Digital Hospitality (Shawn P. Walchef)

Tom & Tamara Murphy, Team WGW – Weber Grills Win, Spring Valley, CA #PrayForVegas   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgw_bbq/   Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival: https://www.facebook.com/SVBBQFestival/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Thank you to Jet West Band for our epic Intro Jingle! Jet West: http://www.jetwestband.com/ Pray […]

Arlie Bragg: The Don King of BBQ (@ArlieBragg) of Arlieque Events Website: http://arlie-que.com/ https://judgebbq.com/GRP_AEM/aem_index.php Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArliequeEventManagement/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Arlieque Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlieque/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/arlieque Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Arlieque Catering: http://arlie-que.com/catering_detail.php BBQ Masters: http://www.ocregister.com/2011/09/26/barbecue-masters-heat-up-dana-point-contest/   It's finally BBQ week!! Frickin Laser Beams (FLB Laser): http://www.flblaser.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/frickinlazerbeams/ George Ricoy: https://www.instagram.com/ricoycreative/ Arlie […]

Jack Harris- Owner of Blue Lagoon Coffee- La Mesa, San Diego- @bluelagooncoffee @blc_coffee Starting a career as a real estate broker, Jack Harris dreaded the corporate life. As many of our other podcast guests have shared, Jack yearned for a career that fed his interests. When jack lost his mentor in 2010, it was a […]

Josh Gross – Vice President of Business Operations – San Diego Seals – Valley View Casino Center, San Diego- @sandiegolax @sandiegoNLL @NLL Summary: Lacrosse is coming to San Diego! Josh Gross, Vice President of Business Operations of the San Diego Seals, shares how the sport of lacrosse plans to take San Diego by storm! Josh […]

Stacey Poon-Kinney (@SPKcooks) of The Trails Eatery Website: https://www.thetrailseatery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTrailsEatery/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SPKCooks Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetrailseatery/ www.instagram.com/spkcooks/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 KPBS San Diego's Food Network Star Stacey Poon-Kinney article: http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/may/30/san-diegos-food-network-star-stacey-poon-kinney/ Stacey Poon-Kinney to be on Food Network Star article: https://www.sdentertainer.com/dining/stacey-poon-kinney-san-diego-restaurant-owner-to-appear-on-food-network-star/ – Stacey Poon-Kinney, Owner of The Trails Eatery located in San Carlos, San Diego – On Memorial […]

Josh & Kevin (@US_Foods) of US Foods Website: https://www.usfoods.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usfoods/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/USFoods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/us_foods/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Usfoods Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/  US Foods Acquires Another Distributor: http://www.nrn.com/mergers-acquisitions/us-foods-acquires-another-distributor US Foods Press Releases: https://ir.usfoods.com/investors/news-and-events/press-releases/default.aspx US Foods Class Action Lawsuit: http://www.turleylawfirm.com/blog/us-foods-california-driver-class-action.cfm US Foods Tipping Point: https://www.usftippingpoint.com/   PFUFA Website: https://www.pfufa.org/ PFUFA Directory: https://www.pfufa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=217 A Weekend With […]

Brad Bohensky – Senior Community Director of Yelp San Diego – San Diego, Ca – @yelpsandiego Summary: Brad Bohensky has worked for Yelp San Diego for six years as their Senior Community and Marketing Director. He shares Yelp’s vision of connecting people and bringing community together. Brad helps restaurants host events that gives Elite Yelpers […]

Scott Heath – President & General Manager of FOX 5 San Diego, San Diego, CA – FOX 5 San Diego News Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox5sandiego/ Shally Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shallyfox5/ Raoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulfox5/ Heather Lake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherlaketv/ Website: http://fox5sandiego.com/ FOX 5 Team: http://fox5sandiego.com/people/ Shally Zomorodi: http://fox5sandiego.com/author/shally-zomorodi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fox5sandiego/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fox5sandiego YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fox5sd Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival Photos: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SVBBQFestival/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1688443121186369 Upcoming BBQ Events […]

Albert Garzon, Albert's Fresh Mexican Food – 4 locations in San Diego, CA #PrayForVegas  Website: http://www.albertsmexicanfood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlbertsMexicanFood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albertsmexicanfood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/albertstaco  Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival: https://www.facebook.com/SVBBQFestival/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Thank you to Jet West Band for our epic Intro Jingle! Jet […]

Craig and Beth Broderick of Brody's Burgers and Beer  Website: http://www.brodysburgersandbeer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrodysBurgersBeer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brodysburgersandbeer/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 San Diego Reader article on Brody's: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/mar/06/deal-brodys/# East County Eats article on Brody's: https://www.whisselrealty.com/blog/east-county-eats-brodys-burgers-beer-jamul-ca/ – Craig and Beth Broderick, Owners of Brody's Burgers and Beer located in Jamul, California – Beth and Craig have […]

