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Restaurant Owners UncorkedFrom Bourbon Street to Benefits: Keith Santangelo on Serving Restaurants in a New WayKeith Santangelo joins Wil in-studio to trace his journey from growing up in a Cajun-Italian butcher/grocery family in Baton Rouge to owning New York City restaurants, leading major restaurant groups, and now serving independents through AccessWave. They reminisce about Keith being one of Schedulefly’s earliest customers, talk about the magic of independent restaurants as “third places” (with Seinfeld’s diner as a touchstone), and unpack how the industry’s resilience showed up during COVID. Keith walks through selling his Hell’s Kitchen spots before the pandemic, stewarding scratch-kitchen concept Jose Tejas/Border Café through the shutdowns, then running operations an...
2025-11-241h 15Restaurant Owners UncorkedFrom Alinea to AI: How Branden McRill Builds Restaurants and Forecasts the FutureSummary
Branden McRill, Detroit-raised restaurateur, operator, and Michelin-star winner, traces a career from dish pits to Alinea and stints with Danny Meyer, Jean-Georges, Alain Ducasse, Marcus Samuelsson, and more, before cofounding acclaimed NYC spots Pearl & Ash and Rebelle (earning a Michelin star within months). He then expanded to Philadelphia, while recently relocating home to Michigan. He shares a philosophy that rejects “balance” in favor of riding life’s waves, embracing calm and chaos, paired with risk tolerance and a bias for action. McRill argues hospitality pros are innate givers who deserve tools that free them to be present with guests; that’s...
2025-11-101h 19Restaurant Owners UncorkedPartners, Not Pace: How Vicious Biscuit Scales Without Selling Its SoulWil sits down with George and Amanda of Vicious Biscuit for a follow-up on their whirlwind year since they last joined Restaurant Owners Uncorked a year ago. Franchise growth, a disciplined “partners not franchisees” approach, and a tech stack that supports (but doesn’t replace) hospitality. They unpack a loyalty + first-party app launched Aug 12 that’s smashing acquisition/retention goals, clever perks (weekday free biscuit + jam bar), and a catering program tied to rewards. The brand pairs data with old-school site walks, rigorous training, and weekly franchise support to scale methodically amid real-estate, labor, distribution, and regulatory headwinds. The episode also cel...
2025-11-081h 21Restaurant Owners UncorkedBrewello: Simple Tech That Helps Independent Cafés ThriveWil sits down with Tim Wittman, a Denver-based developer and founder of Brewello, a white-label mobile app built for independent cafés and bakeries. Rooted in the same “simple tool + legendary support” ethos as Schedulefly, Brewello integrates directly with Square to enable order-ahead, loyalty, and push notifications—without the complexity or high cost of larger tech platforms. Tim shares how the idea was born after seeing local cafés struggle, why he’s focused solely on independents, how his success-based pricing model works, and why word of mouth, authentic partnerships, and community trust will always beat venture-backed speed.
10 Takeaways
Shared philosophy...
2025-10-1050 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedBuilding Community, One Table at a Time: Ken Stemke, Main Street Social, Libertyville, ILWil welcomes guest Ken Stemke, owner of Main Street Social in Libertyville, IL, an upscale Italian-American restaurant with its own wine label. Ken traces his hospitality spark to bussing tables in high school, then a 35-year career in banking that armed him with the financial discipline many restaurants lack. He shares how a seasoned team, empowerment, and a recent, internally driven menu refresh (60+ dishes tested) improved culture and guest experience. The convo dives into COVID cash-flow planning, POS frustrations, the importance of listening to staff and guests, policy headwinds like tip-credit changes, rising costs/tariffs, tech overreach, and why independent...
2025-10-0354 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedBuilt from Scratch: Chris Moran on How Bullet Grill House Became a Lake-Town AnchorWil sits down with Chris Moran, owner of Bullet Grill House in Point Blank, Texas—an hour north of Houston by Lake Livingston. Chris traces a winding path from teenage shifts at Big Boy to Pizza Hut GM postings across the Midwest, a pivot into automotive/oil & gas, and a “nights-and-weekends” stint at Ted’s Montana Grill that rekindled his hospitality bug. In 2019, he and his wife built Bullet Grill House from raw land—doing much of the interior themselves, debt-light by cashing out savings. After a strong first summer, COVID hit; they pivoted fast to curbside, takeout, and discounted beer/wine...
