Getting people through the door is hard, but getting them to keep coming back?

That’s where most bar owners drop the ball.

Discounts might feel like the move, but they’re quietly killing your margins and not building real loyalty.

This episode breaks down a smarter, cheaper way to lock in regulars by actually making them feel seen, no gimmicks, no stamp cards.

We’re talking real talk on recognition, retention, and how to use your POS data to turn first-timers into lifers.

If you want your bar to feel like their bar, this is the one to listen to.

What You’ll Learn:
🌟 Why discounts quietly cost more than they bring in
🌟 How to make regulars feel VIP without spending more
🌟 The one phrase that keeps bar customers coming back
🌟 About the hidden profit leak in your check averages
🌟 How to spot who’s really funding your bar through POS data
🌟 Why first-timers need 3 visits to become loyal
🌟 How to build emotional loyalty without being awkward

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