Jayrell Ringpis – Owner of Snoice – Paradise Hills, San Diego – @SnoiceSD Jayrell Ringpis grew up in Paradise Hills San Diego working for his families event company where he began learning about business. After graduating from Cal State San Marcos, Jayrell and his wife moved to New York where he worked for a non-profit start […]

Andres Hinojosa – Head Chef/Owner – Dinner With A Chef, San Diego @dinnerwithachef Website: http://www.dinnerwithachef.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinnerwithachef/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinnerwithachef Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinnerwithachef/ Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dinner-with-a-chef-san-diego LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18291539/ BBQ Slang 101: https://firstwefeast.com/eat/2015/07/bbq-slang-101 Chef vs Cook: http://www.finecooking.com/article/chef-vs-cook Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival Photos: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SVBBQFestival/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1688443121186369 Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Thank you to Jet West Band for our epic Intro Jingle! […]

Yardpirates BBQ – Competition BBQ Team – San Diego @Yardpiratesbbq Jeremy, Garrett, and Andy started their BBQ journey with friends – grilling and experimenting with different meats on a homemade grill. They found inspiration from the T.V. show 'Pitmasters' and they hosted their own backyard BBQ competition with close friends. The Yardpirates BBQ team was […]

John Bracamonte (@BrazenBBQ) of Brazen BBQ  Website: http://www.brazenbbq.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrazenBBQ/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brazenbbq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brazenbbq/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 2011 SD Reader Article on John Bracamonte – Brazen BBQ: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/feast/2011/oct/09/brazen-bbq-smoke-licious/# – John Bracamonte – From KCBS BBQ Competitions to opening a BBQ restaurant in San Diego – John talks his BBQ War Stories about his time being apart […]

Nicole Matthews (@henleyco), Global Event, Travel & Lifestyle Concierge | Speaker | Event Professor | Social Media Champ | Recess Architect | Permission Author San Diego, CA  Website: http://thehenleycompany.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHenleyCompany/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/henleyco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mshenleyco/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/henleyco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/henleyco Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Thank you to Jet […]

Brandon Haynie and Jermaine Spotwood (@primitive_smoke_bbq), Previous Owners of Primitive Smoke BBQ in Pacific Beach, San Diego  Website: https://www.primitivebbq.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Primitive-BBQ-181148659095475/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primitive_smoke_bbq/ & https://www.instagram.com/p/BXy5PQtATxM/ & https://www.instagram.com/bbqprimitive/ Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/primitive-smoke-bbq-san-diego YETI: http://yeti.com/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Thank you to Jet West Band for our epic Intro Jingle! Jet West: http://www.jetwestband.com/ Jermaine and […]

Chris McAfee (@TheSmokdHog) of The Smok'd Hog in San Diego Website: https://thesmokdhog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokdhog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokdhog/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 SD Reader article on The Smok'd Hog Pulled Pork sandwiches: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/feb/22/tin-fork-smokd-hog-hillcrest/# Good Eats San Diego article: The Smok'd Hog: http://www.goodeatssandiego.com/the-smokd-hog/ San Diego Culture article: The Smok'd Hog: https://www.san-diego-culture.com/the-new-pit-beef-sandwich-at-the-smokd-hog/ – Over The Line tournament website (65 years): http://www.ombac.org/over-the-line/ – OTL […]

Corbin O'Reilly – Corbin's Q , San Diego, CA – Santa Maria Style Barbecue   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbinsq/ Website: https://www.corbinsq.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorbinsQ/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/corbinsq Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/corbins-q-san-diego? The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/corbins-q-san-diego-ca-892622 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0t7aX9BsBf1DX0qM2e_Mw Tap Trucks: https://taptrucksd.com/ Tap Trucks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taptrucksd/ Tap Trucks Twitter: https://twitter.com/taptrucksd Tap Trucks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taptrucksd/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival: https://www.facebook.com/SVBBQFestival/ Upcoming BBQ […]

Sam The Cooking Guy – Cook, TV/Online Personality, Author – San Diego @thecookingguy Sam The Cooking Guy started working with family and real estate before realizing that he was unhappy, he decided to pursue a cooking show that showcased his authenticity. Sam started with short segments on a local news station and moved to a […]

Johnny Bolt Pride & Rafael ALVAREZ (@JonE_Boltpride) of Bolt Pride Website: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-bolt-pride-gatherings-not-typical-tailgate-2008oct09-story.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bolt-Pride-227315215719/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyBoltprideSD/ https://www.facebook.com/ProFootballsUltimateFans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltpride_sd_la/  http://www.boltpride.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rosgwqMWTc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zmggM2Orms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvU94nKoIRQ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/  Charger Anthem Bolt Pride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5-aP-YaK0o San Diego Love Letter Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArEf46GBrdA Bolt Pride Mighty 1090: http://www.mighty1090.com/2016/01/13/bolt-pride-rally-rocking-with-hope-san-diego-can-keep-bolts/ Tailgating Hall of Fame: http://tailgatinghalloffame.com/BoltPride.htm Bolt Pride Union Tribune: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sdut-bolt-pride-chargers-ron-roberts-2016jan13-story.html Bolt Pride and MLS Podcast: http://www.keptfaith.com/chargers/bolt-pride-and-mls-tkf-pod-78/ […]

