In this episode of "Sorry We're Closed," Pat, Sean, and Tevo discuss a range of topics including obstacles in Pat's real estate investment ventures around tenant eviction challenges and the complexities of landlord responsibilities. Pat shares his experiences with Section 8 tenants and the difficulties of deciding when to evict, balancing compassion with business needs. The hosts also explore Walgreens' decision to close stores, citing reduced consumer spending and cost-cutting measures, as well as Starbucks scaling back its discounts in favor of emphasizing quality and customer experience. The episode wraps up with a lively discussion on creative marketing strategies, including the successful use of $5 espresso martini promotions at Pat's bar, The Waiting Room, and ideas to keep customer engagement high.

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0:00 Intro

04:00 Discussion on Section 8 tenant eviction challenges.

17:48 Walgreens' store closures and consumer spending decline.

25:41 Starbucks' strategy shift away from heavy discounts.

45:24 Marketing success with $5 espresso martini promotion.