Restaurant Influencers

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Are you SICK and TIRED of scrolling through your social media feeds and not seeing your business anywhere? On the new Restaurant Influencers podcast, top leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industries share their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling and showing up where your customers are spending time online. The weekly digital series is hosted by Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn P. Walchef and presented by Entrepreneur Media, Yelp, and the Restaurant Point of Sale company Toast.

Episode Date
Alison Roman Invited the World Into Her Kitchen. She’s Become a Big Brand by Doing it Herself.
Nov 12, 2024
Hardships led MasterChef India’s Vikas Khanna to a 1200-page Masterpiece and Award-Winning Film
Nov 05, 2024
How This Generational Alcohol Brand Built a Devoted Following By Leaning Into Hip-Hop Culture
Oct 29, 2024
This ‘Chopped’ Celebrity Chef Has An Innovative Pop-up Restaurant That’s Only Open 3 Days a Month
Oct 22, 2024
This Soup Dumpling Brand Is Demystifying Chinese Food and Bringing Visibility to the “Third Culture”
Oct 16, 2024
Breathing New Life Into a Legacy California Ice Cream Institution Without Losing Its Cool Factor
Oct 08, 2024
This Coffee Company CEO is Leading a “Bad Ass” Experiential Brand
Oct 01, 2024
Big Diesel to Big Chicken: How Shaquille O’Neal is Leading his Restaurant Empire to Victory
Sep 24, 2024
is Chicago Native Wants To Build the In-N-Out of Tacos
Sep 17, 2024
“The Billionaire Chef” Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World
Sep 10, 2024
Food Trucks Drive the Culinary Passion for this Food Network Star
Sep 03, 2024
Creating a New Podcast Network for the Restaurant Industry
Aug 27, 2024
Popmenu Started With Digital Menus. Now it's Using AI to Help Restaurants Flourish.
Aug 20, 2024
This Legendary Fish Market Sold $30 Million In One Year Thanks To Storytelling
Aug 13, 2024
This Fine Dining Titan Understands The Power of Hands-On Experience and Diversification
Aug 06, 2024
Toast’s Most Successful App Launch Happened Because They Listened To Customers
Jul 30, 2024
The ‘Bento Box Queen’ joined TikTok in 2020 and now has Millions of Followers
Jul 23, 2024
7shifts Was Founded in a Sandwich Shop in Canada. A Decade Later, it is Used by 1 Million Restaurant Pros
Jul 16, 2024
When Celebrity Chef Joe Flamm Got His First Taste of Food TV, He Knew The Spotlight Was For Him.
Jul 09, 2024
Mayim Bialik Found Fame by Pretending to be Others. Now She’s Built a Media Company by Being Real.
Jul 02, 2024
Rosanna Scotto and Jenna Ruggiero Talk How to Succeed in a Family Business
Jun 25, 2024
How this Pizza Pioneer is Building his Empire like an Athlete
Jun 18, 2024
How the New Creator Economy is Transforming Wine and Food Festivals
Jun 11, 2024
Joe’s Kansas City BBQ Opened in a Gas Station and is now an Iconic Brand
Jun 04, 2024
A Hospitality Trailblazer Created a Safe Space for Celebrities to Eat Out in NYC
May 28, 2024
Renowned Restaurateur Michael Mina’s Secrets to Exceptional Guest Experiences
May 21, 2024
The Scrappy Origin Story of Toast, a Game-Changing Restaurant Tech Company
May 14, 2024
Ditch The Elevator Pitch. Your ‘Ghetto Country Brandmother’ Has Spoken.
May 07, 2024
This Chef Fled a War-Torn Country as a Child. Now She’s Helping Other Refugees Rebuild Their Lives.
Apr 30, 2024
Advice on How to Build a Successful Tech Stack with this Restaurant IT Director
Apr 23, 2024
Powerful Data Helps You Understand Customers and Enhance The Guest Experience
Apr 16, 2024
A Background in Filmmaking Helped this Chef Produce a Food Show ‘From Scratch’
Apr 09, 2024
Personality, Perseverance, and Philadelphia turned this Family Recipe into an American Staple
Apr 02, 2024
What Are Your Customers Watching While They Wait? Learn How To Improve Your Business Atmosphere.
