Episodes
July 29, 2022
Alex And Justin of Yukon Pizza- Just Send It: Creating New Menu Items, Food Incubators and Build Outs
Alex and Justin talk about a 120 year old heirloom starter, using your network, food incubators, putting new items on a menu, and financials. Transcript www.whatsgooddough.com/yukon https://www.instagram.com/yukonpizza https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast and buy a t-shir...
July 22, 2022
Ditching The Mobile Pizza Truck with Brent of Pizza Nerds (FKA Farm Fired Pizza)
Brent is back on the show but now representing his one and only concept, Pizza Nerds- a reincarnation of his childhood in pizza form. We get his story on how fate brought him to his brick and mortar, his process for recipe development, and so many more great nuggets. https://www.instagram.com/pizzanerdsoh Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-oli...
July 15, 2022
How To Market Your Pizzeria with Bruce Irving of Smart Pizza Marketing
Bruce is the host of Smart Pizza Marketing and is an OG in the pizza game. He started his career very early on at an established pizzeria in Boston. Then he jumped around and eventually worked his way up to a managing partner at a different pizzeria. In this episode, we share not only his lessons in the pizza business but his transition from pizza maker to pizza marketer. https://www.instagram.com/smartpizzamarketing/ www.smartpizzamarketing.com Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!)...
Guests: Pizzeria , marketing , branding , Bruce Irving , Smart Pizza Marketing , Boston , Massachusetts
July 8, 2022
Mike Vaona @rosehillsourdough - Fermentation, Respiration, PH, Sourdough
Today we make our way down the tip of mount stupid and learn just a little bit more about sourdough. We cover so many topics in this IG live and I really hope it helps some of you who are looking to nail down your sourdough pizza! https://rosehillsourdough.com/product/pizza-with-rosehill-sourdough/ https://rosehillsourdough.com/product/baking-with-rosehill-sourdough/ https://www.instagram.com/rosehillsourdough/ Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2...
July 1, 2022
Ines Glaser @Lupa Cotta Community Is Essential For Business
Charging $100 a head for catering events and serving food for famous people doesn’t come without paying your dues and finding your community to support you. Ines shares with us her rules in catering for a healthy and wealthy lifestyle. Tune in for a good one. Auto-Generated Transcript Available at www.whatsgooddough.com/ines Find Ines on IG www.instagram.com/lupacotta Add me on IG -https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https...
June 24, 2022
Don't Bet The House When Starting A Pizzeria with Adam Elpayaa of Piza Payaa
I’m stoked to share this episode with you all because it is a nitty-gritty, to the point playbook of how to start a pizza business. Adam talks about how he found his calling for pizza and the training he did in the pandemic that gave him enough courage to make pizza out of his home and give it away. That led to an amazing story of how he was able to start up his unique pizza shop operating out of a virtual reality space. Auto-Generated Transcript Available at www.whatsgooddough.com/adam Fi...
June 17, 2022
How Much Money Do You Need When Starting A Pizzeria in 2022 with Alex Koons of Hot Tongue PIzza
Today we talk about how Alex opened up his brick and mortar in Los Angeles, CA in 2022. He talks about the struggles of keeping up with labor costs and how he uses social media marketing to grow his presence. Auto-Generated Transcript Available at www.whatsgooddough.com/alex https://howtoopenapizzashop.com/ https://www.alexkoons.com https://www.youtube.com/c/HOTTONGUETV https://instagram.com/hottonguepizza https://sliceouthunger.org/pizzaioli-popup-series-2022 Add me on IG -https://www.ins...
June 10, 2022
Sourdough Tips And My Huge Fails Meeting Dave Portnoy
I've been working with sourdough for a little under a year and its been such an awesome journey. On today's episode, I share some of my workflow and a few of the things I've learned along the way to hopefully help you get more in tune with your sourdough! Also, I just recently got back from Boston and I'd love to share with you the story of how I met Dave Portnoy and the huge fails I experienced while doing so. Sign up for Pizzaioli Pop Up Here! https://sliceouthunger.org/pizzaioli-p...
