episode where we walk through the ins and outs of every element that goes into crafting and pricing a lucrative cocktail. This isn't just about the cost of the liquor, we're talking mixers, soda, and even that quarter of a lime. I promise, by the end of this session, you'll be able to maintain that golden 20% liquor cost, while ensuring your bar stays profitable!

In this engaging discourse, we'll delve into the complexities of different cocktails and the costs associated with it. We're not stopping there though, we'll also discuss the importance of your POS system and how it can help you keep track of costs and price your drinks appropriately. You'll also gain insight into understanding your product mix and how it can help you adjust prices. And to wrap things up, we'll discuss the why's and how's of factoring tax into your drink's cost and strategies to increase prices without causing a stir. So grab your headphones, set aside a notepad, and let's talk business!

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

Ever questioned the significance of a well-designed and maintained restroom in your bar business? Prepare to have all misconceptions shattered as we explore the unexpected impacts a bathroom can have on your guest experience. We'll debunk common bathroom design missteps. Not only this, but we'll also provide compelling reasons to avoid certain popular choices like wall hung sinks.

Let's uncover the secret world of bathroom equipment and their maintenance. We'll discuss everything from toilets to urinals to dividers, focusing on how to choose the right fixtures for your space and the importance of routine maintenance. Guest experience is the king in this realm, and we'll discuss how famous designs by the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright and the use of non-porous materials play into this. 

Buckle up as we introduce you to efficient cleaning techniques. Keeping your bathrooms pristine and smelling fresh can drastically elevate your guests' experience. We also discuss how to handle more unusual scenarios that may arise in bathroom management. Trust us, the state of your bathrooms is more crucial than you might realize, and this episode will equip you to create a bathroom that will truly elevate your bar.

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

Imagine shaving your working hours at the bar without sacrificing success. Sounds like a dream, right? Not anymore! In our latest episode, we've got you covered on how to master your time, manage your bar effectively, and handle crises like a pro. We dedicate a good chunk of our discussion to time management, revealing strategies you can implement to get more done in less time. 

 We delve into how you can improve your bar's management systems, and create a balance between your work and personal life. The secret lies in establishing verifiable systems and training your team, so you can step away without worrying about your business crumbling. 

Finally we address one of the most pressing issues in the bar industry - crisis prevention and de-escalation. Equip yourself with our tried and tested techniques on how to remain calm during crises, and use your body language effectively to prevent hostile situations. Trust us, you'll not just survive, but thrive in the bar industry by implementing these strategies. Tune in, and get ready to revolutionize your bar management skills!

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

Ever wondered how to maximize your bar's revenue without losing focus on what truly matters - your customers? We're about to let you in on some secrets. This episode is packed with insights from my recent dining experiences. Get ready to absorb vital lessons on aligning every aspect of your bar, from atmosphere to cocktail selection, with your chosen concept. 

We're not just about the atmosphere, though. Buckle up as we navigate through nitty-gritty cash flow strategies like adding an ATM or using text messages to engage those waiting customers. We'll also weigh the impact of tip percentages on receipts and discuss the pros and cons of automatic service charges. Plus, learn how an entertaining service experience can be your golden ticket to success. Don't forget to hit subscribe for more episodes of the Bar Business Podcast. You don't want to miss what's coming next!

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

In this highly informative second of two episodes on bookkeeping, we unravel the mysteries of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow statements to help you take control of your bar's finances and make informed decisions that maximize profits. 

Our host, Chris Schneider, breaks down the four sections of the Profit and Loss and Cash  Flow statements. He provides tips, tricks, and ideas to make your Profit and Loss not just accurate, but also on how to ensure that it provides meaningful and actionable managerial data. Financial statements are only as good as the decisions you can make based on them. 

Chris also breaks down the Cash Flow statement and why it provides a single number that may be more meaningful than any number on any other financial statement. 

Tune in now to gain invaluable insights that will empower you to make the most informed financial decisions and elevate your bar business to new heights.

🔴 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/

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.

**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.