
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 595 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessMarketingEntrepreneurship | |||

On this episode of Digital Hospitality from Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Shawn Walchef sits down with Eric Knott, CEO of Tiki Taco, to talk about scaling a growing restaurant brand, building the right tech stack, and why operators nee... more
Brandan Barton, CEO of Bite and co-host of The Simmer podcast, joins Shawn Walchef live from Restaurant Leadership Conference to break down the future of digital hospitality, kiosks, AI, and restaurant technology. After decades working across hospita... more
Bart Berkey, founder of Most People Don’t and former Ritz-Carlton executive, shares why hospitality is ultimately about making people feel seen. After spending 16 years inside Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International, Berkey built a platform around st... more
Ross Franklin, founder and CEO of Pure Green Franchise, joins Shawn Walchef live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix to discuss how he scaled one of the fastest-growing wellness franchise brands in the country. Franklin shares the le... more
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Such a great group!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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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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Recent guests on Digital Hospitality include:
1. Ross Franklin
2. John Smolen
3. Alexandra Fulea
4. Anthony Valletta
5. Jegil Dugger
6. Trace Smith
7. Khara Mangiduyos
8. Amanda Kahalehoe
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