Brad Cooper (@CoopsBBQ) of Coops BBQ  Website: http://coopsbbq.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoopsBBQ/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coopsbbq/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 San Diego Reader Article on Coops West Texas BBQ: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/feast/2012/sep/04/coops-west-texas-bbq-still-going-strong/ San Diego Eater Article on Brad Cooper of Coops BBQ: https://sandiego.eater.com/2016/6/13/11881166/coops-west-texas-bbq-san-diego-barbecue-week-lifers Coop's BBQ on Yelp's 2016 Top 100 Places to Eat: https://www.yelpblog.com/2016/02/yelps-top-100-places-to-eat-in-the-us-for-2016-fast-track-to-a-food-coma – Brad Cooper, Owner of Coops West Texas BBQ […]

Jim Trotter – NFL reporter for ESPN, Howard Alum, PFWA president, NFL Hall of Fame voter, ESPN Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimTrotter_NFL/ Junior Seau – Life and Death Book: https://www.amazon.com/Junior-Seau-Life-Death-Football/dp/0544236173 NFL Insiders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Insiders ESPN: http://www.espn.com/ Leaving Sports Illustrated: http://awfulannouncing.com/2014/sports-illustrated-parts-ways-with-jim-trotter.html Jim Trotter Joining ESPN: http://awfulannouncing.com/2014/jim-trotter-opens-up-about-his-move-to-espn.html Jim Trotter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimTrotter_NFL/status/440597714502287360 YouTube Jim Trotter Dan Patrick Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLTZ0lmlzc Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Spring Valley […]

Kristin Jolley (@HappyHourWine @JolleyGoodTimes), Owner of Happy Hour Wine and Kat Nelson (@ValleyFarmMarket), Legendary Beverage Manager at Valley Farm Market  Website: www.drinkhappyhour.com & http://www.valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/happyhourwine & https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhourwine/ & https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ YETI: http://yeti.com/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Kristin Jolley of Happy Hour Wine and Kat Nelson of Valley Farm Market […]

Jennifer Reynolds- Owner of The Sauce Goddess- San Diego, Ca- @thesaucegoddess Summary: Jennifer Reynolds shares her story of how she started her own business, The Sauce Goddess. Finding inspiration from her father’s cooking and applying her knowledge from her graphics degree, Jennifer has grown her business and has won over 20 awards for her products! […]

Behind The Smoke Podcast Episode: #013 – San Diego Sports and the New Era of Digital Marketing for Scott Kaplan – The Mighty 1090 Recorded on site at the Mighty 1090 Studios on the Main Sales Floor Guest: Scott Kaplan http://www.scottkaplanmedia.com/ Scott Kaplan was the Host and Executive Producer of the longest running sports radio […]

Andy Harris (@GrandeOleBBQyAsado) of Grande Ole BBQ y Asado  Website: http://grandolebbq.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandolebbq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandolebbqyasado/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 2016 San Diego Eater Article on Grande Ole BBQ y Asado: https://sandiego.eater.com/2016/6/17/11963934/grand-ole-bbq-y-asado-barbecue-north-park#0 2017 “Here's Where to Find the Best BBQ in San Diego” article in the San Diego Magazine: http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/March-2017/Heres-Where-to-Find-the-Best-BBQ-in-San-Diego/ – Andy Harris owner of Grand Ole […]

Gene Goycochea (@GGoycochea) from KCBS BBQ and Cali Comfort BBQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GGoycochea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genegoycochea/ 2001 Article on CBBQA Out of the World: http://old.cbbqa.org/teams/OutOTW/index.html 2011 Article on Gene and Cali Comfort BBQ: https://patch.com/california/lamesa/new-bbq-pit-recipes-adding-smoky-favorites-to-cali-comfort-menu 2013 Article on Gene and Cali Comfort BBQ: http://www.eccalifornian.com/article/cali-comfort-more-great-bbq-it-about-family-and-community BBQ Industry Article with Tri-Tip “tips” from Gene: http://www.bbqindustry.com/culinary/smoke-tri-tip-like-santa-maria/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Man Meat BBQ […]

Mentioned in this episode of Behind The Smoke Podcast – BBQ War Stories: Fernando Martinez (@FernsBBQ) from Fern’s Semi Famous BBQ Website: www.fernsbbq.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/fernsbbq/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/fernsbbq Fern’s BBQ on FOX 5 San Diego: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J378_405PY BBQ With Gary: www.instagram.com/bbq_with_gary/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Hot Sauces n More: http://www.hotsaucesnmore.com/ Adventures of Fern’s BBQ from the military, to […]

