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Digital Hospitality
Digital Hospitality is an interview podcast series that explores the ways successful people have harnessed the power of the Internet and social media. The show is hosted by Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn P. Walchef.
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Pitch The Tide: Jason Berkowitz – CEO and Founder Of Arrow Up Training
This weekly Friday series gives founders the mic to share their vision and get unfiltered feedback from a community of operators, leaders, and peers....
Rising Tides Live: The Power Of Storytelling
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Mike Bisceglia filling in for Shawn Walchef, the focus was on the power of storytelling—why it matters...
How to Replace Group Chat Chaos with Clear Communication
Running a restaurant through text messages and group chats may feel convenient, but it quickly spirals into chaos. Onboarding is messy, messages get l...
Pitch The Tide: Erin Hooper – SVP of Sales for Franchise Systems Ai
Welcome to the first Pitch the Tide, hosted by Shawn Walchef. This new Friday series puts founders on stage to share their vision and get real-time fe...
Rising Tides Live: AI Technology In Restaurants
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Matt Wampler, CEO & Co-Founder of ClearCOGS, filling in for Shawn Walchef, the conversation centered o...
Restaurant Industry Trends & the Future of Tech in Hospitality
Danny Klein didn’t plan on making restaurant media his life’s work. But ten years after stepping into the industry, the Vice President of Editorial at...
Rising Tides Live: How To Get Engagement For Your Business
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the spotlight was on engagement—what it really means, how to build it, and why it matte...
How to Get Out of Your Four Walls and Grow Your Restaurant
At the Pizza Expo and Bar & Restaurant Show in Las Vegas, two industry leaders shared a message every independent operator needs to hear: if you’re no...
Turning AI into Daily Practice for Growth
In this latest Coaching Call with entrepreneur, podcast host, and mentor David Meltzer, host Shawn Walchef discusses artificial intelligence and its r...
Rising Tides Live: Squashing Automatic Negative Thoughts (Squashing ANT’s!)
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Mike Bisceglia filling in for Shawn Walchef, the focus was on “ANTs”—Automatic Negative Thoughts—and...
PodPitch Connects Entrepreneurs with the Podcasts That Matter Most
Podcast guest booking is no longer just about cold emails and lucky breaks. Thanks to PodPitch, entrepreneurs and creators are streamlining the proces...
How To Keep Multiple Restaurant Locations Operating Successfully
Robbie Schloss didn’t set out to build a milkshake empire. In 2017, he and his business partner opened Shore Club, a 12,000-square-foot beachside rest...
Rising Tides Live – Public Speaking “The Stage Theory”
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the focus was on public speaking and the “Stage Theory”—how showing up on stage, online...
The Tech Stack Behind a Modern Restaurant Empire
Adam Rainy and David Valentine did not plan on becoming business partners. Adam was a Cisco rep, David was running Nic and Norman’s in Georgia, and th...
Rising Tides Live: New Media vs Old Media
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the conversation explored the shifting landscape between old media and new media—and w...
The Future of Hospitality is Data-Driven and Human-Centered
Kevin Planovsky career in digital strategy and hospitality was not built overnight. After more than a decade running his own boutique agency in Atlant...
Rising Tides Live: Why You Should Build In Public
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the conversation centered on the uncomfortable, unpolished, and ultimately rewarding pr...
Tech on Call, Vibes Always On: How F3 Keeps Restaurants and Nightlife Running Smooth
Nils Westlind’s path to owning a trio of Chicago hotspots was anything but direct. Raised in Colombia and relocating to Chicago at 15, he entered hosp...
No More Math at 2AM: The Tip Tech That Let This Leader Build Bigger
Denny LiPira didn’t leave Applebee’s because things were bad. In fact, after 26 years with the brand, things were going well. He had worked his way up...
Rising Tides Live: Ask Shawn Anything
In this session of Rising Tides Live, the community gathered for a special Ask Shawn Anything, where host Shawn Walchef took questions from the group...
Why US Foods Is Turning the Food Show Into a Full-On Operator Retreat
For years, food shows have followed the same formula: booths, samples, vendor brochures. But US Foods is flipping that script with Food Fanatics 2025,...
How We Made Restaurant Reporting Actually Useful
Ted Courtney grew up on Martha’s Vineyard, the son of retailers who taught him how to hustle and how to make a business work in a seasonal market. Tod...
Rising Tides Live: Building An Audience From Anywhere
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community gathered around a powerful idea: how can creators build an authentic audi...
Social Media Rule #1: You’re Going to Suck When You Start
When Shawn Walchef connected with David Lissah in Sofia, Bulgaria, it wasn’t part of a grand plan. Shawn had simply followed David on Instagram, impre...
No Tax on Tips? Here’s What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
In restaurants across America, tipping is a way of life. It’s how servers, bartenders, and back-of-house staff make ends meet. But until now, those ti...
Rising Tides Live: Post Production Speed
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community rallied around a clear challenge: how can content teams move faster witho...
New Law, No Problem: The Alcohol Payment Shift Restaurants Can’t Ignore
In the hospitality industry, laws don’t often make headlines. But a new California law is about to change how thousands of restaurants and bars handle...
How To Book Your Dream Podcast Guest
Shawn Walchef didn’t just dream of interviewing Shaquille O’Neal—he made it happen. The founder of Cali BBQ Media and host of Restaurant Influencers s...
Rising Tides Live: Cutting Edge Technology In The Military
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community rallied around a powerful idea: technology should serve those who serve u...
Why KitchenSync Is Essential to Chef Adrianne Calvo’s Restaurant Operations
Chef Adrianne Calvo is a force in the food world. A celebrated Miami restaurateur, culinary trailblazer, and dynamic content creator, she’s built a br...
Rising Tides Live: What Is The One Thing You’re Known For?
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community explored the quiet power of asking for help—and why it’s often the smarte...
From Spaghetti Wires to Streamlined Systems: How F3 is Cleaning Up Restaurant Tech
In the back-of-house chaos of the restaurant world, there’s one thing you can always count on finding: a tech closet that looks like it lost a fight w...
4 Secrets of Successful Restaurants in 2025
Shawn Walchef has a front-row seat to the future of restaurants—and he wants operators to start thinking differently. The founder of Cali BBQ and host...
Rising Tides Live: Asking For Help
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community explored the quiet power of asking for help—and why it’s often the smarte...
The Financial Back Office That Understands What Restaurants Really Need
Most restaurant operators do not set out looking for a CFO. They are too busy running shifts, managing people, and trying to make the numbers work. Bu...
Why David Meltzer Believes the “Empty Mile” Will Change Your Life and Business
In this latest Coaching Call with entrepreneur, podcast host, and mentor David Meltzer, host Shawn Walchef discusses the power of storytelling, techno...
Rising Tides Live: ChatGPT For Everyday Life
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community dug into the real-world magic of ChatGPT—how AI is reshaping everyday lif...
No Script, Just Love: Fatherhood and the Power of Being Present
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, Shawn Walchef brought his kids to the mic—and, in the process, offered a heartwarming reminder of what fatherhood looks...
Why B2B Content Capturing Is Critical For Any Business Owner
Shawn Walchef wants every business owner to understand one thing: B2B content isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. From his base at Cali BBQ in San...
Rising Tides Live: Corporate Content
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community gathered to unpack the art of corporate content—how to break free from th...