Running a great restaurant in 2024 takes more than good food. According to Shawn Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ Media, it takes storytelling, tech savvy, and a willingness to unlearn everything you thought you knew about hospitality. The traditional restau

In this session, we explore the power of nostalgia marketing and why tapping into the past can be a strategic advantage for entrepreneurs, restaurant operators, and hospitality professionals. In this episode ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef,

Albi Zogaj didnt wait for permission to start telling his storyhe just hit record. The San Antonio-based restaurateur, who co-founded Albi Italian Kitchen with his mother, is proving that you dont need a fancy production studio to build a real media br

In this session, we explore the impact of location selection and why making strategic real estate decisions is essential for entrepreneurs, restaurant operators, and hospitality professionals. In this episode ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef,

Building a media company used to sound like something only celebrities or big brands could do. But in 2024, if youve got a phone and Wi-Fi, you already have the tools. According to Shawn Walchef, founder ofCali BBQ Media, the only real barrier is mindse

In this session, we explore the power of sales funnels and why designing them with intention is crucial for businesses, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals. In this episode ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the group unpacks how B2B

Mike Bathurst didnt set out to work in restaurants. The chemical engineer found his way into the fast food business thanks to a call from his best friend in first grade. That call led him to Barney Enterprises, a Wendys franchise group based in Northwes

In this session, we explore the power of personal tech stacks and how the tools we use shape the way we communicate, create, and collaborate. In this episode of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community dives into the devices, apps, and di

In this episode of Rising Tides Live, the conversation centers on the power of YouTube Shorts and how restaurant brands can use the platform to improve local SEO, brand visibility, and content strategy. Guest Claudia Tomina, CEO of Reputation Arm, brings

Chef Paul Natrall, the founder of Mr. Bannock Indigenous Cuisine in Vancouver, is on a mission to showcase Indigenous foods through storytelling, tradition, and bold leadership. Chef Paul has become a recognized voice in the Indigenous culinary movement,