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PODCAST

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.

business marketing

All Episodes

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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16:49

Why David Meltzer Believes the “Empty Mile” Will...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/18

In this latest Coaching Call with entrepreneur, podcast host, and mentor David Meltzer, host Shawn Walchef discusses the power of storytelling, technology, and what Meltzer calls “Stage Theory.” But this wasn’t just a conversation about content strategy—it was about legacy. The Stage Theory Stage Theory is simple in concept but profound in practice: capture your […]

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Rising Tides Live: ChatGPT For Everyday Life

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/18

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community dug into the real-world magic of ChatGPT—how AI is reshaping everyday life, one prompt at a time. From travel planning and recipe hacks to video edits, customer service, and even heartfelt family conversations, the group shared powerful, personal stories about AI as a tool […]

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4:19

No Script, Just Love: Fatherhood and the Power of...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/16

On a recent trip to Las Vegas, Shawn Walchef brought his kids to the mic—and, in the process, offered a heartwarming reminder of what fatherhood looks like in real time. Claw World There was no script. No production plan. Just two excited kids, a handful of plushies, and a dad with enough curiosity to let […]

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4:46

Why B2B Content Capturing Is Critical For Any...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/11

Shawn Walchef wants every business owner to understand one thing: B2B content isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. From his base at Cali BBQ in San Diego, Walchef has turned his restaurant into a content machine, showing that the future of marketing lies not in polished ads but in real stories that build trust. “It’s […]

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47:58

Rising Tides Live: Corporate Content

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/10

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community gathered to unpack the art of corporate content—how to break free from the expected and craft stories that stick. From product launches to purpose-driven brands, the conversation explored how businesses can infuse personality, authenticity, and even a dash of humor into their messaging. The group […]

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Turning Busy Phones into Business Boosters with AI

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/09

Maria Zhang, the co-founder and CEO of Palona AI, is no stranger to scaling technology. With a background that includes leadership roles at Tinder, Instagram, and Meta, Zhang knows how to build products that impact millions. Now, she’s setting her sights on transforming the restaurant industry through AI. Palona AI emerged from Zhang’s vision to […]

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51:35

Rising Tides Live: Summer Travel Storytelling

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/05

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community gathered to explore the art of summer travel storytelling—how to capture the sights, sounds, and experiences that make a journey unforgettable. From London orchestral raves to Tokyo food tours, the conversation illuminated the creative ways hospitality pros and business leaders are documenting their trips. […]

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Why You Just Need To Hit Record

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/04

At this year’s Catersource conference, Shawn Walchef and Duce Raymond took the stage to talk about something every business owner needs to hear: the power of content. In the world of barbecue and catering, Duce Raymond had already built his name. Sweet Baby Ray’s, True Cuisine, Duce’s Wild—the brands were solid. But on stage, Raymond […]

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31:57

How Alpha & Omega Cuts Costs and Downtime with 86...

Digital Hospitality ·

2025/06/02

Cory Yates knows what it takes to keep a restaurant running—and it’s not just about fixing broken equipment. It’s about showing up fast, doing the job right, and making life easier for chefs and owners who are already doing everything they can to stay afloat. As Managing Partner at Alpha & Omega Restaurant Equipment & […]

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