Unboxing and Firing Up My New Traeger Pro 780 | Learning to BBQ
Thanks to a new Traeger Pro 780, my backyard BBQ journey is beginning. I have a lots to learn before I can truly call myself a “pitmaster.” While I might own Cali BBQ in San Diego, produce content daily for Cali BBQ Media, as well as co-organize the Bet on BBQ Championship in Del Mar, […]
The Spreading Kindness Campaign | Feeding Essential Workers in 2021
2020 is in the rearview, but the challenges presented by that tough year are still very much at hand. From the devastation of the coronavirus, to a country divided politically — and drained emotionally — we’re all still striving to get back to normal and prioritize positivity. With the shared burdens of 2020 and the […]
Take the #SunriseGratitude Challenge in 2021 | Behind the Scenes of a Sunrise Gratitude Walk in San Diego
The #SunriseGratitude Challenge for you is simple: Attempt each day to change your life for the better. Every time the sun comes up or goes down you should feel grateful for another day. Each new sunrise is another day to be your best. This microdaily habit of getting out while the sun rises was inspired […]
BBQ Santa Feeds Postal Workers in Random Act of Kindness
BBQ Santa dished up the gift of slow-smoked barbecue to local postal workers as a way to express gratitude for all that they do for the community. The Random Act of Kindness at the Eastlake, Chula Vista Post Office was inspired by my business coach and mentor David Meltzer who asked us to spread some […]
Toast POS is Built to Make Restaurants Better | Why Cali BBQ Switched to Toast from Aloha
Toast is built to make restaurants better. Why does a restaurant need a cloud-based point of sale system like Toast that offers real time software updates? Because using modern up-to-date tech tools like Toast for your restaurant or other business is incredibly important to making sure you stay profitable into the future. In order to […]
Becoming a Digital Media Machine | Aaron David Roberts (Rising Tides Creative) | DH045
How does a business become a media company? One of the first steps is by hiring a creative team to help you turn your life into digital content. In 2019, Aaron David Roberts, the president and founder of Rising Tides Creative, was called upon by restaurant owner and podcast host Shawn Walchef to help him and […]