2025-09-2657 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedFrom Credit Card Cash Advance to Muli-Unit Restaurant Owner: The Story of Restaurant Owner Pat FowlerWil speaks with longtime Schedulefly customer and Chicago restaurateur Pat Fowler. The conversation covers Pat’s unexpected path into hospitality, the risks he took to buy his first restaurant, and the challenges and opportunities facing independent restaurants today. They discuss economic pressures like rising costs, changing consumer habits, and competition from large chains, but also highlight the enduring value of authentic hospitality, community connection, and innovation. Fowler shares how his frozen pizza line became an unexpected new revenue stream and how social media and storytelling are now key to connecting with guests. Wil and Pat reflect on the realities of en...
2025-08-211h 04Restaurant Owners UncorkedSprints Within the Marathon: Life in Restaurants with Ross Davis of REV Mex in OKCWil has a great conversation with Ross Davis, a longtime restaurant professional and operator in Oklahoma City. Ross shares his 29-year journey in restaurants, from waiting tables to management, and reflects on the evolution of restaurant culture, from high-stress, Gordon Ramsay–style management to today’s more intentional, people-centered leadership. They discuss generational shifts in alcohol consumption, the rise of cannabis culture, coping with soaring food costs, and strategies for sustainable growth without sacrificing hospitality. Ross emphasizes that great restaurants thrive on culture, consistency, and caring people—not just money or expansion.
Key Takeaways
Hospitality DNA – Successful restaurant people thrive under pre...
2025-08-181h 07Restaurant Owners UncorkedHospitality Meets Investment: How Branded Hospitality Built a Bridge Between Restaurants and TechIn this lively and entertaining episode of Restaurant Owners Uncorked, Wil Brawley sits down in the famed Branded Hospitality studio with Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg and Jimmy Frischling, the duo behind Branded Hospitality Group. What begins as a nostalgic look back at their individual paths into hospitality, Schatzy from dishwashing at a bagel shop, Jimmy from bartending during his finance career, evolves into a deeper conversation about how their complementary backgrounds led them to create a unique investment and advisory platform for hospitality tech. Their journey includes operating and investing in restaurants, vetting emerging technologies, and launching a hospitality-focused investment vehicle that...
2025-08-081h 04Restaurant Owners UncorkedFrom Baseball Dreams to Pizza & Purpose: The Story of Sean MarsigliaEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Restaurant Owners Uncorked, Wil interviews Sean Marsiglia, an entrepreneur who owns several restaurants in Tampa, including Three Brothers Pizza, and other ventures such as a bagel shop and a baseball facility. Sean shares his journey from a promising baseball career cut short by injury to working at Chili’s, becoming an accountant, and eventually taking the entrepreneurial leap into the restaurant industry. He speaks candidly about the challenges of starting with minimal resources, living on a business partner’s couch, and hustling door-to-door to make his first restaurant a success. Sean also shares insights on b...
2025-07-261h 46
EVRYBDY in CLTBuilding Authentic Connections in Hospitality with Wil Brawley of ScheduleflyIn this episode of EVRYBDY in Charlotte, host Robbie Shaw, CEO of EVRYBDY Studios, sits down with Wil Brawley, co-founder of Schedulefly, to discuss the art of building authentic connections in the hospitality industry. Wil shares insights from his journey growing Schedulefly, a scheduling and communication platform designed specifically for independent restaurants. The conversation delves into the power of relationships, the importance of staying true to your core values, and how great hospitality goes beyond service—it’s about fostering meaningful connections.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The origins of Schedulefly and how it becam...
2025-03-2852 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedUnlocking Restaurant Profitability: Fred Langley, CEO, Restaurant Systems ProSummary
In this episode of the Restaurant Owners Uncorked podcast, Will interviews Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro. They discuss the challenges faced by restaurant owners, the importance of profitability, and the role of effective management systems in achieving success. Fred shares his journey from being a restaurant owner to helping others improve their operations through innovative software solutions. The conversation also touches on the significance of customer service, budgeting, and the development of a new point of sale system tailored for the restaurant industry. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges and strategies of operating in the...
2025-02-2158 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedInnovating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry: Cliff Crider, CEO, Stinger ComplianceSummary
In this episode of the Restaurant Owners Uncorked podcast, host Wil Brawley speaks with Cliff Crider, CEO of Stinger Compliance and co-founder of Truck and Tap. They discuss Cliff's journey from working in fast food at Roy Rogers to becoming a real estate appraiser and eventually transitioning into the restaurant industry. Cliff shares insights on the challenges of running a restaurant, the importance of community engagement, and the creation of Stinger Compliance to help businesses stay legal with age-restricted products. The conversation highlights the resilience and dedication required in the hospitality industry. Crider also discusses the critical importance of...
2025-01-311h 07Restaurant Owners UncorkedJeff Brock, Founder and Managing Partner, Hargett HunterThis 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 you by WebstaurantStore—the ultimate destination for restaurant pros. Whether you're launching a new café or prepping for the holiday rush, we’ve got you covered with top-notch equipment and everyday essentials, all at unbeatable prices. And right now, you c...
2024-12-161h 23Restaurant Owners UncorkedFrank Kabatas, Owner and Operator of East Village Pizza, New York, NYThis 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 you by WebstaurantStore—the ultimate destination for restaurant pros. Whether you're launching a new café or prepping for the holiday rush, we’ve got you covered with top-notch equipment and everyday essentials, all at unbeatable prices. And right now, you c...
2024-12-041h 07Restaurant Owners UncorkedSam G. Ballas and Chef Sammy Gianopoulos, Co-Founders, Sammy's SlidersThis 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 you by WebstaurantStore—the ultimate destination for restaurant pros. Whether you're launching a new café or prepping for the holiday rush, we’ve got you covered with top-notch equipment and everyday essentials, all at unbeatable prices. And right now, you c...
2024-11-291h 40Restaurant Owners UncorkedDaniel DeLeon, President & CEO at Grumpy's Restaurant & FranchiseThis 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 you by WebstaurantStore—the ultimate destination for restaurant pros. Whether you're launching a new café or prepping for the holiday rush, we’ve got you covered with top-notch equipment and everyday essentials, all at unbeatable prices. And right now, you c...
2024-11-191h 05Restaurant Owners UncorkedSam Oches, Group Director, Editorial at Informa's Restaurant & Food GroupThis 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 you by WebstaurantStore—the ultimate destination for restaurant pros. Whether you're launching a new café or prepping for the holiday rush, we’ve got you covered with top-notch equipment and everyday essentials, all at unbeatable prices. And right now, you c...
2024-11-121h 06Restaurant Owners UncorkedJason Morgan, CEO, Original ChopShopThis 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.
2024-10-161h 00Restaurant Owners UncorkedBob Wright, President & CEO, Potbelly Sandwich WorksThis 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.
2024-10-0253 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedSteve Palmer, Founder of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, Co-Founder of Ben's FriendsThis 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.
2024-09-301h 57Restaurant Owners UncorkedDan Reese, President, MilkShake FactoryThis 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.
2024-09-2156 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedFull-Service Restaurants Industry UpdateThis 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.
2024-09-1409 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedRobert St. John, Restaurant Owner, Author, Travel Guide, Founder of Extra TableThis 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.
2024-09-121h 29Restaurant Owners UncorkedGeorge McLaughlin and Amanda Kahalehoe, Vicious BiscuitThis 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.
2024-09-051h 38
Restaurant Leadership Podcast: Overcome Burnout, Embrace Freedom, and Drive Growth18 : How to Navigate Balance and Passion: Will Brawley Unveils the Heart of Schedulefly and Restaurant SuccessIf you are a restaurant owner facing the challenge of building a successful business while staying true to your values, then stick around.In this episode, we unravel the art of building a prosperous business while:staying true to your valuesaddressing industry pain points achieving a harmonious balance between business growth and personal fulfillmentI’d love to learn more about you, the listener. Complete this brief survey here.I am honored to welcome Wil...
