In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Matt Wampler, CEO & Co-Founder of ClearCOGS, filling in for Shawn Walchef, the conversation centered on how restaurants can harness AI as a form of learned intelligence. Matt opened with his own story of s

Danny Klein didnt plan on making restaurant media his lifes work. But ten years after stepping into the industry, the Vice President of Editorial at QSR and FSR Magazine has become one of its sharpest observers and biggest advocates. From walking the fl

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the spotlight was on engagementwhat it really means, how to build it, and why it matters. From the truth vibrates the fastest to the art of making stories sticky, the conversation moved thr

At the Pizza Expo and Bar & Restaurant Show in Las Vegas, two industry leaders shared a message every independent operator needs to hear: if youre not telling your story, youre invisible. Matt Plapp, CEO of Americas Best Restaurants, and veteran restau

In this latest Coaching Call with entrepreneur, podcast host, and mentor David Meltzer, host Shawn Walchef discusses artificial intelligence and its role in shaping modern storytelling. From Bulgaria, Shawn pressed David on what he would do if he had to r

In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Mike Bisceglia filling in forShawn Walchef, the focus was on ANTsAutomatic Negative Thoughtsand how recognizing and reframing them can unlock confidence and clarity. Guests shared personal experiences

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Robbie Schloss didnt set out to build a milkshake empire. In 2017, he and his business partner opened Shore Club, a 12,000-square-foot beachside restaurant on Chicagos North Avenue Beach. Seasonal by design, Shore Club thrived in the summer months but l

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the focus was on public speaking and the Stage Theoryhow showing up on stage, online, or in front of a camera creates opportunities far beyond the moment. Guests opened up about their own f

Adam Rainy and David Valentine did not plan on becoming business partners. Adam was a Cisco rep, David was running Nic and Normans in Georgia, and their connection was just another transaction in the busy world of restaurants. But over time, the two foun