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Are ego, education, and a lack of trust holding your bar back from thriving?

Many bar owners unknowingly let outdated mindsets, knowledge gaps, and lack of trust stifle their growth. What if these barriers could be transformed into building blocks for success?

In this episode:

• Discover how to overcome ego and embrace innovation to stay ahead in the ever-changing hospitality industry.
• Learn the value of educating both yourself and your team—not just in skills, but in life-changing tools like financial planning.
• Uncover the power of trust and how empowering your employees can revolutionize operations and culture.

Listen now to explore the mindset shifts and practical strategies you need to break barriers and build a thriving bar business!

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

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.

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Curious how the best restaurants keep both their employees happy and guests coming back?

With fierce competition and rising costs, creating a thriving bar or restaurant means more than good food—it’s about building a great team, mastering the basics, and implementing innovative strategies to stand out.

Monte Silva shares his insights:

• Learn the five foundational pillars of success: people, process, purchases, product, and profit.
• Discover powerful marketing tactics, from partnerships to concierge connections, that attract new clientele.
• Gain leadership insights to foster a positive culture, reduce stress, and empower your team.

Tune in now to hear hospitality expert Monte Silva reveal his proven strategies for building a successful and sustainable restaurant business!

Contact Monte:
LinkedIn
Coaching Website
Monte's Book - Shift Happens

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

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.

Send us a text

Are you struggling to keep profits up while dealing with rising costs and ever-changing guest expectations?

With inflation, labor issues, and waste concerns on the rise, strategic cost management is crucial for today’s bar owners who want to maintain quality while staying profitable.

Today we cover 5 strategies you can use to control your costs without impacting guest satisfaction:

1. Learn how to make every ingredient work harder with cross-utilization techniques that save money and reduce waste.
2. Discover the power of right-sized portions.
3. Inventory management to control costs without sacrificing guest satisfaction.
4. Prepare food item in-house to increase quality while decreasing costs.
5. How to effectively and legally batch cocktails.
6. A bonus strategy to drive business on slow nights and increase profits.

Listen now to discover practical cost-saving strategies to boost your bar’s success in today’s competitive market!

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

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.