Want a team that actually makes your bar better, not harder to run?

Building the right team doesn’t have to be a constant struggle. With the right systems, you can hire smarter, train faster, and keep morale high.

In today’s episode:

• Learn how to create a hiring process that attracts the right people
• Set clear expectations and avoid team drama before it starts
• Build a steady pipeline so you're never scrambling to fill a shift

Listen now and take the guesswork out of hiring and firing for good.

Learn More:
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The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.
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A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

Are your bar events packed but your profits still "Missing In Action"?

Plenty of bar owners throw high-energy events that look great on the surface but behind the scenes, they’re losing money without even realizing why.

In today’s episode:

• Learn the key numbers that make or break your event's bottom line
• Nail your staffing strategy so you’re not overpaying or underprepared
• Spot the hidden costs that quietly eat your margins

Listen now and turn your next event into a money-maker, not a resource drain.

Learn More:
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

Ever dreamt of opening your own bar — only to wonder if you’re cut out for the chaos that comes with it?

Gregg Singer didn’t set out to open a bar. What started as a real estate deal turned into The Golden Monkey Lounge in Glens Falls, NY — and a crash course in what it really takes to run a bar from the ground up.

This isn’t a story about ribbon cuttings or flashy cocktails. It’s about long nights, hard lessons, and figuring it out one stumble at a time.

In this episode:

• The gut-check moments no one warns you about when starting a bar
• Why passion’s just the starting point — and what actually keeps you afloat
• How Gregg built a bar that regulars didn’t just like — they belonged to

Hit play to hear what happens when a back-of-napkin idea turns into a full-blown bar — and the reality behind the dream.

The Golden Monkey Lounge Website

The Golden Monkey Lounge Facebook

Learn More:
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The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

Is your late-night crowd disappearing faster than your beer inventory?

Many bar owners watch their late-night sales plummet without understanding the real reasons why guests aren't staying - or coming back.

In today's episode:

• Learn how to energize and optimize your late-night team
• Master the perfect late-night menu and pricing strategy
• Discover the environmental factors that keep guests longer

Listen now to transform your late-night dead zone into a profit powerhouse.

Learn More:
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

Is your craft beer program facing its biggest challenge yet? With craft beer production plummeting 4% in 2024—the largest decline outside the pandemic—bar owners need to act fast to protect their profits.

For the first time in two decades, brewery closures (501) have outpaced openings (434). This seismic shift signals a transformation in consumer preferences and market dynamics that directly impacts your bar's bottom line.

In this episode, discover:

• How to transform your beer program to match evolving consumer tastes
• Strategic ways to maintain margins despite market pressures
• Innovative event programming that drives traffic in the changing landscape
• Expert insights on diversifying your beverage program
• Practical steps to position your bar for success in the new craft beer era

Ready to adapt your bar to these changes? Listen now to get actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Learn More:
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

Is one slow night wiping out three good ones?

Many bar owners watch their weekly profits disappear because of poorly managed slow periods.

In today's episode:

• Learn to maintain profitability even during quiet shifts
• Master staff scheduling for maximum efficiency
• Discover proven strategies to build consistent traffic Action

Listen now to transform your slow nights from profit-killers into opportunities for growth.

Learn More:
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

What if better leadership—not better cocktails—is the secret to unlocking your bar’s full potential?

In this episode, Chris sits down with Dave Nitzel to unpack why the old-school, hard-nosed management style in hospitality just doesn’t cut it anymore. From coaching bar leaders to changing lives, Dave shares how real leadership development can radically transform not just your team—but your entire business.

In today's episode:

• Learn why hospitality leadership is about more than barking orders—and how to become the kind of boss people want to follow.
• Hear why dive bar owners and fine dining managers actually have more in common than you think when it comes to leadership.
• Discover the truth behind those “Bar Rescue” style quick fixes—and why real change takes time, support, and community.

Hit play now to hear how Dave and Chris are flipping the script on hospitality leadership—one honest conversation at a time.

Learn More:
Email Chris
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.

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Is your bar missing out on dozens of positive reviews every week?

Most bar owners struggle to get consistent reviews, despite having hundreds of happy guests each week.

In today's episode:

• Learn the exact moment to ask for reviews
• Master a non-pushy approach that works
• Discover how to make review collection automatic

Listen now to transform your online reputation with this simple, proven strategy.

Learn More:
Email Chris
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

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.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase b...