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The Restaurant Strategy podcast is dedicated to helping chefs, owners, and operators build more profitable restaurants. Mondays feature an industry interview, while the Thursday episodes are a monologue-style format with host, Chip Klose. What would your life look like if your restaurant could deliver consistent, predictable profits?
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Are you spending more time stuck behind the bar than building a business that runs smoothly without you? If you're a bar owner who feels overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind of hospitality and is struggling to balance operations, marketing, and profits this show is for you. Chris Schneider, with over 20 years in the industry, created this podcast to help you overcome burnout, increase profits, and create a business you can enjoy—not just endure. Join us every Monday and Wednesday to: Get expe ...
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Restauranttopia: A Show for Local Independent Restaurants

Brian Seitz, David Ross, and Anthony Hamilton

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We love locally owned independent restaurants. These businesses build strong communities by linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships. The more the independent restaurants are thriving, the healthier the community will be! We want to help restaurant owners and operators hone their competitive edge through effective marketing and business practices. Restauranttopia focuses on all things related to restaurant management and operations from hosts David Ross, Brian Seitz, a ...
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Send us a text Are you ready to uncover the strategies that could turn your bar into a top destination, even in a competitive market? Most bar owners focus on increasing revenue, but what if the secret to lasting success lies in brand differentiation and strategic marketing? This episode, featuring industry expert Chip Klose, reveals the foundation…
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Want a playbook for marketing your restaurant the right way in 2025? Join Restaurant owner and marketer Rev Ciancio, Restaurant Marketer Brian Siemienas and Restaurant Coach Chip Klose for discussion to get restaurant marketing tips, tricks and tactics that you can put into play starting immediately.…
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#394 - Do You Need to Hire a PR Company? ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the …
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Send us a text Curious how the best restaurants keep both their employees happy and guests coming back? With fierce competition and rising costs, creating a thriving bar or restaurant means more than good food—it’s about building a great team, mastering the basics, and implementing innovative strategies to stand out. Monte Silva shares his insights…
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#393 - We Suck at Training, But This is How to Do It Better (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.torkusa.c…
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#392 - Launching Your Own Cooking Show with Lenzy Ruffin ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set mo…
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Send us a text Are you struggling to keep profits up while dealing with rising costs and ever-changing guest expectations? With inflation, labor issues, and waste concerns on the rise, strategic cost management is crucial for today’s bar owners who want to maintain quality while staying profitable. Today we cover 5 strategies you can use to control…
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#391 - Getting More Orders with Chowly CEO, Sterling Douglass ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your…
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Send us a text Do your bookkeeping records actually reflect your bar's current financial state—or are you making decisions based on outdated data? In the fast-paced bar industry, up-to-date financials are essential for real-time decision-making. This week's challenge focuses on getting your books done now, so you’re using accurate, timely data to d…
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#390 - The 3 Things You Need to Do During a Slowdown (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert d…
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#389 - Why You MUST Reverse Engineer Your Business for PROFIT ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** Explore New Financing Options: HONEYCOMB CREDIT Are you looking …
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Send us a text Ever wondered how ticket times could be the hidden key to happier guests and a more profitable bar? Fast, efficient service is critical to creating a seamless guest experience, yet many bar owners aren’t tracking their ticket times. This episode shows you how to measure, analyze, and improve these times, helping you build loyalty and…
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#388 - Ten Restaurants That Are CRUSHING Social Media Right Now ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert…
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Send us a text How can educating your bar staff lead to unforgettable guest experiences and boost your bar’s profits? In a highly competitive hospitality industry, delivering exceptional guest experiences goes beyond great drinks—it’s about having a knowledgeable and engaging team. This episode explores how investing in your staff’s education can t…
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#387 - Christin Marvin, Author of The Hospitality Leader's Roadmap ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** Explore New Financing Options: HONEYCOMB CREDIT Are you loo…
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Send us a text Could understanding your leadership team’s personalities be the secret to running your bar more effectively? Leading a team in the hospitality industry is challenging—clashing personalities, miscommunication, and stress can derail progress. This week’s challenge offers a framework to help you align your team’s strengths and improve c…
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#386 - How to Win with a GREAT Organic Social Media Presence (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back gues…
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Send us a text What if the key to transforming your restaurant business lies in visionary leadership and emotional intelligence? Whether you're a bar or restaurant owner, manager, or aspiring leader, navigating the complexities of hospitality can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Christin Marvin dives deep into how personal growth, clear business…
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#385 - Teaching Your Team to Think Like You ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-business/solution…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to transforming your bar into a powerhouse of profitability and vibrant culture with our latest episode of the Bar Business Podcast! Join me, Chris Schneider, as we embark on a journey to help bar owners work on their businesses rather than just in them. This week, we're tackling a crucial exercise: conducting a co…
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#384 - The Keys to Getting More 5 Star Reviews on Google and Yelp ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests a…
