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...
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 ...
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 ...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
This high-energy, super passionate individual is not only an amazing pizza maker and private dining caterer, but she is the cohost for Women's Pizza Month. You can check out her work at The Juliet Mike on IG and Walapizzasg In our conversation- Jenna and I discuss so many things, but the conversation really stands out in three ways areas- her craft, her private dining experience, and her purpose. Important LInks Add Jenna On IG Add me on IG Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Mak...
Ahhh what can I say about Feng, for starters I want to say sorry for butchering her name. I loved the lightheartedness of this conversation, but we also went deep on a few topics. For starters, if you haven't seen her IG page before, it's linked below. Her creations are out of this world! In this convo, she breaks down her steps to dough mastery- setting a goal of making 100 pizzas at home and ensuring she writes everything down. We also talk to Feng about process and inspiration for new pizz...
Matt is someone who just started making bread in early 2021, but don’t let that fool you. Matt is committed to learning the craft and he is diving in hard so he has a lot of knowledge to share. Plus he is having a lot of fun doing so! In this convo, you are going to want to pay attention to two things- Matt’s devotion to sourdough and his insane growth on Instagram Reels. He can't give you a play by play on how to do it, but if you ask me, he lays out some pretty actionable advice that you can t...
A quick little bonus convo about social media and how Ben and I truly value the relationships we are building there. Follow Ben On IG https://www.instagram.com/mushypeaz Follow me on IG- Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fill Out My Survey! Support the podcast and buy a t shirt!
I invited ben to the podcast because his IG account is one that I follow closely to drool over his delicious creations. In this podcast, he shares with us his experience of baking weekly for 12+ years. We go into caramelization vs leoparding, both of which Ben has pretty much locked down. We also talk about the deeper relationship he has with baking. Follow Ben On IG https://www.instagram.com/mushypeaz Follow me on IG- Buy an Ooni! Get your Corto Olive Oil Help Me Make A Better Show And Fi...
Today we talk with Ian from the Carlson Block. I invited Ian on the show because I fell in love with the pizzas I saw on his IG. I thought to myself that by asking him to be on the show, I could find out how he does it! In this podcast, we talk about his flour blends, hydration, and all that nerdy dough stuff. Ian also lives and works in the same place. We talk about how the Carlson Block used to be a hotel and how he acquired it and made it into a home. Follow Ian on IG- Instagram.com/ian...
Using her time and talents to make the world a better place, Christy, is the rockstar behind Real Clever Food. On this recorded IG Live episode, we talk about the projects she works on in the pizza community and the inspiration behind it all. Commit to 1 Pizza for Slice of Summer https://sliceouthunger.org/slice-of-summer Follow on Christy on IG@RealCleverFood https://www.instagram.com/RealCleverFood Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Buy an Ooni...
In this episode we talk with Scott from Scotts Pizza Project. His IG has blown up in the last year serving up beautiful looking pizzas on his Ooni but not because he hacked the algorithm, but because he has a process of truly immersing himself in everything he does. From researching pizza styles to engaging his followers, this guy is super dedicated. He has a great, humbling story so check it out. If you enjoy the show, please remember to share it with a fellow pizza lover! Follow Scott on...
Today is a 🔥 episode with Giovanni Cesarano from King Umberto. We discuss how Giovanni puts his flair and style into King Umberto, a New York Pizzeria deeply rooted in tradition. We discuss how he became a partner in the business, how he continues to learn and incorporate the latest trends all while paying respect to the classics. He draws inspiration from fashion specifically Louis Vuitton, sneakers and @virgilabloh. This is a great episode. Link in bio Visit their website Follow Giovanni...
Miriam has an unconventional pizza business by giving away free pizza to those who are most in need. A business that gives product away for free? Sounds counterintuitive right? Actually it's working in her favor and she believe her business model is sustainable. In truth, giving away pizzas actually ends up benefitting her too. She is building the skills she needs to become a better pizza maker. She is making connections to be able to scale up. She has even found investors for future endeavors. ...
Spencer is an artist. Using his creativity, he crafted this taboo pizza business in Columbus Ohio. Sparking a ton of curiosity, his underground pizza became the talk of the town due to its limited quantity and artisan quality . The Wizard himself has used the connections he's made as a musical artist and has magically landed his pizza in the hands of influential individuals creating an even larger demand for his product. He’s now at the point where he can't keep up. Naturally, Spencer is going t...
Wow wow wow. This episode holds a very special place near and dear to my heart. Its the perfect post Thanksgiving episode. So many feels. We go into Brian's Background, his approach to pizza, and we remind folks what it means to be in this business. Last but not least, we talk about the next big thing in pizza. You don't want to miss this episode. #whatsgooddough #parlorstyle
Kappa Carrageenan. Seitan. Vital Wheat Gluten ?! If you don’t know what these ingredients are, listen to this week’s podcast with Odie from @babybluepizzapdx and @boxcarpizza. Learn how he managed to scratch his own itch after becoming a vegan and needing to satisfy his desire for bomb pizza. After practicing at home with store bought dough and marinara sauce it just wasn’t cutting it so he sought out help from local pizzeria owners to up his game. His conversations eventually lead to a serie...
