The Guest Getter Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kyle Guilfoyle
Learn the art and science of getting guests to your restaurant. Every week, I mine the insights from innovative restaurant owners, world-class marketers, and lateral thinkers. Get the tools you need to win with your food service business.
Most restaurant owners don't have time for complex marketing data. Avinash Kaushik breaks it down into simple wins that fill tables and boost sales.
Dean Jackson reveals a surprising ‘back-door’ strategy to unlock hidden revenue in your restaurant. Learn how a small shift in your guest experience can lead to higher spend per diner and why a simple $20 gift card can outperform traditional offers. Don’t miss this episode packed with actionable insights.
Our mission in this episode is to help restaurant owners turn data into dollars—in a way that's fun, practical, and USEFUL.
In this episode of the Guest Getter Podcast, we discuss the importance of repetition in marketing and introduce the 7 Core Story Video Framework. This…
Boost Your Restaurant’s Sales with the Easy Yes Menu Strategy In this episode, we explore a game-changing sales strategy inspired by a conversation with Dean…
What if necessity pushed you to discover a winning formula? That’s what happened to Kyle Tweter, who turned a simple idea into 19 thriving restaurant locations. In this episode, Kyle shares how he and his team stumbled onto a recipe for scale—one that’s still working today. Curious to know how it all unfolded? Listen in to find out.
Welcome back to the Guest Getter Podcast. I’m Kyle Guilfoyle, and today we’re diving into how you can grow your restaurant, even on a budget.…
This one’s for those who don’t like marketing or marketers. I go over three common reasons why: making it all about you, not seeing results,…
A quick overview about WHY most restaurants must build an Event (and catering) Attraction Machine. www.GuestGetter.co.
Many restaurants approach me because they want more NEW guests. And fair enough! But you want to first optimize closest to the wallet—and that’s current…
What can restaurants learn from successful realtor marketing? I chat with Platform Marketing’s founder and CEO Tim Chermak to find out.
Neil Patel is a digital marketing titan and founder of the +$100M agency Neil Patel Digital. Today, we’re bringing him down from the mountaintop to…
If you had to deliver your message / offer to grow restaurant sales, how would you do so WITHOUT organic social media?
Join us in this inspiring episode with FouZan Beg, the dynamic owner of Thaifoon Restaurants. FouZan, an Indian entrepreneur running Thai eateries, dives into his…
In this episode, seasoned reputation management expert Nick Collins unpacks the true power of online reviews in shaping your restaurant’s reputation. Explore his unique ‘triad’…
Matt Plapp is one of the foremost restaurant marketing experts in the world, CEO of America’s Best Restaurants, Repeat Returns, and author of many books…
Welcome to “Guest Getter,” the podcast where we have honest conversations with restaurant owners who’ve mastered the art of attracting and retaining guests. Today, we’re…
Today’s episode is a little different. I’m super excited to introduce you to Dennis Yu. Dennis is what you could call an OG. He started…
In this episode of “Winning the Wallets of Student Diners,” I share a game-changing strategy to attract and retain the purchasing power of students this…
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of digital ad targeting for your restaurant. We’ll break down how marketing actually works—starting with making sure…
Discover the captivating journey and ingenious marketing insights of Robin Goodfellow, a powerhouse in Toronto’s restaurant and cocktail scene. In this episode, Robin shares his…
In this episode, I share Dennis Yu’s “Make $1 Dollar Model” which is a dead simple way restaurants must look at advertising so that it…
When it comes to restaurant marketing, measuring its effectiveness is crucial for long-term success. Many restaurants approach marketing with fragmented efforts and short-term strategies, missing…
Reese Richards is the founder of RankPast, a firm that helps local businesses out-rank their competitors in Google Search. We chat about search strategy, Google…
Micheline Maynard is the author of Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman’s Built A Corner Deli Into A Global Food Community. I was curious to find out…
In this episode, Mike Cooch and I jam on a complete set of systems to grow restaurants.