Rick Daniels and Brigette O’Donovan- Chef/Marketing- Iron Pig Alehouse in Pacific Beach, San Diego – @ironpigalehouse Iron Pig Alehouse brings BBQ to the beach! Rick Daniels turned his passion for soul food into a scratch kitchen serving some of the best BBQ to San Diego. Iron Pig Alehouse understands what it takes to run a […]

Jerry McCray and Brian Bushfield (@PorkBellysBBQ & @HotSaucesnMore) of Pork Belly's BBQ and Hot Sauces N' More Website: http://www.hotsaucesnmore.com/ https://twitter.com/jerrymccray756 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotsaucesnmore https://www.facebook.com/porkbellysbbq/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsaucesnmore/ https://www.instagram.com/porkbellysbbq/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 – Jerry McCray of Pork Belly's BBQ – Brian of Hot Sauces n' More – Arlie “the Don King of BBQ” manager hiring FB video: https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/videos/1637713306238804/ – Kalin goes […]

Craig Dado (@DelMarRacing) of Del Mar Racing Website: https://www.dmtc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DelMarRaces Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delmarracing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelMarRacing Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Del Mar hosting “Chargers Day”: http://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Del_Mar_to_host_Chargers_Day_at_Del_Mar_July_22_123 Road to the Breeders' Cup: https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2017-road-the-breeders-cup-belmonts-stakes-rich-card-features-new-sprint-qualifier Spend a Day at the Races in Del Mar: http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-california-bucket-list-updates-spend-a-day-at-the-races-in-del-1496278413-htmlstory.html Del Mar Racing “Cool As Ever” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DFbKI2arCQ – Craig Dado, EVP + CMO of The Del Mar Thoroughbred […]

James Holtslag – The Heart and Trotter Butchery – North Park, San Diego @heartandtrotter James Holtslag grew up in the Virginia countryside, hunting and fishing learning how to prepare meats from a young age. After graduating college he worked in the corporate world longing for something more. He decided to gather family and friends and […]

Shane Walton (@OrganizationsInTraining) of Organizations In Training Website: http://coopsbbq.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoopsBBQ/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coopsbbq/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Shane Walton Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Walton A Name That Hits You Right in the Nostalgia: Shane Walton – https://www.onefootdown.com/2017/6/6/15746836/favorite-player-in-the-tyrone-willingham-era-shane-walton-soccer-football-2002-all-american Notre Dame's Shane Walton Has No Regrets: http://www.ndinsider.com/football/kicking-around-the-past-notre-dame-s-shane-walton-has/article_a8e9bc26-3eff-11e6-a83a-a766c712e244.html – Shane Walton, President of Organizations In Training (OIT) in San Diego – Shawn met Shane at […]

Grayson Lafrenz – CEO of Power Digital Marketing / Flip The Switch Podcast – San Diego @power_digital @flipswitchcast @GraysonMLafrenz CEO of Power Digital Marketing and Flip The Switch Podcast, Grayson Lafrenz talks about how digital marketing is a key component to a successful business today. He shares his journey from sales to CEO. Grayson explains the […]

James Floros – CEO/President of The San Diego Food Bank – San Diego, Ca – @sdfoodbank Summary: James Floros is the C.E.O. of the San Diego Food Bank and has worked for non-profit organizations for 34 years! He has helped to feed millions of people in their most dire time of need. James and the […]

Kyle Leavy: (@meatkyle) of Harvest Meat Company Website: http://harvestmeat.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvest-meat-company-inc. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meatkyle/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 HARVEST FOOD DISTRIBUTORS MERGES WITH SHERWOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTORS: http://harvestmeat.com/blog/harvest-food-distributors-merges-sherwood-food-distributors/ Don't fear… Randy, Gene, Shawn, and Derek survived a scary explosion at the Del Mar BBQ State Championship: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYJQcgVlZ8j/ We had a great time at #BETonBBQ this […]

Cashless mobile payment technology is transforming the dining out experience. Find out how this technology can help your business on this episode of Digital Hospitality. Nothing is more frustrating than going to a restaurant or a bar, having an incredible meal, and waiting to pay for that meal. Waiting to pay is so archaic and […]

Ernie H. Hahn (@ErnieHahn @valleyviewcasinocenter) of AEG and Valley View Casino Center  Website: http://www.aegworldwide.com/ http://valleyviewcasinocenter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleyviewcasinocenter/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/VVCasinoCenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyviewcasinocenter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VVCC3500 AEG Arenas – VVCC: http://www.aegworldwide.com/facilities/arenas/valleyviewcasinocenter Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Notable Links: Lacrosse: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-lacrossearena-20170830-story.html Stadium Talk: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/may/18/ticker-let-them-eat-stadium-secrets/# Ernie Hahn or Billy Idol? You decide: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/columnists/diane-bell/sd-me-bell-20170808-story.html Celebrate Ernie Hahn: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/sd-sp-arena-20161110-story.html   […]

