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Digital Hospitality

Shawn P. Walchef
Restaurant Technology
Social Media
Restaurant Industry
Storytelling
Hospitality Industry
Cali BBQ Media
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Artificial Intelligence
Content Creation
Hospitality
Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing
National Restaurant Association Show
Digital Hospitality
Social Media Marketing
Cali BBQ
Restaurant Management
Public Speaking
Restaurants
Youtube

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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Latest Episodes

Shannon McMenamin grew up riding in her dad’s keg delivery van with bootleg Grateful Dead tapes playing along the way. Today, as president of McMenamins, she helps carry that love of music into more than 50 locations across Oregon and Washington. On ... more

A restaurant’s story includes the decisions customers never see. Kelsey Bush, chef-owner behind Bloomsday, Loretta’s and Green Engine Coffee Co., joins Shawn Walchef to share how she’s building connections through her businesses. Blogs give her team ... more

What does it take to turn neighborhood food walks into a business across 23 cities? Kenny Dunn, founder and CEO of Eating Europe, joins Shawn Walchef to share how introducing friends to his favorite people and food in Rome became a business. As the c... more

What does it take to grow a restaurant brand without losing sight of food and service? Sean Greenberg, co-founder of Pluckers Wing Bar, joins Shawn Walchef to share lessons from 31 years in business. Opening their second restaurant 210 miles from the... more

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Recent Guests

Kenny Dunn
Founder and CEO of Eating Europe
Eating Europe
Episode: How Eating Europe Makes Travelers Feel Like They Have a Local Friend
Shawn Greenberg
Founder of Pluckers Wing Bar
Pluckers Wing Bar
Episode: Why Pluckers Follows Good Restaurant Technology Instead of Chasing It
Jason Berry
Principal co-founder of KNEAD Hospitality and Design
KNEAD Hospitality and Design
Episode: Keep Hospitality Human—How Jason Berry Uses AI to Free His Team to Focus on Guests
Raphaël Daverio
VP of Product at Nory
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Episode: Give Operators Their Time Back—How Nory Automates Restaurant Decisions
Connor Sheridan
Founder & CEO of Nory
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Episode: Give Operators Their Time Back—How Nory Automates Restaurant Decisions
David Meltzer
Guest-coach; CEO of Sports 1 Marketing
Sports 1 Marketing
Episode: How Stage Theory Turns Content Into Community w/ David Meltzer
Michel Falcon
Founder of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen
Brasa Peruvian Kitchen
Episode: People First, Tech Second—How Michel Falcon Is Scaling Brasa Peruvian Kitchen Without Losing Its Soul
Daniella Senior
CEO and founder of Colada Shop
Colada Shop
Episode: From Morning Coffee to Happy Hour: How Colada Shop Sets the Mood With Music
Jack Biebel
Co-founder of Ggiata's
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Episode: Grow Slow, Stay Local—How Ggiata Is Building the Modern Neighborhood Deli

Host

Shawn Walchef
Host of Digital Hospitality

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Best airport download

    As a restaurant manager, this is my favorite podcast to download when I travel. I download dozens of episodes and enjoy on my flight. Also a great listen for long walks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jharris9877654321
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing!

    Such a great group!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Wampler
    United Statesa year 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

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Fans note high-quality guests and host's ability to pull actionable lessons from diverse topics.
Many enjoy storytelling plus strategies on tech adoption and brand-building in hospitality.
Audiences highlight authentic conversations and real-world stories from operators and tech leaders.
Listeners praise practical, actionable takeaways for growing hospitality brands.

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How Eating Europe Makes Travelers Feel Like They Have a Local Friend
Q: What have been the biggest scaling challenges?
Maintaining trust across remote leaders in 23 destinations, managing margins when expanding to multiple cities, and ensuring each city preserves the local, narrative-driven experience while coordinating logistics.
How Eating Europe Makes Travelers Feel Like They Have a Local Friend
Q: When did Eating Europe formally become a business, and how did it start scaling initially?
The first tour started on July 2, 2011, and the founder describes bootstrapping with a small team, leveraging TripAdvisor for visibility, and gradually adding guides and a marketing manager as demand grew.
Why Pluckers Follows Good Restaurant Technology Instead of Chasing It
Q: What were the three biggest challenges early on as you scaled Pluckers?
The guest experience hinges on strong foundations—solid operations, clear duties, and scalable infrastructure—while maintaining a culture that prioritizes hospitality; preparation for each shift and learning to delegate across departments were keys to surviving growth.
Know Your Numbers—How Don Connor Uses Financial Discipline to Build Better Restaurants
Q: What advice do you have for owner-operators who pay themselves less than they're worth?
Don't give up during tough times; educate yourself about financials, especially labor and food costs, and make hard decisions regarding marketing and concept fit to market demand.
Know Your Numbers—How Don Connor Uses Financial Discipline to Build Better Restaurants
Q: Why did you get involved with education and associations?
He discusses his belief in elevating the industry through education and leadership training, highlighting his involvement with the California Restaurant Association and ProStart to teach culinary and hospitality arts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Hospitality

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

This show centers on practical, operator-focused conversations with restaurant leaders, tech innovators, and branding experts who are actively shaping Digital Hospitality strategies. Across episodes, listeners hear how families run scalable dining concepts, leverage technology for operations and marketing, and craft brand experiences—often emphasizing hands-on operations, data-driven decisions, and authentic storytelling. Noteworthy angles include leveraging internal capital for growth, franchisee empowerment, AI and data tools in hospitality, and music/brand sound as a proven revenue lever. The format tends to be candid, founder- or operator-led, with real-world takeaways that listeners can apply to grow, differentiate, and modernize their... more

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1. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
2. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
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Recent guests on Digital Hospitality include:

1. Kenny Dunn
2. Shawn Greenberg
3. Jason Berry
4. Raphaël Daverio
5. Connor Sheridan
6. David Meltzer
7. Michel Falcon
8. Daniella Senior

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