Restaurant Owners Uncorked

Summary In this conversation, Peter Yang, co-founder of Pokeworks, shares his journey from growing up in a family restaurant to establishing a successful poke restaurant chain. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned in the hospitality industry, the importance of customer service, and the strategic decisions that led to the birth and growth of Pokeworks. The conversation also delves into t...

Summary In this conversation, Veljko Pavicevic shares his inspiring journey from Montenegro to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry in America. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude, humility, and hard work, as well as the value of community and teamwork. Veljko recounts his experiences at the Ritz Carlton, highlighting the lessons learned about exceptional service an...

Summary In this episode of the Restaurant Owners Uncorked podcast, host Wil Brawley speaks with Chrissy Ouellette, VP of Business Development and Enterprise Sales at Touchpoint. They discuss Chrissy's journey in the hospitality tech industry, the evolution of restaurant technology, and the importance of personal connections in the hospitality sector. The conversation also touches on the challenges...

Summary In this conversation, Shahpour Nejad, the founder and CEO of Pizza Guys, shares his journey from an immigrant student to a successful entrepreneur in the pizza industry. He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in establishing and expanding Pizza Guys, emphasizing the importance of quality, customer interaction, and community engagement. Shahpour also highlights the significance...

Summary In this episode of the Restaurant Owners Uncorked podcast, host Wil Brawley interviews Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palate and Pepper Lunch. They discuss Troy's unique background, including his experiences as a master diver and chef, and how these experiences shape his approach to business. The conversation delves into the challenges of the restaurant industry, the importance of remaining calm...

Summary In this conversation, Wil Brawley interviews Ross McWaters, the founder of a business news website focused on the restaurant industry in Florida and Georgia. Ross shares his journey from working in restaurants to starting his own business, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with restaurant owners and providing value through his services. The discussion covers the challeng...

Summary In this episode of the Restaurant Owners Uncorked podcast, host Wil Brawley speaks with Jay Chung, a restaurant owner with a rich immigrant background. Jay shares his family's journey from Korea to Ghana and then to the United States, where they established their roots in the restaurant business. The conversation delves into the challenges of restaurant ownership, the importance of finding...

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point. Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. Also brought to...

Summary In this episode of Restaurant Owners Uncorked, host Wil Brawley speaks with Chris Deferio, founder of Keys to the Shop, about his extensive experience in the coffee industry. They discuss the importance of quality in coffee shops, the role of community, and the challenges of scaling a business responsibly. Chris shares insights on mentorship, the significance of purpose in business, and th...

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point. Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. Also brought to...

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point. Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. Also brought to...

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point. Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. Also brought to...

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point. Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. Also brought to...

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point.  Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031.

Shawn owns restaurants and bars in Durham, NC. He hauled a trailer full of supplies and a giant street cart up to Marshall a week after Helene to cook hot meals for three days. AMAZING story of what's going on at one of the hardest hit, small N.C. mountain towns. Hint: Americans are incredible at stepping up and helping each other and getting stuff done in a crisis.

The Highlands Kitchen + Bar owner, Megan Venuto, Megan is a single mom with four children and her restaurant was her livelihood. It's gone, the river is where the real estate used to be, and she didn't have flood insurance.  Here's her godundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/us-rebuild-our-brand-and-what-we-lost-due-to-this-tragedy

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point.  Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031.

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service.  Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. 

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point.  Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. 

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point.  Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. 

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point.  Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. 

This episode is brought to you by Schedulefly. Super Simple Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software + Legendary Customer Service + Low Price Point.  Since 2007 we've served over 20,000 restaurants and hospitality businesses. Head on over to https://www.schedulefly.com for your 30-day free trial, or feel free to call co-owner Wil Brawley on his cell phone to learn more: 704-906-2031. 

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This episode is sponsored by Stick.  Turn Texts Into Profits for Your Business Spread your message faster Boost slow days with incentives  Reward your regulars www.connectwithstick.com

This episode is sponsored by Stick.  Turn Texts Into Profits for Your Business Spread your message faster Boost slow days with incentives  Reward your regulars www.connectwithstick.com