Podcast Episodes

Community & Pizza: The Story of Vincenzo's Pizzeria

Episode 60

In this episode of the Pizza King Podcast, host Tyrell Reed speaks with Garrett Klein, owner of Vincenzo's Pizzeria in Levittown, New York. They discuss the journey of running a pizzeria, the importa…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Takeout Tups: 5 Ways to Build Trust Fast with Your Team

In this Takeout Tip, I’m breaking down five simple ways you can build trust fast with your pizzeria team. Trust isn’t built on big, flashy moments—it’s stacked up from the small, consistent things yo…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pizza Power Forum Recap: Lessons, Community & Atlanta Pizza Stops

Episode 60

Summary
In this episode of the Pizza King podcast, Tyrell Reed shares insights from his recent experience at the Pizza Power Forum. He emphasizes the importance of community within the pizza industry,…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Takeout Tips: Conversations Over Campaigns

In this Takeout Tip, I share a line I picked up at the Pizza Power Forum that hit me hard: “Create conversations, not campaigns.” Most operators treat social media like a flyer, posting specials and …

Published on 1 month ago

Three Ways to Protect Profits While Serving Great Pizza

Episode 59

Learn how to cut costs in your pizzeria without cutting quality. In this episode, Tyrell Reed shares three proven strategies every operator can use: portion control to keep food costs in line, smart …

Published on 1 month ago

Takeout Tips: Stop Letting Cheese Eat Your Profits

Cheese is the biggest cost in your shop, and if you’re not tracking it, you’re losing money. In this Takeout Tip I show you how just one extra ounce per pizza can cost nearly $6,000 a year. 

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Divinely Sweet, Sinfully Spicy: The Story of Holy Hot Honey

Episode 57

In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Zeiss, better known online as @swedza, the creator of Holy Hot Honey. Matt shares his journey from growing up on Long Island to movi…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Takeout Tips: How to Set Clear Expectations for New Pizza Shop Employees

In this Takeout Tip, Tyrell Reed explains how clear expectations on day one improve pizza shop training and team performance. Learn a simple way to set non-negotiables with new hires and build a stro…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Restaurant Management Mistakes That Kill Businesses (and How to Fix Them)

Episode 58

Most restaurants don’t fail because of bad food. They fail because of poor leadership. In this episode, Tyrell Reed shares lessons from his California Restaurant Show session Lead the Shift, includin…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

California Restaurant Show 2025 Recap: Pizza, People, and Leadership

Episode 56

The California Restaurant Show 2025 brought pizzeria owners, restaurant operators, and the pizza industry together under one roof. Hear my highlights from the event, leadership lessons from the stage…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago