Ted Courtney grew up on Marthas Vineyard, the son of retailers who taught him how to hustle and how to make a business work in a seasonal market. Today, Ted and his brother run two of the islands most popular restaurants, The Port Hunter and The Covingt

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community gathered around a powerful idea: how can creators build an authentic audience from anywhere in the world? The guest was David Lissah, a UK-born entrepreneur and creator who moved

When Shawn Walchef connected with David Lissah in Sofia, Bulgaria, it wasnt part of a grand plan. Shawn had simply followed David on Instagram, impressed by his honest storytelling and creator journey. A direct message turned into a podcast invite, and b

In restaurants across America, tipping is a way of life. Its how servers, bartenders, and back-of-house staff make ends meet. But until now, those tips have always come with a tax bill. Thats starting to change. On July 4, 2025, a new federal law went i

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community rallied around a clear challenge: how can content teams move faster without sacrificing purpose? The guest was Scot Turner, a London-based hospitality consultant and creative thi

In the hospitality industry, laws dont often make headlines. But a new California law is about to change how thousands of restaurants and bars handle alcohol payments. The good news is that theres already a solution. AB 2991, signed in 2024, takes effec

Shawn Walchef didnt just dream of interviewing Shaquille ONealhe made it happen. The founder of Cali BBQ Media and host of Restaurant Influencers spent years laying the groundwork: building a show, investing in relationships, and telling the kind of st

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community rallied around a powerful idea: technology should serve those who serve us. The guest was Grant Vermeer, a former Navy cryptologic warfare officer turned tech founder, who is now

Chef Adrianne Calvo is a force in the food world. A celebrated Miami restaurateur, culinary trailblazer, and dynamic content creator, shes built a brand on Maximum Flavor and maximum hustle. Between running acclaimed restaurants, partnering with nation

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community explored the quiet power of asking for helpand why its often the smartest move in business and in life. From a LinkedIn post that led to an unforgettable culinary tour in Istan