Few know the challenges of restaurant technology better than Andy Freivogel. Andy is the co-founder and CEO of Sciene On Call — a team of…
Carson Goodale is the founder and CEO of FanFood — a platform on a mission to eliminate wait times. In this episode, we jam on…
Rajiv Nathan is the founder and Chief Pitch Artist of Startup Hypeman. He helps businesses craft pitches and messages that win attention, investment, and customers.…
Today we’re jamming with Tara Zirker, founder and CEO of Successful Ads Club. Successful Ads Club is an online membership teaching business owners how to…
Solomon Siegel is a partner and general manager of Pagliacci’s in Victoria, British Columbia. If it’s peak business hours, chances are there’s a lineup around…
Corey Mintz is a former chef who took his love of the industry to the broader platform of journalism. His work has been featured in…
What will the future of food technology look like? Today, we tap into Richard Munson’s mind for insight on how these advancements are shaping our…
Today, I’m excited to chat with Mareo McCracken. He’s a sales expert and author. Today, we’ll be exploring how restaurants can adopt the teachings in…
In this episode, we’ll be exploring: Josh’s playbook to unlock an additional $5k per week… The importance of asking for help and developing mentors… How…
Restaurants: The Plucky Underdogs of the Digital World… Today we’re diving into how restaurants can slingshot themselves forward through cutting-edge digital technologies with Meredith Sandland…
Peter LeSar is on a mission to help restaurants rise from just surviving to actually thriving. He’s the #1 International Bestselling author of the book…
Today’s cast is a bit different. It’s a recording of a ‘Power Hour’ we recently held to conquer restaurant staffing shortages. Here’s what we cover:…
Welcome to the Guest Getter Podcast where we explore how to get more new guests, get old guests coming back, and build more profit into…
Phil is the founder and CEO of Dovetail & Co — a group that owns, operates, and develops imaginative and storied hotel experiences. Today, we…
In this episode of Guest Getter, we go to the roots of coffee entrepreneur John Neate’s journey. John is the founder and CEO of JJ…
Dean Harrison is the National Director of Marketing for Aburi Restaurants — a group of elevated Japense concepts blazing a new trail for sushi lovers.…
In today’s episode, I talk to Ann Gynn — principal consultant of the content and PR firm G Force Communication. For almost three decades, Ann’s…
Pop-ups, collabs, street-corner sales, shakin’ hands, kissin’ babies → When your purpose is big enough, you do whatever it takes. Tarn started Dumpling Drop with…
Temperance Phair and Scott Renton are the founders of Victoria, Canada’s fast-growing Burger Crush. In this episode we take a look at their journey from…
Joe Pulizzi is the author of Epic Content Marketing, Content Inc, and the founder of Content Marketing Institute. (You could say Joe’s reached ‘God-Level’ status…
Christine McHugh worked her way up from entry level to C Suite of Starbucks. (She also wrote a book about it: From Barista to Boardroom.)…
Eveline Boone is a Belgium-based food photographer and author of Food Photos & Styling. This episode is a look at the inner-workings of Eveline’s passion…
It’s no secret that many bars and restaurants are struggling to hire and retain great staff. And while I’d always heard of ‘recruitment experts’ in…
What can restaurant owners learn from this brand strategist and purebread entrepreneur? Tune in to find out. We run the gamut from how to get more out of Instagram to getting out of the weeds so you can lead.
Ken is the co-founder of Korgen Hospitality, a nationwide consulting firm dedicated to helping restauranteurs reach their potential through effective leadership and maximum profitability. Ken…
In today’s episode, I interview Wilson K. Lee who built 720 Sweets from 0 to 7 locations in only 4 years — and then sold…
Calen ‘Big Wheel’ McNeil brings a unique perspective on growing both a single-location concept (Zambri’s) AND a franchise burger joint (Big Wheel Burger). We dive…
If you’ve ever felt inspired to get together with a few of your friends, start a small ‘n’ mighty brewery, and grow it to become…
Charley is a Facebook advertising expert who has served dozens of clients in industries ranging from cable television networks and Disney to local businesses such…
What do Sears and the hospitality have in common at this moment in time? Read on or listen to episode 1 of The Guest Getter Podcast to find out.