Episodes
Jan. 13, 2023
Jonathon Schuhrke of Santa Barbara Baker on Making Crispy Pizza On The Ooni, Lessons Working At A Pizzeria, & Quitting Your Job For Pizza
This is the story of the Santa Barbara baker and how he quit his job to pursue the pizza life. If you're in a similar place and want to get started on your pizza journey, listen in on how Jonathon came to the conclusion that it was time for a change. He also talks about how he makes crispy pizza on the Ooni and his lessons working at a pizzeria. Thank you for supporting me and this podcast: 1. Share this podcast with a pizza pal, leave a review, or share on your IG 2. Buy me a pizza! https...
Jan. 6, 2023
How To Keep Your Main Job And Run A Side Hustle- Jim Serpico of Side Hustle Bread
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Jim Serpico, the owner of Side Hustle Bread and host of the Bread for the People podcast. With a background in television production, Jim has combined his passion for bread making and storytelling to create both a successful bread company and a popular podcast. While Jim started his bread company and podcast as a side hustle, he is now considering turning it into a full-time career. He discussed the challenges of scaling and navigating regulations as...
Jan. 1, 2023
2022 10 Most Downloaded Episodes + Honorable Mentions!
I love you all. Thanks for listening. Cheers to a Happy New Year! www.whatsgooddough.com/2022-top-10
Dec. 17, 2022
Business: Leaving An Amazing Job And Betting On Yourself- How data and testing gives you the confidence to start a business w/ Mike Vaona of Rosehill Sourdough
Today, we talk with/ a household name, Mike Vaona. He is here to share his journey of leaving his job to start his business. He talks about the moves and measures he and his family made to give them the best chance of success including surveying, beta testing, taking courses and more. www.rosehillsourdough.com www.instagram.com/rosehillsourdough Thank you to Ooni Pizza Ovens and Corto Olive Oil for sponsoring this episode. Follow me on IG HOW TO WIN A BREAD MAT (More details at the end of ...
Dec. 10, 2022
Fermentation, Flavor, & Perseverance with Charles Wekselbaum of Charlito's Cocina
Like pizza, Charles' small batch charcuteries undergo fermentation leading to more complex flavors. And like any business, Charles went through the ups and downs of building his. Listen in on this story which shares having the tenacity to not give up on your dreams and goes over the main differences between the cured meats you use today and his products. Charlitos Cocina Instagram Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_so...
Dec. 4, 2022
The Beatles of Pizza Reviews Paul and Gerry of Bite Twice Pizza Reviews
When the boys started this venture, no one gave a Sh!T about their food reviews. Now they have over 13k followers on IG and are basically royalty in the london pizza scene. Listen in on Paul and Gerry's story. https://www.instagram.com/bitetwicepizzareviews/ 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 affiliate links below! Buy an O...
Dec. 3, 2022
Help Decide The Future of This Podcast
Hey Pizza Pals, Announcements: 1. New Podcast Interview on Sunday. 2. My daughter was born! && I want to do my best to make sure that every second I sacrifice not spending time with my family is time well spent. Ultimately my goal is to have What's Good Dough provide for me and my family. I've also realized that every second in pursuit of that goal equals to time missed out on precious moments with my daughter. So let's make these moments count! I want to make this the best podcast I can make...
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...
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...
Guests: New york , pizza , life , business , marketing , Mary Ann Giannone , Paulie Gee's , New York
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...
Guests: pizza , life , business , pizzeria , marketing , branding , Paulie Giannone , Paulie Gee's , New York
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 ...
Guests: life , instagram , advice , Chachispizzaco , Seattle , passions , ChefSalimGafayri , journey , Neapolitan , Washington
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
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
Guests: pizza , life , Pizzeria , pizza business , marketing , Ilir Sela , Slice , New York , East Coast
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...
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
Guests: pizza , tips , maker , pop up , travel , Kaleigh , itsthepizzaslut , travelling , Orlando , Florida
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
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:...