Mar 26, 2024
Wisdom and Wicked Good Barbecue from Champion Pitmaster Andy Husbands
Mar 19, 2024
Extreme Hospitality is a Way of Life for this ‘Disruptive Chef’
Mar 12, 2024
How To Build a Nourishing Brand and Community Using Social Media Storytelling
Mar 05, 2024
Behind a Curtain at his Izakaya, this Innovative Sushi Chef Hosts a 17-Course Omakase for 8 Seats
Feb 27, 2024
This is How Celebrity Chef Maneet Chauhan Became a Food Media Star
Feb 20, 2024
Go Behind-The-Scenes of the Aspire Tour to see ‘The Stage Theory’ in Action
Feb 13, 2024
24k Gold Syrup is One Sweet Part of this Self-Taught Chef’s Chicken-N-Waffles Empire
Feb 06, 2024
How To Make Your Business A Mission-Driven Space For The Community
Jan 30, 2024
This Entrepreneurial Chef Discovered Valuable Leadership Lessons That SAVED His Restaurant Company
Jan 23, 2024
Find Out How This Restaurateur Uses Live Events To Provide Unique Experiences For Customers
Jan 16, 2024
This Popular Brewing Company Tapped Into New Revenue Streams With Consumer Packaged Goods
Jan 09, 2024
When Faced With a Mountain — Climb It. Why Justin Nedelman of Pressed Prefers the Ascent.
Jan 02, 2024
Jack Gibbons of FB Society on the Need for Confrontation in Business
Dec 26, 2023
The Secret Ingredient for Postres and Social Media is the Same Thing: Creativity
Dec 19, 2023
The Founder of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is Bringing Smalls Sliders to a Big Stage
Dec 12, 2023
The Hooters CEO Says Good Leadership is a Lot Like a Bag of Golf Clubs
Dec 05, 2023
You Probably HATE Taxes. This Viral Content Creator LOVES Them.
Nov 28, 2023
How Mastro’s Restaurants Goes ‘Over The Top’ For Ultimate Hospitality
Nov 21, 2023
Jay Udrija of PizzaHQ on Revolutionizing the Pizza Industry with Automation Excellence
Nov 14, 2023
Chef Enrique Limardo and Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger of SEVEN REASONS on Telling a Story with Food
Nov 07, 2023
Atul Sood of Kitchen United on the Power of Assuming Friendship in Business
Oct 31, 2023
Brian Bedol of Kittch on Creating a Livestreaming Platform for Culinary Creators
Oct 24, 2023
Micha Magid of Mighty Quinn’s BBQ on Strategic Scaling and Franchising
Oct 17, 2023
Evan LeRoy of LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue on Crafting a Digital Community
Oct 10, 2023
Restaurant Coach Chip Klose on How To Mastermind a Profitable Business
Oct 03, 2023
Devin Eichler of Crafty Cow on Building a Personal Brand for Business
Sep 26, 2023
Restaurant365 CEO Tony Smith on Data-Driven Decision Making
Sep 19, 2023
Sara Finnegan of Edley’s Restaurant Group on How to Grow and Retain Your Soul
Sep 12, 2023
Zack Oates of Ovation on Building Business Connections through Digital Storytelling
Sep 05, 2023
Gregg Majewski of Craveworthy Brands on the Power of Being Number Two
Aug 29, 2023
Elizabeth Chambers of BIRD Bakery on How to Expand in Business with Authenticity
Aug 22, 2023
Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue on Succeeding in the Reaction Business
Aug 15, 2023
Condado Tacos CMO Sara Kear on Creating a Strategic Digital Footprint
Aug 08, 2023
Borekas Founder Uzi Wizman on Creating a Global Restaurant Experience from Social Media
Aug 01, 2023
Dirty Dough Founder Bennett Maxwell on Mental Fitness and Podcasting with Purpose
Jul 25, 2023
