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Dave Allred, TheRealBarman

Dave Allred, TheRealBarman

Dave Allred 174 episodes Oct 27, 2026

The podcast offers practical tips, strategies, and insider secrets for running a successful bar or restaurant, drawn from Dave Allred's more than 37 years in the industry. Episodes focus on operational advice and business insights for bar and restaurant owners, managers, and staff. It is hosted by Dave Allred, also known as TheRealBarman.

Episodes

7 Strategies to Massively Grow Your Restaurant Sales
7 Strategies to Massively Grow Your Restaurant Sales Oct 27, 2026 13:51 Let's get into growing your restaurant sales. Send us Fan MailDave Allredhttps://therealbarman.com/https://www.barpatrol.net/https://restaurantpatrol.net/YouTube Channel Dave Allred, TheRealBarman
Why Restaurant Owners Know What to Do… But Still Fail
Why Restaurant Owners Know What to Do… But Still Fail Oct 22, 2026 11:57 I break down why execution is the missing piece in so many restaurants, why managers avoid the uncomfortable conversations that actually create accountability, and how weak follow-through causes good systems to fall apart.If you want a restaurant that runs cleaner, smoother, more profitably, and with a staff that actually follows the standards you put in place, this is one of the most important le
5 Ways I Motivate & Inspire My Staff
5 Ways I Motivate & Inspire My Staff Oct 18, 2026 13:24 Want to know the secret to keeping your best restaurant employees, boosting productivity, and building a team that actually CARES about your business?It starts with LEADERSHIP!In this episode, I'm breaking down how to motivate and inspire your restaurant staff so they don't just show up for a paycheck—they take pride in their work, believe in what they're doing, and genuinely want y
The 7 Silent Profit Killers Destroying Restaurants
The 7 Silent Profit Killers Destroying Restaurants Oct 15, 2026 9:08 Your restaurant could be losing thousands of dollars every month in places you’re not even looking.You already watch food costs, labor, rent, and the other expenses on your P&L. But what about the profit killers that don’t show up as a line item?In this episode, I break down seven overlooked areas that quietly drain your restaurant’s profits—and how to fix each one. You’ll learn where to look,
The “Anchoring” Trick That Increases Restaurant Sales
The “Anchoring” Trick That Increases Restaurant Sales Oct 11, 2026 6:08 This anchoring strategy I’m about to share with you is going to increase your average ticket size, boost your profits, and help your guests feel like they made a great buying decision—all without changing your food, lowering prices, or running promotions.Send us Fan MailDave Allredhttps://therealbarman.com/https://www.barpatrol.net/https://restaurantpatrol.net/YouTube Channel Dave Allred, TheRealB
Top 3 POS Systems for Independent Restaurants
Top 3 POS Systems for Independent Restaurants Oct 8, 2026 7:36 ▶ Shift4 POS: https://www.barpatrol.net/shift4-pos-demo/ [Use this link and they will pay you $5,000 to switch to their POS]▶ Square POS: https://www.barpatrol.net/square-pos-demo/ [Use this link and they will give you up to $2,500 off the hardware]▶ SpotOn POS: https://www.spoton.com/ [Sorry, no deals from SpotOn]✅ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY POS REVIEWS HERE: https://www.barpatrol.net/best-restaurant-po
How Much do Photos Affect Your Restaurant Ranking?
How Much do Photos Affect Your Restaurant Ranking? Oct 5, 2026 6:56 I'm going to break down photos, and I’m going to show you how important it is to have fresh photos of your restaurant on your Google Business Profile and how to use them to greatly increase your Google ranking and your traffic. I will show you:▶ Why Google Cares About Photos▶ How Photos Increase Click-Through Rates▶ The Type of Photos You Should Upload▶ How Often You Should Upload Photos▶ Com
5 Reasons Your Employees Hate You
5 Reasons Your Employees Hate You Oct 1, 2026 7:51 If you are an owner or manager, I’m going to tell you right now, why your employees hate you and they “seem” to suck when really, they just need a better version of you and the systems you have in place. FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - GETBOOK▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS RESOURCES GO HERE:https://restaurantpatrol.net/resourcesSend us Fan MailDave Allredhttps://therealbar
Restaurant Promotions That Won’t Kill Your Margins
Restaurant Promotions That Won’t Kill Your Margins Sep 25, 2026 6:06 Stop doing promotions or giving discounts to get people into your restaurant..unless you have a plan, and that plan should include using your promotions to turn those “discount customers” into lifetime regulars. And I’m going to tell you exactly how to do that so that you can stop wasting your time and your money.FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way] - GETBOOK▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY
How Important Are Google Reviews for Your Restaurant?
How Important Are Google Reviews for Your Restaurant? Sep 22, 2026 4:58 Do you know the one thing that has the most impact on your business right now? I'm going to show you exactly how vital it is to start boosting your Google reviews right now because this one thing has the most significant impact on your search rankings, your traffic and your revenue.Restaurant Patrol Reputation: https://restaurantpatrol.net/FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way
Restaurant Owners: Tipflation Is Creating Tip Entitlement — Here’s How to Fix It
Restaurant Owners: Tipflation Is Creating Tip Entitlement — Here’s How to Fix It Sep 18, 2026 7:59  I’m going to help you improve your business by eliminating the tip entitlement mindset that your servers and bartenders have. That means training your restaurant staff to provide out-of-this-world service without focusing on just the tip. In other words, stop training actions and start training mindset. This will change your entire culture.💥 👉 FREE Book: Bar Profit Maximizers [Run Your Bar My Way
Tipflation Is Bankrupting Restaurants - Here's Why
Tipflation Is Bankrupting Restaurants - Here's Why Sep 15, 2026 8:33 "Tipflation" is out of control. Somewhere in the last few years, the entire hospitality industry — and now retail, and fast food, and self-checkout kiosks — decided that guilt is a business strategy. That shaming the customer is a substitute for training staff, pricing your menu accordingly, and paying people what they're worth. In this video I'm going to show you why this stra

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