Episode Details

Neel Vaidya from Troy’s Italian Kitchen joined me for a conversation packed with real lessons for pizza operators. We talked about smart pop-up strategy, local partnerships, vegan positioning, Pizza Expo, leadership, customer service, and how he uses AI and simple video content to grow without losing the human side of the business. This one is practical, personal, and full of ideas you can apply in your shop right away. 

Neel Vaidya is the owner of Troy’s Italian Kitchen in Arlington, Virginia. If you enjoyed this conversation, go follow Troy’s Italian Kitchen and connect with Neel online.

Instagram: @troysitaliankitchen
Facebook: Troy’s Italian Kitchen
Website: Troy’s Italian Kitchen 
Email: info@troysitaliankitchen.com

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