Living to Maximize Your Potential

Mason Bendigo (@breathinairpod) is a former athlete that has channeled his energy into helping others by creating and hosting the Breathin’ Air Podcast. Bendigo strives to help others live a full existence by “breathing air”, a necessary component of life, into their listeners and help them unlock their full potential mentally, physically and spiritually. […]
Prioritizing People in the Restaurant Industry — James McGehee (DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN) and Morgan Harris (RESTAURANT365)

James McGehee (Dave’s Hot Chicken) and Morgan Harris (Restaurant365) are true Digital Hospitality leaders. Both men have a full understanding of what it takes to grow a business while remaining true to the foundation of what allows such expansion in the first place. But in the fairly new, yet rapidly expanding, digital space, what exactly […]
No Bulls**t Guide To Marketing | Erik Shellenberger (BAR MARKETING BASICS) | DH135

No BS. That is the best descriptor for marketing specialist Erik Shellenberger. His approach to teaching bar and restaurant owners the best way to market their business. Years in the industry have equipped Erik with a unique insight as to what works and what doesn’t. ”There’s a lot of BS out there.” Digital Hospitality podcast […]
If You Build It, They Still Might Not Come | Chip Klose (Restaurant Marketing Strategy) | DH118

Marketing Strategist Chip Klose knows you have to promote your business online to make it take off. The modern restaurant business is not Field of Dreams. If you build it, they won’t necessarily come. “Thirty years ago, you could just be good,” shrugs Chip Klose on the Digital Hospitality podcast. “Pretty place, good food, good […]
Building a Worldwide Brand takes Constant Innovation | David Knight (Ole Hickory Pits) | DH115

Ole Hickory Pits is a legendary worldwide brand built by a legend in the industry. David B. Knight is our guest on this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast where he tells his story of founding Ole Hickory Pits and helping it grow into a massive worldwide company that continually innovates to this day. ➤ […]
It’s Not Selfish to Take Selfies | Brian Bogert (Performance Coach) | DH114

If you want to be selfless, you have to be willing to be selfish first. “I always say focusing on yourself is the least selfish thing you can do,” Performance Coach Brian Bogert teaches on this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast. ➤ MORE PODCAST EPISODES: https://calibbq.media/podcast-episodes Brian Bogert Interview on Digital Hospitality — The […]
How To Become Your Own Media Company | Best Served Podcast + Cali BBQ Media on Clubhouse | DH112

Hailing from all corners of the country, Cali BBQ Media is combining low-and-slow cooking with sharp and strategic content creation. Led by Founder Shawn Walchef in San Diego the restaurant lead turned Digital Hospitality Host has assembled a team of writers, video editors, web builders and marketers to become their own media company and spread […]
Fail 1,000 Times To Nail It When It Counts | Ben Arnot (Smoking Hot Confessions) | DH104

Ben Arnot has another Smoking Hot Confession to share — he’s not scared to fail. That’s because he nails it when it counts. The Australian barbecue educator, Smoking Hot Confessions podcast host, and self-taught digital media mastermind, was our guest on Digital Hospitality, where Ben Arnot shared stories and lessons about his digital growth, the […]
Cal Ripken Jr. of Clubhouse | Guy Clarke (Restaurant Marketing Consultant) | DH102

Restaurant Marketing Consultant Guy Clarke is the Cal Ripken Jr. of Clubhouse. Even in 2021, many of us are still weary of social media, especially when it comes to trying out the latest app like the Clubhouse drop in audio chat platform. Maybe the life of this week’s Digital Hospitality guest Guy Clarke can change […]
RestaurantOwner.com Shares Success Stories in Webinar and Podcast Series | Q&A With Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn Walchef

On a Restaurantowner.com presentation in January 2021, Shawn Walchef discussed a number of topics relevant to his fellow restaurant owners and operators who want to thrive and adapt in the modern era. Restaurant Owner Topics Included: The challenges of achieving profitability in a less than ideal location. How digital marketing has been key to success. […]