Dave Allred, TheRealBarman

Dave Allred, TheRealBarman

Bar and Restaurant tips, strategies and secrets for success from an industry leader in the biz for over 37 years. For All Things Bar & Restaurant: https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resources/

Episodes

August 21, 2025 β€’ 10 mins

It is no secret that Lightspeed POS is the best POS system for retail stores in 2025 and 2026 and I’m going to tell you why by showing you the 7 areas of advantage that they have mastered over all other POS systems. If you want to organize, scale and grow your retail business, Lightspeed POS is the only choice you should be looking at.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ Lightspeed POS [Book a Demo & get up to 50% off the hardware] - https://go.barpatrol.net...

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I’m going to give you a 4-step bulletproof weekly ordering formula, so you can order the perfect amount of beer, liquor, and wine for your bar inventory. I’m going to tell you how to set your pars and what level to set them at, which means we’re going to account for usage, on-hand inventory, and lead time β€” all without overbuying so you can stay lean and mean and don’t tie up too much cash in booze sitting on your shelves.

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I'm going to share with you the #1 restaurant marketing strategy that your competitors are ignoring. There is a reason that so many restaurants fail, or are just flat out mediocre. And it’s because their attention is focused in the wrong direction. I'm going to show you exactly what you need to do in order to pack your restaurant.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ FREE - Restaurant Marketing Masterclass: https://go.barpatrol.net/RP-Marketing-Mastercl...

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Real Talk with TheRealBarman, I'm going to give you (owners and managers) the secret to my success. If you will do this one thing, your restaurant management skills and the success of your restaurant (and your life) will improve 10-fold.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ FREE - Restaurant Marketing Masterclass: https://go.barpatrol.net/RP-Marketing-Masterclass
25 lessons on how to attract hoards of customers - and it's FREE

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Β I'm going to help you become a bartender by teaching you the 7 steps to creating the perfect bartender resume, including what to write, what to focus on and I'm going to tell you exactly what the hiring managers want to hear.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ Become a Bartender With No Experience: https://register.barpatrol.net/get-started12754683

β–Ά CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS RESOURCES GO HERE:
https://restaurantpatrol.net/resources

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August 4, 2025 β€’ 15 mins

I’m going to give you the best options available for draft beer monitoring systems, because of all the liquids–liquor, beer and wine–draft beer is the toughest one to track and inventory because of their long draught lines and all the foam you have to deal with.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796


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July 31, 2025 β€’ 10 mins

Β I’m going to show you why Bar Patrol Inventory App is the best app and inventory system for independent bars and restaurants. I will even compare it to other top systems out there: the features, the pros and cons and the pricing–so you can determine which one is best for you.πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ Check Out Bar Patrol Inventory App Here: https://www.barpatrol.net/


β–Ά CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS RESOURCES GO HERE:
https://restaura...

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In this episode of Real Talk with TheRealBarman, I'm going to give you (owners and managers) the secret to my success. If you will do this one thing, your restaurant management skills and the success of your restaurant (and your life) will improve 10-fold.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ FREE - Restaurant Marketing Masterclass: https://go.barpatrol.net/RP-Marketing-Masterclass
25 lessons on how to attract hoards of customers - and it's FREE

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The question is, should you be discounting or sending out coupons for your restaurant, and if so how much? I'm going to answer that question right here in this episode. There are a few factors we need to consider when running restaurant promotions to make sure we are maximizing our profits.


πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796


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One of the most overlooked aspects of running a restaurant is considering how your guests perceive your restaurant, as well as how they perceive the food and drinks you are serving them.Β  This episode originated as a youtube video on my channel @TheRealBarman


πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796The key is to provide them with great value...

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By the time you’re finished listening to this episode which originated as a youtube video on my TheRealBarman Channel, you will have crystal clear clarity for what you need to do in order to choose the perfect POS system for your business, as I’m going to share with you ten important factors you need to consider, and questions you need to ask the POS sales people when you sit in on a demo with them

β–Ά MY TOP RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS: <...

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March 19, 2025 β€’ 6 mins

In this episode, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about your POS system offline mode–why it’s important to have, what the benefits are, but also the downside of offline mode.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796


β–Ά CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS RESOURCES GO HERE:
https://restaurantpatrol.net/resources

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November 4, 2024 β€’ 18 mins

We're getting back into the 21 laws of running a successful bar and restaurant. Today I'm going to teach you about the Law of Gigantic Personality, which I learn from my brother-in-law Frank who is now worth more than $50 million. If you want to grow your restaurant, you'll want to hear this.

β–Ά CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS RESOURCES GO HERE:
https://restaurantpatrol.net/resources

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In this podcast I'm going to tell you how I went from starting out as a busboy in a greasy Chinese restaurant at the age of 16 to serving, bartending, managing and eventually transitioning into my online business. There was a lot of pain. There was rock bottom, but it was eventually worth it in the end.

I'm using this story to hopefully inspire those who are in the same spot I was years ago and who have always dr...

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Today's episode is a wake-up call for anyone who is tired of walking through the motions of being an owner or manager and wants to use their skills to move to the next level, whether that be to remain in the restaurant industry or transition into something else.

In this episode, Dave talks about:

1) Why owners and managers suck
2) Why it's so difficult to succeed in this industry
3) His #1 piece ...

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Four main reasons I see restaurants failing. I go deeper than the most cliche reasons you find on the Internet (location, food, etc). Then, I'm going to tell you how to fix it. Enjoy.

Links:
SkyTab POS - They will pay you $6,000 to switch over. Sign-up for a demo here: https://therealbarman.com/skytab-demo/

Lightspeed POS - Get up to $2,000 off the hardware, PLUS buy one handheld device, get one free. Sig...

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I will tell you how to get a free restaurant marketing analysis from me to you. This is a personalized video in which I take a look at your online footprint, as well as your website to find areas you can improve on. Did I mention that it's free? Just click the link below.

β–Ά Sign-up for Your Free Marketing Analysis Here [U.S. only]:
https://restaurantpatrol.net/free-marketing-analysis

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I am reviewing SkyTab POS system. The pros & cons, the features, the pricing, the customer support and the special $6,000 offer from SkyTab. If you use the link below and sign-up for SkyTab POS, they will pay you $6,000 to switch to their POS system. Check it out and see if SkyTab is the best restaurant POS system for you or not.

πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ SKYTAB DEMO [Save $6,000] - https://therealbarman.com/skytab-demo/

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I’m going to take my 37 Years of restaurant Industry Experience and I’m going to breakdown everything I’ve learned on my journey as a restaurant industry lifer, all the mistakes I’ve made and paid for, and the successes I’ve had, so I can provide you with a blueprint you can actually execute and use to help you shortcut wherever you are with your business.Β  This episode originated as a video on my youtube channel @therealbarman.Β  C...

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June 24, 2024 β€’ 8 mins

I continue with my honest reviews of POS systems and will give you a no nonsense review of SpotOn POS.Β  Finding the right POS for your business is crucial in running it right.Β 

This episode originated as a youtube video on my channel @TheRealBarman

β–Ά MY TOP 2 RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS:Β 
πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Save up to $2,000 off]
πŸ’₯ πŸ‘‰ GoTab POS: https://go.barpa...

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