Are you feeling stuck in your business or contemplating a major career change?

Many entrepreneurs find themselves at a crossroads, unsure of how to pivot or reinvent themselves in a constantly evolving market.

In this episode, we chat with Kelvin Abrams, who transformed his journey from a government employee to a successful doggy daycare owner and, eventually, a high-end bourbon bar owner.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why reinventing yourself regularly keeps your business growing
• How to pivot based on market demand—not just passion
• The real costs of food waste and poor inventory management
• Why storytelling builds loyal, engaged customers
• How to choose products that fit your community and brand
• Why running a bar is harder than most businesses
• The hidden costs every bar owner should watch out for

You'll hear about the challenges he faced, the importance of getting uncomfortable, and how to adapt your business to meet market demands.

Connect with Kevin:

Website
K9 and Coffee
Tiki's Playhouse
Book: *Get Uncomfortable or Change Course* by Kelvin Abrams

Learn More:
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.
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A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.