Taffer Foresees a Craft Beer Bubble (Beverage Dynamics)
The on-premise veteran Jon Taffer thinks craft beer is coming up on a bubble. He tends to be right about these things. Taffer is perhaps best known for his starring role on Spike TV’s Bar Rescue. During his decades in the industry, Taffer has been behind numerous on-premise innovations that improved guest experience and drove revenue — including the NFL Sunday Ticket. Most recently, Taffer and his […]
Jon Taffer Talks About His Dogs (Dogster)
You may know Jon Taffer as the in-your-face, no-holds barred host of Spike TV’s wildly popular Bar Rescue. He is also a best-selling author (Raise the Bar: An Action-Based Method for Maximum Customer Reaction) and is credited with creating the NFL Sunday Ticket while serving a three-year term on the board of NFL Enterprises. As […]
Interview (The Blaze)
Jon Taffer Reveals Behind The Scenes On ‘Bar Rescue’ (International Business Times)
Jon Taffer was introduced to the masses in 2011 with the launch of Spike TV’s now-hit series “Bar Rescue.” The program, in which the bar mogul and restaurateur turns around failing bars, is now in its fourth season with more than 100 episodes aired to date. Taffer, 61, is “extremely proud” of the show’s success, but for […]
Why Going To A Bar Helps Your Business [Entrepreneur interview]
Everybody needs to unwind. Maybe you hit a local bar or restaurant and have a drink or two. Perhaps you eat some food. Watch a game. Catch a live music performance. But even at a bar, there’s an opportunity to learn more about your customers and grow your business. Being an entrepreneur is about connecting […]
The 3 Ways to Split Your Time to Grow Your Business (Entrepreneur)
Even the most passionate and dedicated business professionals need a break from time to time. You work too hard and too much at one thing and you’re sure to burn out. That’s why Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer suggests balancing your time between three things: Working in your business Working on your business Getting away from your business
3 Ways to Build Connections and Community
For bonds that last in business, build relationships. There are a number of ways your business could benefit from building relationships and creating community. But remember, a business owner can’t build a community alone. Your employees can make or break an atmosphere so make sure your current staffers are PASSIONATE about your business and can […]
The Reason Why I Yell
Everyone has seen me yell at owners on Bar Rescue…and I yell A LOT! But I’m not yelling for the camera or to create drama… I’m yelling to motivate the owner. When I yell, it’s a deliberate attempt to “reel in” off-the rails owners from the brinks of failure. When I get angry, it’s with purpose. […]
Ben Nader and Steve Lehman on Business Rockstars 11/03/2015
How to Sell Experience: Tips from John Sculley, Dylan Lauren and Jon Taffer
Instead of focusing on product features and functions, stand out by selling an experience to your customers. Former Apple CEO John Sculley accomplished this through “experience marketing” in the company’s infamous first ‘1984’ ad, focusing on how the product would make someone feel. Dylan Lauren, founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar, accomplishes the same excitement through […]