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- Sep 18, 2026
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Rising Tides Live - What's Actually Killing Restaurants? (opens the original)
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Iano Dovi led this Rising Tides Live conversation focused on one question: What is actually killing restaurants? Restaurant operators, entrepreneurs and hospitality leaders discussed rising costs, unrealistic rents, declining traffic, complacency and the challenge of staying visible online. From Shawn Walchef’s call for better financial visibility to Elizabeth Doss’ reminder that even a great restaurant can be invisible online, the group explored what operators can do to stay relevant and profit
Rising Tides Live - Why You Should Do LinkedIn Collaborations (opens the original)
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Shawn Walchef led this Rising Tides Live conversation about LinkedIn’s new collaboration feature and how business leaders can use the platform to build stronger communities. Restaurant operators, entrepreneurs, and hospitality leaders discussed declining reach, AI-generated content, and the value of mixing personal stories with educational posts. From Richard’s warning about “AI slop” to Ward Olgreen’s reminder that heartfelt posts often earn the strongest response, the group explored what makes
Rising Tides Live - Successful People Ask For Help (opens the original)
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Laura Wilber filled in for Shawn Walchef to lead this Rising Tides Live conversation on why successful people ask for help. Restaurant operators, entrepreneurs, and hospitality leaders shared how mentors, trusted teams, and professional networks helped them grow. From Katie Socks asking an executive to become her mentor to Chef Lindsay giving her team more responsibility, the group showed that asking for help is a sign of strength. The message was clear: Ask before you reach the breaking point,
Rising Tides Live - Planning 2027 (opens the original)
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Shawn Walchef led this Rising Tides Live conversation focused on one question: What can you do today to start planning for 2027?
Pitch The Tide - Mick Carr: CEO and Founder at Grub Lab (opens the original)
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Mick Carr, CEO and founder of Grub Lab, pitched directly to a panel of restaurant operators on Pitch The Tide, sharing how branded kids’ menus, activities, and interactive games help restaurants create better family dining experiences.
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