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Craft Beer ProfessionalsCraft Beer ProfessionalsEngaging Gen Z Through Experiential Marketing & Brewery TechJoin us to talk about cutting-edge technology and experiential strategies to engage the next generation of consumers. GoTab and BrewedAt are partnering to inspire breweries, taprooms, and hospitality venues to harness the power of memorable events, Gen Z-specific marketing strategies, and exclusive GoTab features like Secret Menus, shared tabs, and interactive experiences to attract a tech-savvy, experience-driven demographic.This event will empower industry professionals to reimagine how they connect with Gen Z by leveraging technology to enhance convenience and creativity while building loyalty through unforgettable experiences.By combining innovative...2025-04-061h 01The BrewedAt PodcastThe BrewedAt Podcast#31 - @EricThePuzzler (Eric Dale)Host Richie Tevlin chats with Eric Dale, aka @EricThePuzzler, a Philly-based creator and founder of Eric Dale Creative LLC. Eric’s passion for problem-solving and collaboration has led him from cofounding nonprofits to designing unique puzzle experiences, including the popular Philly Street Art Hunt. Now, as a creative partner and event designer, Eric works with individuals and brands to craft engaging, community-focused experiences that inspire and connect.   Eric Dale Creative LLC: https://www.ericthepuzzler.com/ https://www.ericdalecreative.com/ @EricThePuzzler _______________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ...2025-01-0256 minThe BrewedAt PodcastThe BrewedAt Podcast#30 - Well Crafted Beer Co. (Doug Bellenger)Host Richie Tevlin chats with Doug Bellenger, co-owner of Well Crafted Beer Co. Well Crafted, now six years old, operates two taprooms in Lansdale and Ambler, PA. With a strong presence in Montgomery and Bucks County, Well Crafted offers a great range of styles available in local beer stores.   Well Crafted Beer Co: https://www.wellcraftedbeer.com/ @WellCraftedBeer @WellCraftedAmbler @WellCraftedLansdale _______________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: GoTab POS Systems: https://gotab.com/ Wasak Water Treatment: https://www.wasakwater.com/⁠ ...2024-12-181h 15Data DelicaciesData DelicaciesThe BEST OF Data Delicacies!In this special episode of Data Delicacies, host Arun Kumar brings you some of the most interesting and compelling excepts from recent episodes of the show! Dive into the future of the restaurant industry with four visionary leaders who are shaping the way we think about technology, consumer experience, and market strategy:Jason Valentine, Chief Strategy Officer - Botrista: Shares the game-changing role of automation in scaling operations and the best practices for testing new models.Mateen Habib, Head of Product - GoTab, Inc.: Explores the evolution of experiential dining and the...2024-12-1116 minThe BrewedAt PodcastThe BrewedAt Podcast#29 - Wasak Water (Mike & Matt Loughman)Host Richie Tevlin talks with Mike and Matt Loughman, the brother duo behind Wasak Water Treatment. Mike, the COO, brings over 11 years of experience in the water industry. Wasak specializes in providing boiler water treatment to over 20 breweries across the tri-state area, among many other industries, ensuring optimal efficiency and quality for their operations.   Wasak Water: https://www.wasakwater.com/ @WasakWater _______________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: GoTab POS Systems: https://gotab.com/⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Mentioned Breweries Industrial Arts Brewing...2024-12-051h 21The BrewedAt PodcastThe BrewedAt Podcast#28 - Interstate Drafthouse & Fishtown Iced Tea (Mike McCloskey)Host Richie Tevlin talks with Mike McCloskey, the owner of Interstate Drafthouse, a classic Philadelphia beer bar. Additionally, he is the owner of Fishtown Iced Tea, a ready-to-drink cocktail founded at Interstate, and serves as an Associate Professor of Risk Management at Temple University.   Interstate Drafthouse: https://interstatedrafthouse.com/ @InterstateDrafthouse   Fishtown Iced Tea: https://fishtownicedtea.fun/ @FishtownIcedTea _______________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   GoTab POS Systems: https://gotab.com/⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Mentio...2024-11-201h 10Data DelicaciesData DelicaciesHow Experiential Dining and Tech Are Shaping the Future of Restaurants with Mateen Habib, VP of Growth at GoTabIn this episode of Data Delicacies, host Arun Kumar sits down with Mateen Habib, VP of Growth at GoTab, to explore the future of dining experiences. From the popularity of food halls to the growing importance of hybrid service models, they dive deep into how the industry is adapting to post-pandemic challenges like rising costs and labor shortages. Mateen explains why restaurants are embracing experiential components—like entertainment and immersive dining experiences—to stand out in competitive urban markets. Discover how technology, such as GoTab’s innovative solutions, is enabling operators to meet these changing demands while providing flexible, engagi...2024-11-2039 minThe BrewedAt PodcastThe BrewedAt Podcast#27 - Two Locals (Rich & Mengistu Koiler)Host Richie Tevlin talks with Rich and Mengistu Koilor, the brother duo and owners of Two Locals Brewing. Two Locals is Pennsylvania's first Black-owned brewery, with their new taproom located in West Philadelphia.   Two Locals Brewing: https://www.twolocalsbrewing.com/ @TwoLocals _______________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   GoTab POS Systems: https://gotab.com/⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Mentioned Breweries Mainstay Independent - Philadelphia, PA Love City Brewing - Epi 12 - Philadelphia, PA Punch Buggy Brewing - Philadelphia, PA Brewery ARS - Ph...2024-11-1358 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanReal Talk: The Law of Gigantic PersonalityWe're getting back into the 21 laws of running a successful bar and restaurant. Today I'm going to teach you about the Law of Gigantic Personality, which I learn from my brother-in-law Frank who is now worth more than $50 million. If you want to grow your restaurant, you'll want to hear this.▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY KICK-ASS RESOURCES GO HERE:https://restaurantpatrol.net/resources💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796💥 👉 The #1 Restaurant Marketing Software: https://restaurantpatrol.net/▶ MY TOP RESTAURANT P...2024-11-0518 minBar HacksBar HacksEpisode 123 with Roger ThomasReal Las Vegas royalty stopped by the Bar Hacks podcast! That's not hyperbole: Roger Thomas truly changed the face of Las Vegas and how people approaching gaming around the world over his 40-year career. While Roger has made "cameo" appearances on projects for clients here and there, he really worked for a single client, building the Mirage, the Bellagio, and Wynn and Encore resorts and casinos in multiple markets across the globe. During this conversation, Roger shares how he got his start in interior design in hospitality, his approach to luxury design, how he has...2024-09-241h 16Bar HacksBar HacksEpisode 122 with Adam HoweLet's tech and point-of-sale systems! Adam Howe, solutions engineer at GoTab, popped in to talk to host David Klemt about what the platform can do for operators. GoTab is a feature-rich, operator- and guest-focused POS that, interestingly, can run on basically any operating system. That means that it's very likely an operator looking to switch POS platforms already has hardware that can run GoTab, and that translates to savings. It's the company's transparency, ease of use, and cost-saving measures that convinced KRG Hospitality to choose GoTab as a preferred partner. In this episode, Adam shares...2024-09-1748 minCraft Beer ProfessionalsCraft Beer ProfessionalsUsing Your Brewery Space to Drive RevenueEvents have the potential to secure a steady flow of revenue, offering a set menu and prepaid tickets that ensure consistent margins and manageable staffing costs. However, despite this lucrative opportunity, many breweries are not fully capitalizing on this revenue stream. Even for those hosting events, they may be missing out on simple strategies to maximize the advantages of attracting new customers through these gatherings. Hosting event sales at your brewery can be a smart move to attract new customers and boost brewery revenue. Breweries and taprooms provide a...2024-08-311h 02Nashville Restaurant RadioNashville Restaurant RadioRich Bryant- GoTab Rich Bryant is the captain of the relation-ship at @gotab.inc Today we talk about his job at GoTab, and all the fun stuff. (GoTab is an all in one POS Solution that only one restaurant in Nashville takes advantage of. And they are awesome. #notasponsor) but the real gem of this conversation in at about 53 minutes in where he tells the story of his heart attack earlier this year, and it just goes from there. Wow, this is a powerful episode. Nothing like facing death to give you perspective. Stay tuned Monday as we will release the new @bran...2024-08-311h 18Dave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanI Will Give You a FREE Restaurant Marketing AnalysisI will tell you how to get a free restaurant marketing analysis from me to you. This is a personalized video in which I take a look at your online footprint, as well as your website to find areas you can improve on. Did I mention that it's free? Just click the link below.