“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 16, 2025
Episode 594: The Awesome Story of The Distillery of Modern Art: Seth Watson, Atlanta, GA
Guest: Seth Watson
July 13, 2025
Episode 593: The Journey of a Restaurant Owner: Ross Hester, Oxford, MS
Guest: Ross Hester
July 8, 2025
Episode 592: The Man Behind Bohemian Bull: Chad Biel, Owner and Franchisor
Guest: Chad Biel
June 27, 2025
Episode 591: TacoLu: An Iconic Restaurant Journey
Guest: Don Nicol
June 6, 2025
Episode 590: Be the Fire. Wish for the Wind.
May 30, 2025
Episode 589: Challenges Are Growth Opportunities: Dana Monfort, Town Pump Provisions, Denver, CO
Guest: Dana Monfort
May 15, 2025
Episode 588: The Reality of Restaurant Ownership: Challenges and Triumphs w/ Jon Darby, Darby's A...
Guest: Jon Darby
May 7, 2025
Episode 587: The Quiet Strength of Great Hospitality Leadership - Simon Harris,Blau & Associates
Guest: Simon Harris
April 30, 2025
Episode 586: Revolutionizing Restaurant Bookkeeping with Fixe: Ryan Handel, Founder
Guest: Ryan Handel
April 25, 2025
Episode 585: Exploring the Art of Distilling with Chand Harlow of Wonderbird Spirits
Guest: Chand Harlow
April 14, 2025
Episode 584: Legacy and Community: Greg Dulan, Owner, Dulan's on Crenshaw
Guest: Greg Dulan
April 10, 2025
Episode 583: The Heart of Hospitality: Authentic Connections - Simon Harris, Blau & Associates
Guest: Simon Harris