2024-01-0836 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedQuick Facts about ScheduleflyThis episode is sponsored by Popmenu. Popmenu specializes in transformative online and on-premise technologies that help restaurants increase brand visibility, guest engagement, revenue and profitability. We currently work with over 10,000 independent restaurants and hospitality groups and are helping them get the most out of their most powerful marketing tool: their menu.
Find Schedulefly here.
2023-05-2104 min
Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders405 : Beyond the Schedule w/ Wil Brawley of ScheduleflyTechnology and tools are meant to serve people, not the other way around. As we multiply apps, software, snd services in the name of optimization and ease, it can become harder to truly connect as we begin relying on these innovations to replace the very relationships that will sustain our coffee shops. The tech for making the schedule in your cafe is one of these areas that has seen an enormous amount of growth and proliferation over the years. Amongst these options stands a company that has been consistently and decisively people focused, radically simple, and hospitality m...
2023-04-1925 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedSchedulefly Stories: The Time We Called on California Pizza KitchenThis episode is sponsored by Popmenu. Popmenu specializes in transformative online and on-premise technologies that help restaurants increase brand visibility, guest engagement, revenue and profitability. We currently work with over 10,000 independent restaurants and hospitality groups and are helping them get the most out of their most powerful marketing tool: their menu.
2023-04-1102 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedSchedulefly Stories: The Time We Were Flagged as SpammersHow do you get the word out to thousands of independent restaurants that you’ve launched your company?
At that point, social media wasn’t a thing. We didn’t have money for advertising. We were buying Google AdWords, but not many people were looking for restaurant employee scheduling software back then.
So what do you do?
One thing we tried was going to each of the ~7000 restaurant profiles on OpenTable and getting the info@ email or whatever email was listed and sending an intro email. Tyler did this, manually. He literally went one by one.
The first day had had em...
2023-03-3005 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedSchedulefly Stories: IntroWe're celebrating 16 years of Schedulefly here in 2023. A few notes about our business:
Bootstrapped
We don't have any sales people
We've never spent more than 1% of revenue on marketing
We have five people in our company, the same five we've always had
In sixteen years, the five of us have only been together in the same place at the same time once, for lunch at Tower 7 Restaurant in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. (I believe that was in 2013)
We've never had a company-wide conference call
We've served a total of >17000 restaurants and independent hospitality businesses over the years
Today we serve ~6000
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2023-03-2105 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedGreat Hospitality Is AntifragileThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-1727 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedDustin Skudlarek, COO, Bridge & Tunnel Restaurant Group, Denver, COThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-141h 01Restaurant Owners UncorkedGratitude Is My FuelThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0913 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Beware the Ego (Emad Yacoub, Glowbal Group, VancouverThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0909 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedCheck Cashing Businesses, Your Days Are NumberedThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0706 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Nobody Will Operate Your Business the Same as You Do (Kevin Doherty, Emmit's Irish Pub & Eatery, Chicago)This episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0615 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimless Advice: Compete for the Best Staff and Customers Will Follow (Jon Myerow, Tria Cafe, Philadelphia)This episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0616 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: The Achilles' Heel of Chain Restaurants (Scott Maitland, Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, Chapel Hill, NC)This episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0313 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Your Advantage Over Chain Restaurants (Matt Frey, Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream, Carmel, IN)This episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0214 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: A Good CPA Is as Imporatant as Good Food (Richard Taubin, Friends Coastal Restaurant, Madisonville, LA)This episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-12-0111 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedLoren Bendele, CEO, Arryved, Boulder, COThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-3041 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedJuan Padro, Founder & CEO, The Culinary Creative Group. Denver, COThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-291h 05Restaurant Owners UncorkedAudrey Quistorff, CEO, Big Red F Restaurant Group, Boulder, COThis episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-2847 minRestaurant Owners Uncorked*Special Episode* Maggie Kane and the story of A Place at the Table in Raleigh, N.C.This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-151h 06Restaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: "I opened for $70,000 after starting with a $1,000,000 business plan" (Mic Heynekamp, Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery, Buena Vista, CO)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-1112 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedJames Korpela, The Horseshoe, Charlotte, NCThis epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-091h 02Restaurant Owners UncorkedBrian & Chris Cartenuto, Bird Dog, NYCThis epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-081h 01Restaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: The Easiest Way to Win Loyal Customers (Kimberly Shingledecker, Pies & Pints)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-0307 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Have an Intentional Life (Angela Salamanca, Centro, Raleigh, N.C.)