Embracing the Onboarding Process with Aaron Palacios of Swadley’s BBQ
Aaron Palacios is the Senior Director of People Services at Swadley’s BBQ. While in his role, he has orchestrated a transformative shift by integrating Restaurant365 across key business functions. This move not only streamlined accounting and marketing but also introduced a dedicated HR support center within Restaurant365, enhancing the experience for managers, customers, and employees […]
How Subscriptions and Robotics Enhance Hospitality with Andrew Simmons of Mamma Ramona’s Pizzeria
In the midst of the tumultuous impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry, Andrew Simmons, the CEO of Mamma Ramona’s Pizzeria, and forward-thinking leader, leveraged technology to navigate the challenges. Recognizing the need for adaptability, Simmons witnessed a surge in restaurants embracing change, particularly in reclaiming control over their data and managing partnerships to shield […]
Persevering Through Company Pivots with Jamie Hoffman of SanTan Brewing
Jamie Hoffman, the seasoned managing partner at SanTan Brewing Company has contributed significantly to the company’s growth and success throughout his impressive 16-year tenure with the brewery. Recognizing the challenges of self-distribution for breweries, Hoffman emphasizes the importance of leveraging distributors. He highlights the crucial role distributors play in scaling operations, offering not just […]
Shawn Walchef talks The Answer to the Internet with Local Marketing Lab
Local Marketing Lab host and VP of Marketing at Evocalize, Justin Ulrich, sat down with Cali BBQ Media co-founder, Shawn Walchef to discuss the importance of creating content. For Walchef, everyone is a creator in this current landscape. “Every single person is a creator. Every single person is a storyteller.” says Walchef. In […]
Solving Problems in Restaurant Delivery with Moin Islam of Shipday
Moin Islam, the Co-founder and CEO of Shipday, identified a critical problem in the world of online business—delivery logistics. Recognizing the challenges associated with fulfilling orders, especially in real-time scenarios such as food delivery, he and his business partner founded Shipday to provide businesses with the flexibility needed to meet demands and ensure smooth online […]
Shawn Walchef Talks Mastering Digital Marketing with The Meez Podcast
When it comes to storytelling, very few have the passion for it like Cali BBQ Media co-owner, Shawn Walchef. The Digital Hospitality Host stopped by The Meez Podcast to discuss the power of doing digital marketing correctly. During this interview, Shawn speaks on his many inspirations that include his Bulgarian grandfather, who encouraged him to […]
Digitizing Training in Restaurants with Daniil Klubov of Spoon.tech
Daniil Klubov is the founder and CEO of spoon.tech. He and his partner Rares Bacila embarked on a digital-first restaurant space journey with a profound realization – technology alone is not enough. spoon.tech was born from the idea that the primary task of a restaurant operator is to make workers do what you want them to do. […]
Shawn Walchef Talks Smartphone Storytelling on The Top Business Leaders Show
The Spot On Series Show put on by Rise25 invites guests to speak candidly about their experience with business. Cali BBQ Media founder Shawn Walchef was a guest on the show recently where he spoke about his journey with digital hospitality and the importance of businesses being digital first. Listen to this interview to […]
Scaling Multiple Concepts with James Hurt and Nicholas Imbo
James Hurt, the Director of Business Analytics, and Nicholas Imbo, an Accountant and Business Intelligence Analyst, play integral roles at Lessings Hospitality Group. For Hurt, the financial advantages of catering, especially in the wedding market, stand out in comparison to daily restaurant operations as it offers a controlled environment where costs are determined, providing opportunities […]
Shawn Walchef Talks How to Reach 25 Million Views on the WISKING IT ALL Podcast
Cali BBQ Media owner Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) joined the WISKING IT ALLl Podcast and host Angelo Esposito (@angeloesposito) to discuss the power of Smartphone Storytelling and posting content with regularity. Watch the interview to learn what Shawn had to say about being the “show”, the courage to look stupid, and showing vs. telling. Episode […]