“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
Episode 566: The Power of Operational Simplicity: Troy Hooper, CEO, Pepper Lunch
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 565: From Restaurant Worker to Entrepreneur: Ross McWaters' Journey
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 564: From Immigrant Roots to Restaurant Success: Jay Chung, Owner, Seoul Kitchen
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 563: Jeff Brock, Founder and Managing Partner, Hargett Hunter
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 562: Chris Deferio, Owner, Keys to the Shop
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 561: Frank Kabatas, Owner and Operator of East Village Pizza, New York, NY
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 560: Sam G. Ballas and Chef Sammy Gianopoulos, Co-Founders, Sammy's Sliders
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 559: Daniel DeLeon, President & CEO at Grumpy's Restaurant & Franchise
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 558: Sam Oches, Group Director, Editorial at Informa's Restaurant & Food Group
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 557: Jason Morgan, CEO, Original ChopShop
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 556: Post-Helene Update on Marshall, N.C. from Restaurant & Bar Owner Shawn Stokes
Guest: Schedulefly
July 7, 2026
Episode 555: Chimney Rock, N.C. Restaurant Owner Megan Venuto
Guest: Schedulefly