I had the chance to visit and talk with World Pizza Champion Will Grant of Sourdough Willy’s. In this segment of our hour-long convo, we discuss deciding when it's time for you to step out of your business and potentially let someone else step in. There's a lot of valuable…
Mike Vaona, formerly the head of engineering at Ooni, has left the company to pursue his own business venture. As the inventor of The Bread Mat and other baking needs, Mike shares valuable business lessons about creating the perfect product and his insights into social media. Highlights: Mike’s favorite life…
A bartender turned pizza champion- Niles Peacock won the Galbani Professionale Pizza cup in 2023, only months after wins at 2 other baking competitions. We listen in on Nile's story and how pizza saved his business in the pandemic. With his eagerness to learn, this pizza champion is thriving in…
Will Grant of Sourdough Willy’s Pizzeria shares his valuable wisdom from his extensive experience in this industry. My biggest takeaway from this episode is- the product has to be solid, before you market it. Build your team, build your systems and processes. When that is fully flushed out, market the…
James and Grace are the dynamic duo behind Gracey’s Pizza. In this episode, they unfold their journey and how they got started. Highlights: Grace and James share the unexpected challenges during Gracie's Pizza opening week, highlighting the memorable Friday fiasco of running out of pizza boxes. James and Grace share…
Armen Kovalenko immigrated to the US as a dentist, but chose not to renew his license to avoid going into hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Instead, he created one of the sickest catering operations LA has ever seen and has his eyes set on growing his business nationwide!…
Sometimes miracles happen. And even if you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, you know its there. If you want to hear the back story of how John bought his pizza 7 years ago as a business to support his family and do good for the…
Focus is the key to making good pizza. If you want to hear the back story of how John bought his pizza 7 years ago as a business to support his family and do good for the world, check it out using the link below! https://youtu.be/Qeq69oGx6s8
Tossing pizza in the air- not necessary, unless you want to impress customers :] If you want to hear the back story of how John bought his pizza 7 years ago as a business to support his family and do good for the world, check it out using the link…
In today's episode, we have John from Speederia Pizzeria- an owner/operator who bought this pizzeria 7 years ago. We discover that John purchased this business from someone who treated it as a die business. We uncover what John did after taking over including the improvements he made,and the challenges that…
I make pizza with John Rowe of Speediera Pizzeria. If you want to hear the back story of how he bought his pizza 7 years ago as a business to support his family and do good for the world, check it out using the link below! https://youtu.be/Qeq69oGx6s8
Adriana Davis’, Head Chef at Double Zero Pie & Pub, love for food started as a young girl she when was inspired by her Mother and Aunts cooking on her Grandfather's farm. Through these memories, Adriana found her passion for the culinary arts. Upon the transition to Las Vegas, Adriana’s…
In 2008, Bryan Forgione headed West to Las Vegas to work with Wynn Resorts where he established himself as Executive Chef at Society Café, named one of 2009’s Top 20 Best New Restaurants by “Esquire Magazine,” after working a number of years under Chef Kim Canteenwalla of Blau + Associates.…
From a very young age, Joey Gonzalez started making pizza with his brothers Louie Ronnie, and Roger. As he got older, this love affair turned into a passion. After venturing out on his own to create a unique pizza experience, Joey’s biggest emphasis has always been on quality and avoiding…
Born in Brooklyn New York, raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, since the age of 2, so a Native for sure. Eldest son to the man who brought pizza by the slice to Las Vegas and one of the Kings of Pizza, Carmine Vento. Our family has been serving the community…
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, James Trees began his culinary career as a teenager at the Mirage Hotel & Casino on the Strip prior to attending the Culinary Institute of America, then rising through ranks under legendary chefs including Heston Blumenthal, Eric Ripert, Bradley Ogden, Michael Mina, Akasha…
Chef Giovanni Mauro is a local pizza star who’s got a love and a passion for quality ingredients. Stepping inside Pizzeria Monzú transports you back to old Italy. The open kitchen overwhelms your senses with the sight and aromas of classic Italian cooking. In this episode, Chef Gio Giovani of…
Rebellion Pizza is owned and operated by longtime friends and co-workers Ryan Perras and Ricky Lewis. In 2004, Ryan started his first restaurant job as a Host at the Macaroni Grill in his neighborhood. Ryan stayed for over 6 years and gradually learned nearly every position in the restaurant. Ricky…
Johncarlo Ferraiuolo began his love of cooking at the age of 8 when he made his first pizza in his father’s New York restaurant. Ferraiuolo grew up bouncing between the pizza capitals of the world (Naples, Italy and NY), which inspired his love of the culinary arts. His California restaurant…
Carmine D’Amato, Master Pizzaiolo, has brought the art of Pizza Napoletana to the valley for over 15 years at Settebello Pizzeria. Born and raised just outside of Napoli, Italy, his creativity is fueled by old world traditions and flavors that transport you back to the streets of Naples. Carmine and…
Alex White is a Las Vegas resident of 16 years, and the 5th generation heir of a family sourdough starter dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush in the Yukon Territory, over 125 years ago. He spent a decade working in the film and television industry, while also building his…
Brett Geiger started making pizza as a passion project in 2018, and quickly fell in much deeper than first anticipated. He built and opened Izzy’s Pizza Bus in 2019 in Las Vegas, quickly gaining recognition for their Detroit Style pizzas made in a converted school bus. Izzy’s moved to Omaha,…
Drew Butler is a rising star in the pizza industry. His pizza, much like his location, is a hidden gem.