▶ Sign-up for Your Free Marketing Analysis Here [U.S. only]: https://restaurantpatrol.net/free-marketing-analysis▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED HERE: https://restaurantpatrol.net/resources💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way...2024-08-1803 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanSkyTab POS Review [Everything You Need to Know]I am reviewing SkyTab POS system. The pros & cons, the features, the pricing, the customer support and the special $6,000 offer from SkyTab. If you use the link below and sign-up for SkyTab POS, they will pay you $6,000 to switch to their POS system. Check it out and see if SkyTab is the best restaurant POS system for you or not.💥 👉 SKYTAB DEMO [Save $6,000] - https://therealbarman.com/skytab-demo/▶ CHECK OUT ALL OF MY RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED HERE: https://restaurantpatrol.net/resources💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https...2024-08-1514 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe Restaurant Success Master Blueprint [7 Lessons]I’m going to take my 37 Years of restaurant Industry Experience and I’m going to breakdown everything I’ve learned on my journey as a restaurant industry lifer, all the mistakes I’ve made and paid for, and the successes I’ve had, so I can provide you with a blueprint you can actually execute and use to help you shortcut wherever you are with your business.  This episode originated as a video on my youtube channel @therealbarman.  Cheers💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximiz...2024-06-2625 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanSpotOn POS Review [The Real Truth]I continue with my honest reviews of POS systems and will give you a no nonsense review of SpotOn POS.  Finding the right POS for your business is crucial in running it right. This episode originated as a youtube video on my channel @TheRealBarman▶ MY TOP 2 RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS: 💥 👉 Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Save up to $2,000 off]💥 👉 GoTab POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRB [Save $500 here]▶ Learn more about SpotOn: https://www.spoton.com/💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpat...2024-06-2408 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanRestaurant Patrol Marketing - How It WorksCheck out Dave Allred's (TheRealBarman.com and BarPatrol.net) newest kickass business, RestaurantPatrol.net  to help restaurant owners with marketing for better, faster results.  This episode originated as a youtube video on his youtube channel @therealbarman.com.  Click below to find our more about the new biz:💥 👉 Check Out Restaurant Patrol Marketing Here: https://restaurantpatrol.net/💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796▶ MY TOP RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS: 💥 👉 Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Save up to $2,000 off]💥 👉 GoTab POS: https://go.barpatrol.net...2024-06-1728 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanTop 4 POS Systems of 2024 for Restaurant & RetailI've done the work for you and I am giving you the top 4 POS systems of 2024 for both restaurants and retail. For each one I will cover the POS features, pricing, pros & cons, what venues each are best for, customer support and special bonus offers for each one.  Grab your demos below for bonuses and mention I sent you.  Don't forget to check out my youtube channel @therealbarman for the video version of this podcast. ▶ Schedule Your POS Demos Here:💥 👉 #1 Lightspeed POS - https://go.barpatrol.net/lightspeed-POS-2024💥 👉 #2 GoTab POS - https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRB2024-06-1528 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to 10X Your Restaurant Reviews: Free TutorialI am going to show you how to up your restaurant reviews.  Let's face it, it is how people pick where to eat.💥 👉 Get a FREE personalized video audit of your restaurant and website. Go to https://restaurantpatrol.net/ and scroll down to the bottom.💥 👉 For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:💥 👉https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resources/ _____________________________________________________________▶ MY WEBSITES: 💥 👉 Restaurant Patrol Marketing: https://restaurantpatrol.net/💥 👉 Bar Patrol Inventory App: https://www.barpatrol.net/💥 👉 TheRealBarman: https://therealbarman.com/______________________________________________________________▶ MY TOP RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS: 💥 👉 Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TR...2024-06-0503 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanRestaurant Marketing Tutorial: SEO for Restaurants💥 👉 Visit us at Restaurant Patrol Marketing: https://restaurantpatrol.net/💥 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796▶ MY TOP RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS: 💥 👉 Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB [Save up to $2,000 off]💥 👉 GoTab POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRB [Save $500 here]💥 👉 For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resources/ _____________________________________________________________▶ MY WEBSITES: 💥 👉 Restaurant Patrol Marketing: https://restaurantpatrol.net/💥 👉 Bar Patrol Inventory App: https://www.barpatrol.net/💥 👉 TheRealBarman: https://therealbarman.com/...2024-05-1615 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to NOT Get Roofied - New CA LawWhether you have ever had a drink spiked or not, you need to make sure you keep yourself safe when you go out to bars. California has just passed a new law that requires all bars to carry date rape drug kits so you can test your drink to ensure that it has not been tampered with. This is a great law that other states need to follow. In this episode, I will also show you how you can purchase date rape indicators so you can protect yourself when you go out.Please give a 5...2024-04-0506 minHow I Built This Small Business...  l🔨How I Built This Small Business... l🔨The Tale of GoTab: How Tim McLaughlin Turned a Restaurant’s Challenge into a Tech-Based Opportunity | 211211. GoTab | Tim McLaughlin is Co-Founder of GoTab, a leading contactless ordering and payment platform serving full-service food & beverage establishments in almost thirty states and still growing. GoTab launched in 2016 as a code on the receipt for mobile payment of restaurant tabs. In 2018 it became a QR code. The idea started in 2015 when Tim co-opened his first restaurant and brewery, Caboose Brewing Co., an upscale brewery based in Fairfax, Virginia. It had been a passion project in the works for many years and many of GoTab’s most important features were incubated at Caboose.   *** For Show Notes...2024-04-031h 17Dave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanShould You Use Bar Tokens in Your BarIn this episode we're talking bar tokens or pub tokens or buffalo chips (whatever you might want to call them), and whether starting a bar token program is a good decision for you and your bar. There are some pros and cons, but overall, I do love having a novelty item like a bar token to get people excited about coming into your bar.  Visit my youtube channel for more useful videos on bar and restaurant @therealbarman. 