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Above the Bar – The Tools to WIN | Opening a Bar

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Above the Bar – The Tools to WIN. Posted in Above the Bar. In this case we will define WIN= Wants and Needs, the wants and needs of our customers. Do you have what it takes to win? Do you have the policies, procedures and tools in place to understand how to win? Do you understand or even know the abilities of your entertainers? Does your support staff i.e. Managers, Hosts, DJ’s and security staff know your entertainers abilities or even understand or care? What are your best assets? What can we provide y...

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Above the Bar | Opening a Bar

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Posted in Above the Bar. As I sit down to write out this article, I cannot help but to look back on all of my years and the countless lessons learned, both good and bad. The blood sweat and tears of almost two decades of hands on experience. Now comes the million dollar question, Can’t someone just read my book and build the perfect bar or club. The answer is “NO! The next questions you should be asking are “What, How, and Why? A venue that has this is 50% more likely to survive and 100% more likely to o...

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FORUM | Opening a Bar

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During my research of building a bar I was fortunate to come in contact with Chris Lenahan from Excellent Bars. I viewed all his youtube videos and said to myself wow this guy really knows his stuff! So I decided to contact Chris for some assistance. Chris is the best! I really appreciate what you did for me Chris, keep up the good work. You sincerely are a gentleman.Best of luck to you and your family and thanks again! I would like to thank you for the fantastic book which covered almost 60% of my ideas...

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THE TEAM | Opening a Bar

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Author, Speaker, Hospitality Industry Expert. Marketing and Promotions Specialist. Author of The Little Black Bar Book is involved in owning, operating, developing, designing, and consulting for the highly competitive Bar/Nightclub industry worldwide since 1996. Tom has worked in the hospitality and security industry for over 22 years and has held a variety of different positions, giving him a dynamic skill set. Paulo Alexandre Morais Da Silva. European Restaurant and Nightlife Specialist. I would like t...

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Above the Bar – They Come in Waves | Opening a Bar

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Above the Bar – They Come in Waves. Posted in Above the Bar. One of the secret strategies of ownership that I employ to dominate a market is the simple fact that I just keep building and opening venues one after another to the point of trying to open one venue per year for 3 to 4 years. I was wondering if you would have time to provide input on the layout of the bar equipment behind the bar, I have no problem paying for your expert advice. I saw you in Las Vegas at a seminar as was very impressed wit...

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Chris Lenahan interview by Nightclub Security Consultants | Opening a Bar

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Chris Lenahan interview by Nightclub Security Consultants. Posted in Above the Bar. Live from The Nightclub and Bar Show 2014. We interview Chris Lenahan, Nightclub Design Expert, Author of The Little Black Bar Book, and creator of My Venue Tracker. Click to listen below:. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for...

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Above the Bar | Opening a Bar

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Nightclub and Bar Seminar. Candy Ultra Lounge - Portland. Category: Above the Bar. Blunt Advice: Opening a Bar. Posted in Above the Bar. To educate the uninitiated, Chris Lenahan knows a little something about designing, opening and owning bars and clubs. For over 20 years, Lenahan has done all three to great success. Over the course of three hours, during this year’s Nightclub & Bar Show, Lenahan and a team of SCORE mentors helped…. Chris Lenahan interview by Nightclub Security Consultants. Revenue stre...

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Blunt Advice: Opening a Bar | Opening a Bar

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Blunt Advice: Opening a Bar. Posted in Above the Bar. To educate the uninitiated, Chris Lenahan knows a little something about designing, opening and owning bars and clubs. For over 20 years, Lenahan has done all three to great success. The advice was both invaluable and blunt: We are not allowed to have bad days, Watch Bar Rescue, and Your employees are not your friends. Your managers are not your friends, are some of key examples. Undercapitalization will kill your business before the doors even open.

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Above the Bar – Branding | Opening a Bar

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Above the Bar – Branding. Posted in Above the Bar. 1 As a bar or nightclub owner/operator, why is brand important? 2 What is the best way to market your brand? There are two main ways in which you can market your brand. You can break this up into two categories, Marketing which includes Radio, Hand flyers, Wrapped vehicles, TV, Internet marketing and social media outlets. The second is brick and mortar branding; this includes external signage, banners, flags or other physically visually branded items.

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SERVICES | Opening a Bar

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A Professional Nightclub, Bar and Restaurant Consulting Group. This is group of worldwide consulting professionals with decades of experience owning, operating and opening successful venues. Focused on maximizing return on investment in both short-term turnkey consulting projects, and long term partnership opportunities. Hire, or partner, with the best. Chris Lenahan’s one-of-a-kind informative and hands-on seminar is held bi-annually in the World’s Epicenter of Entertainment! We are open to the possibil...