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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes

What’s Your Next Stop After Tough Times? — Content Creator Juliet Hahn (@iamjuliethahn)

9/19/2022
Juliet Hahn has taken a winding road before reaching the destination of her Your Next Stop podcast. The undeniable factor in her success, however, is her persistence to keep going. Check out this Digital Hospitality podcast interview featuring Juliet Hahn to learn about hosting a podcast, pivoting through tough times, being fearless, and finding a […]

Duration:00:42:33

Prioritizing People in the Restaurant Industry — James McGehee (DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN) and Morgan Harris (RESTAURANT365)

8/9/2022
James McGehee (Dave’s Hot Chicken) and Morgan Harris (Restaurant365) are true Digital Hospitality leaders. Both men have a full understanding of what it takes to grow a business while remaining true to the foundation of what allows such expansion in the first place. But in the fairly new, yet rapidly expanding, digital space, what exactly […]

Duration:00:14:01

Secret Ingredient to Opening a Restaurant is Love — Irena Damianova of Balkan Bar and Grill

7/22/2022
Irena Damianova learned the secret ingredient to opening a restaurant. When the Las Vegas restaurant owner decided to move from a successful real estate career and open Balkan Bar and Grill, she didn’t know what to expect. All she knew was that flexibility was paramount to her and the restaurant’s survival. Outside of the amazing […]

Duration:00:25:44

A.I. Tools For Restaurants Help Hospitality — Interview with Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy of Popmenu

7/14/2022
Every phone call is an opportunity for your business. AI makes it so you never have to miss a call again. Popmenu cofounders Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy were guests on the Digital Hospitality podcast to talk about how Popmenu Answering and other innovative technology tools are transforming restaurant operations for guests and staff alike. […]

Duration:00:16:46

You Can Never Have Enough Data – Photis Patriotis of Gritsee (DH137)

6/11/2022
There’s never too much information your business can gather. But how do you sift through the data? Photis Patriotis is the founder of Gritsee, which is an AI solution based business that seeks to optimize the operations of kitchens and businesses. It only takes seconds for artificial intelligence to find solutions to known — and […]

Duration:00:46:15

Restaurant365 Makes Restaurant Accounting Sexy – CEO Tony Smith (DH136)

6/4/2022
There’s a reason more than 28,000 restaurants trust Restaurant365 to help them become more profitable. Led by inspiring CEO Tony Smith, Restaurant365 knows — and loves — restaurants. “We have four core values. Our first one is we love good food,” Tony Smith said on the Digital Hospitality podcast, hosted by restaurant owner Shawn P. […]

Duration:00:24:03

No Bulls**t Guide To Marketing | Erik Shellenberger (BAR MARKETING BASICS) | DH135

2/25/2022
No BS. That is the best descriptor for marketing specialist Erik Shellenberger. His approach to teaching bar and restaurant owners the best way to market their business. Years in the industry have equipped Erik with a unique insight as to what works and what doesn’t. ”There’s a lot of BS out there.” Digital Hospitality podcast […]

Duration:00:43:14

Commerce Moves To The Curb @ Curbivore Conference | Jonah Bliss (CURBIVORE) | DH134

2/17/2022
Curbivore is a forward-thinking conference that highlights the necessary pivots of businesses and other tech pioneers in the modern era. Jonah Bliss of Curbivore was a guest on the Digital Hospitality podcast where he talked about the March 4 Curbivore conference in Downtown Los Angeles and how commerce is moving to the curb. Check out […]

Duration:00:29:49

How To Optimize Your Influence | Andrew Duffy (SPARKPLUG) Interview | DH133

2/11/2022
SparkPlug aims to propel retail businesses and brands through personalized experiences and optimizing their influence. Andrew Duffy is a Harvard grad with the right amount of book smarts and business sense. Add tech savvy in the ingredients and one of the spark plugs behind the SparkPlug platform understands what it takes to build systems that […]

Duration:00:45:36

How To Raise Money with Crowdfunding | Cleve Oines (MÄNNKITCHEN) | DH132

2/4/2022
How did MÄNNKITCHEN raise millions on crowdfunding platforms? By finding a need and creating a solution. How many cranks does it take you to pepper a steak using your pepper mill? Probably dozens, right? For MÄNNKITCHEN Founder Cleve Oines, it was around 70 pepper cranks one day when he realized there was a problem. Why […]

Duration:00:37:57

How To Become An E-Commerce Company | Ride1Up Electric Bikes | DH131

1/17/2022
Ride1UP electric bikes (e-bikes) are built for performance and reliability. And so is the e-commerce company itself. Ride1UP developed a product they felt was life-changing: electric bikes. But how did the company leaders make sure they could get their e-bikes to as many people as they could? By becoming an e-commerce company. https://youtu.be/Wad95G5xic8 Ride1UP CEO Daniel Urbino was a guest on the Digital Hospitality podcast where he talked about running the San Diego e-commerce e-bike...

