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Al talks to us on the current war on pizza- how to keep costs low. He also gives suggestions on how to increase profits! As a pizza consultant who works with numerous operators, he has a bunch of insight to share on how to win in the pizza business. Youtube Survey 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://ko-fi.com/whatsgooddough 3. Use my affiliates: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate Co...

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...

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 ...

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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...

I've been working with sourdough for a little under a year and its been such an awesome journey. On today's episode, I share some of my workflow and a few of the things I've learned along the way to hopefully help you get more in tune with your sourdough! Also, I just recently got back from Boston and I'd love to share with you the story of how I met Dave Portnoy and the huge fails I experienced while doing so. Sign up for Pizzaioli Pop Up Here! https://sliceouthunger.org/pizzaioli-p...

In this episode, we talk about Peters travels in his ultimate search for pizza- we talk about pizza innovators both old school and new school. Finally, we talk about Peter’s new book Pizza Quest. This is an amazing episode you don’t want to miss! Get the book! Out Now! Pizza Quest: My Never Ending Search for Perfect Pizza https://amzn.to/3yeH2xh 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=s...

I found Ethan on one of the Facebook pizza groups that I am a part of. Post after post, I just COULD NOT stop drooling at his canotto style pizza. I thought it would be fun to learn more about this style and how he does it with sourdough. Listen to Part 2 Early! Follow Ethan @NaturallyLeavenedPizza https://instagram.com/naturallyleavenedpizza 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_mediu...

We talk about the pivotal moments in growing pizza's favorite condiment. We learn about his decision-making process, especially as the CEO of such a large company. Finally, he gives one piece of advice at the end of the show that we all need to listen to. Follow Mike @ https://www.instagram.com/mikeshothoney Add me on IG https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Get your Corto Ol...

When Jenna told me that she jumped right into her business, I was shocked. So I asked her, could she have prepared better? Check out her answer. Important LInks Add Jenna On IG Add 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!

Picking the right oven is essential. Buy an Ooni! Talk pizza and podcast with others - Facebook Group Add 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!

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For this week's bonus episode, Matt drops a nugget on what he feels will allow you to build more trust and engagement on Instagram. Follow MATT Join The Pizza Podcast Facebook Group Add 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!

Ryan talks about how much $ he put into his business and how much he made at his biggest event yet. The number is wild. Follow Ryan on IG https://www.instagram.com/sanctuary_pizza Join The Pizza Podcast Facebook Group Add 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!

You may have heard me talk about freshness when it comes to olive oil. In this conversation, we break down everything you need to know about it. David is a Master Miller at Corto Olive Oil and we get into how he started in the business, but more importantly, he educates us on what to look for when purchasing olive oil for our pizza! _______ Professional Pizza Makers can sign up for a olive oil tasting (complimentary) Everyone else looking to level up their olive oil game can sign up her...

I am joined today with Dave from Philomenas in Queens NYC. We talk about all of the steps he takes to ensure he always has perfect dough. Follow Philomenas Queens on IG Let's Talk 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!

The other day, I called my health department to see how much it would cost and how long it would take to legitimately start a pop up. I didn't like the answer so I asked myself, if this were easy, what would it look like? I thought to myself, what if I partnered with an existing business so I could sell my pizzas? This way I don't have to go through the red tape but I'd still do everything legitimately? Can this be done? Yes.

Passion alone can't drive your business. If you build it, they might not come. Today we talk to Dave, the owner and operator of Philomenas in Queens NYC. Dave studied under Italian pizza masters, made pies for Rihanna and is obsessed over his dough. This important conversation helps me realize that just because I make great pizza doesn't mean I'm ready to commit to rent a space and open up a brick and mortar. Listen in on some of the struggles Dave is dealing with to keep his business open. F...

As some of you may know already, I have gone back and forth, forwards and back with the idea of selling pizza. At the end of the day I just don’t want to think when I am 86 years old what would have happened if I started a pop up? But if you know me I am always trying to figure out how I can take action. So in this episode I list three things that I've been doing to start taking action. 1. Start volunteering with pizza makers. 2. Call your local health department 3. Run some numbers....

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...

Outside of his day job as a food reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, Steve runs a pizza tour company, a pizza podcast and he's authored two pizza books. While Steve Dolinsky doesn’t run a brick and mortar, he is one of Chicago's pizza experts. In this episode he educates us on the different styles of Chicago pizza and the value of hard work. Lastly we talk about his upcoming pizza festival coming in Summer of 2022. https://www.stevedolinsky.com/ https://pizzacityusa.com/ https://chicagopizzafestival....