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Send us a text This week, we are joined again by Jordan Silverman of Starfish to discuss the current state of the industry and break down the new updated quarterly benchmarking data that we get from Starfish. We cover several metrics from revenue to utilities to specific food and beverage costs. From the nuances of contribution margins to understan…
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#383 - Ryan O'Hara, Founder of Big Spoon Creamery ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-business/so…
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#382 - Jon Taffer Drops By to Talk Profitability ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert demand to help…
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Send us a text How can you avoid the top bookkeeping mistakes that could be draining your bar's profits? In this week's episode of the Bar Business Podcast, I, Chris Schneider, promise to uncover the five most common pitfalls that bar owners face in their financial management. You'll learn how to sidestep these errors to ensure your bar's financial…
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#381 - Two Ways Inventory Can Save You BIG Money ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS Get inside the minds of 1,5…
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#380 - Building a Strategy to Spark Word-of-Mouth ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert demand to hel…
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Send us a text How do you turn raw data and KPIs into actionable strategies that lead to success in the bar industry? In this episode of the Bar Business Podcast, we explore this transition from numbers to effective leadership. We discuss how adopting the right mindset, concept, and culture—what we call the MCC framework—can be a game-changer for y…
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#379 - How to Hire in a Post-Pandemic Environment ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS Get inside the minds of 1,…
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#378 - The Do's and Don'ts of Working with a Marketing Agency ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII Marqii is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and p…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how much your bar is really worth? This week on the Bar Business Podcast, we promise to equip you with the essential knowledge to accurately value your bar. Learn to navigate the complexities of bar valuation with our breakdown of gross revenue, seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), and asset valuation methods. Gain in…
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#377 - The Key Differences Between Leadership and Management ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurant…
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#376 - Three Takeaways from My Trip to Spain ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII Marqii is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in …
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#375 - The Secret to Employee Retention with Justin Roberts, Co-Founder of Kickfin ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo …
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#374 - The Keys to Successfully Marketing Your Restaurant ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert deman…
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Send us a text Learn about different types and forms of bar financing with Ross Chanowski, the founder of NuMarket. Ross passionately shares his journey into social entrepreneurship and the profound impact small, community-focused businesses can have on their local areas. His insights reveal how NuMarket is providing a lifeline to bars, restaurants…
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#373 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 10) - Profitability ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS Get inside the minds of …
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#372 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 9) - Quit Complaining ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert demand to…
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#371 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 8) - Employee Churn ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS Get inside the minds of …
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#370 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 7) - Innovation ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII Marqii is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts …
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#369 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 6) - Evolution ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars acr…
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Send us a text Can the proposed "no tax on tips" policy revolutionize the bar and restaurant industry? This week on the Bar Business Podcast, we dissect the potential ramifications of this policy, supported by both major political parties. We explore how it could reshape labor costs, affect tax liabilities for staff, and what specific taxes—federal…
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#368 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 5) - 80 Hour Workweeks ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII Marqii is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more…
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#367 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 4) - The Reservation Bots ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants a…
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#366 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 3) - The Importance of Value ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** FIXING RESTAURANTS - PART 3 Value = Worth - Price ***** Want a FREE copy of my book? Just pay $3.92 in shipping using the link…
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Send us a text Shawn Walchef from Cali BBQ Media shares his journey with us, from taking over a humble breakfast concept in 2008 and turning it into a family-friendly bar to becoming a digital marketing thought leader in the hospitality industry. Shawn unveils the secrets to overcoming public speaking fears and effectively utilizing free digital pl…
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#365 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 2) - Bad Service ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS Get inside the minds of 1,5…
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#364 - FIXING RESTAURANTS (PART 1) - The Sea of Sameness ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon. VISIT: https://averoinc.com/ ***** FIXING RESTAURANTS - PART 1 The reason so many restaurants struggle is because there is a SAMENESS about so many of our properties…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to creating a standout brand identity for your bar with expert insights from Shelby Hiltunen, owner of Hold My Crown. Shelby joins us to discuss everything from selecting the right fonts and colors to crafting a mood board that captures your bar's unique personality. Whether you manage an upscale cocktail lounge or…
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