This is Part 2 of a 3-Part series featuring Brent Gargasz! Brent Gargasz talks about the cookie business within his pizzeria, Pizza Nerds, and how adding cookies to his menu greatly benefitted his pizza sales.   Highlights: ? Brent's wife, Caitlyn, runs a cookie business and sells them alongside his pizzas. They sell out of cookies every day due to high demand. ? You can use your existing equipment to make different food items and diversify your menu. ? Having a low-cost food item in your pizzeria is a great way to turn negative customer experiences into positive ones. You can use them as ..read more

This is Part 1 of a 3-Part series featuring Brent Gargasz! Brent Gargasz of Pizza Nerds recounts his journey transitioning his pizza business from a food truck to a brick and mortar. Brent talks about the biggest mistakes he's made in the process and how he was able to bounce back.   Highlights: ?‍⚕️ Brent quit his job as a registered nurse to run his pizzeria, Pizza Nerds, full-time. He transitioned last year from a food truck to a brick and mortar restaurant. ? There's always a way to make your processes more efficient, so it's important to keep an open mind and always look for ways to ..read more

In this episode, we met up with Salar, owner of MaiPai Tiki Bar. We discuss his business methods- from building out his own restaurant and the journey to finally delegating so he can work on the business. We also talk about the loyal fans of Tiki Bars. Highlights: Uniquely Tiki: The pizzeria is successful because it offers a unique combination of delicious pizza, tiki drinks, and a fun atmosphere. From humble beginnings: Salar started small with pop-up restaurants and a food truck before opening the brick-and-mortar restaurant. He had no choice but to do everything himself. Form, Functio ..read more

In this episode, we met up with Alexandra Castro from Pizza with Ale, an entrepreneur who started from internships to finally opening up her restaurant - But in a weird twist of faith, she gave up on it all. Listen as we discuss her reasons for doing so, and what she’s currently up to. Highlights: Her Journey from Internship to Business Owner: Our guest discusses how she got started, from being an intern, to how she got started in the Pizza Business. Pizza Prodigy on Pause: Ale left the family pizzeria despite its success, suggesting a deeper yearning. Fine Dining Fizzle: A stint at ..read more

In this episode, Christina Martin, owner of Manizza’s Pizza, shares her successful marketing tactics. Highlights: Direct Mail Success: Christina uses targeted direct mail coupons to attract new customers in their neighborhood. Building Relationships: She prioritizes creating a positive customer experience with greetings, complimentary food, and personalized touches. Data-Driven Decisions: Christina tracks key metrics to measure marketing effectiveness, like coupon redemption rates and order times. Free Samples Drive Sales: Minutes Pizza offers complimentary cinnamon bites w ..read more

In this episode, we meet the inspiring owner of 550 Pizzeria, a testament to hard work, passion, and community. Highlights: Pizza Journey: Our guest started as a cashier at Laredo Pizza Factory, impressing everyone with her customer service. Despite not attending culinary school, her dedication and hunger to learn ("Let me show you that I can make it!") led her to become a pizzaiolo (pizza maker) with a valuable mentor by her side. Pizza At Home - Homemade Virality: She began experimenting with pizza recipes at home, gaining a loyal following for her larger-than-life creations. Howev ..read more

This is a wild story of my first time competing at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo. You're not going to want to miss this one.   Thank you to our show sponsors: [Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠] https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 [⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠] https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1808352&u=2800064&m=112748&urllink=&afftrack= [Bacio Cheese] https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio [DM @whatsgooddough] https ..read more

Horacio of Tio's Pizza shows us his pop-up setup!Highlights: Horacio breaks down (see what I did there?) his pop-up from must-have materials, tips of the trade and so much more. Tio also tells us how he landed this brewery as a client He shows us how he cooks Detroit-style pizzas in his Ooni ovens and how and why he's always on max flame!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tios_pizza_/ Thank you to our show sponsors: [Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠] https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 [⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠] http ..read more

Today we are talking with Sofia from Latinos en Pizza. She's not just a content creator; she's a visionary building a unique and thriving community. Sofia, through her background and expertise, is on a mission to empower the Latino community in the world of pizza. With the help of members of the community and brand sponsors, the Latinos En Pizza is growing at a rapid rate.   Highlights: We learn about Latinos En Pizza, a group putting Latino pizza makers in the spotlight. Pizza with a Purpose: Sofia talks about her world tour that brought educational pizzamaking classes to Latin American ..read more

Join us as John from Speederia reveals the secrets to their authentic New York-style pizza on the West Coast! This episode dives into maintaining consistent quality for both whole pies and slices. Highlights: Get a slice of this- bake times for slices are one minute at 575.  Toss your dough! Helps you see the evenness (or unevenness) of your dough. Forget eyeballing it! John unveils his technique for perfectly measured sauce, cheese, and toppings. Consistent, delicious pizzas, every single time Check out Speederia Pizzeria: https://www.speederiapizzeria.com Follow Speederia’s Pizzeria her ..read more