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 […]
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 […]
Technology and Digital Hospitality with Chuck Lipp and Chris Abrams
In their respective roles at Dewey’s Pizza, Chuck Lipp, the President, and Chris Abrams, the Director of Technology, are driving initiatives to simplify technology and enhance digital hospitality for an improved customer experience. Abrams, with a background in technology spanning various industries, emphasizes the importance of keeping technology simple and unobtrusive, allowing it to enhance […]
How High Quality Increases Quantity with Massimo Mallozzi
As the VP of IT at Paris Baguette, Massimo Mallozzi champions the brand’s unwavering commitment to quality amid rapid growth. Recognizing that intense attention to product quality is a key driver of the brand’s success. Mallozzi highlights the challenge of maintaining these standards as the franchise expands, but Paris Baguette strategically invests significant resources to ensure that […]
Automating Lease Management with Tom Lonergan of Leasecake
Tom Lonergan is the Director of Business Development at Leasecake. During the Restaurant Transformation Festival put on by Restaurant365 in Austin, TX, he discussed how Leasecake is using technology to change the landscape of restaurant real estate. “We want to do is really help restaurant operators manage real estate operations so that they can […]
Leveraging Viral Moments with Priyam Saraswat of Voosh.ai
Priyam Saraswat (@priyamsaraswat) has managed to stand out as a trailblazer in the ever-evolving landscape of digital content creation. As the founder of Voosh.ai, a virtual Restaurant Marketplace Intelligence platform that increases efficiency, enhances customer experience, and boosts third party profits, he has leveraged his passion for content and unique perspective on digital hospitality to […]