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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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Creating an Inclusive Pizza Experience with Ernie...

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2024/04/09

An Inclusive Dining ExperienceErnie Carrillo, the founder of Joe & Ernie's Pizzeria, is crafting an inclusive dining experience that caters to everyone's tastes and dietary needs. From vegan options to gluten-free delights, Carrillo's commitment to quality and diversity sets his pizzeria apart in Southern California's vibrant culinary scene. “I think pizza is that type of thing where everyone should enjoy it.” expressed Carrillo to host Shawn Walchef. “Our business model is, we try to cater

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The Ultimate Hospitality Mindset with Solomon Choi of...

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2024/04/02

Solomon Choi, the CEO of Jabba Brands, believes in the power of giving more to ask for more. Reflecting on his early career, Choi made a bold decision for his family business early in his career, which ultimately paid off. By providing greater service, Choi was able to raise prices confidently, recognizing the value of catering to a captive audience. "Ask for more by giving them more," says Choi to host Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media and co-host Avi Goren of Marqii. “I think that's a great,

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations with Christine...

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2024/03/18

Christine Schindler, the Co-Founder and CEO of Pathspot, is spearheading a transformative movement in the restaurant industry by digitizing back-of-house operations. Pathspot's mission is clear: to enhance efficiency and safety in restaurant environments by consolidating various operational and safety procedures into a single, streamlined platform. “Pathspot is a system for operational and safety tools, both hardware and software, totally digitizing the back of house.” said Schindler to host

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How to Turn Your Business into Media Company:...

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2024/03/11

In the pursuit of success, according to author, speaker, and entrpreneur David Meltzer, the crucial element lies in aligning one’s behavior with the goals they aspire to achieve. He highlights the key factors to bridge this gap—wisdom, mentorship, faith, and, most importantly, humility. “Behavior that’s aligned with where you want to be, or better, […]

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Loyalty is Hospitality with Zach Goldstein of Thanx

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2024/03/05

Finding time for thought leadership can be a challenge. However, for Zach Goldstein, the CEO of Thanx, the responsibility to share knowledge and uplift the industry is paramount. Goldstein acknowledges the industry’s lag in becoming data-driven and sees thought leadership, even if its ROI is not immediately visible, as a means to assist operators. He […]

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Wil Brawley of Schedulefly Fostered Trust Through...

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2024/02/27

The birth of Schedulefly was rooted in the chaos of manually creating restaurant schedules using Post-It Notes. Wil Brawley and his partners recognized the inefficiencies in this process and envisioned a streamlined solution aimed to eliminate the constant need for phone calls and last-minute changes. Schedulefly emerged as that solution, and revolutionized communication within the […]

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Optimizing Tech Stacks with Chris Fletcher of Tech on...

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2024/02/20

As the restaurant industry becomes increasingly immersed in the world of technology, Chris Fletcher, founder of Tech on Toast, is addressing the gaps between restaurant operators and tech suppliers. Tech on Toast: Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Technology Chris Fletcher, founder of Tech on Toast, recognized a significant gap between tech suppliers and […]

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