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August 27, 2025 25 mins

Running a bar without AI is like competing with chains using paper and pencil. 

Big brands spend millions on tech to shave a few points off costs. Independents can’t do that, but AI now delivers the same advantages at a fraction of the cost. 

Bar owners lose hours every week on scheduling, inventory, and marketing. That’s time that should go to guests. AI won’t replace hospitality, it frees you to focus on it. 

That’s why savvy operators are paying attention. With the right setup, AI can reclaim 10 to 20 hours a week, cut expenses, and transform how independents run their bars. 

Learn how to make AI your collaborator, not your substitute, with practical tools you can use today. 

 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌
🌟 The back-office tasks AI can automate to save hours.
🌟 Why 95% of independents are already implementing AI.
🌟 The power of “context engineering” over prompts.
🌟 Which AI tools are worth your time (and which to skip).
🌟 How to start small and train your team with confidence. 

🔴 Learn More: 🔴

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🚀 Snag my book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"
Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably
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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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