Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

1036: Adam Guild CEO at Owner.com

Oct 26, 2023

Adam Guild, co-founder and CEO of Owner.com, shares his journey from high school entrepreneur to leading a platform that empowers restaurants online. He dives into how gaming creativity shaped his business mindset and explores the ethical challenges in gaming that are relevant for the restaurant industry. Guild emphasizes the importance of SEO over social media for customer engagement and discusses strategies for automated marketing to enhance customer loyalty. He also highlights the evolution of restaurant management and innovative upselling techniques to boost revenue.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

From Minecraft to Entrepreneurship

03:59 • 17min

Ethics and Addiction in Gaming

21:17 • 8min

Navigating the Restaurant Landscape

28:52 • 4min

Rethinking Social Media for Restaurants

33:17 • 22min

Mastering Automatic Marketing for Restaurants

54:50 • 7min

Enhancing Customer Relationships in Restaurants

01:01:32 • 7min

Leveraging Guest Data for Tailored Restaurant Marketing

01:08:36 • 2min

Evolving Restaurant Management: The Importance of Brand Building

01:10:51 • 2min

Maximizing Restaurant Sales Through Apps and Online Ordering

01:12:23 • 23min

Revolutionizing Restaurant Sales with Smart Upselling Strategies

01:35:02 • 2min

Maximizing Restaurant Sales with Kiosk Technology

01:36:49 • 5min

Adapting for the Future: Insights from Successful Restaurant Brands

01:41:41 • 3min

Reflecting on Inspiring Journeys and Industry Expertise

01:44:18 • 3min

Adam Guild is the cofounder and CEO of Owner.com. Owner.com is a software-as-a-service company that provides restaurants with everything they need to succeed online, and drive traffic into their stores. The company currently has over 1,000 restaurants using its services.

Show notes… Favorite success quote/mantra:

"Do or do not; there is no try."

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