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Digital Hospitality

Shawn P. Walchef
Restaurant Technology
Social Media
Restaurant Industry
Storytelling
Hospitality Industry
Content Creation
Cali BBQ Media
Entrepreneurship
Social Media Marketing
Hospitality
Artificial Intelligence
Restaurants
Toast
National Restaurant Association Show
Digital Marketing
Restaurant Management
Cali BBQ
Community Building
Youtube
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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Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palette America, the parent company of Pepper Lunch, joins Shawn Walchef to explain why authentic storytelling has become one of the most valuable tools restaurant leaders have today. Hooper shares why scripted content falls f... more

John Zinno shares how restaurants can turn catering from an operational expense into a profitable growth channel. As co-founder of DeliverThat, he explains why some brands generate up to 30% of their revenue from catering, why quality matters more th... more

Still running your restaurant on gut feel? Ovation helps you catch guest issues before they turn into bad reviews. Their AI-powered platform gives restaurants real-time guest feedback so operators can fix problems in the moment, improve experiences, ... more

Keegan Conrey, CEO of Decision Logic, joins Shawn Walchef live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference to discuss why successful restaurant technology depends on adoption, not just innovation. Conrey explains why AI starts with quality data, how op... more

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Keegan Conrey
CEO of Decision Logic
Decision Logic
Episode: Restaurant Tech Only Works If People Use It | Chat w/ Keegan Conrey
Sam Oches
Editor-in-Chief of Nation's Restaurant News
Nation's Restaurant News
Episode: CREATE 2026: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs | Chat w/ Sam Oches
Conor Sheridan
CEO, founder, Nory
Nory
Episode: The Restaurant AI Lesson Every Operator Should Hear: A Chat w/ Conor Sheridan of Nory
Mick Carr
CEO and founder of Grub Lab
Grub Lab
Episode: He Saw a Problem Every Parent Knows — Now Mick Carr Is Helping Restaurants Solve It
Steve Mandell
Attorney, entrepreneur, investor; chairman and CEO of Game Plan Entertainment
Game Plan Entertainment
Episode: Why This Investor Believes Restaurant Hiring Is Broken — and How Swob Is Fixing It
Brian Kelley
Founder and CEO of Butter AI
Butter AI
Episode: He Wanted to Know Why Sales Were Down 30% — Now Brian Kelley Helps Restaurants Predict What's Next
Yusha Hu
Founder of Sightline
Sightline
Episode: She Built the Tool She Wished She Had at Chipotle — Now Yusha Hu Is Helping Restaurant Operators Plan Ahead
Jeremy Fitzgerald
Founder and CEO of 86Deadstock
86Deadstock
Episode: The Marketplace Every Restaurant Owner Needs: 86Deadstock
Samuel Stanovich
Senior VP of Franchise Development and Alliances at Craveworthy Brands
Craveworthy Brands
Episode: Sam Stanovich Explains What Made Atmosphere A Valuable Partner For Big Chicken

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Shawn Walchef
Host of Digital Hospitality

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Amazing!

    Such a great group!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Wampler
    United States10 months ago
  • A Must Listen Podcast for Restauranteurs

    Being at the forefront of the Digital Hospitality space for a while now, Shawn is able to share immense value for business owners in the hospitality space! I had the opportunity to jump on a quick call with him to discuss where I was stuck in my restaurant and he got right into a few actionable steps and helped me understand things at a deeper level. All class and service here, subscribed and ready to become a Digital Media Company, here’s to raising all tides and ships!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Cheung
    United States4 years ago
  • Hospitality at it finest!

    The podcast absolutely awesome! What Shawn and his team are creating and doing each day is awesome. I’m a huge fan of what they have built and the amazing opportunities they provide for others to tell their stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Single Tree BBQ
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Shawn, host of the Digital Hospitality Podcast, highlights all digital marketing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • A fun and unique podcast, love BBQ!

    Cali BBQ has been in my life for over 10 years. I’m such a fan of what Shawn and his team are doing I’ve asked them to discuss business success with my high school business class, his team has so much to offer! What a story that continues to grow! BBQ is Life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Marty O'Brion
    United States5 years ago

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Authenticity and real-world storytelling set this show apart.
Guests consistently bring value and industry expertise for hospitality and tech buyers.
Hosts are generous with practical, actionable insights.
The host balances entrepreneurship with genuine hospitality, making episodes engaging.

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Restaurant Tech Only Works If People Use It | Chat w/ Keegan Conrey
Q: What do you think restaurant tech companies get wrong the most?
They miss the change management piece and neglect ongoing support to help operators learn, use, and sustain the new systems over time.
She Built the Tool She Wished She Had at Chipotle — Now Yusha Hu Is Helping Restaurant Operators Plan Ahead
Q: At what point should a restaurant partner with Sightline?
Partners should be large enough to have proprietary products and a dedicated supply chain team; Sightline works with a range of customers from emerging brands to national operations, focusing on those who can meaningfully benefit from forward-looking planning.
She Built the Tool She Wished She Had at Chipotle — Now Yusha Hu Is Helping Restaurant Operators Plan Ahead
Q: What is Sightline and what problem does it solve?
Sightline is a supply chain planning and management AI platform designed to give operators visibility into future needs, coordinate with multiple suppliers, and optimize procurement by making the supply chain more strategic rather than reactive.
He Wanted to Know Why Sales Were Down 30% — Now Brian Kelley Helps Restaurants Predict What's Next
Q: How do they get involved with Butter AI?
For Toast customers, integration is straightforward via the Toast marketplace; activation is one click, with data migration of two years of historic data, and access to multi-location and multi-user capabilities.
He Wanted to Know Why Sales Were Down 30% — Now Brian Kelley Helps Restaurants Predict What's Next
Q: Can you share with the audience what is Butter AI and what problem are you solving?
Butter AI started as a personal business tool to pull data from POS, reviews, weather, and sports to understand why performance deviated from expectations, then evolved into predictive staffing and menu optimization, with a simple SMS onboarding path before expanding to apps and web.

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What is Digital Hospitality about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on hospitality, restaurant tech, and business growth, with episodes exploring how operators scale brands, leverage data and AI, and craft engaging guest experiences. Guests range from wellness and franchise leaders to kiosk founders and hospitality tech executives, often sharing actionable tactics, real-world stories, and lessons learned from rapid growth, partnerships, and customer-centric storytelling. A standout thread is the blend of hands-on operations with digital strategy, making it valuable for operators, tech buyers, and marketers looking to connect with hospitality audiences. The format often features practical takeaways, vendor roundups, and founder-led journeys that highlight resilience, community, ... more

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1. Restaurant Influencers
2. Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast

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Digital Hospitality launched 9 years ago and published 595 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Digital Hospitality include:

1. Keegan Conrey
2. Sam Oches
3. Conor Sheridan
4. Mick Carr
5. Steve Mandell
6. Brian Kelley
7. Yusha Hu
8. Jeremy Fitzgerald

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