Podcast Episodes

Build a Zero-Budget Email Program in 45 Minutes

 You do not need a budget to start your email program. In this workshop, I show pizzeria owners how to use three free tools—Mailchimp, Canva, and ChatGPT—to build a simple email list, create a QR cod…

Published on 2 months ago

Small Town. Big Standards. Jesse’s Way.

Jesse Heredia, owner of Jesse’s Pizza Co. in Borger, Texas, shares how he took over a struggling shop with net-7 terms, cut the chaos, rebuilt the flow, and won the town back. We cover menu disciplin…

Published on 2 months ago

Stop Multitasking. Start Leading.

You feel busy, then you leave the shop with nothing finished. I used to live there. Today I break down why multitasking kills your results and what to do instead. We cover time blocks, daily prioriti…

Published on 2 months ago

Common Pizza Business Questions Answered

You asked. I answered. Today I run through 20 questions new and future pizzeria owners keep asking. Startup costs. Profit timelines. Permits. Location. Kitchen design. Equipment. POS. Vendors. Breake…

Published on 2 months ago

When To Add Delivery, And Make It Pay

Delivery grows reach fast, or drains cash. You decide by timing, costs, and tight systems. In this episode you get a readiness checklist, true cost factors, fee and minimums that protect margin, zone…

Published on 2 months ago

Know Your Business

It’s okay to outsource what you’re not good at. It’s not okay to be blind to what’s happening in your business. In this Takeout Tip, I break down why every pizzeria owner and manager needs to underst…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Keep It Simple, Do It Well, The Pizza Collective at Five

Five years in. A tiny shop with a big standard. Johnny Carrillo shares how Pizza Collective in Reno stayed alive, grew sales year over year, and kept bread the star. We talk early crises, community, …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Five Signs You’ve Got a Future Leader

Today I break down six signals that help you spot a future leader in your shop. You will hear what ownership looks like on the floor, why caring about people matters, and how consistency, smart quest…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Idea to Open, 10 Steps to Launch Your Pizzeria

National Pizza Month continues. I walk you through exactly how I would start a pizza business today. We cover concept, business plan, startup costs, permits, site selection, layout, menu costing, hir…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Struggles of a Pizzeria Owner (and How to Push Through)

Owning a pizza shop looks fun from the outside. But behind every great pie are real struggles that most operators never talk about.

In this episode, I break down the five biggest challenges every pizz…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago