Episodes

Nov. 25, 2022

Career Changes and Finding Your Tribe With Charlie Webb of Hudson and Packard

Charlie Webb talks about how he went from the military to a restaurant owner. He tells us all about his fusion pizza and how it won second place at Pizza Expo. He also tells us what to expect when building a brick-and-mortar restaurant including how much his restaurant costs, makes, and how much he pays himself. Get social https://www.instagram.com/hudsonandpackard/ https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&ut...
Guests: pizza , life , expo , advice
Nov. 11, 2022

The Restaurant Almost Didn't Make It w/ Mary Ann Giannone of Paulie Gee's

Being the partner of someone building one of the most sought-after pizzas in NYC is no easy job. In today’s episode, Mrs. Gee (Mary Ann), tells us the story of how she and her husband, Paulie, started their journey of opening their own restaurant. Drawing from their lifetime of experience, they slowly built what would soon become what they call their “people business.” A business where their employees and customers are the heart and soul. Get social https://www.instagram.com/maryanngee1...
Nov. 11, 2022

Paulie Giannone of Paulie Gee's-Build Out Costs, Advertising, and Schmoozing

Paulie Gee's tells us the story of how he left his tech job at the age of 50 and went into the pizzeria. He has since opened up 8 locations and is killing it in the pizza games, but it was not easy. Get social https://www.instagram.com/pauliegees https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast by using my af...
Nov. 4, 2022

Hybrid Entrepreneurism, Franchising, and Gluten Free Detroits with Derrick Tung of Paulie Gee's Logan Square

This was one of my favorite conversations of 2021 and I decided to remaster and re-edit it for your listening pleasure. If you're new to the podcast, please enjoy it! If you're a long-time listener, I think this one is worth re-listening to! Get social https://www.instagram.com/pauliegeeslogansquare https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ht...
Oct. 28, 2022

@ChefSalimGafayri When Passion Meets Pizza

In today’s episode, we have Chef Salim tell us all about his pizza journey online and offline. We talk about how far in pizza-making he’s come from producing cheesy explosions to crafting beautiful, light, and practically perfect Neapolitan pizzas. He also gives us the scoop on just how his Instagram page went from a few hundred to over one hundred thousand followers! https://www.instagram.com/chefsalimgafayri/ Get Your Famag Mixer Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy ...
Oct. 21, 2022

My Favorite Slice in Chicago Finessed One Bite Pizza Reviews with Brett and Chadd @zazaspizza

You have to hear this one. Follow Zazas Pizza https://www.instagram.com/zazaspizza/ Get Your Famag Mixer Follow 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=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop
Guests: pizza , Brett , Chachi , Chadd , zazaspizza , review
Oct. 14, 2022

I Built This For My Family: Helping Pizzerias Save Money And Sell More with Ilir Sela @ Slice

Ilir joins us on the podcast to talk about how Slice serves the independent pizzeria. https://www.instagram.com/slice/ Get Your Famag Mixer Follow 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=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop
Oct. 7, 2022

Using Creativity To Make Your Mark In Pizza Culture with Chris Townsend of Dough Ball Disco

You may know him on Instagram as an Ooni Ambassador that goes by the handle- Dough Ball Disco. From Monday through Friday, he makes some amazing commercials- seriously check out his portfolio (https://www.thetownsend.net/) With that knowledge in mind, we do a deep dive into how we can improve our creative input for Instagram. Chris also has one of the craziest side hustles that blew up in the pandemic. His viral t-shirts have carved its way into pizza culture and we learn how all of that got ...
Sept. 30, 2022

$1400 for a 40-person catering gig- Why did I break my cardinal rule and how much did I take home?

Content is king, quality is queen. I recorded this with my airpod max and did some light post production. I appreciate you listening and I hope you find a lot of value in it <3 Get Your Famag Mixer Follow 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=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https...
Guests: advice , talk
Sept. 23, 2022

Bankruptcy, Flipping Pizza Trucks, and Selling Half A Million in Mixers with Chris Philips of Dough Eyed

I am super excited to finally share this episode. Chris’ pizza journey has been a roller coaster, to say the least. His story starts with how his first business bankrupted him. Through a combination of hard work and tenacity, he managed to pull himself out of that situation and is now killing it in the pizza game. We talk about flipping pizza trucks, having crazy success with deliveries, landing into some prime real estate, AND selling 500,000 pounds worth of spiral mixers?! This is one you d...
Sept. 17, 2022

Traveling Pizza Maker, Scaling Up, and Food Truck Mistakes with Kaleigh @itsthepizzaslut

Follow Kaleigh https://www.instagram.com/itsthepizzaslut/ Follow 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=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop
Sept. 9, 2022

Experience Is The Best Teacher- 3 Key Things I Learned Doing A Charity Pop Up

Get Your Famag Mixer Follow 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=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Olive Oil https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop
Guests: experience , charity , Pop Up , talk
Sept. 2, 2022

Creating Community Around Pizza with Lewis Pope @unholypizzauk

Lewis Pope joins us to today to talk about COMMUNITY! We talk about how he created a community on various platforms to support his pizza passion, create memorable experiences, and create doors that saved his livelihood! Follow Lewis https://www.instagram.com/unholypizzauk/ Follow 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=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Oli...
Aug. 26, 2022

Creating And Selling Novelty with Luis Perez of Peels On Wheels

We do a deep dive into the dedication it takes for Luis to create a one-of-a-kind experience. We are talking about numerous types of flour, and insanely long and complex fermentation times. The works! ------------- Follow Luis https://www.instagram.com/peelsonwheelspizza/ https://www.instagram.com/pizzawithperez Follow 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=2...
Aug. 19, 2022

My Ooni Oven Changed My Life with Scott Deley of Scott's Pizza Project

How to win a copy of the book! See details below! -------------- My brother Scott is doing some big things since we last chatted on the podcast. First Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tNaECjxILOG2WbpizhAbe?si=CWFHI-mBScKXemvZ2ZPv4w Today, he's an Ooni Ambassador AND an Author. Listen in on how his life has changed since we last talked. He also gives some great advice on how to kill it on IG! Pre-Order Your Book Now Share this episode on IG and tag me for a chance to win a copy!...
Aug. 12, 2022

From Home To Brick and Mortar in 2 Years with Robert Maleski of Millys Pizza In The Pan

Robert Maleski started making pizza like any pandemic-born pizza maker. The difference in his story is that he's already operating out of his brick and mortar! When you are getting mentions from famous people over the city like Steve dolinsky and Louisa chu, you’re doing something right. Follow Robert https://www.instagram.com/millys_pizza_in_the_pan/ Sign up for Pizzaioli Pop Up Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) htt...
Aug. 5, 2022

How Pizza Turned My Life Around with Billy Zureikat of The Real Billy Z

Billy was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy a rare disease that affected billy’s ability to walk, keep his balance and play basketball, something he was really passionate about. Since he could no longer go to the gym, he found an outlet through cooking. Fast forward to today, he is on a mission to help raise awareness and funds for muscular dystrophy through his food. He’s also using his platform to inspire others who may be in a tough spot and need to turn their life around. Follow Billy https:...
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!)...
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...