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Rising Tides Live: What’s One Old-School Principle That Still Wins

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Interview Takeaways

  • Human connection still wins – Eye contact, listening, learning people’s names, and being fully present in conversations remain powerful in a digital world. Technology can support communication, but real relationships are still built through genuine human interaction.
  • Follow-through builds trust – Old school accountability still matters. When you say you will do something, do it. Personal follow-up, keeping commitments, and owning mistakes are simple habits that continue to strengthen credibility in business and leadership.
  • Show up and stay involved – Whether it is meeting people in person, calling a friend, or participating in a community, progress comes from showing up consistently. Curiosity, engagement, and willingness to ask for help are timeless habits that drive learning and opportunity.

Old school fundamentals took center stage on Rising Tides Live as Shawn Walchef and the community explored a simple question: what timeless tactics still work in a new school world? From eye contact, handwritten notes, and personal phone calls to showing up in person and learning people’s names, operators and entrepreneurs shared reminders that technology may change the tools but not the principles. A clear theme emerged: real connection still drives trust and opportunity. When leaders listen, stay present, and follow through on their word, the fundamentals of hospitality and business continue to build lasting relationships.

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 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.

The Big Quote

Homework Assignment

Follow up with one person you promised to help. Don’t send a quick text. Pick up the phone or send a thoughtful message.

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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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