Digital Hospitality

Digital Hospitality


Latest Episodes

Building a Yearly Community Event featuring Spring Valley BBQ Festival (DH 008)
November 20, 2019

The Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Festival started as an idea — a way to give back to the community. After 10 years it grew into something much bigger. - This special episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast was recorded live on the main stage of t...

Wonderfront Festival is a labor of love for “Mr. San Diego” Ernie Hahn (DH 007)
November 13, 2019

The Wonderfront Festival was created for San Diego by San Diego. - On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, Shawn sits down with “Mr. San Diego” Ernie Hahn to talk about the inception of the Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival,

No Fear of Failure: Scott Kaplan’s Journey from Old to New Media (DH 006)
November 06, 2019

Is the radio business dead? The answer depends on who you ask. This week’s guest Scott Kaplan, a veteran of the broadcasting industry, would argue that audio storytelling is not dead, but very much alive and thriving thanks to technology and digital di...

How to Leverage Live Event Marketing featuring Pechanga Arena (DH 005)
October 30, 2019

Did you know 78 percent of Millenials would rather spend their money on an event instead of buying something? - No matter what business or industry you’re in, there are unique activation opportunities for you and your brand at live events.

How to Customize the Guest Experience featuring Chans Rock of the Carte Hotel (DH 004)
October 23, 2019

How do you set yourself apart as a brand in a crowded market? Everyone is fighting for dollars. How do you get people to spend it with you? One way is by customizing the guest experience. - In this episode of Digital Hospitality,

Inspiring the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders featuring Solomon 2.0 (DH 003)
October 15, 2019

Solomon 2.0 is inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders to "Dream Big." - Check out this week’s episode of Digital Hospitality to hear the story of Howard and Debra Solomon, hospitality industry veterans who have used digital media to grow...

Becoming a Celebrity Chef featuring Chef David Rose (DH 002)
October 08, 2019

What is the secret to becoming a celebrity chef and brand ambassador? Find out from Chef David Rose on this episode of Digital Hospitality. - Chef David Rose flew out from Atlanta all the way to Del Mar, California, for CaliBBQ.

A Solution for Mobile Payments featuring Up n’ Go (DH 001)
October 02, 2019

Cashless mobile payment technology is transforming the dining out experience. Find out how this technology can help your business on this episode of Digital Hospitality. - Nothing is more frustrating than going to a restaurant or a bar,

#100: Our Podcast Journey – Behind The Smoke
April 12, 2019

Derek Marso & Shawn Walchef - Behind The Smoke - San Diego, CA - Subscribe on YouTube Summary Episode #100 - The Final Episode of Behind The Smoke: BBQ War Stories - It is with great sadness for us to announce that this will be the final Behind The...

#099: For The Love of Radio and Baseball – Steven Woods
April 05, 2019

Steven Woods - The Ben & Woods Show on The Mighty 1090 - San Diego, CA - Subscribe on YouTube Summary Steven Woods is the co-host of the Ben & Woods Show on the Mighty 1090 radio station in San Diego.

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