June 3, 2022
What's Good Flour? w/ Fred Mortati of Orlando Foods
Alright CAPUTO fans and haters I welcome you to this episode with an open mind. Today I speak with Fred Mortati, President of Orlando Foods, the importer of Caputo Flour into America. In this quick episode, we talk about the premium flour, address some of the myths you heard, and finally we talk about what's going with the cost of flour in the world?! FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE Follow Orlando Foods -https://www.instagram.com/orlandofoodsales/ Add me on IG -https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough B...
May 27, 2022
Arthur Bovino of NYC Best Pizza & Ooni- Pursue Pizza, Then Tell The World About It.
Social Media Expert + Pizza FANATIC Arthur Bovino joins us today to make one thing clear- it's okay to market yourself/your pizzeria/your passion. But you have to come correct! In this episode, he shares his story with us of how he started pizza's most influential pizza list, gives advice on how to grow through marketing and PR, and finally encourages us to pursue our passion. For the full transcript, visit www.whatsgooddough.com/arthur Follow Arthur https://www.instagram.com/nycbest...
May 20, 2022
From Graphic Designer to Pizza Designer - Jhy Coulter of Devoured Pizza
Jhy had a career in graphic design. Rather than work for someone else, she now applies her talents in graphic design to her pizza business. We talk about how she's currently designing her mobile food truck and more! For the full transcript, visit www.whatsgooddough.com/jhy https://www.instagram.com/devouredpopup/ Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=280006...
Guests: pizza , Business , pizza business , pop up , Jhy Coulter , Devoured Pizza , designer , Kansas City , Missouri
May 13, 2022
When is it the right time to follow your dreams? with Liz Schuler of Kairos Pizza
Kairos = Timeliness. When you are a full-time mother of 5, is it ever the right time to go into the pizza business? In today's episode, we talk with Liz about how she started her mobile catering business after falling in love with making pizza in the pandemic. We talk about her pizza education including her time over at Wood Fired University. She informs us about her mobile catering gig including how she books clients and deals with permits. Finally, we talk about family life and how she bala...
Guests: life , pandemic , pizza business , Wood Fired , Liz Schuler , Kairos Pizza , Michigan , Oxford
May 6, 2022
Pizza Quest: My Never Ending Search for Perfect Pizza with Peter Reinhart
In this episode, we talk about Peters travels in his ultimate search for pizza- we talk about pizza innovators both old school and new school. Finally, we talk about Peter’s new book Pizza Quest. This is an amazing episode you don’t want to miss! Get the book! Out Now! Pizza Quest: My Never Ending Search for Perfect Pizza https://amzn.to/3yeH2xh Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=s...
May 4, 2022
How to stay consistent in trying times with Ethan Speizer @NaturallyLeavenedPizza
In part 2 of this conversation with Ethan (See part 1 here). We start the conversation discussing Ethan's weight loss journey and move on to family and finally a piece of advice that will keep you going whenever taking on a new venture. Follow Ethan @NaturallyLeavenedPizza https://instagram.com/naturallyleavenedpizza Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=28...
April 29, 2022
Canotto Style Deep Dive with Ethan Spiezer @NaturallyLeavenedPizza
I found Ethan on one of the Facebook pizza groups that I am a part of. Post after post, I just COULD NOT stop drooling at his canotto style pizza. I thought it would be fun to learn more about this style and how he does it with sourdough. Listen to Part 2 Early! Follow Ethan @NaturallyLeavenedPizza https://instagram.com/naturallyleavenedpizza Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_mediu...
Guests: dough , ingredients , style , tips , Sourdough , Las Vegas , Canotto , Ethan Spiezer , NaturallyLeavenedPizza , Nevada
April 22, 2022
How Light Beer and Kindness Won 1st Place in the Pan Division at Pizza Expo w/ Kenneth McFawn of Rad Pies
There's no doubt that Kenneth made a well-executed pizza for his competition pie. He made a 100% hydrated Detroit pizza and received help from people like Slow Rise Pizza and Emmy Squared. But like as many restauranteurs say, good food is the price of entry. But is it possible that Kenneth managed to use his kindness and knowledge of beer to give him an edge in the competition? Listen in and you be the judge. Rad Pies MD https://www.instagram.com/radpiesmd White Rabbit Gastropub https://ww...