Prior to the start of our conversation, I found out Kaleigh puts a 110% into everything she does. She's eaten at the best pizza joints from sea to shining sea and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge by chopping it up with amazing pizzaiolas and pizzaiolos and tasting their food. Those insights, along with a positive vibe, is why she's killing it in her own pizza pop up. One day I want to be like Kaleigh Ann.
Wow! I am truly impressed with how this episode turned out! So many great pieces of information in this show. We talk about dough management, ovens, sourdough (and why she doesn't use it). We also talk about business- financing, community giving, and we talk about why you probably shouldn't open up a restaurant until you put in the work! Shardell suggests managing pizza restaurants first before dedicating your whole life to your business. Shardell, if you're reading this, I'm truly impressed wit...
Today we have Chris. He is the man behind a_slice_of_nj. I first saw Chris’s IG page on a Scotts pizza tour IG Live stream, He started his pizza journey not through cooking, but eating his way through a list of best pizza places he and his girlfriend found. It wasn’t until quarantine when his girlfriend surprisingly bought him the oven that would soon kick off his pizza making hobby into a full fledged business. This episode is about mental minimalism, going all in, being present, and loving wha...
With $500, a few connections for a kitchen space and some pizza hats from amazon, Richard and Eric managed to put together a successful pop up that not only made their wives proud but created a cult following for their delicious pizzas and ranch. This ultimately lead to 3 permanent locations in the Greater Portland Area! And for the record, yes! yes! yes! to ranch on pizza- especially if it tastes the way that these guys make it in house. #ranch #pizza #pdx Follow them on IG @ranchpdx h...
Meet Phillip, the owner and head pizza maker at dough. He learned his pizza making skills from @capopizza over at Tony Gemignani’s International School of Pizza. In this episode we talk about how he created his menu of hip hop inspired pizza and talk about his delicious, infamously spicy Szechuan pizza 🌶. We talk about him competing the in the real California pizza contest and placing as one of the finalists! IG@sfdough Full Transcript Here Eidref: It could be a daunting task if you don't kno...
Leah is the owner and operator of @PIzzaLeah. Before owning her own store, she helped take Pizza My Heart from 2 stores to to the double digits and we discussed how we talk about how pizza shaped her entire life. We talk about finding CoVid To be a blessing, choosing your business partners and relying on your pizza fam Ig@pizzahleah Address: 9240 Old Redwood Hwy Suite 116, Windsor, CA 95492 Open ⋅ Closes 8:30PM Phone: (707) 620-0551 Transcription available! Love it? Say thanks by leavin...
If you’ve listened to the podcast, you’ve probably seen that I have a pretty positive outlook on pizza and life. And while Frederico, Tony’s Gemingnai’s mentee, also has a very positive outlook, he is also a realist. For that, I put a LOT of value in this episode. Frederico explains how the pizza life is not as glamorous as the way it looks on TV or Instagram. To be a pizza business owner, you must truly love what you do. You have to love the process, not just the accolades. #whatsgooddough #...
Meet Ross and Leo! Ross is the owner of Oak and Rye Pizza in Los Gatos and Leo is the head pizzaiolo. I was lucky enough to speak with them about their perfectly delicious sourdough wood fired pizza. Their pizzas use the ingredients and it shows. Having tasted it myself, it is a life changing experience. Find out more about them on this weeks show! Instagram @oakandrye Address: 303 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM · See more hours Menu: oakandryepizza.c...
We talk about steps to take to start a pizza business and share the struggles of a home cook! Listen in on this awesome episode! IG @elises_pies Full Transcript Here Elise: Food for me? I want to feed the world. Like, that's what I want to do. I want to make people happy. I want to feed them. I love to cook. I love to eat food. I love to try new restaurants. It’s just, I'm one of those people. Eidref: Thank you so much for tuning in to the What's Good Dough podcast. I hope you enjoy it. And I...
This episode is with Ray from Charles Pizzeria. He has some of THE most beautiful pizzas I’ve seen on Instagram. He is sharing love for neo-neapolitan pies with the folks up in Northwest Arizona by starting a food truck of his own! In this episode, we talk about how a self taught pizza maker is rocking the game and why it pays off to believe that you are a lucky person! Follow Ray on IG @charliespizzeria Full Transcript Here Ray: I want to make the perfect pizza is what I want to do. I wan...
This guy is a straight hustler and is killing it in the mobile pizza game. He has not one, not two, but THREE mobile units including one BADDDDDAASSMOTHATRUCKING Food Truck. Learn more about how he got his start, his tips for success and how it pays to have a great personality. And of course, listen in on all the pizza talk! Visit him in the Sacramento Area- To see where they are at and follow them on Instagram! IG @bellafamiliawfp Full Transcript Here Scott: I love being mobile so much. My s...
Wow! What a great episode that talks about finding investors, using Instagram as a platform to grow your business and build a following by exchanging food?! #mealbarter. On this episode, Gabriele from unregularpizza talks more about his take on Roman style pizza and starting a restaurant in NYC! Follow him on IG@unregularpizza Full Transcript Here
What is it like to live the life of a pizza instagramer! Meet George. He reviews pizza places in the greater Bay Area and beyond. He is a philanthropist, who gives back to his community, both his IG community and local community through the SF-Marin Food bank. Overall he is a great guy. Check out his website, follow him on IG, and reach out to him if you need help with social media strategy!
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