My Ghosted Guest

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Brady just got back from Vegas with some sobering news for the wine, beer, and spirits industry.

Consumption is down.

Gen Z isn't drinking like we did.

And that "lazy river" of foot traffic you've been relying on? It's about to dry up.

But here's the part nobody's talking about: while you're paying PR firms and social media managers thousands per month, 35-45% of your potential customers are floating right past your business.

They're not ready to buy today, but they will be.

The question is, will they remember you when that moment comes?

We break down the "boondoggle of the century" (how agencies have been selling you traffic without teaching you how to capture it), why DMs have an 80% open rate while your emails sit at 20%, and the exact engagement system that turns $600/month into predictable revenue growth.

Plus, we talk about the AI tsunami coming for hospitality businesses and why human connection is your only moat.

If you're a winery, brewery, distillery, or restaurant owner wondering why your PR and your marketing doesn't feel like it's working anymore (because it's not), this episode is your wake-up call.

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You spend thousands on your website. 

You pay for social media management. 

But when someone actually reaches out? 

Crickets. 

In this episode, Brady and Gabriel expose the brutal truth: most hospitality brands are ghosting their best customers without even realizing it.

They introduce the Co-Pilot Model™… the alternative to DIY overwhelm, agency detachment, and coach overload. 

You'll learn why staying in the driver's seat matters, how to use the "double compliment method" for engagement, and why your business should be treated exactly like a dating app (yes, really). 

Plus: the Ghost Board challenge that reveals which major brands are actually responding to customers.

Whether you run a brewery, winery, restaurant, or event space, this episode will change how you think about every single customer touchpoint. Because how you do anything is how you do everything.

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Most hospitality owners think their problem is marketing. It's not. It's that you're treating your business like your craft—pouring everything into the product while your acquisition system is held together with duct tape and prayer.

In this episode, Brady sits down with co-host Gabriel Ryan to unpack his journey from burned-out wedding photographer to scaling Strike Point Media to $25M, and why he built GrowthMap to help 500 service-based businesses stop leaving money on the table. Gabriel breaks down the 5 systems every restaurant, brewery, winery, and venue needs (spoiler: you're probably missing at least 3), why "my pleasure" took Chick-fil-A two years to nail, and what happens when you stop ghosting customers between visits. If your Thursday nights should be packed but aren't, this one's for you.

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You spend $500 on an anniversary dinner. You post about it. You tag them. They ghost you. Sound familiar?

In this episode, Brady Lowe (20-year hospitality vet and founder of Taste Network) breaks down why most breweries, wineries, and restaurants are bleeding connection without realizing it. Brady and Gabriel dig into the simple system that made Nordstrom unstoppable, why In-N-Out still wins, and how one DM could triple your loyalty. Plus, Brady shares the 10-brand test that exposes which companies actually see you (spoiler: the expensive ones failed).

If your tables are empty and your team is checked out, this conversation will show you exactly where the problem starts. It's not your menu. It's not your vibe. It's how you're showing up before guests ever walk through the door.

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Most hospitality brands spend $2,000 – $3,000/month on social media, PR, and website management. And they're getting absolutely nothing back. Not because the platforms don't work. But because they're doing C-grade work in an A+ world.

In this episode, Brady and Gabriel break down the "ghosting epidemic" plaguing restaurants, wineries, breweries, and event venues. You know how to create a five-star experience in person. But online? You're walking up to the bar, smiling at your customer, and walking away without saying a word. They share real examples (including a coffee shop that ghosted Gabriel yesterday), the Nordstrom handwritten card system that built empires, and why the AI tsunami makes human connection your only defensible moat. Plus: introducing "The Ghost Board"—where they'll audit real hospitality brands live and show you exactly what A+ engagement actually looks like.

If you're tired of reports that say nothing and want to turn digital presence into actual revenue, this is your playbook.