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-0210 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: The Honor System (Lisa Siegel, The Riverside Market & Cafe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-11-0106 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: It's Not Just a Business, It's a Lifestyle (Travis Todd, Ocean Odyssey Crab House & Beer Garden, Cambridge, MD)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-3108 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Take a Stand (Seth Gross, Bull City Burger and Brewery / Pompieri Pizza, Durham, N.C.)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-2817 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: One Bad Night Could End It AllThis epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-261h 22Restaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Do Your Homework (Marilyn Schlosbach, The Marilyn Schlossbach Group, Asbury Park, NJ)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-2107 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Unconvential Marketing for Brand Awareness (Cris Eddings, Chuck's Fish / FIVE, AL, GA, TN)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-2013 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: The Way You Make People Feel (Paul Wise, Christiano's Pizza, 3 Locations in WI)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-1910 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: A Rule of Thumb for Financing Your Restaurant (Sean Scott, formerly of Subculture Coffee, Miami, FL)This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-1809 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: The Little Things Make All the Difference (Shawn Wilfong, Leroy Fox / Mortimer's / Cowbell, Charlotte, N.C.This epsiode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com).
2022-10-1710 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedTimeless Advice: Stick to Who You Are (Bret Oliverio, Sup Dogs, Greenville and Chapel Hill, N.C.)This episode is sponsored by Schedulefly (www.schedulefly.com) and Flyp (www.flypmoney.com). Enjoy!
2022-10-1412 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedSpecial Episode: Introducing Flyp Mobile BankingWil's friend BJ McAndrews, CEO of Flyp, shares the story of Flyp, the future of banking. We're fired up at Schedulefly to finally have a company to partner with that shares our values and has a very similar focus of offering a simple service, great customer support, and a fun community to be a part of.
If you want to sign up, copy/paste the link below and send to your mobile device. It will auto-fill the SCHEDULEFLY promo code to ensure you get your $20 signup bonus after spending $100 with the Flyp card. If you visit Flyp directly to sign u...
2022-08-1735 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedCongratulations to Mashama Bailey of The Grey and Meherwan Irani of Chai PaniTwo of Schedulefly's customers just won the two biggest James Beard awards, Outstanding Chef (Mashama Bailey, The Grey, Savannah, GA) and Outstanding Restaurant (Chai Pani, Asheville, N.C.). We read some quotes from their acceptance speeches on this episode.
2022-06-1806 min2022-06-0509 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedCorbett Monica, Bella Monica, Raleigh, N.C.Bella Monica has been serving up exceptional hospitality for twenty two years, and we're super proud to serve them at Schedulefly and to count Corbett Monica as a friend. You won't find a more genuine, kind, likable guy. We talked about the power of listening to his team members, the humanity of independent restaurants, how Corbett turned the down time from COVID into a positive, closing their second location as a result of COVID, and more. Highly recommended interview if you enjoy hearing from owners who've been consistently excelling for decades. Enjoy...
2022-03-3031 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedBret Oliverio, Sup Dogs, Greenville & Chapel Hill, N.C.Long time friend and customer of Schedulefly Bret Oliverio from the world famous Sup Dogs found time to join us in the middle of being in the Bartsool Sports Best College Bar Final Four, preparing for a 4500 person outdoor party this week at his Greenville location, and getting ready for the iconic UNC vs. Duke NCAA Men's Final Four basketball game in a few days. And he and his bride have a 1-month old at home! Always great to check in with Bret, enjoy...
2022-03-3026 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedQuick update from ScheduleflyIf you're reading this and don't mind, we'd be so appreciate if you'd rate our podcast.
2022-02-0403 min
Restaurant Owners UncorkedHospitality as a careerIntro for new series here on the Restaurant Owners Uncorked - by Schedulefly podcast.
2021-08-2302 min2021-05-0904 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedQuick thought from Wil: Schedulefly is a basic business. Some might call it boring.
