In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community gathered ahead of the 2025 National Restaurant Show to share insights, connections, and strategies for making the most of the industrys biggest event. From first-timers to seaso

Dynamic pricing isnt new. Restaurants have used it for decadesHappy Hour, early bird specials, breakfast discounts. But as Shawn Walchef, owner of Cali BBQ, explained, using tech to automate those changes is what turns heads today. Every restaurant has

In this session of Rising Tides Live, with Richard Liverman and Mike Bisceglia filling in for host Shawn Walchef, the community came together to explore the powerful parallels between sports, showbiz, and business leadership. From football clubs rebuildin

J Goldin isnt your typical tech guy. As Systems Director at Riot Hospitality Group, he plays a key role in how the company delivers memorable experiences across a growing portfolio of nightlife venues. Behind the scenes, Goldin is focused on one thing: m

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community gathered to explore how businesses can give back through authentic community service, even with limited time or resources. From hosting BBQ festivals to mentoring neurodivergent

In this episode of Digital Hospitality, host Shawn Walchef and his mentor David Meltzer discuss how theyre transforming this years National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) into a powerful platform for business growth. Their partnership is rooted in St

In this episode of Rising Tides Live, the conversation focuses on how restaurant operators can better manage their teams and labor costs in todays challenging environment. Guest Jordan Boesch, CEO of 7shifts, joins host Shawn Walchef and the Rising Tides

As the SVP of Marketing at Emmy Squared Pizza, a 29-location Detroit-style pizza chain with a cult-like following, Sergio Prez has a clear philosophy: stay true to your brand and your guests will follow. Emmy Squared focuses on authenticityand its work

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the group explores the ongoing tension between data and gut instinctand how modern business leaders are learning to blend both. Whether youre managing a single restaurant or scaling a multi-

Every business owner has a story. But not every business owner tells it. For years, Shawn Walchef thought he was doing everything right on social media. He ran promotions, posted photos, celebrated milestones. But the more he learned, the more he realized