👉 FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - Click  Right Here▶...2024-02-1309 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanWhy You Need the Hybrid Serving Model in Your RestaurantIn this episode I'm going to show you the one single most important change you need to make to your bar and restaurant right now. It's called the Hybrid Serving Model and it means that your guests have the ability to order and pay for themselves, or they can order and pay from their servers the traditional way if they'd like.Either way, this method is going to cut down on your labor costs, increase your sales by nearly 30% and make your guests extremely happy.▶ GoTab POS - https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRB [Save $1,000 off Se...2023-12-0512 minDistinguishedDistinguishedMore Fun and Less Friction with Tim McLaughlin, Cofounder and CEO of GoTabWaiting to be served drinks and food and settling the tab rank most certainly as the pain points of the dining experience. As the famous song goes, "You got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative." In that spirit, to relieve the friction and induce more seamless service, Tim McLaughlin combined his skills as a technologist with his experience as a brewery restaurant owner to cofound GoTab, a restaurant commerce platform. GoTab increases the volume of hospitality and profitability – a tune we can all groove to! Read the interview with Tim McLaughlin, "Using Technology to Foster Hospitality" in...2023-11-2733 minCategory VisionariesCategory VisionariesTim McLaughlin, CEO and Co-Founder of GoTab: $26 Million Raised to Power the Future of Restaurant CommerceIn today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Tim McLaughlin, CEO and Co-Founder of GoTab, a restaurant commerce platform that's raised $26 Million in funding. Topics Discussed: Tim’s background, starting seven companies, lessons learned from those that failed, and working with his wife of 25 years Tim’s interest in philosophy and anthropology and books he’s been reading about these topics Restaurant technology, how broken it is, and how GoTab is helping restaurants improve their commerce and logistics operations How differences in restaurant customer experience in the US and Europe are due to tech infrastructure Tim’s...2023-10-0734 minCategory VisionariesCategory VisionariesTim McLaughlin, CEO and Co-Founder of GoTab: $26 Million Raised to Power the Future of Restaurant CommerceIn today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Tim McLaughlin, CEO and Co-Founder of GoTab, a restaurant commerce platform that's raised $26 Million in funding. Topics Discussed: Tim’s background, starting seven companies, lessons learned from those that failed, and working with his wife of 25 years Tim’s interest in philosophy and anthropology and books he’s been reading about these topics Restaurant technology, how broken it is, and how GoTab is helping restaurants improve their commerce and logistics operations How differences in restaurant customer experience in the US and Europe are due to tech infrastructure Tim’s...2023-10-0734 minRestaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast358. Delivering Hospitality at the Highest Level - Sofia CrokosDelivering true hospitality at the highest level takes strategy, detailed planning, an experienced and engaging team, and the ability to create trust and rapport. Throw in celebrities and a most discerning clientele and the expectation grows. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast we are focusing on high level hospitality and I’m speaking with Sofia Crokos. Sofia is the founder of Sofia Crokos Events and Lifestyle, as well as the co-founder of Elaia Estiatorio, a restaurant she operates with her husband and partner. Listen as Sofia shares: - Her humble beginnings, Greek traditions, and her passion for hospitality - ...2023-09-0258 minRestaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast357. These Savvy Operators are Rocking Their Restaurant Brand - Daniel DeLeonThere are those operators running a restaurant and those who are running a business and those are two very different approaches. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Dan DeLeon of Grumpy’s Restaurant Company, a full-service breakfast, lunch & brunch concept. This winning franchise starting with a tired restaurant that had a good name but had changed hands a few times and needed a complete makeover. Dan and his wife Morgan, who also happens to be V.P. of Operations took their prior experience, worked “On” the business, and now have the big picture outlook on stead...2023-08-271h 06Restaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast356. How to Deliver Epic Hospitality with Epic Leadership - Jeff CaldwellIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jeff Caldwell, V.P. of Operations for the Encore Boston Harbor Hotel. Jeff is a hospitality veteran who cut his teeth at Wynn Resorts; the company known for transforming the rebirth of Las Vegas into the world-class destination it is today. Listen as Jeff shares his passion for hospitality and Leadership including: - The importance of mentorship and inspiring others to their best performance - His career challenges and triumphs - How passion, pride and relationships lead to amazing guest experiences. - How to keep a close eye on...2023-08-181h 00Craft Beer ProfessionalsCraft Beer ProfessionalsEasy Ways Your Brewery Can Be More Accessible & Attract A New Community of CustomersAt CBC in Nashville this past May, BA Chief Economist, Bart Watson, encouraged brewery owners / operators to be more creative in finding ways to reach new audiences. An historically underserved community breweries can do a better job of reaching is the disability community. There are three levels of accommodations: ADA compliance, Accessibility & Inclusivity. This session will focus on the difference between the three levels and focus on how breweries can be more accessible to people with disabilities. Creating a great customer experience that accommodates more people is good for the community and the bottom line. ADA compliance is important...2023-08-161h 00The Digital RestaurantThe Digital RestaurantDine in is out at McDonalds, The Losers of the Mr Beast Fight and GoTab adds $18M to the checkSend us a textDine in is out at McDonalds, The Losers of the Mr Beast Fight and GoTab adds $18M to the check. All these headlines and more represent our thoughts and views on the world of restaurants, technology and off premise food in our round up of last week’s hot news stories - subscribe today to The Digital Restaurant and register at www.deliveringthedigitalrestaurant.com for more bonus content.Articles mentioned in the video:1. DoorDash and Uber continue to grow?  Or do they? 2023-08-1419 minRestaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast355. This Growing Pizza Chain Has All the “Hooks” - Casey BiehlI’ve always said, you can’t have too many “hooks” for your restaurant. Anything interesting, unique, or powerful that catches the guest’s attention and leads to sales, reviews or buzz is free marketing! In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Casey Biehl, VP of Ops for Fat Boys. This growing pizza chain is company owned with locations in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Besides their unique hooks, much of Fat Boys success is due to company culture and leadership. They believe in building strong relationships across their pizza chain from team to guests to suppliers...2023-08-121h 02Restaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast354. A Restaurateur’s Inspired Journey + A Happy Accident Gets Trademarked! – Gregoire JacquetMany of us have a dream to become a restaurateur. For some of us that dream was fulfilled with a restaurant concept or location. For others, that dream multiplied from one restaurant to several. And for some…that dream is an inspiration just waiting to be realized! In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with chef and restaurateur Gregoire Jacquet. He is the founder of Grégoire Restaurant , a passion project & “gourmet fast-casual” concept in the Bay area of San Francisco. Listen as Gregoire tells us about his journey as a chef and restaurateur including: 👉 Growing up in France...2023-08-051h 08Restaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast353. Expert Tips on Restaurant Finances from a CFO - Jonathan RosaIf you really want to move the needle on your business, you need to run a business and not a restaurant. This means working “ON” your business now, not necessarily “In” it. It’s important to dedicate time each week to systemize your business so you run it and it doesn’t run you. Beginning to understand your restaurant numbers and getting a feel for the cash that flows in and out each day is very important. You can make small shifts each week that will really boost your bottom line. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking wit...2023-07-291h 10Restaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast351. EPIC Advice from Bar Rescue Celebrity - Jon Taffer!!In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jon Taffer, television personality behind the hit show “Bar Rescue”, industry leader, consultant, and multi-dimensional entrepreneur. Jon is a true industry guru in all things bars and restaurants with a lifetime of experience and so many key-learnings to share. Don’t miss this episode as Jon Taffer shares: - His hospitality roots and amazing career - The biggest lessons he’s learned in life that he applies to the businesses he works with - Big mistakes owners are making and what to do about it. - The importance of foundat...2023-07-141h 06Digital HospitalityDigital HospitalityCreating New Technology Habits with Tim McLaughlinTim McLaughlin is a technology savant. His company, GoTab (@gotab.inc), pushes technology, such as QR codes, to the forefront of the hospitality industry by putting the guest at the center of the POS experience.    “I would say get a demo if you want to actually know.” McLaughlin tells host Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) of calibbq.media.  […]2023-05-2542 minThe Beer Mighty Things PodcastThe Beer Mighty Things Podcast# 177 - On Quick Responses & More Revenue with GoTabWe're taking a trip "back in the day" with Pennsylvania Native, Senior VP of Sales and Partnerships at GoTab, Rick Malthaner. We talk about his start in the industry many moons ago and he's seen it all - and he's still as enthusiastic as ever. We dive into the history of POS systems, his kegerator story and his genius kegged seltzer hack! Then we get into the crux and the power of QR Codes heavily utilized by GoTab. - Founded in 2016, GoTab processes over $250M transactions per year with operations across 35 U.S...2023-04-0444 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanWhat We Can Learn From Chain RestaurantsI'm going to show you why chain restaurants succeed at such a high level and how you can use those same tactics to run your own mega-successful bar and restaurant.▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796MORE COOL STUFF...▶ TOP 4 RESTAURANT POS SYSTEMS#1: Lightspeed POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB#2 GoTab: https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRB#3: Rezku POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/rezku-main-demo#4 Toast POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/toast-main-demo▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/2023-03-2613 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman5 Proven Strategies for Slashing Restaurant CostsWe are completing the three-set series of increasing sales and cutting costs. Today I'm giving you 5 powerful strategies for cutting your restaurant costs so you can start increasing your profits on a large scale.▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:▶ Lightspeed POS - https://go.barpatrol.net/lightspeed-TRB-POS-Page▶ 7-Shifts - https://go.barpatrol.net/7shifts-time-offMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Top-Rated POS System - Lightspeed K-series: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB▶ TheRealBar...2023-03-2612 minCraft Beer ProfessionalsCraft Beer Professionals2023 Tap Room Playbook - From Lines to Food Trends, Get Tips to Run Your Brewery BetterThe taproom! The epicenter of your brand. We’re excited to have a conversation today on how you can make the most of your guests’ time at your brewery. We hope that you leave with greater strategies for success and inspiration to further maximize your brewery’s taproom experience. After all, it’s not just about making great beer, but also putting out world class hospitality. We'll be joined by: Andrew Burman, Other Half Brewing Mike Corneille, Pryes Brewing Tim McLaughlin, GoTab Tony Ren, Maui Brewing We...2023-03-011h 03Dave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman7 Strategies to Massively Grow Your Restaurant Sales7 must-have tips and strategies on how to grow your sales and your regulars so you can grow your profits. We will go over the best cost-cutting strategies to save money on the other side.▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Run Your Bar My Way - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Top-Rated POS System - Lightspeed K-series: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resources/ MY WE...2023-02-2114 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanRestaurant Owners: Is it Better to Increase Sales or Cut Costs?When running a bar and restaurant, should you focus more on cutting costs or increasing revenue? We're going to answer that question in this podcast so you can make a plan to make more profits.▶ FREE 102 Page Book: Bar Profit Maximizers - Change the Way You Run Your Bar - https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Top-Rated POS System - Lightspeed K-series: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://therealbarman.com/tool...2023-02-2109 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanTop 5 Restaurant Goals for 2023Set BIG restaurant goals for your restaurant so you can kill in 2023, or whatever year it is right now. Goals are the driving force behind success. The fact is, only 3% of people actually write their goals down and look at them every day, and those 3% make more money than the other 97% combined. That means if you want to be mega-successful, you need to sit down and start writing your goals out for the next few months, the next year and the next 5 years.Get Your ERC Tax Refund - https://go.barpatrol.net/erc-helpdeskMORE...2023-01-1313 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe Top 3 Restaurant POS Systems of 2023▶ Lightspeed Demo - https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-POS-t3-demo▶ GoTab Demo - https://go.barpatrol.net/GoTab-t3-demo▶ Rezku POS Demo - https://go.barpatrol.net/Rezku-POS-t3-demoIn this video I'm going to deliver to you the top 3 restaurant POS systems of 2023, hands down. If you are a bar, restaurant, brewery, coffee shop or hotel owner, you are going to want to watch this video and see why one of these POS systems is perfect for you. In the video we will cover:1) The top 10 most wanted restaurant POS features2...2022-12-1630 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe ERC Tax Refund: Free Money for Restaurants▶ Get your Free ERC Money Here: https://go.barpatrol.net/yt-erc-helpdeskIf you are a bar or restaurant owner who was shut down during the pandemic, or even limited by a local ordinance, or if you had a significant decline in sales and you kept employees on during 2020, you are going to want to watch this video because I’m going to show you how to get a huge tax refund that you never have to pay back. This is a $4 billion program from the CARES act of 2020, and the average payout is now at $150,000, but...2022-12-1608 minHospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Insights in HospitalityHospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Insights in HospitalityON THE ROAD RFDC | Season 8, Vol. 10In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” were on the road at the Restaurant, Finance and Development Conference in Las Vegas with guests Andrew Smith, Managing Director of Savory Fund, Andy Wiederhorn, Chief Executive Officer of Fat Brands and Tim McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer of GoTab. Smith is Managing Partner of Savory Management, a Mercato Partners value-add management company, that focuses on delivering outsized returns through strategic growth and replication strategies. They partner with high-potential restaurant concepts to deliver necessary capital, industry knowledge, and operational prowess...2022-11-2245 minCraft Beer ProfessionalsCraft Beer ProfessionalsGuest Experience: How to Thrive in an Instant, On-Demand WorldThere’s a huge difference between good service and a good guest experience. It’s challenging enough to ensure your guests are greeted in a timely manner, their orders taken