Restaurant Influencers

May 14 2024 5
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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.

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

May 14 2024 54 mins  
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 R

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

May 07 2024 43 mins  
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, an

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

Apr 30 2024 41 mins  
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 Fe

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

Apr 23 2024 28 mins  
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

Powerful Data Helps You Understand Customers and Enhance The Guest Experience

Apr 16 2024 36 mins  
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 chai

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

Apr 09 2024 40 mins  
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

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

Apr 02 2024 52 mins  
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

What Are Your Customers Watching While They Wait? Learn How To Improve Your Business Atmosphere.

Mar 26 2024 46 mins  
Blake Sabatinelli is the CEO of Atmosphere, a leading streaming TV service for businesses. He wants to build the future of business television by creating an engaging out-of-home media experience tailored for brands of all types. Listen now to learn more about business television, creating the right atmosphere for your business, and how the company has grown and pivoted. Sponsored

Wisdom and Wicked Good Barbecue from Champion Pitmaster Andy Husbands

Mar 19 2024 36 mins  
For Andy Husbands, the renowned Pitmaster, author, and owner of The Smoke Shop, the food path has been a lifelong pursuit fueled by passion. Since the 4th grade, he set his sights on becoming a chef, navigating a hard but rewarding journey. Listen now to learn about following early inspirations, making award-winning barbecue, and the benefits of switching to Toast. Sponsored by - T

Extreme Hospitality is a Way of Life for this ‘Disruptive Chef’

Mar 12 2024 48 mins  
Christian J. Fischer, an author, culinary coach, and stalwart in the hospitality industry, emphasizes the gravity of hospitality in his life. For the chef, hospitality is not just a profession. It’s ingrained in him through his upbringing in Austrian culture. Listen now to learn about hospitality being in your blood, helping chefs become authors, and how to give back to your ind