Bruce Howard & Howard Silver – GM & VP of Food & Beverage – Valley View Casino & Hotel – Valley Center  @vvcasinohotel Bruce Howard, lets us in on his journey through the hospitality industry. Starting as a fry cook, to the now General Manager of Valley View Casino, he has hospitality in his blood. […]

Jeff Dotseth (@JeffDotseth @DaveNJeffShow @DavePalet) of the Dave and Jeff Show Podcast Website: https://daveandjeffshow.com/  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dave-and-jeff-show/id1202706667?mt=2 Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/dave-and-jeff-show Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffdotseth & https://twitter.com/DavePalet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdotseth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czFgthd5w5Y Jeff Leaves Sports Radio With Dave Palet: https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/113338/dave-palet-jeff-dotseth-exit-xx-1090-san-diego-sco XTRA 1360 Dave and Jeff: https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/156570 MMA: Exclusive Interview With Jeff Dotseth Of Clinch Gear Radio: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/569971-bleacher-report-mma-exclusive-interview-with-jeff-dotseth-of-clinch-gear-radio Scott Kaplan Leaves XX 1090: http://www.10news.com/news/local-sports-radio-host-apologizes-for-stupid-comments Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar […]

Ted Cochrane (@WheatandWater) of Wheat & Water  Website: http://wheatandwater.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WheatAndWater/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatandwater/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Article on Wheat & Water: http://www.lajollabluebook.com/blog/first-look-inside-wheat-and-water-la-jolla/ Bird Rock's Wheat & Water – The New Neighborhood Hangout: https://sandiego.eater.com/2016/12/6/13855404/wheat-water-la-jolla-boulevard-pizza-cocktails-bird-rock#0 Eater San Diego Article: https://sandiego.eater.com/2017/1/26/14404590/happy-hour-wheat-water-bird-rock-coffee-barcon-miho – Ted Cochrane, Owner of Wheat & Water located in La Jolla, San Diego – Fathers Day at Cali […]

Matt Savant (@msavant88), President of Business Operations of the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club, San Diego, CA    Summary: Matt Savant grew up playing hockey but put his passion aside to begin a career in marketing at a toy company. Shortly after, he decided to return to what he loved and became the marketing manager […]

Randy Gille of BETonBBQ 2017 Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Gene Goycochea and Randy Gille: http://www.bbqdan.com/events/viejas-2007/gene-randy10.jpg Randy Tending His Meats in the Smoker: http://www.bbqdan.com/events/operation_bbq_troops/29_palms_051907/randy10.jpg Randy Gille: http://www.bbqdan.com/events/qfest_020510/randy-brent10.jpg Randy Gille's Smoker: http://www.bbqdan.com/events-2017/gille-bbq-051817/randy-pitt-10.jpg 6-Feb-2010, Randy Gille, right, being inducted into the California BBQ Hall of Fame  by CBBQA President, Laurence Hill “Above Randy Gille is being acknowledged for his […]

There’s a reason more than 28,000 restaurants trust Restaurant365 to help them become more profitable. Led by inspiring CEO Tony Smith, Restaurant365 knows — and loves — restaurants. “We have four core values. Our first one is we love good food,” Tony Smith said on the Digital Hospitality podcast, hosted by restaurant owner Shawn P. […]

There’s never too much information your business can gather. But how do you sift through the data? Photis Patriotis is the founder of Gritsee, which is an AI solution based business that seeks to optimize the operations of kitchens and businesses. It only takes seconds for artificial intelligence to find solutions to known — and […]

Every phone call is an opportunity for your business. AI makes it so you never have to miss a call again. Popmenu cofounders Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy were guests on the Digital Hospitality podcast to talk about how Popmenu Answering and other innovative technology tools are transforming restaurant operations for guests and staff alike. […]

Irena Damianova learned the secret ingredient to opening a restaurant. When the Las Vegas restaurant owner decided to move from a successful real estate career and open Balkan Bar and Grill, she didn’t know what to expect. All she knew was that flexibility was paramount to her and the restaurant’s survival. Outside of the amazing […]

James McGehee (Dave’s Hot Chicken) and Morgan Harris (Restaurant365) are true Digital Hospitality leaders. Both men have a full understanding of what it takes to grow a business while remaining true to the foundation of what allows such expansion in the first place. But in the fairly new, yet rapidly expanding, digital space, what exactly […]

