Shawn P. Walchef
Founder of Cali BBQ Media
“Be the show, not the commercial.”
Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn Walchef helps brands and leaders leverage the new Business Creator Economy with strategic Smartphone Storytelling and Digital Hospitality.
His Cali BBQ restaurant company has generated more than $35 million since opening in 2008. They operate numerous locations in San Diego and beyond.
Shawn’s weekly video series Restaurant Influencers (published by Entrepreneur Media and produced by Cali BBQ Media) has been seen by over 25 million people.
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Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal on Rising To The Top
Interview with Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal about playing the long game, finding strategic partnerships, new restaurant technology, and not being obsessed with perfection.
Chef Robert Irvine on Making a Difference in Hospitality — and the World
Interview with World-Famous Chef and Philanthropist Robert Irvine of The Robert Irvine Brand Family about supporting others, embracing a military culture in business, and the essence of leadership.
BBQ Icon Rodney Scott on Blazing Your Own Path in the Restaurant Business
Interview with famed pitmaster and food entrepreneur Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's BBQ about every day being a good day, the truth behind "overnight" celebrity, and how cooking with soul is vital to sustained success.
Melissa Villanueva of Brewpoint Coffee on Creating Avenues for Café Owners of Color
Interview with Brewpoint Coffee CEO and Founder Melissa Villanueva about balancing community and larger ambitions, creating opportunities for people of color, and equity and inclusion in business.
Shone Tran of Chicken Meets Rice on Stepping into Food Entrepreneurship
Interview with Chicken Meets Rice co-founder Shone Tran about pulling inspiration from tragedy, taking small steps, and thriving in business with your best friend.
Samantha Trottier and Hernan Regiardo of Mate Society on Creating Content People Like
Interview with Mate Society founders about authentic online connections, making money in the creator economy, and choosing the right brand deals.
