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Restaurant Influencers

Entrepreneur Media
Youtube
Restaurant Industry
Creator Economy
Alison Roman
Social Media
Toast
Culinary
Covid-19
Entrepreneurship
Branded Hospitality
Cali BBQ Media
Big Chicken
Bloomville
Cookbook
Bon Appétit
New York Times
Storytelling
National Restaurant Association Show
Mcconnell's Ice Cream
San Pedro Fish Market

Are you SICK and TIRED of scrolling through your social media feeds and not seeing your business anywhere? On the new Restaurant Influencers podcast, top leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industries share their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling and showing up where your customers are spending time online. The weekly digital series is hosted by Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn P. Walchef and p... more

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Kerry Leo, Vice President of Technology at Shipley Do-Nuts, is helping modernize one of America’s most established donut brands. By blending frontline listening with smart technology, he’s helping turn a nearly 90-year-old company into a scalable bus... more

Ryan Feghali, known as “QSR Guy” on X, is a multi-unit franchisee of Little Caesars and Jersey Mike’s and co-founder of CoCo Playa. He uses honest posts to share the realities of operating restaurants at scale and turn insights into real business opp... more

Eddie Flores Jr., co-founder of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, built a 235-location restaurant brand by staying rooted in Hawaiian culture. As an entrepreneur and franchise pioneer, he turned one restaurant into a national concept through authenticity and co... more

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Farah Shirzadi helps restaurant brands grow through YouTube and digital content. Working at the intersection of hospitality and media, she focuses on turning storytelling into discovery, engagement, and real-world traffic.

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Recent Guests

Sebastien Centner
Owner of Eatertainment and expert in the catering industry
Eatertainment
Episode: A Loyal Customer Asked Him to Cater One Event — Now He Runs a Well-Known Catering Brand
Jimmy Schatz
Finance Guy and Restaurant Investor
Branded Hospitality
Episode: How This ‘Finance Guy’ and ‘Restaurant Guy’ Use Humor and Podcasts to Help Operators Thrive in a Changing Industry
Michael Schatz
Restaurant Guy and Investor
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Episode: How This ‘Finance Guy’ and ‘Restaurant Guy’ Use Humor and Podcasts to Help Operators Thrive in a Changing Industry
Chef Brad Wise
Chef and owner of the Trust Restaurant Group
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Episode: How a Jersey Kid Scaled His Restaurant Vision into a West Coast Powerhouse with a First-Class Porterhouse
Justin Moore
Author of Sponsor Magnet, expert in brand partnerships
Episode: This Sponsorship Expert Cracked the Code on Brand Deals — And Most Creators Are Doing It Wrong
Michel Falcon
CEO and founder of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen, author, speaker, and podcaster.
Brasa Peruvian Kitchen
Episode: He’s Betting on Peruvian Fast-Casual Food — And Using Old-School Hotline Marketing to Spread the Word
Amir Nathan
Co-owner of Sami & Susu, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant
Sami & Susu
Episode: How a General Store Became One of NYC’s Busiest Restaurants — And What Technology Helps Them Grow
Christy Reuter
Chair of the hospitality practice at Blank Rome LLP
Blank Rome LLP
Episode: Why This Hospitality Lawyer Isn’t Afraid to Get Her Hands Dirty to Help Restaurant and Hotel Leaders
Eli Sussman
Partner and executive chef
Gertrude's NYC
Episode: This Chef Uses Memes to Call Out His Industry — and He’s Turning Online Influence into Real Change

Host

Shawn Walchef
Host of Restaurant Influencers

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Always a good listen

    Shawn generously shares really great and actionable advice. Highly recommend if you’re working in the industry and want to learn from the experts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boddiingsytikgd
    United States6 months ago
  • Great content

    Awesome content and interviews . And as Shawn states he is “weirdly accessible “. Reached out to him on line and got a meeting set up within an hour . He’s an open book .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fabricealce
    United States8 months ago
  • The Must Listen To Podcast For Restaurantuers

    If you are involved in restaurants in any way, this is the podcast you should have on automatic download.

    The insights you learn on the show are brilliant and so many key takeaways from true disrupters in the industry. Such a good learning tool.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scot_Auden
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Wonder What Restauranteurs Discuss? Find Out Here!

    Top quality and value Podcast. Focuses on the conversations and the behind the scenes of businesses with the owner’s perspective. Always something to learn or apply. Also check out Shawn’s other Podcast (Digital Hospitality) for another perspective!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Cheung
    United States4 years ago
  • Build your brand!

    This is a phenomenal podcast with relatable guest who give you the behind the scenes view of building a brand, utilizing digital media and building partnerships. Everyone has a story to tell and what better way to hear them through this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🔥ddwalz🔥
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value behind-the-scenes access and real-world stories
The format is engaging and informative for entrepreneurs and operators
Guests are diverse and high-quality, with practical takeaways
Actionable insights from seasoned hospitality pros

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Creating a New Podcast Network for the Restaurant Industry
Q: Can you share a little bit about that?
Oches emphasizes the importance of sharing business struggles and values on social media to connect with the community.
Creating a New Podcast Network for the Restaurant Industry
Q: What did you go to school to study?
Sam Oches studied journalism at Ohio University, with aspirations to be a music journalist.
“The Billionaire Chef” Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World
Q: What advice would you have to a restaurateur or chef listening to this?
Keep taking recorded videos and shooting content; invest in showcasing your food as people eat with their eyes first.
“The Billionaire Chef” Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World
Q: Can you bring us inside, how did you find out about the Chase Sapphire collaboration? How did it come to be?
Chef Tolu received a phone call inviting him to be part of a project that aimed to showcase West African food through a commercial.
7shifts Was Founded in a Sandwich Shop in Canada. A Decade Later, it is Used by 1 Million Restaurant Pros
Q: Can you talk for me a little bit about your commitment to the social channels?
Jordan states that they must be on social media as they target restaurant workers. He emphasizes that operators are being forced to engage on these platforms and the importance of brand presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Restaurant Influencers

What is Restaurant Influencers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical strategies for building a strong brand in the restaurant and hospitality space, with a focus on storytelling, digital presence, partnerships, and operational excellence. Episodes frequently explore how operators leverage social media, sponsorships, and collaborations to grow visibility, drive bookings, and scale their businesses, often through candid behind-the-scenes conversations with owners, investors, and industry experts. Notable throughlines include brand building, overcoming failures, and adapting to digital transformation, along with actionable tactics for marketing, sponsorships, and guest engagement that listeners can apply to their own ventures.

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Which podcasts are similar to Restaurant Influencers?

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1. The GaryVee Audio Experience
2. The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
3. Dropping Bombs
4. Digital Hospitality
5. How I Built This with Guy Raz

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Restaurant Influencers launched 4 years ago and published 226 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 Restaurant Influencers?

Recent guests on Restaurant Influencers include:

1. Sebastien Centner
2. Jimmy Schatz
3. Michael Schatz
4. Chef Brad Wise
5. Justin Moore
6. Michel Falcon
7. Amir Nathan
8. Christy Reuter

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