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Pub Marketing Unplugged: Stories, Strategies & Smart Tools

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<p>Running a pub or restaurant has never been tougher. Margins are thin, competition is fierce, and marketing moves at the speed of TikTok. But here’s the good news: the secret to filling your venue isn’t endless discounts or complicated campaigns — it’s smart, story-driven marketing.</p><p><strong>Pub Marketing Unplugged</strong> is your weekly guide to making hospitality marketing simple, profitable, and even fun. Hosted by Shaun, a pub landlord and SaaS founder who’s blended years of front-line experience with modern marketing strategies, this show breaks down exactly what works in 2025.</p><p>Each episode turns timeless ideas from legends like <strong>David Ogilvy, Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, and Seth Godin</strong> into practical steps any landlord, bar manager, or restaurateur can use. From crafting headlines that sell beer, to building loyalty with storytelling, to harnessing AI tools like SmartPubTools — you’ll walk away with proven strategies to grow footfall, increase spend per head, and build a brand your community loves.</p><p>Expect:</p><ul><li><strong>Actionable episodes</strong> (10–20 minutes) you can listen to before opening the bar.</li><li><strong>Real examples</strong> from pubs, restaurants, and hospitality campaigns.</li><li><strong>Content frameworks</strong> adapted from the world’s top marketers — made pub-friendly.</li><li><strong>Tools and resources</strong> to save time and boost your bottom line.</li></ul><p>This isn’t theory. It’s practical marketing, spoken in a language publicans understand. No jargon, no hype — just the strategies that fill tables and sell pints.</p><p>Subscribe now and join the landlords who are turning marketing from a headache into their biggest advantage.</p>

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September 13, 2025

Beyond the Boost: Facebook & Instagram Ads Done Right for Pubs

<p>Most landlords waste money hitting “boost” on a blurry pint photo and hoping punters show up. The result? 3 likes — usually from your mum, your bar manager, and one random bloke.</p><p>This episode is your Beyond the Boost playbook: how to stop wasting budget and start running Facebook &amp; Instagram ads that actually sell pints, seats, and roasts.</p><p>We’ll cover: 🍻 Why boosting is dead in 2025. 📍 How to target locals within 2 miles — not the whole city. ⚽ Templates that fill quiz nights, match days, and roast slots. 📊 Real ROI case studies (£75 → £1,200+ sales). 🎯 How to track bookings, not likes.</p><p>If you’ve ever sworn ads don’t work for pubs — this will change your mind.</p><p>👉 Full Pub Ads Playbook → <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://smartpubtools.com/blog"><strong>smartpubtools.com/blog</strong></a> 👉 Ad templates on tap → <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://smartpubtools.net"><strong>smartpubtools.net</strong></a></p>

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September 12, 2025

Implementing Change in Pubs: A Landlord’s Step-by-Step Guide

<p>Great ideas don’t make pubs thrive — great implementation does. In this episode, we break down the exact steps every landlord can follow to make changes stick.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why SMART objectives are the backbone of pub improvements.</li><li>How the RACI model stops “everyone’s responsible” chaos.</li><li>The role of staff training and cheat sheets in reducing fear.</li><li>Why piloting changes beats “big bang” rollouts.</li><li>How to celebrate quick wins and embed lasting improvements.</li><li>Real case studies of pubs that nailed change (and those that flopped).</li></ul><p>👉 Full written guide: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://smartpubtools.com/blog">smartpubtools.com/blog</a> 👉 Automate your pub marketing: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://smartpubtools.net">smartpubtools.net</a></p>

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September 11, 2025

Overcoming Resistance to Change in Pubs: Turning Fear into Buy-In

<p>Why do pub staff resist change — and how do you get them on board? Most pushback isn’t laziness. It’s fear, uncertainty, or poor communication.</p><p>In this episode, we’ll explore:</p><ul><li>The 5 biggest barriers to change in pubs (fear of incompetence, loss of control, ripple effects, bad timing, poor comms).</li><li>The psychology of resistance (loss aversion, social proof, change fatigue).</li><li>Frameworks like Kotter, ADKAR, and Lewin for turning resistance into support.</li><li>Real pub case studies: fails and wins.</li><li>A landlord toolkit for spotting resistance early and flipping it into buy-in.</li></ul><p>👉 Full written guide: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://smartpubtools.com/blog">smartpubtools.com/blog</a> 👉 Automate your pub marketing: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://smartpubtools.net">smartpubtools.net</a></p>

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What is Pub Marketing Unplugged: Stories, Strategies & Smart Tools?
<p>Running a pub or restaurant has never been tougher. Margins are thin, competition is fierce, and marketing moves at the speed of TikTok. But here’s the good news: the secret to filling your venue isn’t endless discounts or complicated campaigns — it’s smart, story-driven marketing.</p><p><strong>Pub Marketing Unplugged</strong> is your weekly guide to making hospitality marketing simple, profitable, and even fun. Hosted by Shaun, a pub landlord and SaaS founder who’s blended years of front-line experience with modern marketing strategies, this show breaks down exactly what works in 2025.</p><p>Each episode turns timeless ideas from legends like <strong>David Ogilvy, Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, and Seth Godin</strong> into practical steps any landlord, bar manager, or restaurateur can use. From crafting headlines that sell beer, to building loyalty with storytelling, to harnessing AI tools like SmartPubTools — you’ll walk away with proven strategies to grow footfall, increase spend per head, and build a brand your community loves.</p><p>Expect:</p><ul><li><strong>Actionable episodes</strong> (10–20 minutes) you can listen to before opening the bar.</li><li><strong>Real examples</strong> from pubs, restaurants, and hospitality campaigns.</li><li><strong>Content frameworks</strong> adapted from the world’s top marketers — made pub-friendly.</li><li><strong>Tools and resources</strong> to save time and boost your bottom line.</li></ul><p>This isn’t theory. It’s practical marketing, spoken in a language publicans understand. No jargon, no hype — just the strategies that fill tables and sell pints.</p><p>Subscribe now and join the landlords who are turning marketing from a headache into their biggest advantage.</p>
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