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Digital Hospitality

Shawn P. Walchef

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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All Episodes

23:55

The Future of Hospitality is Data-Driven and...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/08/11

Kevin Planovsky career in digital strategy and hospitality was not built overnight. After more than a decade running his own boutique agency in Atlanta, he joined Croud, a global, tech-enabled marketing agency, to help lead U.S. growth. For Kevin, the draw was more than scale. It was the chance to merge strategy, technology, and storytelling […]

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1:02:09

Rising Tides Live: Why You Should Build In Public

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/08/06

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the conversation centered on the uncomfortable, unpolished, and ultimately rewarding process of building in public. Whether you’re launching a product, reshaping your brand, or just trying to find your voice, the act of showing your work before it’s perfect can feel terrifying—but also deeply liberating. This […]

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32:09

Tech on Call, Vibes Always On: How F3 Keeps...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/08/04

Nils Westlind’s path to owning a trio of Chicago hotspots was anything but direct. Raised in Colombia and relocating to Chicago at 15, he entered hospitality through a side hustle and stayed for the creativity, community, and chaos. After years working for major restaurant groups, he broke off on his own, opening Komo, a refined […]

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No More Math at 2AM: The Tip Tech That Let This...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/30

Denny LiPira didn’t leave Applebee’s because things were bad. In fact, after 26 years with the brand, things were going well. He had worked his way up from hourly employee to Director of Operations, overseeing 13 restaurants across Florida and Georgia. But when the opportunity came to help build something new, to take everything he […]

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Rising Tides Live: Ask Shawn Anything

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/29

In this session of Rising Tides Live, the community gathered for a special Ask Shawn Anything, where host Shawn Walchef took questions from the group and encouraged everyone to do the same. From a former dishwasher turned GM sharing leadership lessons, to a barbecue pitmaster navigating burnout and balance, the conversation was honest, practical, and […]

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31:36

Why US Foods Is Turning the Food Show Into a Full-On...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/28

For years, food shows have followed the same formula: booths, samples, vendor brochures. But US Foods is flipping that script with Food Fanatics 2025, an immersive event designed to inform, inspire, and recharge restaurant operators. At the center of this transformation are two people who know the grind of the industry inside and out. Chef […]

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28:51

How We Made Restaurant Reporting Actually Useful

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/23

Ted Courtney grew up on Martha’s Vineyard, the son of retailers who taught him how to hustle and how to make a business work in a seasonal market. Today, Ted and his brother run two of the island’s most popular restaurants, The Port Hunter and The Covington, both located in Edgartown. It is a demanding […]

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55:25

Rising Tides Live: Building An Audience From Anywhere

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/22

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community gathered around a powerful idea: how can creators build an authentic audience from anywhere in the world? The guest was David Lissah, a UK-born entrepreneur and creator who moved to Bulgaria in 2024—and whose candid content about life abroad turned into a viral storytelling […]

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18:34

Social Media Rule #1: You’re Going to Suck When You...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/21

When Shawn Walchef connected with David Lissah in Sofia, Bulgaria, it wasn’t part of a grand plan. Shawn had simply followed David on Instagram, impressed by his honest storytelling and creator journey. A direct message turned into a podcast invite, and before long, two creators from opposite sides of the world sat down for a […]

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21:36

No Tax on Tips? Here’s What Restaurant Owners Need to...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/16

In restaurants across America, tipping is a way of life. It’s how servers, bartenders, and back-of-house staff make ends meet. But until now, those tips have always come with a tax bill. That’s starting to change. On July 4, 2025, a new federal law went into effect as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill […]

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1:06:00

Rising Tides Live: Post Production Speed

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/16

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community rallied around a clear challenge: how can content teams move faster without sacrificing purpose? The guest was Scot Turner, a London-based hospitality consultant and creative thinker, who recently joined Shawn and their families on a vacation in Bulgaria. What started as a transatlantic DM […]

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New Law, No Problem: The Alcohol Payment Shift...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/14

In the hospitality industry, laws don’t often make headlines. But a new California law is about to change how thousands of restaurants and bars handle alcohol payments. The good news is that there’s already a solution. AB 2991, signed in 2024, takes effect on January 1, 2026. It requires that all payments for beer, wine, […]

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11:09

How To Book Your Dream Podcast Guest

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/09

Shawn Walchef didn’t just dream of interviewing Shaquille O’Neal—he made it happen. The founder of Cali BBQ Media and host of Restaurant Influencers spent years laying the groundwork: building a show, investing in relationships, and telling the kind of stories that make big brands pay attention. Eventually, that work led him to a conference room […]

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1:00:25

Rising Tides Live: Cutting Edge Technology In The...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/08

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community rallied around a powerful idea: technology should serve those who serve us. The guest was Grant Vermeer, a former Navy cryptologic warfare officer turned tech founder, who is now building Valor—a military discount app designed to eliminate the awkwardness of asking for appreciation. What […]

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17:39

Why KitchenSync Is Essential to Chef Adrianne Calvo’s...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/07

Chef Adrianne Calvo is a force in the food world. A celebrated Miami restaurateur, culinary trailblazer, and dynamic content creator, she’s built a brand on Maximum Flavor — and maximum hustle. Between running acclaimed restaurants, partnering with national brands, headlining culinary events across the country, and creating media for a million-plus fans online, Chef Adrianne […]

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44:12

Rising Tides Live: What Is The One Thing You’re Known...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/07/01

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community explored the quiet power of asking for help—and why it’s often the smartest move in business and in life. From a LinkedIn post that led to an unforgettable culinary tour in Istanbul, to founders opening up about mentorship, fundraising, and even emotional recovery, the […]

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16:26

From Spaghetti Wires to Streamlined Systems: How F3...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/30

In the back-of-house chaos of the restaurant world, there’s one thing you can always count on finding: a tech closet that looks like it lost a fight with a bowl of spaghetti. Tangled wires, stacked legacy systems, and just enough duct tape to keep things limping along. Dan Diaz has seen it all — and […]

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11:00

4 Secrets of Successful Restaurants in 2025

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/25

Shawn Walchef has a front-row seat to the future of restaurants—and he wants operators to start thinking differently. The founder of Cali BBQ and host of Restaurant Influencers has spent years interviewing hundreds of leaders across the industry. The message is clear: the playbook has changed. Success in 2025 isn’t just about great food or […]

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1:02:29

Rising Tides Live: Asking For Help

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/24

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community explored the quiet power of asking for help—and why it’s often the smartest move in business and in life. From a LinkedIn post that led to an unforgettable culinary tour in Istanbul, to founders opening up about mentorship, fundraising, and even emotional recovery, the […]

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19:39

The Financial Back Office That Understands What...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/23

Most restaurant operators do not set out looking for a CFO. They are too busy running shifts, managing people, and trying to make the numbers work. But as the business grows, the cracks start to show — invoices get missed, payroll gets tight, and the monthly P&L shows up too late to fix anything. That […]

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