Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTakeout 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 trea…
8 months, 1 week 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: …
8 months, 1 week 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 …
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …
8 months, 2 weeks 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 s…
8 months, 3 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 Californi…
8 months, 3 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…
9 months ago
The Profit-First Mindset Every Operator Needs
Episode 55
What can a pizza operator learn from a guy who's built and scaled 12 online brands to over $10 million in sales — without a warehouse, storefront, o…
9 months, 1 week ago
Why I Sold My Store (and What Comes Next)
Episode 54
In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, I break down what it’s really like to sell your pizza shop after 23 years in the business. From running se…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Managing Gen Z: What’s Working for Me Right Now
Episode 53
I used to think Gen Z was just entitled and lazy—until I realized I needed to shift how I lead. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually wo…
9 months, 4 weeks ago