Mobile Bev. Pros Podcast

In this insightful episode, host Sarah Murphy, founder of the Mobile Bar Academy, engages in a comprehensive discussion with insurance expert Chris Van Leeuwen, from Veracity Insurance Solutions (managing agent for FLIP & Canopy). Chris is a third-generation insurance professional who owned an agency for 13 years before joining FLIP. He’s been instrumental in the development and implementation...

This podcast episode is for those looking to step beyond their hustle-and-grind business model and evolve into a soul-led and successfully fulfilled business owner. "Find out what's possible when you look at what's possible with entrepreneurship, instead of what's expected." - Sarah Murphy, CEO & Lead Educator of MB.P In this episode, we introduce our new passion proje...

Top Mistakes in Proposal Writing and How to Avoid Them In this episode, we dive into the common mistakes people make with their proposals and how to avoid them. We discuss why this topic was pulled from the powerful proposals webinar, the importance of personalization, avoiding generic proposals, clear pricing, and having a strong call to action. We also address the importance of visual appeal, ha...

In this episode, Sarah and Dawn dive in for part two of the pre-sell series. Building on last week's discussion, we dive deeper into the key elements of successful pre-selling. Topics include the psychology of customer engagement, building intimacy, and effective utilization of automation. Additionally, Sarah highlights the crucial differences between brochures and proposals, and the role of...

In this episode, Sarah dives into effective pre-selling strategies to help mobile bar business owners and event professionals build a profitable, sustainable, and successful business. She covers essential pre-selling concepts such as confidence, emotional selling, social proof, and the use of visual and auditory triggers to move buyers to action. Sarah discusses the art of crafting proposals that...

In this episode, Sarah and Dawn dive into operations from a new(ish) angle - focusing on hiring and delegation. Learn about overcoming the fear of expanding your team, transitioning from bartender to CEO, and implementing effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Discover strategies for managing operational tasks, maintaining a balanced mindset, and avoiding burnout. Whether you're a ne...

In this episode, Sarah delves into the complex world of client experience operations, focusing on what happens after a client books your services and how to create the most efficient and seamless experience for everyone involved. Sarah breaks down this crucial aspect of operations into five distinct phases: Onboarding: Setting clear expectations and laying the foundation for a successful partnersh...

Join Sarah as she welcomes Bobby Greenawalt, an industry leader and innovator, to discuss his newly established Greenawalt Family Foundation (GFF).  This non-profit organization is on a mission to foster a more inclusive and diverse hospitality industry by eliminating financial obstacles that could hinder access to culinary schools, trade institutions, four-year hospitality degree programs, and mo...

In this episode, Sarah shakes up the traditional social media marketing approach and offers a refreshing plethora of alternatives for mobile bar businesses who dread the weekly social media to-do! She's pulling back the veil on why social media's mass appeal often falls flat for premium, local-based businesses.  Inside, Sarah covers the various owned and earned media channels that allow...

In this illuminating episode, Sarah is spilling all her hard-earned secrets for setting rates that protect your profits and allow your business to truly thrive. Gone are the days of undercharging, overworking, and wondering why there's no money left over at the end of the year. Sarah is shattering the myths around common pricing methods like: Value-Based Pricing (#goalsbutnogastons) Package P...

In this episode, Sarah is chatting all things Profit First with Rock Lalvani. Rocky is a certified Profit First professional and a Chief Profitability Adviser, who teaches business owners how to ensure they get paid AND make profit a priority . If you're tired of getting paid and having no money left for those "unexpected" expenses, this episode is for you. Learn what makes this sys...

Raise your glasses and join us in celebrating a milestone! This month, The Mobile Bar Academy by MB.P commemorates five incredible years of empowering entrepreneurs and reshaping the mobile bar industry. In this special episode, our founder and fearless leader, Sarah, takes us on a journey through her inspiring origin story. Discover how a sudden career setback propelled her to forge her own path,...

In this podcast episode, Sarah and Dawn delve into the vital connection between physical health and overall success, emphasizing its impact not only in business but across all aspects of life. The human body, often taken for granted, numbed, or neglected, serves as our primary means of interaction with the world. Without it, our ability to function and achieve anything, including running a success...

Unlocking the secrets of buyer psychology can seem like a mystical art, fascinating both experts and newcomers alike. Join Sarah and Dawn in this episode as they delve into the fundamental motivations that drive human behavior, essential knowledge for any business aiming to engage and convert their target audience effectively. Discover how harnessing the subconscious mind's influence can help...

In this episode, Sarah and Dawn explore the added complexities of the industry as it continues to grow. With the very real risk of becoming "just another bar service" in a sea of sameness, it's now more important than ever to define what makes you unique. Put simply, you can continue to "compete", a surefire race to the bottom, or you can elevate and become something extra...

In this podcast episode, Sarah and Dawn delve into the common apprehensions individuals face when it comes to expanding their businesses, elevating their target audience, raising their prices, and ultimately, stepping into their own personal power. Sarah openly discusses her personal journey of confronting and overcoming the fear associated with embracing a bolder, more audacious approach to her e...

Sarah and Dawn delve into the art of crafting an elite beverage experience in order to stand out in an ever-growing sea of mobile beverage options.  Discover the nuances that distinguish master craftsmanship from commonplace offerings in the industry. As the market continues to expand and owning a mobile bar becomes more and more a commodity, merely having a mobile bar service is no longer enough...

😱 This episode is like no other we've ever done before. Join us as Sarah and Dawn dive deep into what truly makes a luxury brand and why Sarah has decided that mobile bars are not actually a luxury service after all. Between buzzwords and concepts, Sarah's research for her upcoming in-person workshop has led her to a much deeper understanding of what the luxury standard is . In this epi...

With a whopping 150 networking events under his belt in just the past year, our guest, John Murphy, attorney, and networking guru (as well as our own CEO's better half), gives us all the tips to conquering those dreaded networking nerves. Networking isn't just a buzzword but the ultimate marketing tool for skyrocketing your local business , so if attending these events is the thing that...

In this episode, Sarah and Dawn talk about what makes marketing feel so daunting, how common it is for entrepreneurs to avoid it, and why it creates so much tension for business owners across all industries. If you're ready to unlock the next level in your business but you absolutely dread marketing, this episode is for you. Join us for another awesome episode of the MB.P Podcast. TAKE THE 6-...

In this episode, Sarah chats with Shannon & Ryan Matson, owners of Bungalow Coffee in Las Vegas. Shannon and Ryan talk about what it looks like to grow a mobile coffee business by saying yes and showing up, even before you or your business are "ready". After leaping from the contracting and marketing industries, Shannon and Ryan followed their passion and they found themselves with a...

This episode is part of our micro-series called "6-Figure Success" where we're interviewing alumni about what it takes to hit six figures and beyond. In this episode, Sarah chats with April & Shaina Dreyson, owners of The Dreyson Mobile Bar and Events in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Shaina and April talk about what it took to take their business to over six figures in the last...

This episode is part of our micro-series called "6-Figure Success" where we're interviewing alumni about what it takes to hit six figures and beyond.   In this episode, Sarah engages in a conversation with Karina Silvestre, the owner of Wee Mixed, a mobile bar based in Chicago, IL. Having achieved a remarkable $100k in sales within the first 12 months of launching, Karina shares ins...

In this episode, Sarah talks about business wintering and the overall slowdown in the industry after the "booming years". If you're experiencing a lull in bookings this episode is for you. Learn more about prepping for the slow season, the current state of the industry, and how you can continue to thrive in years to come. PROFIT FIRST https://a.co/d/iedCvNg JOIN THE MOBILE BAR ACADE...

Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Whitney Knox Lee, an anti-racism practitioner, attorney, and now a full-time entrepreneur. Whitney brings her rich experience and insights to discuss the complexities of imposter syndrome in the entrepreneurial world. From battling self-doubt to breaking barriers in professional spaces, this episode is packed with empowering conversations. 🔥 What You&apo...