Host: Henry Kaminski Jr. | Brand to Table Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2 of Brand to Table — the podcast for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality professionals who are ready to grow their businesses with real strategy (not guesswork).

In this episode, titled "Why Your Instagram Ads Aren't Converting (and How to Fix Them)," host Henry Kaminski Jr. reveals the critical mistakes most restaurants make with their Instagram advertising and provides a simple, actionable three-step framework to turn wasted ad spend into actual covers and reservations. Henry, with over 16 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality marketing space, cuts through the noise to show you what truly drives results in today's digital landscape.

You’ll hear why merely "boosting posts" leads to burnout and how a lack of a clear offer and seamless customer journey is costing you money. Henry also unveils an innovative AI-powered "wine concierge" case study that transformed engagement into booked tables for a fine dining client.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why most restaurant Instagram ads fail to generate actual bookings.
• The crucial importance of a strong hook and clear offer in your ads.
• How to design a seamless customer funnel that guides users from ad click to reservation.
• The power of retargeting to reconnect with interested prospects.
• An exclusive look at how AI technology can create unique, engaging experiences that drive reservations.
• Why focusing on vanity metrics is a waste of time and money.

This isn't just theory; it's practical, proven strategy from someone who's actively helping restaurants succeed.

💡 If you’re ready to stop burning money on ineffective ads and start attracting more paying guests, this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Henry Kaminski Jr.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brandtotable.com
Instagram: @h.kaminskijr
YouTube: @BrandToTable
Facebook: facebook.com/henrykaminskijr
TikTok: @henrykaminskijr
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/henry-kaminski-jr

📣 Want help with your restaurant’s branding?

DM the word “AUDIT” to Henry on Instagram to receive a free AI-powered brand review tailored for restaurants.

✅ Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode helped you rethink your marketing approach.

Host: Henry Kaminski Jr. | Brand to Table Podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of Brand to Table — the podcast for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality professionals who are ready to grow their businesses with real strategy (not guesswork).

In this kickoff episode, host Henry Kaminski Jr. reveals why most restaurant marketing falls flat — and what to do instead if you want real results. From food pics and fake metrics to copycat branding and endless discounting, Henry breaks down the traps that are keeping restaurants stuck — and shares a smarter, more strategic way to win in today's crowded market.

You’ll also hear the backstory of how Henry went from designing club flyers in New Jersey to working with brands like ClickFunnels, helping celebrity chef Fabio Viviani build a hospitality empire, and now launching Brand to Table to help restaurant brands nationwide level up their voice, visibility, and revenue.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why most social media marketing doesn’t drive actual sales
• How copying competitors kills your brand identity
• The secret behind a $450K influencer campaign that worked
• The biggest mindset shift restaurateurs need to grow
• How to build a strategy-first marketing approach that scales

This isn’t fluff. It’s restaurant branding with backbone — created by someone who’s done the work in the trenches.

💡 If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing with proven brand strategy, this show is for you.

🔗 Connect with Henry Kaminski Jr.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brandtotable.com
Instagram: @h.kaminskijr
YouTube: @BrandToTable
Facebook: facebook.com/henrykaminskijr
TikTok: @henrykaminskijr
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/henry-kaminski-jr

📣 Want help with your restaurant’s branding?
DM the word “audit” to Henry on Instagram to receive a free AI-powered brand review tailored for restaurants.

✅ Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode helped you rethink your marketing approach.