Pepper Lunch Team on Seizing Unique Opportunities for Global Growth
Jul 18, 2023
Lawrence Longo of Off the Menu on the Secret to Business Partnerships
Jul 11, 2023
Joy Zarembka of Busboys and Poets on Inviting Customers to Take a Deliberate Pause
Jul 05, 2023
Steve Chang of Copa Vida on Building Organic Community in Coffee Shops
Jun 27, 2023
Shootz Restaurant CEO Harold Walters on Connecting with a Large, Organic Audience
Jun 20, 2023
Honeygrow Founder Justin Rosenberg on Making Customers Happy with Kick Ass Service
Jun 13, 2023
Sam Fonseca of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on Simplicity for Successful Restaurants
Jun 06, 2023
Andy Hooper of Hart House on Pioneering a Plant-Based Revolution
May 30, 2023
Charles Bililies of Souvla on Creating a Fast-Fine Greek Restaurant
May 23, 2023
Guga of GUGA FOODS on Breaking the Rules of BBQ and Social Media
May 16, 2023
Mr. Bake Kareem Queeman on Telling Your Product Story
May 09, 2023
Steele Smiley of Steele Brands on Moving from Fitness to Restaurants
May 02, 2023
Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media talks Toast and Digital Hospitality
Apr 25, 2023
Josh Halpern of Shaq’s BIG CHICKEN on Big Fun and Big Ideas
Apr 18, 2023
Jeff Fenster of Everbowl on How To Start a Media Company
Apr 11, 2023
Ford Fry of Rocket Farm Restaurants on Connecting With Customers
Apr 04, 2023
Chris Do of The Futur on the 1 Billion Mission
Mar 28, 2023
André Moraes of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab on Helping Restaurants Be Future-Proof
Mar 21, 2023
Téa Ivanovic of Immigrant Food on the Cause Casual Restaurant Mission
Mar 14, 2023
Jamie & Kayla Giovinazzo of EAT CLEAN BRO on Creating a Meal Prep Business
Mar 07, 2023
Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s on Visioning with Love and Humility
Feb 28, 2023
Charlie Eblen of Single Tree BBQ on Becoming the “Nike of BBQ”
Feb 21, 2023
Meredith Sandland of Empower Delivery on the Steps to Digital Maturity
Feb 14, 2023
Kim Malek of Salt & Straw on Modernizing the Ice Cream Industry
Feb 07, 2023
Rob Dyrdek on Designing a Desirable Life
Jan 31, 2023
CookUnity CEO Mateo Marietti on Connecting Chef to Consumer
Jan 24, 2023
David ‘Rev’ Ciancio on How To Master Modern Restaurant Marketing
Jan 16, 2023
Ryan Peters of Peters Pasta on Making Content Creation into a Business
Jan 10, 2023
Chef Joe Isidori of Arthur & Sons NY Italian on Finding Your Authentic Voice
Jan 03, 2023
Kabbage from American Express CMO Brett Sussman on Supporting Small Businesses with TikTok
Dec 27, 2022
Virtual Dining Concepts CEO Stephanie Sollers on the Creator Economy
Dec 20, 2022
David Zhao of Chubby Cattle on Sacrificing Everything To Succeed
Dec 13, 2022
Hospitality Leadership Coach Matt Rolfe on Vulnerability and Embracing Your Truth
Dec 06, 2022
Bam! Emeril Lagasse on Kicking Your Content Up A Notch
Nov 29, 2022
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf CEO Sanjiv Razdan on Mentoring New Business Leaders
Nov 22, 2022
Jason Berry of Knead Hospitality + Design on Innovative Leadership and Retaining Employees
Nov 15, 2022
Square Pie Guys CEO Daniel Stoller on Using Tech to Become the Next Big Pizza Place
Nov 08, 2022
NYC Hospitality Icon Richie Romero on the Economy of Building Relationships
Nov 01, 2022
Bucket Listers Founder/CEO Andy Lederman on Exploring New Ideas and Paths
Oct 25, 2022
