Table Talks Podcast

Table Talks Podcast

Hook + Ladder Digital

Episodes 157
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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34%
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About This Podcast

Table Talks is a podcast for marketing leaders in the restaurant industry. Each episode features CMOs, VPs of Marketing, and growth executives from multi-location brands sharing how they scale revenue, align corporate and local marketing, and build systems that actually work. We go beyond tactics to explore leadership, structure, and the decisions that drive sustainable growth. If you’re leading marketing for a growing restaurant brand — this is your table.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 61, Darren Keeler, Vice President of Marketing, Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Mar 25, 2026 38m

This episode is part of our series on high-stakes marketing leadership. Follow the show to catch every unconventional strategy from the front lines of brand growth.

Episode 60, Adam Williamson, Director of Marketing, Pizza73

Mar 18, 2026 27m

How do you take the keys to an established regional brand and upgrade the engine without crashing? Adam Williamson, Director of Marketing at Pizza 73, joins Caleb Clark to reveal the high-stakes…

Episode 59, Tom Lockwood, Director of Marketing, Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Feb 23, 2026 36m

Tom Lockwood, Marketing Director at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, shares insights into innovative marketing strategies, including gamification, customer experience, and team leadership. Discover how a passion…

Episode 58, Christina Lang, VP of Marketing (Global), Mozilla

Jan 13, 2026 36m

Are you trapped in execution instead of leading? Christina Lang (VP of Global Marketing) reveals how to escape "The Doer’s Trap" to become the strategic architect your organization actually needs. In…

Episode 57, Jenifer Kern, Chief Marketing Officer, Qu

Dec 24, 2025 38m

In an era where foot traffic is down and macroeconomic pressures are mounting, restaurant brands can no longer rely on "better ingredients" alone to win. Jennifer Kern, CMO at Qu, joins Caleb Clark…

Episode 56, Jessica Pellow, Vice President of Marketing & Ecommerce, EDO Japan

Dec 02, 2025 32m

Jessica Pellow breaks down the strategic shift required to enter new markets, the criticality of an ego-free leadership team, and the personal philosophy that forced her to step into the high-stakes…

THE 10X MARKETING LEADER’S GUIDE TO STRATEGY CLARITY | Fender

Nov 07, 2025 32m

CMOS AND EXECUTIVES: PAY ATTENTION. 🚨 Evan Jones, Global CMO of a world-famous brand, is revealing the secret to transformation: STOP treating marketing as a "just a marketing thing". Transformation…

FORGET CUSTOMERS—BUILD FRIENDS: THE UNCONVENTIONAL BRAND PLAYBOOK | Mid-Day Squares

Nov 04, 2025 23m

Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, reveals the playbook behind scaling a CPG brand from a family kitchen to 10,000 stores across North America. The secret isn't massive ad…

9.8 TIMES OUT OF 10, WE WILL FIGURE IT OUT: A CMO'S CONFIDENCE GAME | VaynerX

Nov 04, 2025 19m

Avery Akinini, CMO of VaynerMedia, reveals the playbook behind the agency's massive scale and evolution. Avery shares the mantra: "9.8 times out of 10, we will figure it out," emphasizing that you…

The Power of 'Permission to Fail' in Marketing Leadership | Growth League Podcast ft. James Kawalecki, VP Marketing at Boston Pizza

Oct 23, 2025 38m

In a market dominated by massive competitors, how does an iconic 60-year-old Canadian brand like Boston Pizza not only survive but achieve its best sales growth in over a decade? James emphazises…

Why Brands That Pivot Win| Growth League Podcast ft. Peter Wiley, Director of Marketing & IT at Hothead Burritos

Oct 23, 2025 28m

As a multi-unit franchisee himself (operating 11 stores in addition to the 11 corporate stores), Peter enjoys a unique instant feedback loop that informs every decision. Learn how he balances the…

Marketing Strategy: 30-60-90 Day Plan | Growth League Podcast ft. Head of Marketing, Big Box

Oct 22, 2025 40m

How do you tackle a marketing function that needs fixing and building from the ground up? Carolyn believes that problems are simply opportunities. She was called to her current role because it…

Time Is The New Commodity In QSR Marketing | Growth League Podcast ft. VP of Marketing at Kura Sushi

Oct 22, 2025 32m

Get a masterclass in brand building, leadership, and restaurant marketing strategy from Newton Hoang. Watch the break down on how the revolving sushi brand successfully scales in the…

Smarter Growth for Multi-Unit Brands | Growth League Podcast ft. Ashley Mitchell at East Coast Wings

Aug 14, 2025 37m

Scaling multi-location restaurant marketing is no easy feat. Ashley Mitchell dives into the real strategies that drive success across national and local levels—balancing brand consistency with…

Marketing That Sticks | Growth League Podcast ft. Rene Puerta, Dir. of Marketing at Gregorys Coffee

Jul 29, 2025 43m

Learn how to thrive under constraints, build strong customer loyalty, and integrate hospitality into marketing. Discover the journey from operations to marketing leadership, and how a New York-based…

Acquisition, Retention, Expansion—Mastered | Growth League Podcast ft Kevin Jaskolka, SVP, Checkmate

Jul 01, 2025 39m

From menu management across fragmented systems to driving AI-powered voice solutions in drive-thrus, Kevin reveals how modern marketing intersects with product, ops, and AI to drive business results.

Building Lasting Loyalty | Growth League Podcast ft Liza Marner, Dir. of Marketing at Impact Kitchen

Jun 16, 2025 33m

With her extensive background in sports marketing, Liza shares how she transitioned from the sports world to leading marketing efforts for Impact Kitchen, a brand that not only caters to the wellness…

How Doubt Sparked Madelaine’s CMO Journey | Growth League Podcast ft Mezeh Mediterranean Grill's CMO

Jun 03, 2025 35m

Madelaine Brewer shares her unique journey from a business student passionate about food to a marketing leader driving growth across Mezza’s expanding footprint from Manhattan to Charlotte, NC. She…

Facing QSR Marketing Reality | Growth League Podcast ft. Jess Chung, Sr Dir of Marketing, MTY Group

Jun 03, 2025 35m

Jessica opens up about the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and how she’s forging her own unique leadership style focused on servant leadership and empowering her team. She also…

Growth-Killing Marketing Mistakes | Growth League Podcast ft. Jennifer Zureikat, Mktg Dir., Minoan

May 26, 2025 30m

Jennifer dives deep into balancing leadership at a fast-growing startup with the demands of new motherhood, emphasizing empathy, autonomy, and hands-on marketing leadership. She opens up about…

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Table Talks Podcast has published 157 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Business.

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