Podcast Episodes

RISECON 2024 Recap

Send us a Text Message.Get ready to be charmed once again by the Twin Reed boys, Adrian and Dallas, as they join us to celebrate their previous episode's success and share more of their school-time v…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Episode 13 - A Slice of Home: Pizza Shack's Bob Protexter Introduces A Pizza Paradise On Route 66

Send us a Text Message.I couldn't help but reminisce about the taste of home as Bob Protexter joined me to weave a tale of his journey from humble beginnings at Jerry's Pizza to creating his own slic…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Episode 12 - The Real Deal on Pizza Delivery: From Crazy Puffs Letdown to the DoorDash Dance

Send us a Text Message.Ever bite into a pizza puff and think, "Is that it?" Tyrell Reed here, from the Pizza King Podcast, and I'm getting real with you about Little Caesar's new Crazy Puffs—they did…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 11 - The Crust of Success: The PNL is a Tool Not a Report

Send us a Text Message.Step into my kitchen, Tyrell Reed here, the Pizza King, and I'm ready to dish out the secrets behind the dough of pizza business success. Tune in as I slice through the complex…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Perfect Slice of Advice: Opening Your Own Pizzeria

Episode 10

Dreaming of opening your own shop? This episode gives you the playbook. I walk through the real steps to start strong—from planning and financing to hiring and launching with confidence. This is how …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The Super Bowl of Pizza Sales

Episode 9

Big sales days don’t happen by chance. In this episode, we break down how to plan, promote, and profit from major events like the Super Bowl and Halloween. Learn how to set sales records while keepin…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Slices of Community: Building a Pizzeria That Brings People Together

Episode 8

A great pizzeria does more than serve food. It brings people together. In this episode, I share how to make your shop the center of your neighborhood—through culture, storytelling, and smart local ma…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Go make some friends with your pizza

Episode 7

Your pizza should build relationships, not just fill stomachs. In this episode, I break down how to become your town’s favorite spot through connection, consistency, and community. You’ll learn how t…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Turning Dough Into Dollars

Episode 6

Good pizza isn’t enough. You have to know how to sell it, price it, and run it like a business. In this episode, I share real stories from the shop and talk about how to turn your dough into dollars.…

Published on 2 years ago

"I thought you owned your pizzeria...why do you work there?"

Episode 5

Ownership is not freedom by default. It becomes freedom when you build leaders and systems. In this episode I answer a common question and share why many owners still work the line. We get into hirin…

Published on 2 years ago