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.

    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
    Advice on How to Build a Successful Tech Stack with this Restaurant IT Director

    Advice on How to Build a Successful Tech Stack with this Restaurant IT Director

    William Connors, the Director of IT at Noble Restaurant Group, is helping lead a transformative journey in restaurant management by embracing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions.
    Listen now to learn about how technology can improve business, revolutionizing the CRM, and implementing Toast into all tech stacks.
    Sponsored by - Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

    • 28 min
    Powerful Data Helps You Understand Customers and Enhance The Guest Experience

    Powerful Data Helps You Understand Customers and Enhance The Guest Experience

    Adam Ochstein, CEO of Fishbowl, is an advocate for the enduring power of email marketing. Through his insights and initiatives, Ochstein is reshaping the way restaurants connect with their customers’ data and leverage technology to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and loyalty.
    Listen now to learn about the introduction of Delightable, using email, and how a hotel chain helped shape his idea of data personalization.
    Sponsored by - Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

    • 36 min
    A Background in Filmmaking Helped this Chef Produce a Food Show ‘From Scratch’

    A Background in Filmmaking Helped this Chef Produce a Food Show ‘From Scratch’

    Chef Joe Gatto isn't your ordinary culinary master. He's also a filmmaker and producer who seamlessly blends his passions to create a one-of-a-kind experience in his food series, From Scratch. 
    Listen now to learn about creating your own cooking show, deep connections made through food, and believing in yourself.
    Sponsored by - Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
     

    • 40 min
    Personality, Perseverance, and Philadelphia turned this Family Recipe into an American Staple

    Personality, Perseverance, and Philadelphia turned this Family Recipe into an American Staple

    At the heart of Philadelphia's culinary legacy stands Pat's King of Steaks, a landmark synonymous with the iconic Philly cheesesteak. Frank Olivieri, executive chef and owner, traces the origins of this beloved sandwich to a serendipitous moment when his Uncle Pat leaned into inspiration.
    Listen now to learn more about inventing the classic Philly Cheesesteak, making connections in business, and Philadelphia hospitality.

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

    • 52 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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