Shawn P. Walchef

Digital Hospitality

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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.

Author

Shawn P. Walchef

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Business

Podcast website

content.calibbq.media

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: Alternate Career Paths 29.10.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Making Inventory Management Fun and Efficient with David Greschler, CEO of Nomad Go 28.10.2024

What if inventory didn’t have to be so time consuming, and could actually be fun, like a video game? In this episode of Digital Hospitality , we sit down with David Greschler, CEO and Co-Founder of Nomad Go, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing inventory management. David shares the story behind Nomad Go's innovative technology, which simplifies the traditionally time consuming and error...

How Restaurant Technologies is Streamlining Cooking Oil Management for 45,000 Restaurants 25.10.2024

In this interview, host Shawn Walchef interviews Dylan Bolden of Restaurant Technologies at the Restaurant Transformation Festival in Nashville (hosted by Restaurant365). Interview Takeaways: Restaurant Technologies provides solutions for “Safer, Smarter, More Sustainable Kitchens.” Always-on cooking oil management:  Customize, optimize, and automate cooking oil process with bulk fresh cooking oil...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: Setting Realistic Goals 24.10.2024

Goals...realistic or not...are essential to our growth, motivation, and success. But why do they sometimes feel so complicated? How can we tell when a goal is realistic, and could putting too much pressure on ourselves to achieve them do more harm than good? Today’s conversation touches on the key aspects of setting realistic goals, offering the best strategies for approaching them, and reminding...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: The Best Ways to Give Feedback 22.10.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Christin Marvin’s Path to Empowerment Through Sobriety and Leadership in Hospitality 21.10.2024

In the fast-paced and demanding world of hospitality, few stories are as inspiring as Christin Marvin's journey. From the depths of burnout and the challenges of alcohol dependency, Marvin reinvented herself, emerging as a powerful leader and advocate for change within the industry. Her new book, The Hospitality Leader’s Roadmap: Move from Ordinary to Extraordinary , and her podcast, The No Hesita...

Solving the Restaurant Industry’s Biggest Headache: Joe Gallagher’s 86 Repairs Story 18.10.2024

The restaurant industry has long grappled with the complexities of repairs and maintenance, often causing inefficiencies and added stress. Joe Gallagher , Co-Founder and Head of Product at 86 Repairs , is on a mission to change that. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in the food equipment industry, Joe’s vision for 86 Repairs is transforming how restaurants conne...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: How Do You Use AI? 15.10.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Ryan Handel & FIXE’s Game Changing Approach to Restaurant Bookkeeping 14.10.2024

Ryan Handel, CEO and Co-Founder of FIXE, has leveraged his experience as a restaurant owner to revolutionize bookkeeping for the restaurant industry. Frustrated by the inefficiencies of traditional methods, Handel developed a system that integrates QuickBooks Online with restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems. This innovation automates the tedious process of managing financials, offering restauran...

Don’t be a Dinosaur, Invest in your Future – Talking with Tony Smith CEO of Restaurant365 11.10.2024

In this interview Shawn Walchef talks with Vicious Biscuit COO Amanda Kahalehoe about growth through franchising, creating efficiencies as you scale, and building excitement for a food brand. Interview Takeaways: R365’s restaurant enterprise management software simplifies day-to-day management for operators, allowing them to control food costs and optimize labor. Episode Links: Restaurant365 Demo:...

How Rean Mckinley Elevated Gusto’s Operations with Connecteam 09.10.2024

Rean Mckinley , The Executive General Manager of Gusto Italian Grill & Bar in Moncton, New Brunswick, is in the midst of a great career in hospitality. Starting at the age of 15 as a dishwasher, Mckinley worked his way up through various roles, gaining international experience with Princess Cruise Lines . His passion for hospitality eventually led him to Gusto, where he now oversees one of Can...

Rising Tide LinkeIn Live: Landing the Big Fish 03.10.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Using Customer Feedback Effectively with Heather Dratler of Next Level Burger 30.09.2024

Interview Takeaways: Streamlining Review Management w/ Marqii – Next Level CEO, Matt de Gruyter had an obsession with reading every review. He and his team would take time out of their day to complete the laborious task of reading and responding to reviews coming from a multitude of platforms. Once Heather Dratler introduced the company to Marqii, that workflow was optimized and de Gruyter and com...

How 86 Repairs is Revolutionizing Repairs and Maintenance with Daniel Estrada 23.09.2024

Interview Takeaways: Starting from Pain Points – Daniel Estrada was motivated to start 86 Repairs after facing the difficulties and frustrations tied to managing repairs and maintenance in the restaurant industry. His co-founder, Joe, who had experience in the food equipment sector, observed that many of his clients struggled with handling repairs and upkeep efficiently, which sparked discussions...

The Power of Just Starting with Jeremy Julian of The Restaurant Tech Guys 16.09.2024

ABOUT JEREMY JULIAN Jeremy Julian brings over two decades of experience in restaurant technology, offering valuable insights into how technology can transform the industry. Having grown up in a family immersed in the restaurant tech world, Julian deeply understands the sector’s challenges and opportunities. His podcast, produced by Custom Business Solutions, serves as a key resource for restaurate...

Elevating Guest Experience with Maddie Nixon of Luna Grill and Simon Weaver of unPLUG Dining 09.09.2024

Interview Takeaways: Luna Grill x unPLUG: Guiding Customer Behavior – Luna Grill’s implementation of cutting-edge technology, such as unPLUG, has allowed them to create a personalized and seamless guest experience, resulting in rapid market expansion and increased brand presence. Through this technology, they were also able to cultivate strong customer loyalty and drive sales. By revolutionizing t...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: Business Travel Hacks You Should Know 03.09.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Empower Accounting Firms and Restaurant Owners with Xavier Vega of ChouxBox 03.09.2024

Interview Takeaways: How ChouxBox Came About – ChouxBox, pronounced Shoebox, is one of three businesses that Xavier Vega has started. Choux Box, in particular, was ideated from Vega’s time working in restaurants and the pain of having to enter invoices at the end of grueling shifts. The name is a play on chefs’ affinity for fancy, oftentimes French inspired, foods. “Overseasoned”: A Feeling and a...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: Why Sampling Works? 29.08.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Revolutionizing Hospitality Hiring with Alice Cheng of Culinary Agents 26.08.2024

Interview Takeaways: Culinary Agents’ Story: Building Trust and Value – Alice Cheng’s story is one of belief and perseverance. Now twelve years later, the story of Culinary Agents has evolved to the relationships that have been built and the values that Culinary Agents have become known for exhibiting.  Culinary Agents’ All New Freemium Model – Alice Cheng dropped a Digital Hospitality exclusive!...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live Room: The Big Ask 23.08.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: Perspective in Life and Business 21.08.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

Tracking Measuables in Reputation Management with Shereen Qumsieh of Akira 20.08.2024

Interview Takeaways: Sourdough and Software: A Scientific Approach – With a passion for baking, Shereen Qumsieh finds the common thread of her reputation management software and baking sourdough bread is the increased effectiveness due to intentional measurements. A Baseline for Measurables – It’s difficult to know where you want to go if you don’t know where you are. Shereen Qumsieh and Akira, un...

VICIOUS BISCUIT: Franchising The Right Way | Digital Hospitality + R365 17.08.2024

In this interview Shawn Walchef talks with Vicious Biscuit COO Amanda Kahalehoe about growth through franchising, creating efficiencies as you scale, and building excitement for a food brand. Interview Takeaways: Vicious Biscuit Facts: The first brick-and-mortar Vicious Biscuit opened in Mount Pleasant, S.C. It was co-founded by George McLaughlin and Michael Greeley in 2018. Vicious Biscuit is on...

Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: Community Service 16.08.2024

About Our Sponsors DAVO: DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying... Click here to learn more Marqii: Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences... Click here to learn more Where to find Cali BBQ Media Visit our Website Follow Restaurant Technology Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Learn About our Media Servic...

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