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=1232...

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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/whatsgooddough/ Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=2800064&m=82053&urllink=&afftrack= Podcast Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_DOdfM-Wpa7wyZUMgd7QG90spWHPNANz2q6V3Yf7o6g/edit Get your propane delivered (for cheaper 🤫 ) bit.ly/cynch

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 your employees is a must. Find out how Brad does it. Follow Brad on IG@b_radpizza https://www.instagram.com/b_radpizza Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Listen to full interview in podcast form https://anchor.fm/whatsgooddo...

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 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 to full interview in podcast form https://anchor.fm/...

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 us on his time at a New York Style Pizza Shop including breaking down a system that works well in case serving slices is something you want to do in the pizza industry. We then go on to his lessons from Tony Gemignani's pizza school. His time there ultimately lead him to fall ...

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/pizzasupremebeing Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Watch the full interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/iyJWRSHKNaw Listen to the full interview in podcast form anchor.fm/whatsgooddough Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=28000...

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 to the full interview in podcast form anchor.fm/whatsgooddough Follow Ben on IG@pizzasupremebeing https://www.instagram.com/pizzasupremebeing Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=...

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 community - Get involved and do something awesome this summer! https://rosehillsourdough.com/slice-of-summer/?contact-form-id=5791&contact-form-sent=5910&contact-form-hash=be1846d5e15b548bde0d2e4e28db78f1f8473c69&_wpnonce=bc91abe889#contact-form-5791 Follow on Mike on I...

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 understand one word- "Enough." If you get into pizza for fame and accolades, not only do you have to work your ass off, but you have to bend over backwards for gatekeepers who don't give a damn about you. And if that is something you want, fine. But ask yourself, "Why?" and ...

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 ...

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 pies and local ingredients. We talk commercial leases, mentorship and so much more! Follow Rafi on IG@hilltownhotpies https://www.instagram.com/hilltownhotpies Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r...

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@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1232202&u=2800064&m=82053&urllink=&afftrack= Podcast Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_DOdfM-Wpa7wyZUMgd7QG90spWHPNANz2q6V3Yf7o6g/edit Get your propane del...

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 shop by himself. In his eyes, there is no better way to run it. Since going solo, Craig's dough has been more consistent- because if anything goes wrong there's no one else to blame. All mistakes must pass through him and only him providing an instant learning opportunity....

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 he made to his dough for better wood fired pizzas to-go!. Follow Chris on IG@everythingbutanchovies https://www.instagram.com/everythingbutanchovies Follow me on IG@whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ Buy an Ooni! https://shareasale.co...

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 about Jay is his personality and he uses that to not only get rid of the stigma of selling food out of his house, but to build lasting relationships. Follow Jay @arty_stan_pizza https://www.artystanpizza.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/arty_stan_pizza/ Follow me ...

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 his first gig, and the biggest benefits and downsides to being one. We also talk about the importance of using great ingredients. Buy Pizza Czar (Affiliate Link- no extra cost to you, but many thanks for using the link) Follow Anthony @millennium_falco https://www.insta...

In todays episode we talk with James who runs the pop up under the alias Kilroys Pizza. Of course we go over the clever reason as to why he uses that name. We also take a deep dive on his pizza experiences leading up to him branching off on his own which includes a pretty well rounded resume. In this convo, I found 2 things extremely valuable. The first being having the opportunity to learn from James' failures. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said- learn from others mistakes because we wont live long...

John Arena says that home pizzamakers now know more about baking than professionals did 20 years ago. The cumulative knowledge in this group is on point. We talk about whole wheat, buying local, hydration and so much more. Want to join in on the convo? Follow us on clubhouse and instagram to be notified @WhatsGoodDough @PDXdoughboy @pizzaiollie @kilroyspizza @projectpeteza @eddiespizza412 @mehlundmehr @till_martin_ @undergroundpizzmd @foldpizzaco

I talk with Pizza Champion and member of the US Pizza Team, RC Gallegos. In this episode, we talk about his love and passion for NY style pizza. We discuss the many competitions he's participated in and go over what he believes the judges are looking for when scoring pizza. RC lets us in on the single most important comment he received about owning a pizza restaurant and how it influenced him to go to New York to experience some of the best pizza this world has to offer. Lastly we talk about som...