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Digital Hospitality

Shawn P. Walchef
Hospitality
Hospitality Industry
Storytelling
Community Support
Covid-19
Croux
Staffing Challenges
Entrepreneurship
Toast
Giving Kitchen
Restaurant Industry
Marqii
Restaurant Entrepreneurship
Flexibility In Work
Public Relations
Media Relations
Crisis Assistance
Food Service Workers
Video Marketing
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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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Pitch The Tide, Beth Hussey, founder of Shifty, steps up to share how her platform is transforming restaurant training and retention. A lifelong operator turned tech founder, Beth built Shifty to solve one of hospitality’s biggest ... more

In this latest Coaching Call with entrepreneur, podcast host, and mentor David Meltzer, host Shawn Walchef explores how motivation, inspiration, and consistency shape lasting success. From Meltzer’s “Stage Theory” and his advice to “be the show, not ... more

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef and Elizabeth Doss, the conversation focused on treating content like experiments rather than finished products. The group explored how play, creativity, and imperfection lead to growth bo... more

Pathway is redefining how restaurants operate through smart technology built by people who understand both data and hospitality. Founded by Luis Martinez-Moure and Adarsh Nagesh, Pathway created Patty, an intelligent restaurant system that connects s... more

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Recent Guests

Maddie Smoke
Owner and operator of Maddie Smoke's Barbecue and Catering.
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Sarah Bellew
Operator and partner in the restaurant industry working with Midwest Foods.
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Brandon Leahy
Works with Consolidated Concepts, a group purchasing organization for multi-unit restaurants.
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Naki Soyturk
Founder of Acros Restaurant Consulting, focusing on financial strategies for the restaurant industry.
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Stephanie Sundeberg
Director of Administration for Avivia Trattori
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Rhee Fadul
Training and Admin Manager for 110 Grill
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Bree Jordan
Director of Training and Development for RA Ventures
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Ty Fulcher
Owner of Social Fort Collins, voted Top Speakeasy by Yelp in 2022.
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Dean LaBay
Social media consultant at Cali BBQ Media.
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Host

Shawn P. Walchef
Host of Digital Hospitality and founder of Cali BBQ Media. He shares insights on digital marketing strategies along with interviews from industry leaders.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Amazing!

    Such a great group!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Wampler
    United States2 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 States3 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
    Philippines4 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 States4 years ago

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The podcast is regarded as valuable for its focus on blending personal branding with business growth strategies.
Listeners frequently mention the inspiring nature of stories told, prompting them to take action in their own entrepreneurial journeys.
Many reviews highlight the friendly and approachable style of the host, making complex topics accessible.
Listeners appreciate the actionable insights and authentic stories shared by hosts and guests.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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Q: What do restaurant technologies do from a sales go-to-market function that you hate as a restaurant owner?
They send a million e-mails and call every 20 minutes.
Pitch The Tide – Pathway: Luis Martinez-Moure
Q: How do we get all this data to help us like in operations?
Patty has the ability to log in to any of your systems and go find whatever it needs to find.
Pitch The Tide: Hildee Isaacs – Gotta Sing Events
Q: What do you need from the venue?
The venue needs to provide a space, and they don't have to pay for music licenses since the event is ticketed.
Pitch The Tide: Hildee Isaacs – Gotta Sing Events
Q: Who is on the stage?
There will always be a DJ or MC to engage with the audience.
Pitch The Tide: Chris Munz – Qubriux
Q: What might you distill down to how it increases customer lifetime value?
Focus on how Qubriux's platform can effectively model data to enhance unit traffic volume and customer engagement, increasing their lifetime value.

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

An engaging interview series that explores how successful individuals leverage the Internet and social media to achieve their goals. The content primarily revolves around the intersection of digital marketing, business strategies, and personal stories from well-known figures in various industries. Listeners can expect actionable insights and unique perspectives on adapting to a rapidly evolving digital landscape, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and authentic communication. Noteworthy contributors share their experiences, tools, and techniques for thriving in their respective fields, making this series particularly appealing to business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals looking to enhance their digital presence.

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1. Restaurant Rockstars Podcast
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3. SmartLess

How many episodes of Digital Hospitality are there?

Digital Hospitality launched 9 years ago and published 571 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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What guests have appeared on Digital Hospitality?

Recent guests on Digital Hospitality include:

1. Maddie Smoke
2. Sarah Bellew
3. Brandon Leahy
4. Naki Soyturk
5. Stephanie Sundeberg
6. Rhee Fadul
7. Bree Jordan
8. Ty Fulcher

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