Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Raise Bar Prices Without Guest Pushback
Season 4 Episode 238
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 pr…
2 months ago
Why Your Bar’s Instagram Reels Get Views but No Customers
Season 4 Episode 237
A lot of bar reels look great.
But they do nothing.
In this episode, Chris breaks down why the gap between “looks content” and “feels content” is killi…
2 months ago
From Corporate VP to Bourbon Blender with Brandon McCraney
Season 4 Episode 236
What happens when the business you planned is not the business you actually build?
In this episode, I talk with Brandon McCraney, owner of Old Raleigh…
2 months, 1 week ago
How One Private Event a Week Can Add $78K to Your Bar
Season 4 Episode 235
Most bars say they do private events.
But most bars do not have a real system for booking them.
In this episode, Chris breaks down why private events a…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Experience Isn’t Enough When Hiring Bar Staff
Season 4 Episode 234
Experience does not always mean someone is a good hire.
In this episode, I talk about why hiring bar staff based on experience alone can backfire.
A re…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Gen Z Lazy… Or Is Your Bar Management Broken?
Season 4 Episode 233
Gen Z is not impossible to manage.
A lot of bars are just managing them like it is still 2005.
No clear growth path.
Vague schedules.
Random communicatio…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Bad Bar Design Can Cost You $1M with Tobin Ellis
Season 4 Episode 232
What if your bar was built to look good, but not to make money?
That might sound harsh.
But if your bartenders are walking laps, reaching too far, maki…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Invisible Bar Loss That’s Killing Your Margins
Season 4 Episode 231
Where is your bar’s money actually going?
Probably not where you think.
A heavy pour.
A spill nobody logs.
A comp that never gets rung in.
A free drink fo…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Real Reason Guests Don’t Order a Second Round
Season 4 Episode 230
Why do guests leave after one drink, even when the cocktail was good?
That is usually not a drink problem.
Your bar may be telling them to leave before…
3 months ago
Your “High-Margin” Bottles Are Quietly Killing Your Bar’s Cash Flow
Season 4 Episode 229
Most bar owners think high-margin liquor is making them money.
But if the bottle barely moves, it is not profit. It is trapped cash.
In this episode, I…
3 months ago