Rising Tides Live – What’s The Decision That Changed Your Career?

Interview Takeaways

Bet on Yourself – Many of the stories shared centered around taking a chance on themselves, whether it was leaving a stable job, starting a business, changing industries, or pursuing a new opportunity. Growth often came after stepping outside of a comfort zone.
Small Decisions Can Change Everything – Several participants reflected on moments that seemed minor at the time but ultimately changed the direction of their careers. A single conversation, job opportunity, or decision to take action created long-term impact.
No Decision Is Still a Decision – One of the recurring themes was that avoiding a choice is a choice in itself. The group discussed the importance of taking action, embracing change, and trusting the journey rather than remaining stuck in situations that no longer support growth.

With Ian Hoxworth filling in for Shawn Walchef, this Rising Tides Live conversation explored the decisions that changed careers. Participants shared stories of taking risks, making career pivots, starting businesses, and betting on themselves when the path forward was uncertain. The discussion highlighted how a single decision can create opportunities, shape personal growth, and alter the trajectory of both career and life.

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.

Homework Assignment

Think about one decision you’ve been avoiding. Write down the first small action you can take this week to move it forward, then commit to doing it before next Wednesday. Sometimes the biggest career changes start with a single step.

Episode Links

Cali BBQ Media: https://content.calibbq.media/
Join Our Next Show: https://betheshow.media/rising-tides/
Shawn Walchef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/
Ian Hoxworth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-hoxworth/

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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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