Media Test Kitchen

By Cali BBQ Media

The Media Test Kitchen is where new media lives. We explore the intersection of technology and new media in the restaurant and hospitality sectors, learning how businesses are utilizing these tools to... more

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How many episodes does Media Test Kitchen have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

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March 05, 2026Pitch The Tide - Ron Goldman: Product Consultant at Zenzap
In this Pitch The Tide session, Ron Goldman, product consultant at Zenzap, introduces a secure communication platform designed to separate work messaging from personal texts. Zenzap helps restaurant teams organize conversations, assign tasks, and keep operational information in one place. The platform brings structure, accountability, and AI-powered search to everyday team communication.
Separate Work From Personal Messaging - Restaurant teams often rely on personal texting apps, which mixes work communication with private conversations and makes information hard to track. A dedicated platform like Zenzap creates a clear boundary where operational conversations, files, and updates stay organized and accessible.

Organized Communication Improves Accountability - When messages, tasks, and files live in one structured system, managers can assign responsibilities, follow up on requests, and keep teams aligned across locations. Clear communication reduces confusion and helps ensure nothing important gets lost in group texts.

AI Makes Information Easier to Find - With AI-powered search and summaries, teams can quickly locate past conversations, documents, or decisions. Instead of scrolling through long message threads, operators can access the information they need faster and keep operations moving efficiently.
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/

Ron Goldman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-goldman/

Zenzap LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenzap/

Zenzap: https://www.zenzap.co/
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1h 1min
March 04, 2026Founder Led Storytelling
Shawn Walchef led storytelling is one of the most powerful growth strategies in modern business. Shawn Walchef explains why leaders who build in public move faster, create trust, and unlock unexpected opportunities. By consistently sharing lessons, deals, and real experiences through digital media, founders create a public track record that partners and customers can discover instantly. The conversation explores how storytelling, consistency, and visibility compound over time to turn content into credibility and business growth.
Build in Public to Build Trust - Founder led storytelling allows customers, partners, and teams to see the human behind the brand. When leaders share their journey openly through video, podcasts, and social media, it creates authenticity and credibility that traditional marketing cannot replicate.

Visibility Creates Opportunity - Publishing consistently builds a digital footprint that others can discover. When founders share ideas, deals, and lessons publicly, potential partners can research them quickly and trust them faster, which often accelerates real business opportunities.

Consistency Compounds Over Time - The formula is simple: quantity + speed + consistency eventually leads to quality and ROI. Leaders who consistently tell their story build a library of content that continues creating awareness, trust, and opportunities long after it is published.
Episode Links
Shawn Walchef LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/

Shawn Walchef Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shawnpwalchef/?hl=en

Cali BBQ:https://calibbq.media/
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5min
March 04, 2026Rising Tides Live: What’s One Old-School Principle That Still Wins?
Old school fundamentals took center stage on Rising Tides Live as Shawn Walchef and the community explored a simple question: what timeless tactics still work in a new school world? From eye contact, handwritten notes, and personal phone calls to showing up in person and learning people’s names, operators and entrepreneurs shared reminders that technology may change the tools but not the principles. A clear theme emerged: real connection still drives trust and opportunity. When leaders listen, stay present, and follow through on their word, the fundamentals of hospitality and business continue to build lasting relationships.
Human connection still wins - Eye contact, listening, learning people’s names, and being fully present in conversations remain powerful in a digital world. Technology can support communication, but real relationships are still built through genuine human interaction.

Follow-through builds trust - Old school accountability still matters. When you say you will do something, do it. Personal follow-up, keeping commitments, and owning mistakes are simple habits that continue to strengthen credibility in business and leadership.

Show up and stay involved - Whether it is meeting people in person, calling a friend, or participating in a community, progress comes from showing up consistently. Curiosity, engagement, and willingness to ask for help are timeless habits that drive learning and 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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1h 4min

FAQs about Media Test Kitchen:

How many episodes does Media Test Kitchen have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.