The Bar Business Podcast: Bar & Pub Owner Profits, Marketing & Operations
Are you spending more time stuck behind the bar than building a business that runs smoothly without you?
If you're a bar owner who feels overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind of hospitality and is struggling to balance operations, marketing, and profits this show is for you. Chris Schneider, with over 20 years in the industry, created this podcast to help you overcome burnout, increase profits, and create a business you can enjoy—not just endure.
Join us every Monday and Wednesday to:
- Get expert strategies to boost profits while attracting loyal customers.
- Learn bar marketing tactics, menu design hacks, and leadership tools that simplify operations.
- Build the bar or pub that you have always dreamt of owning.
Ready to take control of your bar’s success? Start by tuning into the fan-favorite episode: 5 Strategies to Boost Bar Profits This Week: Quick Wins for Bar Owners.
The Bar Business Podcast: Bar & Pub Owner Profits, Marketing & Operations
You’re the Bottleneck: Why Bar Owners Stay Stuck with Mike Dejong
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Why is your bar still stuck… even though you’re working nonstop?
Here’s the truth most owners avoid:
It’s not your staff.
It’s not your marketing.
It’s you.
In this episode, franchise turnaround expert Mike DeJong breaks down the pattern he sees over and over again:
Owners are becoming the bottleneck in their own business.
You’ll hear why most bar owners stay trapped in operator mode, constantly busy but never actually moving forward, and how their own habits, decisions, and mindset are the real thing holding everything back.
This isn’t a “tips and tricks” episode.
It’s a reality check.
If you’re tired of being stuck in the day-to-day, constantly putting out fires, and wondering why your bar isn’t growing…this one’s going to hit.
If you want to go deeper with Mike:
You can download his book Grow Smart for free or connect with him directly.
👉 mikedejong.com
👉 mike@mikedejong.com
He also offers a free strategy session where he’ll walk you through what’s actually holding you back and give you a plan to fix it.
🔴 Start Here🔴
📌 If this is something you’re dealing with in your bar, don’t figure it out alone.
Join Bar Business Nation — the free Facebook group for bar owners talking through staff, slow nights, profit leaks, and better ways to run the business.
📢 Join the group here:
→ https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbusinessnation
🔴Additional resources🔴
Grab the books “How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!” and “Menus that Sell” here:
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