What is the secret to becoming a celebrity chef and brand ambassador? Find out from Chef David Rose on this episode of Digital Hospitality. Chef David Rose flew out from Atlanta all the way to Del Mar, California, for CaliBBQ.Media’s #BetOnBBQ Turf and Surf Championship to share with us his secrets of how he became […]

Solomon 2.0 is inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders to “Dream Big.” Check out this week’s episode of Digital Hospitality to hear the story of Howard and Debra Solomon, hospitality industry veterans who have used digital media to grow their Solomon 2.0 consulting business. You are only as good as the people around you. […]

How do you set yourself apart as a brand in a crowded market? Everyone is fighting for dollars. How do you get people to spend it with you? One way is by customizing the guest experience. In this episode of Digital Hospitality, find out how a large brand like Hilton is differentiating its properties by […]

Did you know 78 percent of Millenials would rather spend their money on an event instead of buying something? No matter what business or industry you’re in, there are unique activation opportunities for you and your brand at live events. Find out how you can leverage live event marketing to grow your brand on Digital […]

Is the radio business dead? The answer depends on who you ask. This week’s guest Scott Kaplan, a veteran of the broadcasting industry, would argue that audio storytelling is not dead, but very much alive and thriving thanks to technology and digital distribution. Scott Kaplan is all-in on whatever he does because “failure is not an […]

The Wonderfront Festival was created for San Diego by San Diego. On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, Shawn sits down with “Mr. San Diego” Ernie Hahn to talk about the inception of the Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival, how to plan and pull off such a big event, while building rewarding relationships along […]

The Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Festival started as an idea — a way to give back to the community. After 10 years it grew into something much bigger. This special episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast was recorded live on the main stage of the 10th annual Spring Valley Tailgate and BBQ Fest with […]

After seven years and hundreds of podcast episodes, Restaurant Unstoppable has lived up to its name. For more than 670 episodes, Restaurant Unstoppable podcast host Eric Cacciatore has interviewed many of the top names in the restaurant and hospitality industries to explore what they’ve learned in their journey. Along his own journey, Eric has amassed […]

An authentic brand is incredibly important, especially in the digital age where we’re all trying to share our stories. In order to do that you have to be memorable and you have to stand for something. Uncle Ed’s Damn Good Vodka was built with purpose and passion. https://uncleedsdamngood.com/ On this episode of Digital Hospitality, brothers […]

It’s hard to know when to pivot your business. On this episode of our Cali BBQ Media podcast “Digital Hospitality”, we talk with Steve Miller, a listener of this show, about transforming his family’s successful baking operation at the Rock Creek Lakes Resort into a BBQ business. After hearing our regular call to action where […]

Josh Casillas took an idea almost 20 years ago in his garage and turned it into reality. American Factory Wheel was a dream that came true because of hard work and a clear vision. That hard work never ends. In fact, with success comes even more work. It’s a long journey when you run a […]

Early on, Tommy Sablan learned the power of asking for help. During his senior year of high school in 1982, Tommy was spotted by a counselor as he was about to skip school. The counselor asked him to stay instead and listen to a talk about the radio industry by Jonathan Lang. After jumping at […]

When you find your center in life, you’ve found your purpose. The Digital Hospitality crew traveled to Renegade Fitcamp in San Diego to record a podcast from the amazing facility with part-owners Nick Hardwick and Jayme Hardwick. https://renegadefit.com/ The Hardwicks’ ability to transform themselves over the years is inspiring. It’s not easy when you change […]

It’s important to ask for help, even though it’s not always easy. It’s also important to lend someone else a helping hand. This episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast brings us to the garage/recording studio of Dave Palet to talk about the digital evolution of the Dave and Jeff Show, building a community of supporters, and […]

If you don’t tell your own story, someone else will. On this episode of Digital Hospitality, learn how public relations veteran Scott Yoffe approaches the art of communications in 2020, hear interesting stories from his two decades with the San Diego Chargers, and get tips on telling your brand’s story with both new media and […]

Hop into a golf cart and go behind-the-ropes of the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open with CEO Marty Gorsich to learn about modern marketing tactics and running a massive operation with tons of moving parts. On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, host Shawn Walchef gets a first-hand tour of the majestic Torrey Pines […]

These days, everyone has the power to be a broadcaster. If you have a smart phone, you can go live online to the world right now. Does that idea make you nervous? You’re not alone. This week’s Digital Hospitality guest Katy Temple turned an impressive 20-year sports broadcasting career into a new, but related, career […]

When Jeff Fenster does something, he goes all in. There’s no roadblock that can slow his momentum, and no wall in his way that he can’t break down. The San Diego “serial entrepreneur” behind many impressive brands (including Superfuel Coffee, WeBuild, and the ever-growing Everbowl) finds success in business by making friends and having fun. Jeff […]

