Pizza Is My Life

Episodes

Aug. 7, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Don't go into this to become a commodity

I've heard many pizza makers say this before. Here's Peyton take on the matter. Follow Peyton on IG@missionpizzaws https://www.instagram.com/missionpizzaws/ Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddo...

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Aug. 6, 2021

[WGD79] Pizzakase (Pizza Omakase) and Building Your Fan Base with Pey…

Today we talk with Peyton Smith from Mission Pizza Napoletana. I love Peyton's approach to business- The business serves him and not the other way around. The reason I sought out Peyton was because he does this dope pizza tas...

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Aug. 2, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Finding, nurturing, and retaining your most valu…

When you are the supervisor, the owner, or in the position of authority, how do you act around around those who are below you on the chain of command? At the end of the day if you want your pizzeria to succeed, taking care of...

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July 30, 2021

[WGD 78] Brad Beam- Tossing Dough, Electric Ovens, Preparing to Compe…

Tossing Dough, Hiring Great Employees, Preparing to Compete for Pizza Expo Brad beam is an industry vet and a managing partner of Joes New York Pizza and Pasta. In opening those locations, we touch on the new ovens they are g...

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July 30, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Professor Pizza on Branding

In a world where there are so many pizza makers, there can only be one professor pizza. Find out why it was pretty genius of Tony to take on the identity of Professor Pizza at an early stage in his pizza making career. Follow...

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July 24, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Is Grandma Pie The Queen of Pan Pies? With Tony …

Yes Follow Tony on IG@professorpizza https://www.instagram.com/professorpizza Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Watch the full interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/Y6QfdO4qxpo Listen t...

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July 23, 2021

[WGD 77] Grandma Pies, Branding, and The Pursuit of Mastery Of Many S…

A student of Tony Gemignani, a lover of many styles, Tony Scardino also known as professor pizza educates us on the thing we all love- pizza. We start by talking about dough and we get real scientific with it Tony educates ...

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July 19, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Flipping Merch and Equipment Liens to Get a Pizz…

Make your dreams happen even if it means you have to bust your ass. Also, here is a type of loan that you may want to consider for your next venture! Follow Ben on IG@pizzasupremebeing https://www.instagram.com/pizzasupremebe...

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July 18, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: What to do if your pop up gets shut down with Be…

In Ben's final words of the episode (not included in this short snippet) never give up on yourself because it is what you wanted to do in the long run. Watch the full interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/iyJWRSHKNaw Listen ...

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July 16, 2021

[WGD76] Pop up shutdowns, meme accounts and the beauty of networking …

When the health department shuts you down, what do you do? Give up, or fight? Ben Roberts is the owner and operator of Pizza Supreme Being in Sacramento, CA. Before his brick in mortar, he dabbled in fine dining but ultimate...

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July 15, 2021

[WGD75] Worldwide Pizza Event, $100,000 Donations and Slice of Summer…

Making pizza this summer for your neighbors is a great way to get those reps in! Slice of Summer is a worldwide pizza making charity event and it is LIVE. Our goal is to raise $100,000 by giving away free pizza to our local c...

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July 12, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Don't play yourself if you play the game with Ca…

Why do we get into pizza? Is it to make amazing pizza. Is it to have a business that supports you and your loved ones? Why do so many people fall into this trap of chasing fame? Cam believes that people should know and unders...

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July 9, 2021

[WGD 74] Finding your voice, standing up for others and the evils of …

This is not your regular light hearted conversation. The convo starts off that way, but we get into a deeper topic regarding the darker side of the restaurant industry. Definitely an interesting conversation that folks need t...

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July 6, 2021

Level Up Real Quick: Avoid epic fails with decision matrices

Whether its buying a new pizza oven, choosing right flour, or buying a house, a decision matrix eliminates all emotion and helps you make a rational choice. In this show, I grabbed a piece of the conversation with my episode ...

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July 2, 2021

[WGD 73] Comedian turned pizza maker, decision matrix, and f$ck up ba…

What's better than listening to a professional comedian that does pizza pop ups? Mal Hall is a hilarious and humble dude who turned to pizza when he found out that doing comedy tours was temporarily halted. In this episode we...

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June 29, 2021

[Level Up Real Quick] The problem with using Caputo in North America

Flour should be fresh. Period. If you've ever heard, "The best flour for pizza is caputo pizzeria (caputo blue) flour," you're not alone. It is a great flour, don't get it twisted, but the flour and brand do have its shortcom...

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June 25, 2021

[WGD 72] Rafi Bildner from Hilltown Hot Pies

From political organizing to sustainable farming, pizza is the thread that ties it all together. Rafi is the owner and operator of Hilltown Hot Pies- a soon to be mobile wood fired operation focused on naturally leavened pie...

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June 21, 2021

[Level Up Real Quick] Incorporating Whole Wheat Into Your Pizza With …

This is a short segment taken from my convo with Matt from Del Terra Pizza. We dive in about incorporating whole wheat into your dough. We break down how he "mills" flour without a mill, how much he uses, and why. If you want...

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June 18, 2021

[WGD 71] Matt Opyck from Del Terra Pizza

Lessons from a firefighting, mobile pizza operator. We talk fire code, incorporating whole wheat to your pizza dough and more. Follow on IG@delterra_pizza https://www.instagram.com/delterra_pizza/ Follow me on IG@whatsgooddou...

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June 11, 2021

[WGD 70] The hardest part is doing it every single day with Andrew Be…

Re-opening America's First Pizzeria. White Collar Crime. Michelin Star Pizza Andrew Bellucci is the comeback kid of pizza. There are so many highs and lows in this story its ridiculous. You have to wonder how someone like And...

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June 4, 2021

[WGD 69] Running a solo brick and mortar in Portland with Craig Melil…

60 pies a night. Be more in tune with your customers and your craft. Leave a legacy. Today we speak with Craig Melillo from Gracies Apizza. In this conversation, we talk about his switch from having employees to running the s...

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May 28, 2021

[WGD68] Make it beautiful, mentorship, and how to improve your pizzas…

I'm so lucky to be able to geek out on dough with Chris Decker. In this conversation we talk about making beautiful pizzas, his mentors (some obvious, some not) and Chris' soon to be wood fired pizza spot plus the adaptations...

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May 21, 2021

[WGD67] Branding, Building A Team, Connecting with Customers, and Del…

Sorry for the swearing! I will try to chill out on the F Bombs! We speak with Jay from Arty Stan Pizza. Jay talks about delayed gratification, building a team, and being cheeky with his customers. One thing I really love abou...

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May 14, 2021

[WGD66] The In's and Outs of Pizza Consulting, Using local ingredient…

Anthony falco has been in the pizza industry for 15 years and in this conversation, we focus on his new book coming and we dive in on his journey as a pizza consultant. We talk about the moments leading up to it, how he got h...

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