100 episodes

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.

Restaurant Influencers Entrepreneur Podcasts

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

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.

    Joe’s Kansas City BBQ Opened in a Gas Station and is now an Iconic Brand

    Joe’s Kansas City BBQ Opened in a Gas Station and is now an Iconic Brand

    Joy Stehney, co-founder of Joe's KC BBQ, exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurial grit and passion. The Stehney’s transformed a neighborhood gas station kitchen into a legendary barbecue destination known worldwide.
    Listen now to learn more about the restaurant journey, building a sustainable business, and offering to cater Taylor Swift’s wedding.
    Sponsored by: 
    • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
    • OVATION - Guest Feedback Platform: https://ovationup.com/shawn

    • 37 min
    A Hospitality Trailblazer Created a Safe Space for Celebrities to Eat Out in NYC

    A Hospitality Trailblazer Created a Safe Space for Celebrities to Eat Out in NYC

    Dara Mirjahangiry is a hospitality veteran and founder of the popular New York City hotspot, Sei Less. Sei Less became an idea after a chance conversation between Mirjahangiry and then Brooklyn Nets player, Kevin Durant. 
    Listen now to learn about branding before and after social media, “white glove” service, and making waves in the media space.
    Sponsored by - 
    • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
    • OVATION - Guest Feedback Platform: https://ovationup.com/shawn
     

    • 34 min
    Renowned Restaurateur Michael Mina’s Secrets to Exceptional Guest Experiences

    Renowned Restaurateur Michael Mina’s Secrets to Exceptional Guest Experiences

    Chef Michael Mina stands out for his exceptional food and commitment to guests. His philosophy centers on the belief that every detail matters. This is evident to any customer that attends a MINA Group establishment.
    Listen now to learn about the importance of the guest experience, building a management company, and embracing new technology for the future.
    Sponsored by - 
    • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
    • OVATION - Guest Feedback Platform: https://ovationup.com/shawn
     

    • 44 min
    The Scrappy Origin Story of Toast, a Game-Changing Restaurant Tech Company

    The Scrappy Origin Story of Toast, a Game-Changing Restaurant Tech Company

    Aman Narang is CEO, co-founder, and a director of Toast. In this in-depth interview, he shares stories about the origin of the point-of-sale company and explains how they maintain a culture of scrappiness.
    Watch now to learn about how Toast was founded, building tools to fix problems, and a look into the future of the Boston-based technology company.
    SPONSORS:  
    • Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
    • Ovation Guest Feedback Platform: https://ovationup.com/shawn

    • 54 min
    Ditch The Elevator Pitch. Your ‘Ghetto Country Brandmother’ Has Spoken.

    Ditch The Elevator Pitch. Your ‘Ghetto Country Brandmother’ Has Spoken.

    Phyllis Williams-Strawder, affectionately known as the “Ghetto Country Brandmother,” is a visionary consultant with a mission to transform business branding practices. She shares her uncommon, yet caring approach, to brand building via books, social media, and the Brandma’s House Show.
    Listen now to learn about branding in the restaurant industry, empowering your business, and how to own your crazy.
    Sponsored by
    • Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
     

    • 43 min
    This Chef Fled a War-Torn Country as a Child. Now She’s Helping Other Refugees Rebuild Their Lives.

    This Chef Fled a War-Torn Country as a Child. Now She’s Helping Other Refugees Rebuild Their Lives.

    Chef Jennifer Sebasigari's culinary journey has been as unconventional as one could imagine.  From aspiring to be a celebrity chef to championing immigrant and refugee causes by founding the SEBAS Foundation, Sebasigari's story is one of transformation and empowerment.
    Listen now to learn more about pursuing celebrity chef dreams, leveraging social media, and the annual Live Fire Fest charity event.

    Sponsored by - Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Jon Cheung ,

Wonder What Restauranteurs Discuss? Find Out Here!

Top quality and value Podcast. Focuses on the conversations and the behind the scenes of businesses with the owner’s perspective. Always something to learn or apply. Also check out Shawn’s other Podcast (Digital Hospitality) for another perspective!

🔥ddwalz🔥 ,

Build your brand!

This is a phenomenal podcast with relatable guest who give you the behind the scenes view of building a brand, utilizing digital media and building partnerships. Everyone has a story to tell and what better way to hear them through this podcast.

Tracy at Coughlin's Law ,

High Value!

The perfect podcast for anyone trying to improve their business on social media. Tips and insight every week how to up your game on all online platforms

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