pizza business

I Built This For My Family: Helping Pizzerias Save Money And Sell More with Ilir Sela @ Slice
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
From Graphic Designer to Pizza Designer - Jhy Coulter of Devoured Pizza
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=2800064&utm_cam...
When is it the right time to follow your dreams? with Liz Schuler of Kairos Pizza
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 balance...
Darina Garland and Kristian Tapaninaho of Ooni- The Start Up That Revolutionized PIzza
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&utm...
Add Your Ingredients, Mix, and Watch It Grow with Nicole Russell of Last Dragon Pizza & Pizza Wars
Jan. 21, 2022

Add Your Ingredients, Mix, and Watch It Grow with Nicole Russell of Last Dragon Pizza & Pizza Wars

Nicole has been living the pizza life for many years now. Through dedication and faith, she is the superstar celebrity pizza chef she is today. We start the conversation about how being a star in the pizza world kind of just fell into her lap, but she was noticed because she put in the time, the energy and the work. If you are a fan of the pizza wars series, you’re going to love this episode and all of the behind-the-scenes. If you just need a little kick or a bit of motivation for the new year,...
The Joy of Pizza, Curiosity and Connectivity with Katie Parla and Dan Richer
Nov. 12, 2021

The Joy of Pizza, Curiosity and Connectivity with Katie Parla and Dan Richer

Today we speak with Katie Parla and Dan Richer Oh. Fricken. Yeah. As you may know by now, the Joy of pizza is out, so you better get the book! Make sure to stick around to the end to find out how to win one from yours truly. I’m so happy to share this episode because it was a fun one! Not only does Dan bless us with his pizza expertise, but having Katie on really brings an awesome dynamic to the conversation because she is a pizzamaker and foodie to the max. We uncover as much as we can about ho...
[WGD 84] Tony Gemignani of Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Capo's, Slice House and beyond
Sept. 3, 2021

[WGD 84] Tony Gemignani of Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Capo's, Slice House and beyond

In this episode, we talk about the trends in pizza that every pizzamaker needs to know. We discuss Tony's school and why its one of the reasons the world has excellent pizza in the places you'd never expect. Finally, we talk about how a racist encounter with a jerk lead to finding the name of his new Bagel Shop, Dago Bagel. Follow Tony on IG - @capopizza instagram.com/capopizza Follow me on IG- @whatsgooddough instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=280...
[WGD76] Pop up shutdowns, meme accounts and the beauty of networking with Ben Roberts from Pizza Supreme Being
July 16, 2021

[WGD76] Pop up shutdowns, meme accounts and the beauty of networking with Ben Roberts from Pizza Supreme Being

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 ultimately decided that life was not for him as in the people he was serving weren't his people. Ben ultimately landed on pizza after asking himself what he truly loved, appreciated, and what medium of food he could apply his fine dining finesse on. What is amazing about Ben's sto...
Level Up Real Quick: Avoid epic fails with decision matrices
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 with Mal and afterwards, I break it down a little further with my input. Please let me know what your thoughts are on this type of show Example of a decision matrix https://www.lucidchart.com/blog/how-to-make-a-decision-matrix Check out the full episode here https://anchor.f...
[WGD 73] Comedian turned pizza maker, decision matrix, and f$ck up banks with Mal Hall
July 2, 2021

[WGD 73] Comedian turned pizza maker, decision matrix, and f$ck up banks with Mal Hall

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 talk about how and why he got started, where he pops ups and so much more. What I find super interesting about this episode is that Mal came into pizza with some existing influence. I could not wait to get into learning about whether or not he actually had #thesehands, or i...
[WGD64] Sourdough, pop ups, and community building with Mike Vaona from Rose Hill Sourdough
April 30, 2021

[WGD64] Sourdough, pop ups, and community building with Mike Vaona from Rose Hill Sourdough

Today we speak with Mike Vaona. He's the author of the book, Rose Hill Sourdough. And he's also the head of engineering over at Ooni. We talk about his life prior to Ooni as a pop up operator and break down his lessons and successes and of course we go deep on Sourdough. He also shares his love and passion for lifting up his community through positivity knowledge sharing and through the work that he does at Ooni. Follow Mike on IG@rosehillsourdough https://www.instagram.com/rosehillsourdough/ ht...
[WGD 59] Product First. Market Second with Evan Weinstein from Underground Pizza Co
March 26, 2021

[WGD 59] Product First. Market Second with Evan Weinstein from Underground Pizza Co

Today we talk with Evan Weinstein In 2019 BC (Before Covid) Evan owned a company that promoted 300 club shows a year, 3 music festivals, and he had a staff of 9-10 employees when covid hit, live entertainment was one of the first industries to get shut down. While his business closed, he didn’t take any of the skills he accumulated over 10 years granted and applied them to to what appears to be a fast grow ing pizza business. From ghost kitchens, to something called pizza drops, to having a bri...
I think we got something more than pizza- Tavern Style With Jerry from @jerryspizzapdx [WGD 57]
March 19, 2021

I think we got something more than pizza- Tavern Style With Jerry from @jerryspizzapdx [WGD 57]

We speak with Jerry, a Chicago native doing tavern-style pizza in Portland. Like many people, Jerry started experimenting with pizzas in the pandemic- first with home made dough. Like many who enter this world, making pies became an obsession to Jerry. He admits even pushing the limits of fermentation up to two weeks in his discovery of his representation of a tavern style pie. Eventually, he came to a pie that he and his fiancee really and enjoyed. But clearly others have fallen in love with it...
Building a Brand with Marc and Danny from Square Pie Guys
Feb. 5, 2021

Building a Brand with Marc and Danny from Square Pie Guys

Marc Schechter and Daniel Stoller are the Square Pie Guys. They took the jump to starting the square pizza business a little over 2 years ago, a huge up-taking to begin with. To make the venture even more challenging, they opened in the heart of San Francisco. It's safe to say they have succeeded in starting up a well known brand based on their decision to expand to a second location across the bridge in Oakland. Of course success does not happen overnight and in this episode we talk about takin...
For Mom With Miriam Weiskind from @thezareport
Dec. 18, 2020

For Mom With Miriam Weiskind from @thezareport

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. ...