Restaurant Influencers

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How This CEO Breathed Life Into a 75-Year-Old California Ice Cream Brand Without Losing Its Nostalgic Identity

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams CEO Michael Palmer talks about revitalizing the brand for a new era and rethinking social media strategies.

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How This CEO Breathed Life Into a 75-Year-Old California Ice Cream Brand Without Losing Its Nostalgic Identity

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams CEO Michael Palmer talks about revitalizing the brand for a new era and rethinking social media strategies.

This CEO Was Tasked With Helping an Iconic Hawaiian Brand Regain Its Footing. Here's How He Used Storytelling to Do It.

Scott Snyder, CEO of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, shares how he's helped take the already well-loved brand to the mainstream.

Shaquille O'Neal Used an Unconventional Strategy to Start His Chicken Restaurant — Here's Why It Worked

The NBA Hall of Famer leveraged his 35 million Instagram followers to build buzz around Big Chicken before it even launched.

This Chicago Native Wants to Build the In-N-Out of Tacos

Taylor Mason, owner of Taylor's Tacos, talks about how a big break on national television helped take her brand to the next level.

The 'Billionaire Chef' Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World — Here's How

For chef Tolu Erogbogbo, being a billionaire is about mindset — not just money.

This Celebrity Chef Got His Start Cooking for His Football Teammates — Here's How He Turned It Into a Career

Chef Eddie Jackson talks about the advantages of food trucks, being mentored by Bobby Flay and streamlining operations with Toast.

New Media Is the Future — That's Why This Company Is Creating a Podcast Network for Restaurants

Informa Restaurant & Food Group editorial director Sam Oches on hosting the National Restaurant Show, social media strategy and creating new media for the hospitality industry.

Popmenu Started With a Simple Offering for Restaurants — Now It's Using AI to Help Them Flourish

Popmenu co-founders Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy discuss the challenges restaurants face and how AI tools can help them grow bigger than ever before.

This Legendary California Fish Market Sold $30 Million in One Year Thanks to Viral Videos – Then Caught Amazon's Attention

San Pedro Fish Market's Michael Ungaro and Henry Ungaro Jr. on creating the 'Kings of Fi$h' reality show, going viral and running a profitable family business.

This Fine-Dining Titan Understands the Power of Hands-On Experience and Diversification

The Dinex Group CEO Sebastien Silvestri talks about the restaurant industry, diversification and true hospitality.

Toast's Most Successful App Launch Happened Because It Listened to What Customers Want

Toast CMO Kelly Esten discusses the company's customer-centered marketing approach, the importance of mentors, and the launch of Toast Now.

She Started Sharing Her Kids' Lunches on TikTok in 2020 — And Now Has 5.6 Million Followers. Here's the 'Aha Moment' That Convinced Her to Start.

Social media sensation Sulhee Jessica Woo talks about creating content with her children, using TikTok and building a community in the creator economy.

He Founded a Groundbreaking Employee Management Tool in the Back of a Sandwich Shop. A Decade Later, His Company Has 1 Million Users.

7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch shares how the tool came to be — and why now is the best time to be a restaurant operator.

What Happens After You Win 'Top Chef'? One Former Champion Shares His Story: 'It Was Just Insane.'

Chef Joe Flamm dishes about becoming a celebrity chef, finding his love for Balkan cuisine, and why he keeps it real on social media.

'I Can't Pretend to Be That.' Mayim Bialik on Life After 'Jeopardy!' and 'The Big Bang Theory.'

Mayim Bialik discusses the launch and growth of her media company devoted to helping people on their mental health journey.

About Restaurant Influencers

Welcome to the Restaurant Influencers podcast and video series. Every week host and restaurant owner Shawn P. Walchef talks with leaders about their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling and how to show up and engage where customers are spending time online.

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