Best Dave Allred Podcasts (2025)

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Lightspeed POS - The Best POS System for Retail [Hands Down] 10:07

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2M ago10:07

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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. 💥 👉 Lightspe…

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Bar Inventory 101: How Much Should You Order Each Week? 4:58

2M ago4:58

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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 — all without overbuying so you can stay le…

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The #1 Restaurant Marketing Secret on the Planet 15:07

2M ago15:07

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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. 💥 👉 FREE - Restau…

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REAL TALK- Restaurant Owners: You Must do THIS to Succeed 21:53

2M ago21:53

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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. 💥 👉 FREE - Restaurant Marketing Masterclass: https://go.barpatrol.net/RP-Marketing-Masterclass 25 lessons on how…

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Become a Bartender: Crafting the Perfect Resume 12:31

2M ago12:31

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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. 💥 👉 Become a Bartender With No Experience: https://register.barpatrol.net/get-started12754683 ▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS…

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The Top 3 Draft Beer Systems of 2025 15:25

2M ago15:25

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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. 💥 👉 FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - https://register.barpatrol…

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Best Bar Inventory App of 2025 10:40

3M ago10:40

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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.💥 👉 Check Out Bar Patrol Inventory App Here: https://www.barpatrol.net/ ▶ …

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Real Talk, Restaurant Owners: You Must do THIS to Succeed 21:53

5M ago21:53

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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. 💥 👉 FREE - Restaurant Marketing Masterclass: https://go.barpatrol.net/RP-Marketing-Masterclas…

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Should You Use Coupons & Discounts in Your Restaurant? 10:09

7M ago10:09

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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. 💥 👉 FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way]…

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The Power of Perceived Value in Your Restaurant 12:44

7M ago12:44

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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. This episode originated as a youtube video on my channel @TheRealBarman 💥 👉 FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - https://register.barpatrol.net…

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POS Buyer's Guide: 10 Steps to Choosing the Perfect System 11:53

7M ago11:53

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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 P…

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POS Offline Mode: What You Need to Know 6:13

7M ago6:13

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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. 💥 👉 FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796 ▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS …

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Real Talk: The Law of Gigantic Personality 18:46

12M ago18:46

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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. ▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS RESOURCES GO HERE: https:…

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Real Talk - From Busboy to Millionaire [My Story] 39:13

12M ago39:13

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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 tho…

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Real Talk with TheRealBarman: Why Restaurant Managers Suck 24:30

1y ago24:30

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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 diffi…

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Real Talk with TheRealBarman: 4 Reasons Your Restaurant or Bar is Failing & How To Fix It 21:27

1y ago21:27

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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…

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I Will Give You a FREE Restaurant Marketing Analysis 3:15

1y ago3:15

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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. ▶ Sign-up for Your Free Marketing Analysis Here [U.S. only]: https://restaura…

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SkyTab POS Review [Everything You Need to Know] 14:13

1y ago14:13

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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. 💥 👉 SKYTAB DEMO [S…

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The Restaurant Success Master Blueprint [7 Lessons] 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

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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 b…

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SpotOn POS Review [The Real Truth] 8:16

1+ y ago8:16

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I continue with my honest reviews of POS systems and will give you a no nonsense review of SpotOn POS. Finding the right POS for your business is crucial in running it right. This episode originated as a youtube video on my channel @TheRealBarman ▶ MY TOP 2 RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS: 💥 👉 Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Sa…

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Restaurant Patrol Marketing - How It Works 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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Check out Dave Allred's (TheRealBarman.com and BarPatrol.net) newest kickass business, RestaurantPatrol.net to help restaurant owners with marketing for better, faster results. This episode originated as a youtube video on his youtube channel @therealbarman.com. Click below to find our more about the new biz: 💥 👉 Check Out Restaurant Patrol Marketi…

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Top 4 POS Systems of 2024 for Restaurant & Retail 28:25

1+ y ago28:25

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I've done the work for you and I am giving you the top 4 POS systems of 2024 for both restaurants and retail. For each one I will cover the POS features, pricing, pros & cons, what venues each are best for, customer support and special bonus offers for each one. Grab your demos below for bonuses and mention I sent you. Don't forget to check out my …

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How to 10X Your Restaurant Reviews: Free Tutorial 3:15

1+ y ago3:15

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I am going to show you how to up your restaurant reviews. Let's face it, it is how people pick where to eat. 💥 👉 Get a FREE personalized video audit of your restaurant and website. Go to https://restaurantpatrol.net/ and scroll down to the bottom. 💥 👉 For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here: 💥 👉https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resour…

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Restaurant Marketing Tutorial: SEO for Restaurants 15:33

