
Restaurant Leaders Unplugged
Real conversations with the people transforming the restaurant industry—from the inside out.
Restaurant Leaders Unplugged goes beyond the headlines to bring you raw, insightful, and inspiring interviews with the most respected founders, operators, and executives in hospitality.
Hosted by Sebastian Stahl, former restaurant operator turned growth strategist and founder of Breadth Marketing, this podcast is where real operators get real about what it takes to build brands that last.
If you're tired of surface-level chatter and want to hear how industry leaders are actually navigating growth, tech, culture, and private event revenue—this is the show for you.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build restaurant brands that guests (and staff) love
- Scale without losing your soul or your culture
- Use tech and automation without killing hospitality
- Create “guest-for-life” experiences that drive revenue
- Convert more private event leads without paid ads
No fluff. No hype. Just unplugged conversations with the minds behind the brands.
New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and grow with us.
Episodes
You Can't Do It Alone: Building Leadership That Lasts with Matt Rolfe

How BarTaco Scaled to 35 Locations Without Losing Its Soul

From Newsroom to Boardroom: Sam Oches on Tech, Talent & True Hospitality

From Combat to CRM: How Perfect Venue is Revolutionizing Restaurant Events

Hospitality That Lasts: Tracy Rathbun on Building Restaurants That Stand the Test of Time

Leadership Without Hierarchy: Brian Nasajon’s Recipe for Restaurant Success

Building Iconic Restaurant Brands with Arjun Sen

Mastering Restaurant Profit & Leadership with Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars

Chip Klose: Boosting Restaurant Profitability & Marketing | Restaurant Leaders Unplugged

Master Restaurant Profitability with Kasey Anton of Spark Business Consulting

From CPA to Michelin Stars: Leadership Lessons with Ignacio Garcia-Menocal

Balancing Passion and Leadership in the Restaurant Industry with Christy LoPresto

Mastering the Steakhouse Business: 31 Years of Lessons with Randy Burks

Redefining Success in the Restaurant World: Lessons from Mathieu Giraud of Garçons de Café and L’Appart

Crafting Profitable Bar Programs: Ben Potts on the Secrets to Hospitality Success

#14 From $52K to 17 Locations: Rakesh Chandiramani’s Blueprint for Restaurant Success

#13 From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transformative Leadership Lessons with Christin Marvin

#12 Unlocking Restaurant Success: The #1 Mistake Holding Owners Back & How to Fix It with David Scott Peters

#11 A Journey of Resilience with Victor Chan of SUteiShi in New York City

#10 Henry Roberts on Building Two Hands: Resilience, Brand Loyalty, and the Path to Restaurant Success"

#9 Building Resilience and Community: Katie Rooney's Journey from Sushi Lounge to Success

#8 Troy Hooper on Scaling Smart, Building Winning Teams, and Mastering the Restaurant Game 🎙️

#7 Sustainable Success: Inside Gather’s 15-Year Journey with Eric Fenster

#4 The Rise of Larks Entertainment: How Curt Skallerup is Revolutionizing Family Fun

#5: Staying the Course: Chef Jaime Pesaque’s Journey Through Challenges to the World’s 50 Best