What’s the definition of food porn? Funky Fries and Burgers fits the definition 100 percent.    CLICK HERE TO ORDER CALI BBQ ONLINE   Successful modern marketing in the digital era is about getting attention. What’s more attention-grabbing than long strings of gooey cheese, towering hamburgers, huge Freak Cones, and heaping plates of Funky Fries […]

Luke Gilbert has lived a rich life in professional sports. From building partnerships, to marketing, to sales, to tech, to media, to being a former lacrosse player himself, the San Diego Seals Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships has gained experience and expertise in all angles of the sports entertainment business. During his impressive sports journey, […]

Every day, David Meltzer wonders: How can I be of service. David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker, and humanitarian. Yet, his greatest success is watching others succeed. “More and more is coming to me, I’m just making room for it now,” David Meltzer said on the Digital Hospitality podcast. “By being of service, […]

Is staying in really the new going out? Leave it to Sam the Cooking Guy to get people out of their nooks by throwing a dinner party night in and night out at his newest restaurant Graze. Offering a laid-back living room setting that makes every guest feel like old friends, he’s taking care of […]

Merging ancient traditions with forward-thinking trends, JBK Wellness Labs is ahead of the curve when it comes to self-care but in no rush just the same. Led by the tradition of the Tao, founder Dr. Jenelle Kim and her partner in business and life, Craig Nandoo, are utilizing Eastern healing powers and philosophy at their […]

The Forged brand was born on the battlefield and built to give back. With military experience and tireless dedication, the team behind Forged always pushes forward, no matter the challenge. Running a business is never easy. But through adversity comes strength. For Forged CEO Michael Sauers, a former Navy SEAL, and Marketing Manager Samantha Bonilla, […]

Still catching your breath from the mountain hike with FORGED? Well, Navy SEALs and Marines don’t slow down so neither will we. On this second part of our interview with FORGED, CEO Mike Sauers and Marketing Manager Samantha Bonilla joined Digital Hospitality’s Shawn Walchef as they head to South Bay Rod and Gun Club for a […]

Sometimes when we’re young, we hear words of wisdom that instantly move us and inspire us for a lifetime. For Greg Rempe, host of The BBQ Central Show, it was Howard Stern who spoke to him through his father’s car radio as a child with words that would forever change his life. “He said, ‘People […]

In trying times, you can become a beacon of hope for others. The current quarantine conditions the country is in has everyone reflecting and revising how they go about both life and business. For Nicole Duncan, editor at Full Service Restaurant (FSR) magazine, she’s made it her mission for the last decade to profile the […]

Miguel Luna was known by soccer fans as a clutch scorer who brought four championships to the San Diego Sockers. Miguel was also known as the guy who brought his teammates really good tequila. “I started bringing plastic water bottles with tequila to the locker room on gameday in 2010,” reflects Miguel Luna on his […]

Lisa Ann is a self-made star, who triumphed by investing in herself and her future. And her amazing story is still being written. The Fantasy Sports expert and entertainer is by all accounts, and most modern metrics, the G.O.A.T. of the adult film industry. Ironically enough, when Lisa Ann’s adult business career began, most accounts […]

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joshua Binning’s Lucha Cantina restaurant, staff and community have all seen life turned upside down. Operating in Rockford, Illinois, a town of less than 150,000 residents, the restaurant owner has a pulse on the people and a relationship with the government. Because of this, Joshua Binning linked with […]

Your cellphone: the portal to people, information, and food. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, cellphones have become the go-to place for to-go orders due to social distancing. Ordering online is not just the now, it’s the future. The team of innovators at Qu Beyond POS are reimagining point of sale technology. They know digital dining as […]

What do Larry King, Tilman Fertitta, Rick Ross, Chris Voss all have in common? For starters, they’re all very successful. Secondly, they’ve all be interviewed by a 19-year-old from Virginia. That talented teen entrepreneur? Casey Adams. Casey Adam has amassed 219k Instagram followers, created a Top 50 podcast, and interviewed heavyweights in media, business and […]

Tabitha Lipkin was raised in Texarkana, but over the course of the last decade San Diego has made her their own. Taking a leap of faith, Tabitha Lipkin decided to return to the Lone Star State for her next big break in media and perhaps the next big thing in the industry as a host […]

There’s no question about it: alcohol to go sales have helped restaurants survive the COVID-19 crisis. Booze, Beer and other alcohol takeout options have been a lifeline for our Cali BBQ restaurant and others in California. That salvation was thanks to regulatory relief from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control agency which, among other changes, has […]

Imagine you’re buying a new home. You want a safe space for your family and friends with all the amenities. You’d want that home to be a welcoming representation for all you stand for when others visit. Cali BBQ Media’s web guru Kyle Pflueger builds “homes” for businesses. They just happen to be online. Dubbed […]

