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Rising Tides Live: Independent Businesses

In This Episode

Interview Takeaways

  • Celebrate Local Flavor — Independent restaurants and small businesses bring character, culture, and personal memories to communities. Supporting them helps preserve these special experiences that chains can’t replicate.
  • Small Actions, Big Impact — From sharing social media posts to writing positive reviews, simple acts of support can help local businesses thrive. These small efforts amplify community pride and help spread the word.
  • Connection Builds Community — Knowing your local businesses, talking to staff, and sharing their stories fosters trust and loyalty. Engaging with these businesses on a personal level creates a sense of belonging that strengthens neighborhoods.

In this session of Rising Tides Live, with Richard Liverman and Mike Bisceglia filling in for host Shawn Walchef, the community turned its focus to supporting independent businesses. From sharing favorite local restaurants to discussing how communities can rally around small businesses, the conversation emphasized the importance of local loyalty and the role these businesses play in creating lasting memories. Guests highlighted how even small gestures—like sharing on social media, leaving a review, or recommending a spot to friends—can make a big impact. This episode reminded everyone that behind every small business is a story worth sharing and a community worth supporting.

Listen to the replay of the latest room where the participants discussed community service and follow Cali BBQ Media to keep up with the latest and join the rooms to tell your story and have your voice heard

Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am PT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tides Live room streaming with Riverside 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.

The Big Quote

Homework Assignment

Pick one independent restaurant or small business in your area that you love. Write a short social media post or online review highlighting why you love it, and share it with your network. Tag the business and, if possible, include a photo. This simple act can help amplify their visibility and show your support.

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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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