In this powerful and practical episode, we sit down with Kristine Mylls, founder of Mylls Hospitality Marketing, right after her return from the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Kristine brings the heat with her Top 10 actionable tips restaurant operators can implement today to improve their marketing efforts. From current trends to the rise of hospitality influencers, we cover it all—with plenty of laughs and real talk along the way.
🔑 Topics Covered:
10 things you can do right now to improve your restaurant marketing
Hottest trends in the hospitality space
How influencers are changing the game
Branding tips that drive guest engagement
Digital presence pitfalls to avoid
Tons of fun banter between Kristine and me, Brandon Styll
At the top of this episode, I reflect on the tragic passing of Chris “Speedy” Krantz—a loss that’s been felt deeply across our community. I also share some of my personal journey with alcoholism and the ongoing importance of mental health, especially for men in this industry.
Fellas, asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength. If you're struggling, please know you're not alone. Below are a few resources that may help:
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Giving Kitchen – Emergency assistance and mental health resources for food service workers: givingkitchen.org
HeadsUpGuys – Mental health support for men: headsupguys.org
BetterHelp – Online therapy: betterhelp.com
Let’s keep talking about it. Let’s take care of each other.
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