In today's episode we talk about customer spending habits by location in your taproom.

And you'll hear our BRAND NEW Taproom Success Podcast INTRO MUSIC!

Andrew shares the data on how much customers spend when they sit at the bar, or at a table, or out on your patio.

Key Takeaways

• How customers order (printed menu, QR code, etc)

• Spending impact depending on where customers sit
• Spoiler alert: Customers sitting at the bar spend the most (buy why? tune in to find out!)

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Andrew recently wrote a blog about how a punk rock singer recorded one of his songs with different bands across the world, in their native language.

Today on the podcast we use this idea as a jumping off point to talk about how we can tap into unique partnerships to grow sales in your taproom.

Key Points

1. Who is Frank Turner is what can we learn from him?
2. Why taprooms should apply the "Frank Turner" approach to create mutually beneficial relationships in their communities
3. How to step out of our comfort zones to attract new patrons
4. How taprooms can balance maintaining their brand identity while appealing to a broader audience

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We talk about key performance indicators, KPIs, a LOT!  Today we review the most important KPIs to focus on for success.

Labor and occupancy costs are super important to measure. What else is on the most important list of numbers to watch? 

Cash flow, net operating income, sales growth and margins, of course.

We also have KPI spreadsheets to share. Grab these templates so that you can run the numbers for your taproom. https://www.taproomsuccess.com/blog/top-taproom-key-metrics

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Today we tackle a hot topic: How to navigate a brewery lease renewal.

There's lots of moving parts and lots of things to consider. In the podcast we break down the most important items so you can negotiate a successful lease renewal.

Key Points

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In today's podcast we flip the calendar to the New Year and talk about taproom goal setting and resolutions.

Andrew shares 10 Taproom Resolutions to Boost Profits and Enhance Guest Experiences.

Key Points

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Andrew recently hosted a webinar with three breweries to learn how they use taproom data.

In this podcast, you'll hear the summary, high level, of what Andrew learned from these breweries.

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Weekly check-ins allow you to monitor sales and other key metrics to measure success in your taproom business.

In today's episode, we share the 2-minute drill agenda to keep your check-ins efficient and the weekly scorecard to capture the most important taproom numbers.

Key Points

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Today we share tips to build a great financial plan for your taproom.

We know we should have a budget, but sometimes it's hard to get started. And hard to finish. And harder still to put the plan into practice.

In today's episode, the Taproom Brewery Budget QuickStart Guide, we'll talk about ways to make budgeting easier.

Key Points

In today's podcast we look at the data behind greeting your guests and thanking them when they leave.

These simple and fundamental customer service practices really make a difference.

Key Points

Kary recently read The Decision Book: 50 Models for Strategic Thinking, and found lots of great models to share with taproom managers.

In today's podcast, we'll review some of our favorite strategic models and how to use them in your taproom.

Key Topics