Austin, TX knows BBQ and food trucks like San Diego knows fish tacos and surfing. Located deep in the heart of Texas, Evan LeRoy and his team at LeRoy and Lewis BBQ bring together two of Austin’s culinary calling cards with unparalleled New School creativity. Co-owning and operating LeRoy and Lewis BBQ by Cosmic Coffee’s […]

You wouldn’t normally associate the super-speedy Sonic the Hedgehog with anything “low or slow,” but that’s exactly how the legendary video game character’s 2020 movie blockbuster came to be. There’s so much that happens behind-the-scenes of any business before the consumer ever experiences the final product. In the case of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, […]

Robyn Lindars had a burning question years before she became GrillGirl — Why aren’t more women grilling? The Grill Girl lifestyle was all sparked by Robyn Medlin Lindars’ newfound fire regarding outdoor cooking and living in general. “It’s really fun, it’s a great way to cook outside and it’s a fun thing to do with your […]

The Man, the Meat, the Legend. You’ve heard his memorable moniker before, but just who is Meathead? He’s a griller, journalist, and web pioneer behind Amazing Ribs dot com who’s been teaching the Internet how to BBQ right before Google was the end-all-be-all search engine. At 71 years of age, Meathead Goldwyn is among the […]

What do you share? Why do you share it? These are questions growth strategist Brendan Kane asks clients like Taylor Swift and Katie Couric when it comes to crafting their own content. They’re also questions you should ask yourself — How do you use social media and digital content for marketing and why? Brendan Kane is a guest […]

Engaging with customers on Yelp could save your business. Direct engagement is key to online marketing. The best way for a small business to start directly communicating with their online audience right now is by owning and claiming a Yelp page. Serving as the Yelp Senior Field Marketing Manager and Small Business Expert, Emily Washcovick […]

Drawn to the dough — in more ways than one — Bruce Irving’s rise in the pizza industry was low and slow. Bruce Irving is a marketing strategist, speaker, and founder of Irving Media Group LLC. The entrepreneur found fame as the voice and host of the Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast and the Local Business […]

Ravi Abuvala has a challenge for any aspiring entrepreneur, but only if you choose to accept. “If you’re saying that you don’t have the time to build a personal brand, actually clock how much time you’re looking at other people’s personal brands,” Ravi Abuvala said. “Clock how much time that you’re on Instagram, you’re on […]

How does a business become a media company? One of the first steps is by hiring a creative team to help you turn your life into digital content. In 2019, Aaron David Roberts, the president and founder of Rising Tides Creative, was called upon by restaurant owner and podcast host Shawn Walchef to help him and […]

Martha Stewart and Michael Jordan. You won’t find two individuals with stronger brands than them, but you’ll only find one individual pulling inspiration from them in equal parts. Meet Daina Falk, CEO and Founder of Hungry Fan. As an entrepreneur with a bestselling cookbook and many more accolades to her name, Daina Falk found motivation […]

Alex Goldfayn only needs 5 minutes of your time. As Alex Goldfayn, best-selling author and the brain behind the “5-Minute Selling” sales system, discusses on the Digital Hospitality podcast that old-fashioned communication method of the proactive phone call still may be the best. Especially in 2020. The heart of the Digital Hospitality thesis comes from serving […]

Did you know that YOU can be featured on the Digital Hospitality podcast? Send your best tips, quotes, ideas, recommendations, and more to podcast@calibbq.media so we can feature them on the show. Thank you to our loyal listeners for being with us on our podcasting journey. We’ve learned so much making this show and hope you […]

YOU and your ideas can be featured on the Digital Hospitality podcast. All you have to do is send us your best advice, strategies, tech tips, and other information to podcast@calibbq.media. When you send us an Instagram message, a note on Facebook, a Podcast Review, or however you want to get in touch, it helps […]

Be featured on the Digital Hospitality podcast. All you have to do is send us your best business strategies, tech tips, and other info to us podcast@calibbq.media. Cali BBQ Media strives to help small businesses survive — and thrive — in 2020 and beyond. Visit https://calibbq.media online to learn more about our business and lives. Digital Hospitality | […]

Stover E. Harger III is telling brand stories — and so should you. To be successful at anything, you have to know your “Why.” For Stover Harger III, content publisher and digital strategist for Cali BBQ Media (and producer of this very podcast Digital Hospitality), his “Why” as a content creator has always been simple: […]

Cloudbeds is on fire. As one of the hottest tech startups around, the company is growing at a steady rate while adapting to an ever-changing work culture. Digital Hospitality toured Cloudbeds‘ San Diego headquarters with company cofounders Adam Harris and Richard Castle as they returned to their amazing and — currently unused — office space […]

On his journey, Darryll Stinson learned the power of positivity as a way to defeat despair. Now Darryll Stinson is sharing his stories and lessons with the world to help others on their path from pain to potential. Darryll Stinson is a guest on the Digital Hospitality podcast, where the inspirational leader talked with host […]