More large-party bookings — without Resy, ads, or new tech.

Most independent restaurants leak $1k–$3k/week in missed group revenue. This free guide shows you how to fix that in 5 low-lift moves. I call it The Big Table Method. You’ll get:

  • A booking funnel you can build in 30 minutes

  • How to show up where planners are looking

  • A large party flywheel that will work while you sleep

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I’m Lindsey, founder of Uncommon Growth Studio. I’ve spent the last 20 years helping all kinds of companies grow—and for the past 3, I’ve focused on helping independent restaurants and venues build smarter, more sustainable marketing systems.

This guide came out of that work.

Attracting large party bookings doesn’t have to mean becoming an event planner. In most cases, it’s just a few small updates—things you can knock out in a day or two—that keep working in the background once they’re set up.

If you want more big checks and fewer slow nights, this is one of the easiest wins you can implement.

If you're looking for more consistency without chasing every new trend, you're in the right place.

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    The Bridge Yard: 50% increase in bookings within 1 month

    "Partnering with Lindsey was a turning point for The Bridge Yard. She brought clarity to our brand, elevated our digital presence, and helped us position the venue in a way that resonates with our ideal clients and collaborators. Her strategic insight and creative output made a measurable impact on our visibility, inquiries, and overall growth."

    - Andrew Jones, CEO, Oakland Venue Management

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    Arthur Mac's - 40% increase in event bookings

    "I didn't realize how scrappy our marketing was until Lindsey came in and established a foundation for us. Lindsey understands the nuance of our business - she quickly understood what we wanted to achieve, and helped us nail it almost immediately. Lindsey's support and creativity provided us a concise brand that we are very proud of."

    - Jordan DiGiorio, Co-owner of Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack

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    "Lindsey was wonderful to work with. I gave her a couple of ideas on what my vision was and she went above and beyond. I highly recommend using her! "

    - Therese Livingston, Proprietor WILDATARTS

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    "Lindsey really narrowed in on what makes my business special. She really cares about your goals and how to set your business apart."

    - Kate Morrow, CEO, Resurrect

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    Headlands - Went from 1 to 4 locations in 3 years

    “Lindsey refined our story, came up with an amazing new tagline, launched a modernized, improved and more inclusive logo, website, and digital presence, and led the revamp of our packaging - resulting in a more impactful presence on the shelf. Her ability to identify what matters and what doesn’t has taken the Headlands brand to another level.”

    - Austin Sharp, Headlands CEO