quickly, drinks never run dry, and their bill received and closed on time. These service steps are absolutely critical, but do very little to combat a negative first impression. Standards for service are increasing at a rapid pace as patience of our guests wanes, so is it time to pivot our focus away from basic tasks and focus more heavily on our presence with guests? In this session we will...2022-11-1251 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman7 Strategies to Survive Restaurant Wage IncreasesWe are talking about the ever-rising wage increases for bars and restaurants. Whether minimum wage is going up in your state, or you simply have to pay more just to get employees to work, I'm going to show you exactly how to defeat the dreaded wage increases so you can survive and thrive.MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Top-Rated POS System - Lightspeed K-series: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resources/MY...2022-11-0322 minGive an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack OatesGive an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack OatesGiving Customers Control With Tim McLaughlinSend us a textTim McLaughlin is a restaurateur and restaurant tech extraordinaire. Having owned two restaurants, Tim understand the grit, innovation, and drive that it takes to run a business in the restaurant industry.  Now, as the CEO of GoTab, Tim applies this experience to making payment processes easier and other operations run more smoothly.On this episode, Tim and Zack discuss: Empowering guestsOptimizing the payment processTaking advantage of techTakings risks and opportunities others wouldn'tMoreThanks, Tim!2022-10-1025 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe Secret to Running a Massively Successful Food Truck I’m going to talk about 1) the best POS system for food trucks, and 2) how to run a food truck in a way that creates massive profits for you. Despite all of the people who have signed up for my suggestion for best food truck POS, very few of them are taking advantage of this formula to help them launch their food truck to the next level. So if you own a food truck, or you are getting ready to start a food truck business, make sure to listen to this episode which originated as a youtube vid...2022-10-0808 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to Unlock Huge Profits With a Secret MenuIn this episode, I'm going to tell you exactly how you can increase your traffic and your sales by using a secret menu to spark curiosity and intrigue.This episode originated as a video on my youtube channel @TheRealBarman.MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Top-Rated POS System - Lightspeed K-series: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB▶ Most Affordable POS - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resources/▶FREE: The BIG Black...2022-10-0810 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman7 Insanely Effective Ways to Increase Your Bar Profits [+ 1 Bonus]In this episode, I'm going to give you 7 amazing profit strategies for your bar so you can start growing your bank account like a Boss. If you are looking for some amazing bar management tips, you've come to the right place.This episode originated as a video on my youtube channel and can be found @therealbarman.▶ Bar Patrol Inventory App: https://www.barpatrol.net/MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Top-Rated POS System - Lightspeed K-series: https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-demo-TRB▶ Most Affordable POS - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ TheRealB...2022-10-0815 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to Increase Check Averages [6 Simple Strategies]These 6 strategies for raising restaurant check averages are so simple and so powerful that all you need to do is follow the blueprint and you will watch your revenue increase by a substantial margin. All you need to do is execute it.MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Top-Rated POS System - Upserve: https://go.barpatrol.net/Upserve-Main▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://therealbarman.com/tools-and-resources/▶FREE: The BIG Bl...2022-09-0408 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanPaerpay Review - Contactless Payments For RestaurantsWe are talking about contactless payment options. Maybe you’ve been wanting to get one, but perhaps you are bound to your credit card processors and/or POS system, and you don’t want to change everything around because it’s just one big hassle, as well as expensive. Today I’m reviewing one of those payment systems. It’s called Paerpay, and we’re going to talk about how it works, what’s good, what may not be good for you, the features, the benefits and the pricing. ▶ Paerpay Demo - https://go.barpatrol.net/paerpay-review-demoMORE COO...2022-09-0410 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanUpserve & Lightspeed Merging into a Super POS?’m going to share with you what is going on with two of the biggest and best restaurant POS systems on the market, as they are taking the best parts of each one and merging together to make one single super-power POS system that will have the ability to help businesses from coffee shops to chain restaurants and everything in between. This is big news because these are two of the best restaurant POS systems around and now they are working together to become an even better system.▶ https://go.barpatrol.net/Lightspeed-main - Get a Demo here...2022-09-0404 minNashville Restaurant RadioNashville Restaurant RadioTravis Talbott- Hospitality ConsultantTravis Talbott is a restaurant lifer. He grew up in Canada, and now travels the world learning about new trends and helping as many people as possible. In this episode, we talk about the pandemic, and how the industry has changed. I ask him what he has learned, and how the rest of the world is reacting. There is some real good operational knowledge that gets spread through this interview.  Also, if you reach out to our sponsors this month, you will be entered into a contest to win five $100 gift cards to Nashville Restaurants. Which restaurants? t...2022-09-021h 31Hospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Insights in HospitalityHospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Insights in HospitalityBest of Which Came FirstThis month on Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are taking a break from their usual interview episodes and bringing you a Best Of season of all your favorite segments. They bring back “Best Of” old favorites such as “Best of On The Road” and “Top of the Tech Stack.”In this episode they feature a Best Of Which Came First with special guest and Co Founder & CEO at Chowly, Inc., Sterling Douglass. Frischling says, “the idea for this segment came about over a common joke that the only other industry slower to emb...2022-08-2226 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman41 Restaurant Systems You Need to be SuccessfulWe are going to talk about 41 systems you need in order to be successful in your restaurant. We are going to break them down brick by brick to help you get where you need to be. I know that 41 systems might sound a bit overwhelming, but the truth is, all we are doing is hyper-organizing what is already going on in your business anyway. I’m going to walk you through each system, and I’m going to give you a few examples of how to organize your systemizes so you can see how the process works so that when...2022-08-0818 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanClover POS Review - The Good, The Bad & The UglyA full review of Clover POS for restaurants. We cover the features, ease-of-use, pricing, customer support and the options for buying Clover equipment. Check out the good, the bad and ugly of Clover POS.