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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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How This Pizza Chain Automated & Scaled Their...

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2026/03/02

Nora Hermann, COO of MOTO Pizza, joins Digital Hospitality to break down how the fast-growing brand is scaling with discipline. With seven locations and more on the way, MOTO relies on rightwork to forecast demand, optimize labor, and build smarter schedules before the week begins. Nora shares how planning for busy protects margin, strengthens culture, and reduces burnout, proving that sustainable growth starts with organized operations and strong technology partnerships.Labor Is Won Before the

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Pitch The Tide – Noah Palansky: CEO & Co-Founder of TAIV

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2026/02/27

In this Pitch The Tide session, Noah Palansky, CEO and co-founder of TAIV, presents a platform that transforms in-venue TVs into revenue-generating marketing channels for restaurants and bars. By using AI to detect commercial breaks in real time, TAIV seamlessly replaces broadcast ads with brand-safe content, in-house promotions, and paid advertising from approved partners. Operators gain control over what appears on their screens, unlock incremental ad revenue through a shared model, and drive

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6:05

Are You Struggling To Make Content?

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2026/02/25

Shawn Walchef shares why creating content is no longer optional for entrepreneurs and operators who want to grow their business. He explains how visibility drives opportunity, why waiting for the perfect moment holds leaders back, and how anyone can start with simple tools like a smartphone. Walchef encourages leaders to build in public, embrace discomfort, and use repetition to strengthen their message.Interview Takeaways:Content Creates Visibility, and Visibility Drives Opportunity – If you

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1:00:14

Rising Tides Live: What Story Are You Afraid to Tell?

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2026/02/24

Storytelling and vulnerability took center stage on Rising Tides Live as Shawn Walchef and the community explored a powerful question: what story are you afraid to tell, and why does it matter? From failed ghost kitchens and leadership missteps to personal sacrifices, ethical dilemmas, and the messy middle of building something new, entrepreneurs and operators shared honest moments of fear, failure, and growth. A clear theme emerged: the stories we hesitate to share often create the strongest

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Embrace Your Cringe: How 1925 PubHouse Is Building in...

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2026/02/23

Ben Morgan, Tyler Morgan, and Mallory Morgan of 1925 PubHouse in Anderson, Indiana join Digital Hospitality to share how a family restaurant is evolving in public. From losing a job during COVID to embracing smartphone storytelling, they discuss blending old-school marketing with modern tech. This episode explores leadership on camera, leveraging Toast and integrated tools, and why embracing the cringe might be the most powerful growth strategy in 2026.Interview Takeaways:Embrace the Cringe to

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