Think owning a bar is just pouring drinks and counting cash? Think again.

Bar owner and coach Chris Schneider breaks down what really makes a bar work…and why a packed room can still leave you broke on Monday.

Chris joins Matthew R. Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca to talk pricing, staff, food, location, profit, and the small costs that can quietly wipe out your margin. He also explains why gut instinct is not enough, why simple drinks often win, and why your parking lot may matter more than your cocktail list.

🍸 What you'll hear in this episode:

Why bar owners need to follow the numbers
How bad staff culture kills retention
Why a flashy location can hurt your profit
Why beer and well drinks still drive sales
How food keeps customers spending longer
What bar owners miss about insurance costs
Why happy hour laws change by state
How one small personal detail can build customer loyalty
Why a busy bar can still lose money
What every small business can learn from hospitality

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👤 Connect with Chris!

Chris Schneider is the founder of The Bar Business Coach and a former bar owner. He helps independent bars and restaurants improve pricing, systems, menus, staff performance, and profit.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbusinesscoach/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-schneider-74732021/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyvnkceZSVsRMTJdnB4SuQ

🔗 Links + Resources Mentioned

How to Make Top Shelf Profits in the Bar Business: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5C6LBK5?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Menus That Sell: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRH2LKM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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