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Rising Tides Live: 2026 Starts Now! Stop Waiting For The Circle Back

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Interview Takeaways

  • Finish the Year with Intention – Success in the fourth quarter starts with action, not reflection. Operators and creators should focus on executing, showing up, and closing open loops before the year ends rather than waiting for January to reset.
  • Consistency Creates Opportunity – Whether it’s posting daily, connecting with customers, or following through on commitments, consistency compounds. The more you show up, the easier it becomes to build momentum, stay accountable, and be top of mind.
  • Plan for 2026 Now – Great operators think two steps ahead. While holiday promotions run, smart leaders are already locking in next year’s budgets, strategies, and partnerships so the new year starts strong, not slow.

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef,  the conversation centered on closing the year strong, not circling back. The group discussed how operators, creators, and partners can stay proactive during the final stretch of the year by showing up, sharing stories, and planning ahead for 2026. Themes of accountability, consistency, and generosity guided the discussion as participants explored how personal presence builds professional momentum, how content connects communities, and why “finishing strong” begins with planning early. The takeaway was clear: stop waiting for next year. Start now, keep showing up, and create the conversations you want to have.

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Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am PT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tides Live room streaming with StreamYard on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. Leading voices in hospitality, and otherwise, from near and far join to discuss all things business and much more.

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Homework Assignment

Post every day for one week. Keep it simple, keep it real, and make each post a way to show up for your community. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s momentum.

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About Cali BBQ Media

Digital Hospitality is an interview-based video podcast hosted by business owner Shawn P. Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) and produced by his Cali BBQ Media company. The weekly digital series explores the ways successful businesses and entrepreneurs have merged old and new with innovative digital strategies that harness the power of the Internet and social media. Shawn is the founder of Cali BBQ Media and creator of the Restaurant Influencers podcast on Entrepreneur Media.

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