Shawn P. Walchef

Shawn P. Walchef is the founder ofCali BBQ Media, podcast host, business coach, and proud dad. Since opening Cali BBQ in 2008, he has grown his San Diego restaurant and media company into a global brand using digital tools and smartphone storytelling.

As a restaurateur who opened during the Great Recession, Shawn learned to use the power of the Internet to stay in business. During the Pandemic, Cali BBQ developed a scalable growth plan that is three times more profitable than the traditional full-service restaurant model.
Emailshawn@calibbq.mediato get in touch.

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Growing a Business

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Growing a Business

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Growing a Business

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