“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.
January 30, 2025
Episode 570: Building a Poke Empire: The Pokeworks Story with Peter Yang, Co-founder
Guest: Peter Yang
January 16, 2025
Episode 569: The Power of Gratitude in Business: Veljko Pavicevic, SAILS Restaurant, Naples, FL
Guest: Veljko Pavicevic, Wil Brawley
January 9, 2025
Episode 568: The Journey of a Hospitality Tech Leader: Chrissy Ouelette, Touchpoint Restaurant So...
Guest: Chrissy Ouellette
January 3, 2025
Episode 567: From Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Shahpour Nejad, Founder & CEO of Pizza Guys
Guest: Shahpour Nejad
January 1, 2025
Episode 566: The Power of Operational Simplicity: Troy Hooper, CEO, Pepper Lunch
Guest: Troy Hooper
December 23, 2024
Episode 565: From Restaurant Worker to Entrepreneur: Ross McWaters' Journey
Guest: Ross McWaters
December 21, 2024
Episode 564: From Immigrant Roots to Restaurant Success: Jay Chung, Owner, Seoul Kitchen
Guest: Jay Chung
December 16, 2024
Episode 563: Jeff Brock, Founder and Managing Partner, Hargett Hunter
Guest: Jeff Brock
December 9, 2024
Episode 562: Chris Deferio, Owner, Keys to the Shop
Guest: Chris Deferio
December 8, 2024
Jake Wolf - Capital Club 16 - Raleigh, NC
Guest: Jake Wolf
December 8, 2024
Trust, humility and passion
Guest: Woody Lockwood
December 8, 2024
"Coffee is definitely trial and error"
Guest: Sean Scott