▶ Clover POS: https://www.clover.com/▶ My #1 Rated POS System [Upserve] - https://go.barpatrol.net/upserve-clover-reviewMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://linktr.ee/TheRealBarman▶FREE: The BIG Blac...2022-08-0809 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to Analyze (and Fix) Your Restaurant Financials [Free Training]I'm going to show you how to read and analyze a restaurant profit loss statement and how to identify the four Pillars of Finance so you can determine where you are struggling and where you are doing well in your business financially.FREE 12-Month Profit/Loss Statement: https://register.barpatrol.net/12-month-profit-loss1657840547751In addition, we will compare the industry standards against a real p & l example so you can see how to measure and manage your numbers. When it comes to your finances, you don't want to mess around.This episode originated as...2022-07-2125 minNashville Restaurant RadioNashville Restaurant RadioBryan Lee Weaver- Chef/ Partner- RedHeaded Stranger/ Butcher & BeeChef Bryan makes his 4th appearance on the podcast!!! This is his second full interview and first one in studio! We talk about how he creates a new dish, his new restaurant which is still to be named, and he gives us an update on East Nashville over two years after the tornado, and the pandemic. He is one of the kindest, and sincere Chef/Owners I've had the pleasure of talking to. He is also one of the most BAD ASS Chef's in our city. Thanks for listening! This episode is powered by Gordon FoodService, Compost Company, Robins Insurance...2022-07-101h 28Nashville Restaurant RadioNashville Restaurant RadioJen Ichikawa- Co-Host- NRRJen has taken a break from the podcast, and today she joins as a guest to talk about it.  This episode is powered by Gordon FoodService, Charpiers Bakery, GoTab, and Maintain IQ2022-07-081h 20Nashville Restaurant RadioNashville Restaurant RadioAndy and Cody- Bad Luck Burger ClubIn March of 2020, when this podcast started, I only hoped and dreamed that I would be able to have conversations like this one today. These guys are hilarious, and just awesome guys. They were (are) both musicians who have travelled the world, and both have a mutual love of the Smash Burger. (I think that type of burger is the best kind in SmashVille, but I digress) Listen in as they tell their stories, and I even tell a story or two. This is one of the best things to come out of the pandemic. #cheers!  Brandon This episode powered b...2022-07-031h 59Dave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman4 Ways to Quickly Grow Your Restaurant RegularsFour powerful methods to increase your repeat customers and build an army of regulars in your bar and restaurant. Building repeat customers is the #1 marketing strategy on the planet, so if you don't have a strategy yet to make this happen, I'm going to help you out.[Free] Email Domination Templates - https://therealbarman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Email-Marketing-Domination.pdfText2VIP - 1,000 Free Texts [Enter "barman" in the promo code] - https://go.barpatrol.net/text2VIP-Grow-RegMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ TheR...2022-06-2312 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanText Marketing Domination for Restaurants [Free Training]Mini training on how to use text message marketing in your restaurant to increase your traffic and your profits exponentially. If you aren't using text message marketing, you'd better jump on it because it is the most affordable and effective form of marketing out there right now.Text2VIP: Sign-up for FREE here: https://go.barpatrol.net/text2vip-5R [Get 1,000 free text messages & free set-up and training] - Enter "barman" in the promo code to get your free benefits.This episode originated as a youtube video on my channel @TheRealBarman and can be...2022-06-2118 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman5 Reasons You NEED Text Marketing For Your RestaurantI'm going to show you exactly why you need text message marketing for your restaurant. 1) It's instant marketing, 2) It's affordable, 3) Your guests prefer it, 4) The results are astounding, 5) It's sustainable.Text2VIP: Sign-up for FREE here: https://go.barpatrol.net/text2vip-5R [Get 1,000 free text messages & free set-up and training] - Enter "barman" in the promo code to get your free benefits.If you are using text marketing to drive traffic and sales and build your database of guests, you are missing out on a HUGE chunk of money and a highly effective marketing...2022-06-1510 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanShould Your Restaurant Take Reservations [Pros & Cons]Let's ask the question for whether or not you should take reservations in your restaurant. This might seem like an obvious answer to some, but it's not so cut and dry. Taking reservations can clog up the flow of your guests and delay table turnover, so in this video I'm going to help you decide if taking reservations is worth it or not for you.This episode originated as a youtube video and can be found on my channel or here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-BAt736q2sMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Be...2022-06-0608 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanQR Code Ordering vs Table-Side Service [Which is Better?]We are discussing the pros and cons of ordering via a QR code ordering system, like GoTab, vs. the traditional style of ordering in which a server still writes down your order and inputs it into the POS system. Which one do you prefer as an owner/manager? And which one do you prefer as a guest dining out? GoTab Demo Here: https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRBThis video originated as a youtube video and can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekg5IRRPELgMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Fre...2022-06-0110 minFuture of HumanityFuture of HumanityThe Impact of Technology on the Restaurant and Hospitality IndustriesThe restaurants and hospitality industries worldwide are being transformed radically by technology, accelerated by the COVID pandemic. We will be speaking with Tim McLaughlin, the founder CEO of GoTab, a FinTech company based in Arlington, Virginia that is tackling numerous challenges in the hospitality space using digital technology.  Using QR codes and radically digitized operations management systems, customers can receive service without ever having to interact with any human. Or is that how the restaurant and hospitality industries are going to emerge over the next several decades? Tim has a more nuanced view of the future impact on humanity o...2022-06-0131 minNashville Restaurant RadioNashville Restaurant RadioTim McLaughlin- CEO- GoTabWhile I think Tim is an amazing guy, and he has some great stories, this episode is made for the restaurant operator. Tim joins us to talk about GoTab, his amazing suite of technology that will help you increase profitability immediately by helping you use your data intentionally. Think about your guests interaction with your restaurant when we are able to use algorithms to help them make a selection based upon what they like. The technology allows the guest to place their own orders and allows your team to be of greater assistance. I can't wait to hear the feedback...2022-05-301h 19Dave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to Cut-Off a Drunk Guest [5 Steps] I'm going to tell you how to prevent over-intoxication when serving guests, and also how to cut them off once they've reached the point of no return. Here is a brief rundown of the steps:STEP 1: PreventionSTEP 2: Train Your Staff to See the SignsSTEP 3: The ApproachSTEP 4: Blame the LawSTEP 5: Get a Manager InvolvedMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:2022-05-1908 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to Boost Your Hotel Sales ImmediatelyIf you operate a hotel, I’m going to show you the #1 reason why your occupancy and ADR are failing you, and how to fix it. In this episode, I’m going to share with you two strategies which are going to help skyrocket your sales and give you a huge unfair advantage against your competitors.▶ GoTab QR Code & Ordering System: https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRBThis episode originated as a youtube video and can be found here:  https://youtu.be/TtR8_P4Quh4MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://g...2022-05-0517 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe 1 (and Only) True Method For Restaurants SuccessIf you want to know how to be mega-successful in your restaurant business and your life, you'll want to watch today's episode in which I explain to you the one and only true method for absolute success. This is the same method and philosophy I have used to grow my own success, and it will 100% work for you as well.MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ TheRealBarman Podcast - https://therealbarman.com/▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://linktr...2022-05-0211 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman6 Steps to Mastering Your Bar InventoryA mini-tutorial and training and how to master your bar and liquor inventory using 6 simple steps to get your inventory under control and keep it that way. In addition, we'll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of counting old school vs. using a bar inventory app, as well as the huge difference between point counting and using the bar inventory bluetooth scale. Strap yourselves in and let's talk inventory management.