“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
May 5, 2026
"My lack of experience helped"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"Do something common uncommonly well"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"If you jump in with both feet, doors will open"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"I never thought I'd open a restaurant"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"You aren't ready until you've made all of the mistakes"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"Be ready to get out of your comfort zone"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"Stand for something"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"Getting customers vs. keeping customers"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"Hubris will lead to failure"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"Live in fear, or live in love"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"You've got to anticipate problems"
Guest: Schedulefly
May 5, 2026
"You need good systems and processes to grow"
Guest: Schedulefly