Digital Hospitality

Latest Episodes
Rising Tides Live: Valentine’s Day Hospitality
In this session, we explore what Valentines Day means in the world of hospitality and how businesses can create truly memorable experiences beyond just the holiday rush. In this episode ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the group shares stor
Restaurant Evolution in 2025: Trends & the Strength of Support
Running a restaurant can feel like an isolating battle. The long hours, staff shortages, rising costs, and constant problem-solving make it easy to believe that no one else understands what youre going through. But the truth is, youre not aloneand that
Rising Tides Live: Going Viral
In this session, we discuss what it really means to go viral in todays digital landscape and why it may not be the right goal for content creators, business owners, and entrepreneurs. In this episode of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the gro
Finn McKenty’s Advice for Creators: Show Up, Tell Stories, and Build Trust
At the heart of Finn McKentys content philosophy is storytelling. Whether youre a business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, your ability to tell a compelling story can make or break your success. You dont need millions of followers, McKenty explains
Rising Tides Live: Digital Tipping With Brian Hassan and Justin Roberts of Kickfin
In this episode of Rising Tides Live, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of digital tipping and its impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry, featuring insights from Brian Hassan and Justin Roberts of Kickfin. Brian and Justin join
How to Produce Content in 2025
Shawn Walchef steps into the guest seat for the very first episode of The Pineapple Perspective with Troy Hooper. As the CEO of Hot Palette America, Troy has spent years leading and innovating in the restaurant industry. Now, hes amplifying hospitality v
Rising Tides Live: Super Bowl Hospitality
In this episode of Rising Tides Live, the conversation centers on the Super Bowls impact on hospitality and business. Host Shawn Walchef is joined by industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and restaurant professionals to explore how the biggest event in sports
How Ric Gruber Jr. is Driving Billy Bricks’ Success with Mobile Expansion and a Brand-First Approach
For Ric Gruber Jr., success in the restaurant business has never been about just serving great pizzaits about evolving, innovating, and making the brand stand out in an ever-changing industry. As the owner of Billy Bricks, Gruber has taken his familys
Rising Tides Live: Never Again In Business
In this episode of Rising Tides Live, the conversation dives into the invaluable lessons learned from mistakes in businessthose defining moments that make us say, never again. Host Shawn Walchef is joined by a group of business owners, entrepreneurs, and
David Meltzer on the Rise of Media as a Service and Its Impact on Business
In this latest Coaching Call with entrepreneur, podcast host, and mentor David Meltzer, host Shawn Walchef discusses Media as a Service (MaaS) and how it is transforming business, branding, and community engagement. Drawing from his extensive experience