2021-03-3109 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedQuick Announcement: Vote for Sup Dogs in the Barstool Sports Best Bar TournamentSchedulefly customer Sup Dogs vying to threepeat as champion. Tweet #BestBarSupDogs to vote!
2021-03-2702 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedThe Story of Schedulefly #6: Our one and only trade show"Never again." Wes and I looked at each other and said that after wrapping up our exhibit at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Trade Show. One of the best decisions we've ever made.
2021-03-1811 min
Restaurant Owners Uncorked - by ScheduleflyEpisode 299: The Story of Schedulefly #5: Wes & Wil Head to L.A.This is the story of the only sales presentation we've ever made at Schedulefly. Humbling and helpful, with another dose of laughing at ourselves.
2021-03-1010 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedThe Story of Schedulefly #5: Wes & Wil Head to L.A.This is the story of the only sales presentation we've ever made at Schedulefly. Humbling and helpful, with another dose of laughing at ourselves.
2021-03-1001 minRestaurant Owners Uncorked - by ScheduleflyEpisode 293: The Story of Schedulefly #4: Laughing at our fake formality
2021-02-1807 min2021-02-1807 minRestaurant Owners Uncorked - by ScheduleflyEpisode 292: The Story of Schedulefly #3: Tyler gets flagged as a potential spammer
2021-02-1506 min2021-02-1506 min2021-02-0805 min2021-02-0805 minRestaurant Owners Uncorked - by ScheduleflyEpisode 290: Rockstar Women of Restaurants: Episode #1 (zoom)Hit the Schedulefly channel on YouTube to watch the video of this talk.
2021-02-051h 04Restaurant Owners UncorkedRockstar Women of Restaurants: Episode #1 (zoom)Hit the Schedulefly channel on YouTube to watch the video of this talk.
2021-02-051h 042021-02-0205 min2021-02-0205 min2021-01-2503 minRestaurant Owners Uncorked - by ScheduleflyEpisode 287: A few thoughts from Schedulefly to kick off 2021
2021-01-2503 min2020-12-1408 min2020-08-1804 min2020-07-1302 min2020-06-1605 min2020-05-1204 min2020-04-3003 min2020-03-1901 min2019-09-0401 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedA long, fun conversation with Bret OliverioBret Oliverio owns Sup Dogs, and he's one of the best human beings we've come across in our years of serving restaurants. The story of Sup Dogs is so powerful that we made a film about it a few years go. It's here: https://vimeo.com/223895178. Bret was also featured in Restaurant Owners Uncorked part II. Wil asked Bret to hang out and catch up over a podcast, and the result was nearly two hours of conversation about everything from Sup Dogs being named the best college bar in America by Barstool Sports, to the pros and cons of growing...
2019-07-241h 46Restaurant Owners UncorkedChai Pani team visits India!Chai Pani Restaurant Group recently sent five team members to India for twelve days, to get a true, deep understanding of the inspiration for Chai Pani, Indian street food. Three of the team members, Isaac, Andy and Gavin sat down with me to share why they went, what they learned, and how the trip impacted each of them both professionally and personally. In over a decade of serving restaurants, this is one of the coolest investments I've ever seen a restaurant make. This is such an incredible story, and we're so proud at Schedulefly to have the opportunity to share...
2019-02-1322 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedSup Dogs server/bartender Tarra Leatherwood talks Sup Dogs cultureIf you don't know the story of Sup Dogs, head to http://www.schedulefly.com/films_books.htm and watch the film we made about it. It's one of the coolest stories you'll ever come across, in hospitality or elsewhere. Tarra Leatherwood has been working there for three years, and she's a great ambassador for the tremendous brand Bret and his team are building. She talks about the amazing culture, the fast pace, the teamwork, and the genuine, authentic care Bret and his family show for their staff. And you can't listen to her share her passion for what she...
2018-10-0216 minRestaurant Owners UncorkedHeather Miller of Riverside Market shares her storyThe World Famous Riverside Market in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is one of the most memorable places I've been in my 10 years with Schedulefly. Nowhere else makes you feel more like you are literally visiting your friend's house. We've filmed there, they are in our second Restaurant Owners Uncorked book, owner Lisa Siegel has been on this podcast ... I guess we can't get enough of Riverside! Heather has been there a year and loves every minute of it. Enjoy...
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