▶ Bar Patrol Inventory App - https://www.barpatrol.net/This episode originated as a youtube video and can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V...2022-04-2212 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman5 Steps to Building an Unforgettable Restaurant CultureIt's a mini-training on how to build an authentic and unforgettable culture in your restaurant. The problem with trying to build a culture these days is that the advice out there is so hazy and ambiguous. I give you 5 powerful and concrete strategies you can use to build a culture in your restaurant which will help pack your place and which your staff will be proud of.MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://linktr.ee/T...2022-04-1818 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe Ultimate Tip-Out & Tip Pooling Guide For Your RestaurantI will answer all of the questions I get regarding the different options when it comes to tipping out in your restaurant, including the traditional tip-out structure, tip-credit, tip-pooling and even the no-tip policy. You will need to decide what is best for you and your staff, depending on your restaurant, your staff and which state you live in.  This episode originated as a youtube video and can be found on my @therealbarman channel.▶ The Restaurant Management Masterclasshttps://register.barpatrol.net/welcome-to-bar-restaurant-masteryMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpa...2022-04-1020 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman5 Powerful Ways to Reduce Your Restaurant Labor Costs5 powerful ways to lower your labor costs using less known methods. As we all know, the more you can lower your costs, the more money you get to put into your bank account. Labor is one of the main components of your prime cost, which you should be tracking on a weekly basis.▶ Check Out GoTab Free POS Here: https://go.barpatrol.net/go-tab-demo-TRBMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://linktr.ee/TheRealBarman2022-04-1007 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThis One Secret Will Skyrocket Your Restaurant SalesThis is an insanely simple way to boost your restaurant sales, as well as your branding and repeat customers. In the new world of QR codes, your job is to get your menu in front of as many people as possible, and by using a technology like GoTab, your guests can order and pay on their own, allowing you to run a more efficient and profitable business. This is the best Free restaurant POS system you will find anywhere.Check Out GoTab Here: https://go.barpatrol.net/GoTab-DemoMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever...2022-03-3007 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe Best POS for Food Trucks [and it's Free]The best POS system for a food truck, and best part: it's FREE. With this POS and ordering system, your customers are able to scan your QR menu code and order and pay right from the phones so that the orders go directly to your KDS, and then your customers will receive a text when their orders are ready. More sales. More efficiency. More profits for you.  ▶ GoTab Demo Here: https://go.barpatrol.net/GoTab-DemoMORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ For All of my Kickass...2022-03-2805 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe Restaurant Start-Up ChecklistAN extensive start-up checklist for those interested in starting their own bar or restaurant. You just might be surprised how many things are on this list. ▶ GoTab Free POS: https://go.barpatrol.net/GoTab-Demo▶ Restaurant Start-Up Secrets Course: https://therealbarman.com/ultimate-restaurant-business-plan/ MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://linktr.ee/TheRealBarman▶FREE: The BIG Black Book of Bar Promotions: https://register.barpatrol.net/squeeze-page1636387003864 MY WEBSITES:▶ GoTab P...2022-03-2411 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanHow to Go From Bartender to Bar Manager [9 Steps]Ever thought about becoming a bar or restaurant manager but you have no idea where to start? Don't worry, I gotchu. In this episode I'm going to give you nine things you need to focus on if you truly want to move into a bar management position and be successful.▶ The Restaurant Management Masterclasshttps://register.barpatrol.net/welcome-to-bar-restaurant-mastery MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home▶ For All of my Kickass things in one spot click here:https://linktr.ee/TheRealBarman▶FREE: The BIG B...2022-03-2109 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanGoTab vs Square POS - Which Should You Choose?▶GoTab Demo Here [Save $1,000]: https://go.barpatrol.net/GoTab-DemoI'm going to compare GoTab POS to Square POS and show you which one I believe is head and shoulders above the other. During the video, I cover: price, features, processing rates, onboarding and support, kitchen display system (KDS), rules and segmentation, and promotion notices.GoTab is a free POS and online ordering system that will change the way you run your bar, restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, food truck, store etc.MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Gotab-home...2022-03-1618 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanShould You Lease or Buy Your Restaurant EquipmentThis is a follow-up from my last episode on the 7 best places to buy restaurant equipment. I'm going to give you the pros and cons of leasing vs. buying. In addition, I'm going to pick out five of the most common pieces of restaurant equipment and tell you if you should lease or buy each of them.If you want to learn more about how to start a bar or restaurant, you are welcome to check out my online course: Restaurant Start-Up Secrets here: https://therealbarman.com/ultimate-restaurant-business-plan/MORE COOL STUFF...▶ For All of...2022-03-1406 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman7 Ways to Increase Your Bar Profits OvernightHere are 7 highly-effective, yet simple tactics you can use to increase your bar profits exponentially. These are the same tactics and strategies I use when consulting with the bars I work with and they work like magic. These seven strategies come straight from my book, Bar Profit Maximizers, which is a 12-step guide that is outperforming chain restaurants. You can download it for free right here: https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796Bar Profit Maximizers [Free Bar Guide]: https://register.barpatrol.net/bar-profit-maximizers1646115850796MORE COOL STUFF...▶ Best Free POS Ever - https://go.barpatrol.net/Go...2022-03-1011 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarman7 Amazing Places to Buy Restaurant EquipmentSeven places, both online and offline, where you can buy restaurant equipment for both opening a restaurant, or if you need to replace equipment that is worn out. Then, in the next episode I'm going to share with you which pieces of equipment you should lease or buy that will be the most advantageous to you. Cheers.▶ONLINE LINKS1. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/2. https://www.therestaurantstore.com/3. https://www.katom.com/4. Local and online auctions▶https://www.rasmus.com/▶https://rciauctions.com/▶https://www.proxibid.com/5. F...2022-03-0504 minDave Allred, TheRealBarmanDave Allred, TheRealBarmanThe Best FREE POS & Ordering System EVER!I get so many emails asking which is the best POS to use.  