Episode 141: Betting It All on Wings with Mike Dent

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments!In this episode of Randomness, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with Temple restaurateur Mike Dent, owner of Wings Pizza N Things, for a powerful conversation about risk, resilience, and purpose.Mike shares the story of walking away from a stable corporate career to take a massive leap of faith with his wife and open their own restaurant in Temple, Texas. With no roadmap and plenty of uncertainty, they learned the business on the fly — figuring out what worked, what didn’t, and how to survive the tough early years. Mike talks candidly about the growing pains, financial stress, long hours, and the grit it took to turn hard seasons into two decades of success.Now, nearly 20 years later, that leap of faith has paid off in a big way — so much so that they’re opening a second location.Beyond business, Mike opens up about something even closer to his heart: his work with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), supporting children in the foster care system. Having grown up in the system himself, Mike explains why giving back isn’t just community involvement — it’s personal.This episode is about betting on yourself, building something from the ground up, and using your success to make a difference where it matters most.Thanks for listening! We are on all major podcasts platforms. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and remember to like, follow and share!