Cali BBQ Media had the pleasure of interviewing Shaquille O’Neal for Restaurant Influencers. Founder and show host Shawn Walchef, had Shaq on his vision board as a dream guest for quite some time before it came to fruition. 

One thing is for certain, he wasn’t afraid to make a big ask to land the big fish! 

In various situations, that “Big Fish” could represent anything ranging from a celebrity guest to a large-scale partnership.

Listen to the replay of a recent Rising Tide LinkedIn Live room where the participants discussed their strategies and stories on landing the “big fish” 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 PDT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tide live room on LinkedIn. Leading voices in hospitality, and otherwise, from near and far join to discuss all things business and much more. 

“When you’re in your restaurants, be 100% present in your restaurants. When you’re at home and with your family, be 100% present with them. Be where your feet are.” – Sam Stanovich

“Half or more, as much as 80% of success is just showing up and showing up with consistency.” -Laura Wilber

“I think the biggest thing like Gary Vee says is give, give, give, and then ask.” – Mercedes Montijo

“If you do what you say you’re going to do, that’s going to be the beginning of many incredible introductions.” –Shawn Walchef

“And for me, it was all about not just sending out the wine bottles and following up with the big fish, but it was more so about knowing exactly what I wanted to ask.” – Jordan Silverman