Duration:00:36:37

From Film to Food: Making it From Scratch | Chef Joe Gatto (@chefjoegatto) | DH130

1/13/2022
What does "From Scratch" mean to Chef Joe Gatto? When he does something — whether it’s hosting a food show on TV or cooking a meal — he goes all the way. Chef Joe Gatto (@chefjoegatto) was a guest on the Digital Hospitality podcast, where the “From Scratch” host talked about making a streaming series, moving from film to food, and his process of digital media content creation. Thanks to friend and supporter Jason Jepson (@talkingduringmovies) for introducing us to Joe. ➤ Follow Chef Joe...

Duration:00:38:31

Preview: Restaurant Influencers | SAM THE COOKING GUY on Growing a YouTube Channel | DH129

1/6/2022
The secret to YouTube is simple. It's not about you. It's about your audience. On this special preview episode of the Restaurant Influencers Podcast, Sam Zien (Sam The Cooking Guy) talks with host Shawn P. Walchef (Cali BBQ Media) about how he grew his YouTube channel to millions of subscribers and running multiple restaurants. “YouTube is a really simple concept: it's not about you, it's what your customers want.” https://youtu.be/uymy2CLFHSs • SUBSCRIBE TO RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS:...

Duration:00:32:01

Believe in Others. Celebrate and Elevate | My Mentor David Meltzer (@davidmeltzer) | DH128

12/30/2021
David Meltzer is a mentor to many. However, there are two titans he studies closely himself. Their names? None other than William Shakespeare and Albert Einstein. Taking lessons from both, David Meltzer (@davidmeltzer) has been able to pivot from being a powerful sports agent to a motivational media maven at the age of 50. “I am an optimist,” smiles Meltzer from SoFi Stadium while being interviewed for a pilot for the Cali BBQ Media podcast production Restaurant Influencers. “I'm a...

Duration:00:19:42

Hospitality is at the Heart of Holiday Bowl 2021 | Mark Neville (Holiday Bowl CEO) | DH127

12/24/2021
At the heart of the annual Holiday Bowl is hospitality and community. On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, Holiday Bowl CEO Mark Neville talks about the history of the NCAA bowl game in San Diego, the nonprofit's future at Petco Park, and how the live event gives back to the community. https://youtu.be/P03v6u47_Ds At Cali BBQ we are very proud to support the San Diego County Credit Union 2021 Holiday Bowl at Petco Park. The game takes place December 28, 2021 at 5pm. LEARN...

Duration:00:34:39

How To Raise Money + Execute Your Concept | My Yard Live Beer Co. Founders Jamie Minotti and Mark McLarry | DH126

12/16/2021
You have a great business concept, but how do you raise the money needed to realize your vision? Check out the Digital Hospitality interview with My Yard Live Beer Co. co-owners Mark McLarry and Jamie Minotti to learn how they turned their grand vision into reality step by step. "(We thought) let's do something brick-and-mortar that encompasses (the) festival spirit: bringing people together, live music, good food, good beverages," said My Yard Live CEO Mark McLarry on the Digital...

Duration:00:47:29

Become Attention Merchants With Short Form Video Content | National Restaurant Owners Podcast | DH125

12/9/2021
Hospitality and Media Maven Kyle Inserra knows that one of the most valuable currencies of our modern era is attention. Kyle Inserra (@kyleinserra) is an attention merchant. How does the commercial real estate strategist with a long history in the hospitality industry get attention these days? He publishes compelling video content online every day. On his National Restaurant Owners Podcast, host Kyle Inserra and his guests open up about the restaurant industry and share first-hand insights...

Duration:00:52:40

Satisfy Your Industry’s Hunger Pains | Steve Raggiani (8it app) | DH124

12/2/2021
The 8it App was created to solve the problem of food ordering overload. 8it app co-founder Steve Raggiani is a guest on the Digital Hospitality Podcast where the entrepreneur talked about simplifying the search for the best food, online food reviews, digital marketing, and much more. ➤ Connect with @8itapp online: linkin.bio/8itapp Three Takeaways from Interview: 1. Simplicity is Accessibility – In the world of apps and the new web, less is more. By creating an interface that’s simple, easy...

Duration:00:37:46

The Secret Sauce to Smartphone Storytelling for Business | FSMA Webinar | DH123

11/18/2021
Smartphone Storytelling doesn't have to be difficult. These tips will help you learn to tell your story online. Speaking as a guest of honor at a Foodservice Sales and Marketing Association (FSMA) webinar, Shawn Walchef (Cali BBQ Media) shared the secret sauce to online storytelling, digital marketing for business, more inspiration and ideas. ➤ FSMA Online: www.fsmaonline.com/ 3 Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Smartphone Storytelling is Your Job – It doesn’t matter your title at your...

Duration:00:29:01

Every Business Needs a Website with a Heartbeat | Dawn Verbrigghe (Jottful) | DH122

11/11/2021
Jottful is the solution to the problem of website creation and management for small business owners. Business owners are busy. It pays to find a sustainable path to having a living, breathing e-commerce website. We all know websites are hard to make and hard to keep alive. They are expensive and difficult. That's why Digital Hospitality podcast guest Dawn Verbrigghe founded Jottful. To make websites easy and affordable. https://youtu.be/5iugoqK3R7g ➤ Jottful Online: https://jottful.com 3...

Duration:00:37:16