Digital Hospitality

Every day, David Meltzer wonders: How can I be of service. David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker, and humanitarian. Yet, his greatest success is watching others succeed. “More and more is coming to me, I’m just making room for it now,” David Meltzer said on the Digital Hospitality podcast. “By being of service, and asking for help.” This is an episode that we’ve been waiting to...

Luke Gilbert has lived a rich life in professional sports. From building partnerships, to marketing, to sales, to tech, to media, to being a former lacrosse player himself, the San Diego Seals Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships has gained experience and expertise in all angles of the sports entertainment business. During his impressive sports journey, he's worked with large venues, teams, a...

What's the definition of food porn? Funky Fries and Burgers fits the definition 100 percent.    CLICK HERE TO ORDER CALI BBQ ONLINE   Successful modern marketing in the digital era is about getting attention. What's more attention-grabbing than long strings of gooey cheese, towering hamburgers, huge Freak Cones, and heaping plates of Funky Fries topped with imaginative decadence (and mac...

When Jeff Fenster does something, he goes all in. There’s no roadblock that can slow his momentum, and no wall in his way that he can’t break down. The San Diego "serial entrepreneur" behind many impressive brands (including Superfuel Coffee, WeBuild, and the ever-growing Everbowl) finds success in business by making friends and having fun. Jeff Fenster has spent years building strong businesses a...

These days, everyone has the power to be a broadcaster. If you have a smart phone, you can go live online to the world right now. Does that idea make you nervous? You’re not alone. This week’s Digital Hospitality guest Katy Temple turned an impressive 20-year sports broadcasting career into a new, but related, career path as founder and CEO of Katy Temple Media Coaching. She helps business owners,...

Hop into a golf cart and go behind-the-ropes of the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open with CEO Marty Gorsich to learn about modern marketing tactics and running a massive operation with tons of moving parts. On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, host Shawn Walchef gets a first-hand tour of the majestic Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego as preparations were underway for the 2020 F...

If you don’t tell your own story, someone else will. On this episode of Digital Hospitality, learn how public relations veteran Scott Yoffe approaches the art of communications in 2020, hear interesting stories from his two decades with the San Diego Chargers, and get tips on telling your brand’s story with both new media and old media. It's an exciting time to work in communications, Scott Yoffe...

It’s important to ask for help, even though it’s not always easy. It's also important to lend someone else a helping hand. This episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast brings us to the garage/recording studio of Dave Palet to talk about the digital evolution of the Dave and Jeff Show, building a community of supporters, and the Jake's Projects charity that honors the legacy of Dave's youngest s...

When you find your center in life, you’ve found your purpose. The Digital Hospitality crew traveled to Renegade Fitcamp in San Diego to record a podcast from the amazing facility with part-owners Nick Hardwick and Jayme Hardwick. https://renegadefit.com/ The Hardwicks’ ability to transform themselves over the years is inspiring. It’s not easy when you change directions, but it’s often necess...

Early on, Tommy Sablan learned the power of asking for help. During his senior year of high school in 1982, Tommy was spotted by a counselor as he was about to skip school. The counselor asked him to stay instead and listen to a talk about the radio industry by Jonathan Lang. After jumping at a chance to answer music trivia questions during the career talk, Tommy Sablan got an invite to the KBEST...

Josh Casillas took an idea almost 20 years ago in his garage and turned it into reality. American Factory Wheel was a dream that came true because of hard work and a clear vision. That hard work never ends. In fact, with success comes even more work. It’s a long journey when you run a business. Josh Casillas approaches life and business in a way that is about making an impact. On this episode of D...

It’s hard to know when to pivot your business. On this episode of our Cali BBQ Media podcast "Digital Hospitality", we talk with Steve Miller, a listener of this show, about transforming his family’s successful baking operation at the Rock Creek Lakes Resort into a BBQ business. After hearing our regular call to action where we ask you to email us your stories, Steve Miller did just that. It’s one...

An authentic brand is incredibly important, especially in the digital age where we’re all trying to share our stories. In order to do that you have to be memorable and you have to stand for something. Uncle Ed’s Damn Good Vodka was built with purpose and passion. https://uncleedsdamngood.com/ On this episode of Digital Hospitality, brothers Ed and Walt tell the story of their purpose-driven...

