“Wil just has this master class in storytelling and connection and real world insights. He has such a gift of getting people to open up — not about the headlines and the polished PR, but about the real challenges of the business, their lessons, their losses, their breakthroughs. He’s archiving the heart of hospitality. We need more people that make our industry visible and accessible.”Amanda Kahalehoe · COO · Vicious Biscuit
Restaurant Owners Uncorked
the restaurant podcast with soul
For 15 years, restaurant owners and hospitality pros have turned to this podcast for honest conversations about what it takes to survive and thrive. No fluff. No BS. Just hundreds of successful independent operators sharing what actually works — from staffing and culture to operations and growth.
December 8, 2024
"Getting customers vs. keeping customers"
Guest: Daniel Holzman
December 8, 2024
"Hubris will lead to failure"
Guest: Sean Degnan
December 8, 2024
"Live in fear, or live in love"
Guest: Kristian Cosentino
December 8, 2024
"You've got to anticipate problems"
Guest: Cheetie Kumar
December 8, 2024
"You need good systems and processes to grow"
Guest: Paul Wise
December 8, 2024
The Story of Ocean Odyssey
Guest: Travis Todd
December 8, 2024
The Story of Grassburger
Guest: Jess Killeen, Ed
December 8, 2024
Scott Youkilis riffs on his years in the restaurant business
Guest: Scott Youkilis
December 8, 2024
"Necessity is where creativity thrives"
Guest: Angela Salamanca
December 8, 2024
"We believe in people more than we do in things"
Guest: Meherwan Irani, Molly Irani
December 8, 2024
"It takes discipline to stay simple"
Guest: Cris Eddings
December 8, 2024
"I opened for $70,000 after starting with a $1,000,000 business plan"
Guest: Mic Heynekamp, Molley