Digital Hospitality

MaaS Media as a Service The HOT New Business Model


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Shawn Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ Media, is redefining how businesses grow through storytelling with a model he calls Media as a Service (MaaS). Inspired by SaaS, MaaS helps creators and companies build recurring revenue through long-term content partnerships instead of one-off deals. Walchef’s approach centers on human-to-human storytelling, consistent media systems, and the courage to start before it’s perfect. By producing authentic content that highlights real people, brands build trust and community. His message to creators and operators alike is simple: the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of starting. Every business needs a media strategy now.



Interview Takeaways:
  • Media as a Service (MaaS) transforms storytelling into a sustainable business model by building recurring revenue through long-term partnerships rather than short-term sponsorships.
  • Human-to-human storytelling is the key to engagement, as audiences connect more deeply with real people, genuine experiences, and authentic company voices.
  • The path to media success is built on consistency, not perfection. Establishing repeatable systems to plan, produce, publish, and promote content creates trust, growth, and lasting opportunity.


  • Episode Links:
    • Cali BBQ Media: https://content.calibbq.media/
    • Join Our Next Show: https://betheshow.media/rising-tides/
    • Shawn Walchef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/


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