Guests: pizza , expo , beer , Pan Division , Kenneth McFawn , Rad Pies , Slow Rise Pizza , Emmy Squared , Maryland , Williamsport
April 15, 2022
Darina Garland and Kristian Tapaninaho of Ooni- The Start Up That Revolutionized PIzza
Today I speak with Darina and Kristian, the co-founders of the world's # 1 pizza oven company. This conversation revolves around two parts, the modest start of Ooni Pizza Ovens and the company's plans for growth! We have a lot to learn from Darina and Kristian’s story- it is one of conviction, great business principles and values, and community. Follow Ooni https://www.instagram.com/oonihq Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b...
Guests: pizza , pizza business , Ooni , oven , company , Darina Garland , Kristian Tapaninaho , Start Up
April 8, 2022
Shipping a New York Pizzeria to Pakistan with Omar Qadir of Famous O's Pizza
When I found out Omar owned a pizzeria in Karachi Pakistan, I didn't really think much of it. But then I put two and two together. This guy hangs around the likes of Felix Happy Bull PIzza and Serhan of Next Level Pizza... That's when it clicked. He didn't just have some crappy pizzeria across the seas. No, this dude is legit. You are going to hear of an amazing story of an individual who pays the ultimate homage to New York Pizza Follow Omar https://www.instagram.com/famousosofficial Add ...
April 6, 2022
Ghost Kitchen or Second Location? with Omar from Famous O's Pizza
Omar talks about why he's opening up a second location vs a ghost kitchen. I think he's absolutely right for what he wants to build. That said, I don't want people excluding the idea of a ghost kitchen when looking to expand. New episode this Friday sharing Omar's story! Add me on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Hel...
April 4, 2022
New York Pizza Association?! With Omar of Famous O’s Pizza
Similar to the AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) could New York benefit from forming a similar entity to protect the beloved New York Pizza? Add me on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerYKvpqc0lKUyyp1JLdzDe-frsToUU6GYm...
April 1, 2022
Mike Kurtz of Mike’s Hot Honey - The Power of Commitment
We talk about the pivotal moments in growing pizza's favorite condiment. We learn about his decision-making process, especially as the CEO of such a large company. Finally, he gives one piece of advice at the end of the show that we all need to listen to. Follow Mike @ https://www.instagram.com/mikeshothoney Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Ol...
March 31, 2022
Sarah Minnick of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty- Confidence, $4.00 ranch, and how to shop for vegetables
Throughout the pandemic, Sarah Minnick made ~30,000 pies while open 3 days a week. As she prepares to open back up to 7 days a week, we talk about the struggles of assembling the right team to maintain the consistency of the prestigious Portland pizzeria. In our conversation, she breaks down the flour in her dough and its respective roles, how to shop for vegetables at a farmers market, and gives resources on how to use them. Finally, she talks about how she increased her prices and the justi...
Guests: ingredients , Portland , pizzeria , Rose Hill Sourdough , Sarah Minnick , Lovely’s Fifty Fifty , Portland pizzeria , Oregon
March 26, 2022
12 Powerful Interviews With Women at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo
Thank you to the amazing women that gave me their time at the pizza expo! I hope to see you all continue to kill it! Timestamps and IG Accounts (1:57) Leah @pizzaleah707 (6:23) Miriam @TheZaReport (8:07) Donatella @Donatellaarpaia (10:13) Andrea @BkFreshGrocer (12:05) Maberly @BrooklynsBestLV (15:49) Liz @BrooklynsBestLV (18:28) Liryc @lirycnotlyric (21:13) Samantha @mezzalunawoodfiredpizza (27:34) Linda @firedupfresh (31:19) Cherish @izzyspizzabus (35:53) Jhy @Devouredpizza (40:38) Nicole Be...
March 26, 2022
12 Powerful Messages from Women at Las Vegas Pizza Expo
In this first episode of the Women at the Expo, you will hear a short segment from each of the 12 women I interviewed at the show. I asked them all the same questions for the most part, and I grabbed some of their answers and put them here for your listening pleasure. Let me know what you think about this type of show. There is a survey at the bottom for you to help me out! Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the...