Operating a Stress Free Restaurant with Stephanie Bernstein
Stephanie Bernstein is the Partner Marketing Lead at 86 Repairs, a company dedicated to making restaurant operators lives by helping with one of the more frustrating parts of the business; unexpected repairs. In essence, 86 Repairs steps in to handle repairs and maintenance, allowing restaurant professionals to focus on what truly matters to them. […]
Building a Family Legacy with Mario Padrino Sr. and Mario Padrino Jr.
Mario Padrino Sr. inherited Padrino Cuban Restaurants at the young age of 24, after being handed the keys by his father while he was still living. During his journey he grappled with the relentless chaos of restaurant management. However, through guidance from thought leaders like Zig Ziglar, he learned to view challenges differently, leading to […]
Strategic Partnership & Effective Integration with Steve Song, Sean Brennan, and Paul Bedeski
When it comes to integration, Steve Song, Chief Financial Officer at Luke’s Lobster (@lukeslobster) has it figured out. Partnering with Qu POS (@qu_pos) and Restaurant365, Song and company have gladly handed over IT tasks to their counterparts. “When I found these two organizations,” Song says of Qu and R365, “there are not so many middle […]
The Importance of Integration with Mike Lubitz & Julia Gokcekian
Wolfgang Puck (@wolfgangpuck) is a well known chef and restaurant owner. Not many people know about the business behind the scenes. Mike Lubitz, CFO at Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining and Worldwide, and Julia Gokcekian, Controller at Wolfgang Puck, are two important parts of the braintrust behind the finances involved in operating the restaurant titan. In […]
Enhancing Your Restaurant Atmosphere with Ben Sennet and Tammy Evrard of Atmosphere
Every year, restaurant and hospitality leaders gathered at the National Restaurant Association, or NRA show. This year, host Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) met with VP of Enterprise Platform Sales, Ben Sennet, and VP Sales & Brand Partnerships, Central Region, Tammy Evrard, to discuss how Atmosphere (@atmosphere.tv) helps restaurants take on the the challenge of keeping customers […]
Creating New Technology Habits with Tim McLaughlin
Tim McLaughlin is a technology savant. His company, GoTab (@gotab.inc), pushes technology, such as QR codes, to the forefront of the hospitality industry by putting the guest at the center of the POS experience. “I would say get a demo if you want to actually know.” McLaughlin tells host Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) of calibbq.media. […]
Cali BBQ Talks National Restaurant Show 2023 with Kyle Inserra
The National Association of Restaurant Show taking place from May 20 – 23 has been coined the “Super Bowl of the Industry” by some. Ahead of this year’s show, host Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) of Calibbq.media spoke with restaurant growth expert and commercial realtor Kyle Inserra (@kyleinserra) about why restaurant owners should attend the show and […]
Raising the Digital Bar with David Esau
David Esau (@davidresau) is a digital marketing consultant extraordinaire, owner of Click Track Marketing, and author of the book “Raising the Digital Bar” which is aimed at helping businesses grow their impact through digital marketing. As a former Google employee, he has a unique understanding of the digital marketing space. As his book lays […]
The Beauty of Automation with David Joseph
David Joseph is the co-founder of DAVO by Avalara. What began as just an idea, has flourished into a near necessity of any business’ tech stack by filling the essential gap of handling business taxes. “In your business book, there are plenty of things to stress about,” says Joseph to Digital Hospitality host Shawn Walchef […]
Being an Accessible Leader with Alfredo Miro III of Baker’s Burgers
Alfredo Miro III has an extensive history in the restaurant industry. When he joined Baker’s Burgers, the company was reluctant to make changes. They were comfortable. Now, with the implementation of Restaurant365 technology, Miro is tapping into his leadership experience to grow Baker’s Burger in a way that makes sense to the brand. Listen or […]