I'm going to show you why GoTab POS and ordering system is changing the game and helping businesses become cash accelerators, by increasing sales, lowering labor costs and providing the perfect dining experience for the guest.In case you don't know, GoTab is a FREE POS, ordering and payment system that optimizes the customer experience and increases employee efficiency for bars, restaurants, hotels, food trucks, cafes, coffee shops, music & sports venues and more.Your guests will love it, your staff will love i...2022-02-2609 minHospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Insights in HospitalityHospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Insights in HospitalityOptimizing the Customer Experience | Season 6, Vol. 5: GoTabIn the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy'' and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy'' chat with Tim McLaughlin, co-founder chief executive officer of GoTab, Inc., about technology that can optimize daily operations, while improving communication between restaurant operators and their guests. McLaughlin talks about his background, he says he has been developing software since he was young and then he went to school for mechanical engineering. McLaughlin says, “I co-founded GoTab in 2016. We've taken many turns and twists as hospitality has in the last five years for those who know, started in payments orderi...2022-02-1539 minMonday MinuteMonday MinuteMonday Minute - December 27, 2021In our final Monday Minute podcast of the year, Meredith and Carl discussed their forecast for 2022 based on their readings from a plethora of industry insiders and executives shaping the change ahead. Here’s their take on the changes that affect the key 10 stakeholder groups within the industry.  Article References: Restaurant Industry Outlook For 2022: Five Trends To Watch 7 Restaurant Back-of-the-house Predictions for 2022 - Better tech integration- Clocking enforcement- Increased focus on wellness- More reliance on mobile- Training, resources, updates,- Adoption of res...2021-12-2723 minThe Digital RestaurantThe Digital RestaurantOur 2022 PredictionsSend us a textIn our final Monday Minute podcast of the year, Meredith and Carl discussed their forecast for 2022 based on their readings from a plethora of industry insiders and executives shaping the change ahead. Here’s their take on the changes that affect the key 10 stakeholder groups within the industry. Article References:Restaurant Industry Outlook For 2022: Five Trends To Watch7 Restaurant Back-of-the-house Predictions for 2022- Better tech integration- Clocking enforcement- Increased focus on wellness- More rel...2021-12-2723 minThe Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast brought to you by Custom Business SolutionsThe Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast brought to you by Custom Business SolutionsGoTab.io and 7Shifts Mobile Ordering and PaymentGoTab.io and 7Shifts Mobile Ordering and Payment by Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, sponsored by Custom Business Solutions2021-09-1355 minThe Main CourseThe Main CourseA Better Way to Close Your TabTechnology is an ever-increasing presence in restaurants. Over the past year, restaurants have scrambled to move to contactless services to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, Tim McLaughlin did contactless before contactless was cool.On this episode of The Main Course, host Barbara Castiglia talked with Tim McLaughlin, the CEO of GoTab. GoTab is a Restaurant Commerce Platform (RCP) used by large- and mid-sized restaurants, breweries, bars, and hotels. GoTab uniquely allows patrons to order and pay through a server (old school), or directly from their mobile phones (contactless ordering and payment - new school), or...2021-05-1132 minEntrepreneur Stories 4⃣ InspirationEntrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration211: How a Restaurant’s Predicament led to a Tech-Based Solution w/ $12M+ in ARR (Tim McLaughlin of GoTab)Tim McLaughlin is Co-Founder of GoTab, a leading contactless ordering and payment platform serving full-service food & beverage establishments in almost thirty states and still growing. GoTab launched in 2016 as a code on the receipt for mobile payment of restaurant tabs. In 2018 it became a QR code. The idea started in 2015 when Tim co-opened his first restaurant and brewery, Caboose Brewing Co., an upscale brewery based in Fairfax, Virginia. It had been a passion project in the works for many years and many of GoTab’s most important features were incubated at Caboose. This Episode is Sponsored By:...2021-05-101h 17The Best Business PodcastThe Best Business Podcast211: How a Restaurant’s Predicament led to a Tech-Based Solution w/ $12M+ in ARR (Tim McLaughlin of GoTab)Tim McLaughlin is Co-Founder of GoTab, a leading contactless ordering and payment platform serving full-service food & beverage establishments in almost thirty states and still growing. GoTab launched in 2016 as a code on the receipt for mobile payment of restaurant tabs. In 2018 it became a QR code. The idea started in 2015 when Tim co-opened his first restaurant and brewery, Caboose Brewing Co., an upscale brewery based in Fairfax, Virginia. It had been a passion project in the works for many years and many of GoTab’s most important features were incubated at Caboose. This Episode is Sponsored By:...2021-05-101h 17Restaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast234. Free Government Money - Grab ItMany of us, myself included have been relentless in getting our fair share of all the free government money that keeps on coming. So you want to pay close attention and hang on every word in this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, as there is yet more free money falling from the sky. I’m speaking with Matthew Patrick, Founder & President of “Whirks” and Patrick Accounting and he will tell all on how your business can qualify for a sizable sum from the new Employee Retention Tax Credit or ERTC. You’ve already paid hefty payroll taxes in 2020 and now in t...2021-03-0537 minRestaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast233. This Iconic Donut Shop is Making Dough!Imagine building a brand almost as recognizable as McDonalds. Sweet right? In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Jaime Oikle of Running Restaurants and I speak with Mark Kelegian. Mark is the President and master brand-builder of Randy’s Donuts. Randy’s is a super-powerful brand that is both pandemic-proof and iconic. This brand is also internationally recognized and growing fast! Listen or watch as we discuss: - The history and future of this iconic donut shop brand - How Randy’s has grown and is opening new locations despite the pandemic - The importance of consistency in product qualit...2021-02-2653 minRestaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast232. Restaurant Software That Keeps Your Customers Safe & Business BoomingWhat if you could offer your customers the ability to open their own tabs, split checks, pay and leave tips using contactless technology at their leisure. This is the future of restaurant service and true hospitality. In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Tim McLaughlin, CEO of GoTab and a fellow restaurant owner. Tim’s come up with a way to put control in your customer’s hands leaving your service staff more time to serve & sell and less time swiping cards. Listen as we discuss how GoTab helps your restaurant put Hospitality First: - 1 on 1 communication and personal interact...2021-02-1959 minRestaurant Rockstars PodcastRestaurant Rockstars Podcast231. I Bought Another RestaurantThe sands of running restaurants keep shifting. The minute you think you’ve made a key-pivotal decision, the rules change again, and it’s back to the drawing board. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, my friend and industry pro Jaime Oikle of Running Restaurants interviews me on buying a restaurant just before the pandemic, the challenges we continue to face and our strategies to succeed. “From One Operator to Another”, I’ll be sharing my pivots, hurdles, missteps, small victories and key-learnings . I call it “Street Fighting” and we’re all in it together. I believe your restaurant needs...2021-02-1227 minThe District ChannelThe District ChannelGEW CP Panelist : Amani Walker, Founder of sincerely, KARMA!2019 WNBA Champion Shatori Walker-Kimbrough has worn the clothing designed by our guest on this episode. Along with NFL Player Ty Johnson , sincerely, KARMA! has gained traction with each release. Amani Walker from @karmabymajin is a recent college graduate from the University of Maryland (Go Terps!), where he attained his B.A in Communications and Public Relations. He currently works as a marketing and design specialist for computer software company GoTab Inc. In his free time, Amani is a prolific entrepreneur and art director for his lifestyle brand: sincerely, KARMA!  In his four years of experience, Amani...2019-11-2038 min