Boosting Bar Business: Unleashing the Potential of Weekly Events

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Ever wondered how to jazz up your bar's business for that much-needed boost? Join us in this power-packed conversation, as we navigate the exciting world of weekly bar events. We talk shop about everything from karaoke and trivia nights to poker showdowns and food-focused specials – illuminating their benefits, possible pitfalls, and how to weave them into your bar's unique fabric. Rest assured, by the end of this dialogue, you'll have discovered the art of enhancing your revenue by balancing these engaging events with your regular operations.
Hold on to your hats as we go beyond the conventional! Sharing tales from the trenches of innovative weekly events, we shine a spotlight on an unexpected winner. Learn how this unconventional event increased foot traffic and revenue, proving that taking a chance on an offbeat idea can pay off.
Dive into the nitty-gritty of hosting live music in bars. We unpick the complexities of setting the right sound levels and the potential costs involved. Uncover the bare necessities of music licensing and the risks of charging a cover to enter a bar that isn’t set up as a venue. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of how to measure the incremental revenue of an event to decide if it's worth the investment. So, pull up a stool and lend us your ears for the next half-hour or so - it's time to up your bar game!

Welcome to the Bar Business Podcast, the ultimate resource for bar owners looking to elevate their businesses to the next level. Our podcast is packed with valuable insights, expert advice, and inspiring stories from successful bar owners and industry professionals. Our mission is to help you thrive in the competitive bar industry and achieve your business goals.
Thank you to our show sponsor, SpotOn. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions.
**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.
Thank you to our benchmarking data partner Starfish. 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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Chapters

1. Weekly Bar Events to Boost Business (00:00:00)

2. Enhancing Business Revenue Through Events (00:12:05)

3. Podcast Sponsorship and Live Music Impact (00:23:51)

4. Considerations for Live Music in Bars (00:29:50)