10/03/2025
Most foodservice brands struggle to get noticed, and their story gets lost in the noise.
That’s why Nick Portillo sat down with Shawn Walchef, host of the Restaurant Influencers podcast and CEO of Cali BBQ Media. Shawn has turned simple smartphone videos into 71+ million views and partnered with brands like Toast, Uber Eats, Pepsi, and Entrepreneur.
His secret? Stories make big things happen.
In this episode of , discover:
-How to tell stories that build trust
-Why brands should “be the show, not the commercial”
-he framework behind Digital Hospitality™ and Smartphone Storytelling
🎧 Don’t miss it—listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube!