Media Test Kitchen

About Media Test Kitchen

Rising Tides Live is a weekly show from Cali BBQ Media where leaders from across the restaurant, hospitality and technology space share the stage to discuss the greatest successes, failures and lessons.

Publisher

Cali BBQ Media

Category

business · business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Mar 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Rising Tides Live: Business Partnerships To Friendships

   Laura Wilber led this Rising Tides Live conversation about “Business Partnerships to Friendships” and how trust turns professional connections into lasting relationships. Restaurant operators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders shared stories about supporting one another, staying curious, and giving without expecting something in return. From former Jersey Mike’s COO Mike Manzo’s story about investing $200 million in franchisee remodels to Troy Hooper’s reminder to show up even when it’s inconvenient, the group explored what it means to have someone’s back. Lasting relationships start with taking care of people, following through, and helping each other succeed.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Rising Tides Live - Scrappy vs Spielberg

   Host Shawn Walchef interviews industry experts like Elizabeth Doss and Iano Dovi, exploring how embracing imperfection accelerates business growth and content creation.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Rising Tides Live: Pricing Strategy & Menu Engineering

   Scott Kleckner interviews Shawn Walchef and Iano Dovi on optimizing restaurant pricing and menu engineering to enhance guest value and profitability.

Who has been a guest on Media Test Kitchen

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• Elizabeth Doss
• Iano Dovi
• Scott Kleckner
• Richard
• Ward Olgreen

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5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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