Some nights, the problem isn’t staffing or service, it’s that the seats simply aren’t filled.
Early-week shifts can drain profits fast, and relying on deep discounts often does more harm than good.
In this episode, we’ll walk through five proven, no-cost strategies to turn slow nights into high-performing ones.
📌 What You’ll Learn 📌
🌟 Why partnering with the “wrong” business can be your best move
🌟 How trivia or karaoke nights fill seats without paid ads
🌟 The one photo spot that makes guests market your bar
🌟 How a “secret” menu drives word of mouth fast
🌟 The simple way to get regulars to bring friends
🌟 Why low-cost theme nights create big midweek buzz
🌟 How to post so the algorithm actually promotes you
You’ll learn how to build strategic local partnerships, create genuine buzz that draws people in, and inspire regulars to become advocates for your bar.
These are practical steps you can implement right away to boost traffic and protect your margins.
🔴 Learn More: 🔴
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→ https://barbusinesspodcast.com
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🚀 Snag my book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"
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→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
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.
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