“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
Podcast
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.
Top-5 restaurant podcast
Launched March 2010
650+ episodes
Nearly one million downloads
July 7, 2026
"I opened for $70,000 after starting with a $1,000,000 business plan"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
The most important question to ask all interviewees
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"My lack of experience helped"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"Do something common uncommonly well"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"If you jump in with both feet, doors will open"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"I never thought I'd open a restaurant"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"You aren't ready until you've made all of the mistakes"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"Be ready to get out of your comfort zone"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"Stand for something"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"Getting customers vs. keeping customers"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"Hubris will lead to failure"
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
"Live in fear, or live in love"
Guest: Schedulefly