1+ y ago15:33

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💥 👉 Visit us at Restaurant Patrol Marketing: https://restaurantpatrol.net/ 💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796 ▶ MY TOP RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS: 💥 👉 Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Save up to $2,000 off] 💥 👉 GoTab POS: ht…

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How to NOT Get Roofied - New CA Law 6:32

1+ y ago6:32

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Whether you have ever had a drink spiked or not, you need to make sure you keep yourself safe when you go out to bars. California has just passed a new law that requires all bars to carry date rape drug kits so you can test your drink to ensure that it has not been tampered with. This is a great law that other states need to follow. In this episode…

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Should You Use Bar Tokens in Your Bar 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

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In this episode we're talking bar tokens or pub tokens or buffalo chips (whatever you might want to call them), and whether starting a bar token program is a good decision for you and your bar. There are some pros and cons, but overall, I do love having a novelty item like a bar token to get people excited about coming into your bar. Visit my youtu…

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How Often Should You Count Bar Inventory? 7:16

2y ago7:16

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If you're not sure how often you should be counting your bar inventory, I'm going to tell you right here so you can track your inventory and save thousands and thousands of dollars. ▶ Bar Patrol Inventory App: https://www.barpatrol.net/ MORE COOL STUFF... ▶ MY #1 RESTAURANT POS SYSTEM: LIGHTSPEED POS https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Us…

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5 Steps to Managing Your Restaurant's Online Reputation 9:29

2y ago9:29

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If you are not paying attention to your restaurant's reviews and online reputation, you are losing tens-of-thousands of dollars each and every month. In this episode I'm going to teach you exactly what to do to get your Google and Yelp ratings up so you can increase your traffic and start making more money. ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximize…

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7 Reasons Your Restaurant Sucks [and How to Fix it] 9:06

2y ago9:06

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If you feel like your restaurant sucks, or maybe not reaching its potential, I'm here to help you identify those areas and fix them immediately. The sooner you stop letting things slide and start getting on top of things, the sooner you start getting more guests and making more money. ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Wa…

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Why You Need the Hybrid Serving Model in Your Restaurant 12:08

2y ago12:08

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In this episode I'm going to show you the one single most important change you need to make to your bar and restaurant right now. It's called the Hybrid Serving Model and it means that your guests have the ability to order and pay for themselves, or they can order and pay from their servers the traditional way if they'd like. Either way, this metho…

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The Top 7 Reasons Bars & Restaurants Fail [and How to Avoid Them] 10:52

2y ago10:52

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If you are thinking of opening a bar or restaurant, or you already opened one and you are looking to avoid the pitfalls and failures, in this video I'm going to give you the 7 most common reasons that bars and restaurants fail and how to avoid them. ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/b…

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How to Beat Procrastination Forever [7 Steps] 12:02

2y ago12:02

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If you are tired of putting things off until the last minute and are ready to break free from the shackles of procrastination once and for all, in this video, I'm going to teach you the ultimate strategies and techniques to conquer procrastination and boost your productivity. Don't put this off, listen now. FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers…

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The 5 Best Technologies for Restaurant Success 8:36

2y ago8:36

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Check out the 5 technologies you should have in your restaurant. ▶ Sign-up For a Lightspeed Demo - https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Use this link to save up to $2,000 off] ▶ Bar Patrol Inventory App - https://www.barpatrol.net/ ▶ MarketMan Restaurant Inventory - https://go.barpatrol.net/marketman-trb [Use this link to get 10% off for a…

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How to be Like In-N-Out [For Independent Restaurants] 15:19

2y ago15:19

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Let's explore the seven reasons why In-N-Out is a great business model for independent restaurants. From the quality of their ingredients to their affordable prices, consistency, and simple menu, In-N-Out has a lot to teach us about running a successful restaurant. We'll also dive into their company culture and values, extensive training program, a…

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5 Steps to Being the Best Boss Ever 8:22

2y ago8:22

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Your employees need a leader and in today's video I'm going to show you exactly how to be the boss that your staff needs. This leads to happier employees, happier guests and a happier you. We dive deep into the essential qualities and strategies that make a great leader for your team. Whether you're a seasoned manager or just starting out, discover…

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5 Powerful Laws For Massive Business Success 27:27

2y ago27:27

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These are the five rules I followed that fueled me and launched me to massive success in my online business and an income of more than $100,000 per month. For the first time ever, in this video I'm going to go behind the scenes and share my strategies and my income streams to inspire those who are tired of their job and their lives and want to carv…

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The Best Bar Inventory App For Independent Bars 13:23

2y ago13:23

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I'm going to provide a walk through of Bar Patrol Inventory App, which is the best bar inventory app when it comes to "bang for your buck" on the market. You'll find that out when you start looking around. ▶ Bar Patrol Website: https://www.barpatrol.net/ ▶ See How it Works: https://www.barpatrol.net/how-it-works/ ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Ma…

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How to Become a Bartender in 2024 [Guaranteed] 19:10

2y ago19:10

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If you want to become a bartender and you want to exact blueprint on how to do it, I'm going to hold your hand and walk you through exactly how to do it. From bartending skills, to memorizing drink recipes, to bartender interview secrets to resume templates, this video has all the information you need to kick ass and become a bartender within 21 da…

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4 Ways to REALLY Wow Your Guests 14:52

2y ago14:52

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I'm going to tell you four ways to really wow your guests to keep them coming back. This podcast originated as a youtube video on my channel @therealbarman. Subscribe if you want more podcasts like these. ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796 MORE COOL S…

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5 Powerful Strategies to Boost Summertime Bar Profits 11:29

2y ago11:29

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I'm going to show you exactly how to skyrocket your summertime bar profits with five powerful strategies that are both fun and highly lucrative. Summertime is the perfect time to make a seasonal change and get people excited about summer and eating/drinking out. ▶ LIGHTSPEED POS - https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Use this link to save …

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Should You Use Your POS for Inventory Management? 5:38

2y ago5:38

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I'm going to show you why using your POS system for inventory management may not be the best option if you really want to track your inventory accurately and efficiently. ▶ Bar Patrol Inventory App - https://www.barpatrol.net/ ▶ Lightspeed POS [Free Demo] - https://go.barpatrol.net/lightspeed-TRB-POS-Page ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers…

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The 10-Step Restaurant Customer Service Blueprint 12:59

2y ago12:59

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Customer service in restaurants is such a cliche term, yet customer service is the #1 factor in building repeat customers and growing your business, so in this video I'm going to give you a 10-step blueprint you can use to train your staff and turn them into rockstars on the floor.▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - …

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Why You Should NEVER Use Toast POS 8:53

2y ago8:53

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I'm going to share with you the reason why you should NEVER consider Toast POS for your restaurant POS system. It has nothing to do with their technology. It's their ethics and morals that has me hitting the brakes, turning around and running for the hills. Find out why. ▶ MY #1 RESTAURANT POS SYSTEM: LIGHTSPEED POS https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightsp…

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Top 4 POS Systems For Small Business 2023 [Retail & Restaurant] 13:03

2y ago13:03

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I'm sharing with you the top 4 POS systems for both retail POS and restaurant POS. When it comes down to it, your POS system is the central nervous system of your business which makes this one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Your POS system is not something you want to skimp on to save a few bucks, especially when the best POS sys…

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7 Steps to a Highly Profitable Cocktail Menu 13:20

2y ago13:20

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I am going to give you a free bar management training on cocktail menu profitability by giving you 7 steps you can follow in order to increase your cocktail menu profits by a large margin. As a bar owner or manager, you need to have these weapons in your arsenal if you want to succeed. ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My W…

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The Best Bar Promotion Ever Created - The No-Peeky Lottery 13:17

2+ y ago13:17

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I'm going to walk you through the best bar promotion I have ever run (and continue to run) in my bar. This promotion is fun, it's engaging, it will create an electric buzz about your place, and it will bring in thousands of dollars in profits. We're talking a 5 to 1 return on investment. You don't want to miss out on this bar promotion. It's a winn…

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How to Create an Unforgettable Restaurant Mission Statement 22:52

2+ y ago22:52

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Your restaurant mission statement is the blueprint for your success, and I can promise you that up until this point you've been doing your mission statement wrong. In this episode I'm going to tell you the four reasons your restaurant mission statement is unforgettable, as well as what makes an unforgettable, world-class mission statement. And then…

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How to Get Sh*t Done in Your Business 15:36

2+ y ago15:36

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I'm going to show you how to get shit done in your business. This applies to anyone in any business (not just the restaurant industry) that lacks productivity skills and they just need someone to tell them how to do it. That's what I'm here for, so make sure to give it a watch and I'll lead you to the promised land. ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit…

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5 Books That Will Transform Your Restaurant Business 9:52

2+ y ago9:52

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One of the most powerful ways to fast track your success is to learn and model from others who have already been there. In this video I'm going to share with you 5 books that helped me scale and excel my business in a big way. ▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers164…

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10 Ways to Earn Instant Respect From Your Employees 18:48

2+ y ago18:48

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I am going to show you how to gain respect through your actions because you need more than a cool title to get your employees to follow you. If you are timid and shy, or you simply don't like confrontation and you find that your staff is taking advantage of you (or worse yet, ignoring you), I'm going to show you how to turn it around with a lion's …