“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.
April 3, 2026
Episode 662: Soul Food & Systems: Koji Kanematsu's Blueprint for the Scalable Japanese Street Food
Guest: Koji Kanematsu
March 25, 2026
Episode 661: Simple, Not Easy: The Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Playbook
Guest: John Ahrendt
March 13, 2026
Episode 660: Pride vs. The Payout: Why Jeremy Conner Chooses Daily Fulfillment Over Exit Strategies
Guest: Jeremy Conner
March 10, 2026
Episode 659: The Four H's: IGC Hospitality’s Blueprint for Success with Dominick D'Aleo
Guest: Dominick D'Aleo
February 25, 2026
Episode 658: Grounds for Growth: Coffee Rush's Path to 40 Stores Without Franchising
Guest: Tessa Yost, Samantha Bratten
February 20, 2026
Episode 657: Work Like You Own It: Lessons in Autonomy and Leadership with Jason Berkowitz
Guest: Jason Berkowitz
February 17, 2026
Episode 656: Stewards of the Memory: Why True Hospitality Transcends Food and Beverage w/ Jeremy ...
Guest: Jeremy Walton, Angie Walton
February 13, 2026
Episode 655: Scaling a Legend: Reviving the H&H Bagels Legacy with CEO Jay Rushin
Guest: Jay Rushin
February 7, 2026
Episode 654: Building Legacy: The Philosophy Behind Fifth & Emery with Isaac Lee Collins
Guest: Isaac Lee Collins
February 1, 2026
Episode 653: T/aco Rich: A Masterclass in Community Philanthropy with Peter Waters of T/aco in Bo...
Guest: Peter Waters
January 27, 2026
Episode 652: Building Teams and Battling Chaos: A 25-Year Restaurant Journey with Keith Paul of A...
Guest: Keith Paul
January 22, 2026
Episode 651: The Secret Sauce Behind Groucho's Deli: 85 Years of Community with Deric Rosenbaum
Guest: Deric Rosenbaum