"King of NIL" Rayquan Smith on Marketing Yourself With Hustle and Hard Work
Oct 18, 2022
VIBE N SLURP founder Chef Wayne Carrington on Finding Inspiration and Acting On It
Oct 11, 2022
Marguerite Zabar Mariscal CEO of MOMOFUKU on Rising to the Top
Oct 04, 2022
Chef Robert Irvine on Making a Difference in Hospitality — and the World
Sep 27, 2022
BBQ Icon RODNEY SCOTT on Blazing Your Own Path in the Restaurant Business
Sep 20, 2022
Melissa Villanueva of BREWPOINT COFFEE on Creating Avenues for Café Owners of Color
Sep 13, 2022
Shone Tran of CHICKEN MEETS RICE on Stepping into Food Entrepreneurship
Sep 06, 2022
Samantha Trottier and Hernan Regiardo of MATE SOCIETY on Creating Content That People Want
Aug 30, 2022
Julian Cervantes of Super Taco Mexican Restaurants on Operating a Family Business
Aug 23, 2022
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani on Finding Food Fame
Aug 16, 2022
Javier Correa of Sombrero Mexican Food on Expansion Strategy
Aug 09, 2022
Robert "Don Pooh" Cummins of Brooklyn Chop House on Opening Restaurant Doors
Aug 02, 2022
JENNIFER ALLEN of Levy Restaurants on a Commitment to Culture
Jul 26, 2022
CLAY DOVER of Velvet Taco on Building Brand Loyalty with LTOs
Jul 19, 2022
KELLY SENYEI of Just a Taste on the Business of Blogging
Jul 12, 2022
GEOFF ALEXANDER of Wow Bao on Branding Dark Kitchens
Jul 05, 2022
DUCE RAYMOND of Sweet Baby Ray’s on Social Media Like a Boss
Jun 28, 2022
BRENDAN SWEENEY of Popmenu on How Ego is the Root of All Evil
Jun 21, 2022
NOAH GLASS of Olo on Treating Every Day Like It’s Day 1
Jun 14, 2022
MATT PLAPP of America’s Best Restaurants on Marketing That Works
Jun 07, 2022
SHAZ KHAN of Tono Pizzeria and Cheesesteaks on Navigating Friendship + Business
May 31, 2022
ANDRÉ VENER of Dog Haus on Effective Branding
May 24, 2022
MATT HORN on Finding Purpose in Family and Flames
May 17, 2022
EITAN BERNATH on Becoming a Teenage Entrepreneur and Social Media Star
May 10, 2022
NINA MANCHEV of Forte Tapas on Connecting with Social Media Video
May 03, 2022
CHRIS COMPARATO on Why Restaurants Need a Tech Partner That Cares
Apr 26, 2022
STRATIS MORFOGEN on Improving Hospitality with New Technology
Apr 19, 2022
Philip Camino on Becoming a Restaurateur and Striving for Excellence
Apr 12, 2022
David Dressler Talks Scaling TENDER GREENS with Ten Year Plan
Apr 05, 2022
Executive Chef BRANDON DEARDEN Talks Going Viral on Social Media
Mar 29, 2022
ROY YAMAGUCHI of Roy’s Restaurants on Hospitality Culture
Mar 22, 2022
DAVE CRITCHLEY of Lu Ban Liverpool on Authentic Social Media
Mar 15, 2022
JOELLE PARENTEAU of Wolf Down on Blogging For Business
Mar 08, 2022
STACEY POON-KINNEY of The Trails Eatery on the Reality of Reality TV
Mar 01, 2022
Ruby Scoops Owner Rabia Kamara on How to Get Valuable Media Coverage
Feb 22, 2022
CEO GEORGE TENEDIOS of fresh&co on Building Loyal Culture
Feb 15, 2022
Branding Strategist KYLE INSERRA on Testing TIKTOK
Feb 08, 2022
CHEF MATT COOPER of MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM on Cooking Virtual Flavor
Feb 01, 2022
LETICIA SKAI YOUNG of LOLO’S SEAFOOD SHACK on Building Community
Jan 25, 2022
GARRY KANFER of KISSAKI on Delivering Hospitality Online
Jan 18, 2022
SAM THE COOKING GUY Explains How To Grow A YouTube Audience
Jan 11, 2022
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Jan 04, 2022