After seven years and hundreds of podcast episodes, Restaurant Unstoppable has lived up to its name. For more than 670 episodes, Restaurant Unstoppable podcast host Eric Cacciatore has interviewed many of the top names in the restaurant and hospitality industries to explore what they've learned in their journey. Along his own journey, Eric has amassed a wealth of knowledge about the ins and the ou...

The Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Festival started as an idea — a way to give back to the community. After 10 years it grew into something much bigger. This special episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast was recorded live on the main stage of the 10th annual Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Fest with event organizers Shawn Walchef and Derek Marso. Get the inside story of #SVBBQFEST and how it e...

The Wonderfront Festival was created for San Diego by San Diego. On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, Shawn sits down with “Mr. San Diego” Ernie Hahn to talk about the inception of the Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival, how to plan and pull off such a big event, while building rewarding relationships along the way. The Nov. 22-24 2019 Wonderfront Festival bills itself as “Where th...

Is the radio business dead? The answer depends on who you ask. This week’s guest Scott Kaplan, a veteran of the broadcasting industry, would argue that audio storytelling is not dead, but very much alive and thriving thanks to technology and digital distribution. Scott Kaplan is all-in on whatever he does because “failure is not an option.” The digital revolution has impacted many industries, and...

Did you know 78 percent of Millenials would rather spend their money on an event instead of buying something? No matter what business or industry you’re in, there are unique activation opportunities for you and your brand at live events. Find out how you can leverage live event marketing to grow your brand on Digital Hospitality. On this episode, host and Cali Comfort BBQ owner Shawn Walchef visit...

How do you set yourself apart as a brand in a crowded market? Everyone is fighting for dollars. How do you get people to spend it with you? One way is by customizing the guest experience. In this episode of Digital Hospitality, find out how a large brand like Hilton is differentiating its properties by planting roots in the community and giving guests a customizable experience they remember. Host...

Solomon 2.0 is inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders to "Dream Big." Check out this week’s episode of Digital Hospitality to hear the story of Howard and Debra Solomon, hospitality industry veterans who have used digital media to grow their Solomon 2.0 consulting business. https://youtu.be/K0DAP0Na040 You are only as good as the people around you. If the leadership team is lacking,...

What is the secret to becoming a celebrity chef and brand ambassador? Find out from Chef David Rose on this episode of Digital Hospitality. Chef David Rose flew out from Atlanta all the way to Del Mar, California, for CaliBBQ.Media’s #BetOnBBQ Turf and Surf Championship to share with us his secrets of how he became a food star, brand ambassador, and why he does what he does. For fans of the Behind...

Cashless mobile payment technology is transforming the dining out experience. Find out how this technology can help your business on this episode of Digital Hospitality. Nothing is more frustrating than going to a restaurant or a bar, having an incredible meal, and waiting to pay for that meal. Waiting to pay is so archaic and outdated. Up n' Go has fixed this problem with its mobile payment solut...

Derek Marso & Shawn Walchef - Behind The Smoke - San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Episode #100 - The Final Episode of Behind The Smoke: BBQ War Stories It is with great sadness for us to announce that this will be the final Behind The Smoke: BBQ War Stories podcast in its current format, “Above The Butcher Shop”. Words could not begin to describe how grateful we are to all of you for sup...

Steven Woods - The Ben & Woods Show on The Mighty 1090 - San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Steven Woods is the co-host of the Ben & Woods Show on the Mighty 1090 radio station in San Diego. Woods is the PA announcer for the San Diego Seals, a professional lacrosse team, at the Pechanga Arena. From humble beginnings, Woods shares how he began his career in radio at the lowest level as a pr...

Victor Lopez - El Pollo Grill - San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Victor Lopez is the owner of El Pollo Grill a family-owned restaurant and catering company in the Lemon Grove and Bonita neighborhoods of San Diego, CA. Victor will be opening his next location in fall 2019 at the Otay Ranch Mall. Established in 1987 by Victor’s parents Rafael and Constanza Lopez, EPG is known for offering...