Ryan started catering 10 years ago as an employee. Today he owns Sanctuary Pizza and runs a sick operation. In this episode I join Ryan at one of his catering events and we break down how to optimize your mobile catering operation. We talk about systems, processes, and more with Ryan of Sanctuary Pizza. Multiple Ooni's vs a big WFO- when does it make sense to do one over the other? Taking care of clients- it pays to go above and beyond and to over deliver. We discuss how to scale a mobile operat...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Brett is back on the show talking about third wave NY style pizza, opening up a second location, and lifestyle design. Main points -Defining third wave NY style pizza is elevated/artisan NY style pizza. Think Fini, L'industrie, or Mama's Too. We talk about how Zazas is bringing that style over to Chicago and how the locals are reacting to it. Hint- this is not reminiscent of pizza they grew up with. -Zazas took off in their first year of biz. They are striking while the iron is hot and are openi...
Oct 22, 2023•55 min
Having only done 2 events together, and this time for 3 times as many people and one pizzamakers short, I wasn't sure how this would go... This is a part 2 convo talking about my catering event. In part one, we went through the planning the setup the execution, and the cleanup. Here we talk about improving from our first event and what we could do better for next time. Grab My Catering Checklists! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w3X2hMfjt5ZBDBIcqRRSDvs1eWwRBzOGxR5tBzREhGs/edit?usp=sharin...
Oct 15, 2023•29 min
It won't be. I laid out my plan on how I executed my catering event and prepared myself mentally for worst-case scenarios. Grab My Catering Checklists! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w3X2hMfjt5ZBDBIcqRRSDvs1eWwRBzOGxR5tBzREhGs/edit?usp=sharing Sign Up For Our Mailing List https://mailchi.mp/83cc1e422fb0/podcast-blog Thanks for supporting this showOoni Pizza Ovens Affiliate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatsgooddough https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&u...
Oct 13, 2023•34 min
What's up pizza pals- On this episode, I jumped on Dave from Faturday Omaha's podcast. We of course talk about pizza, business and life. Check it out on my stream and if you like Dave's work, please subscribe to his podcast linked below. https://faturdayomaha.podbean.com/ My guest today is Eidref Laxa of the wonderful What's Good Dough? @whatsgooddough Podcast! He hails from San Jose, California, has talked with Omaha's @izzyspizzabus , talked with competition winning pizza makers, so many wonde...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min
David Garci-Aguirre, Master Miller and Vice President of Operations at Corto Olive Oil, recounts his journey in the olive oil industry. He identifies what pizzamakers should look for in an olive oil and emphasizes how investing in high quality olive oil can elevate dishes to the next level. David goes into detail about the business side of the olive oil industry and how Corto maintains the quality and freshness of its olive oil. Through normalizing fresh olive oil within the market, David hopes ...
Oct 02, 2023•53 min
This is the final epsiode with Patrick McColley of Squared Up Pizza Tucson and on this episode, we talk about the most underrated ingredient- water. Back in the day, I would ask pizzamakers, "What kind of flour, tomatoes, cheese, and oven do you use?" But this is the first time on the show where we do a deep dive on water. Highlights: Eidref and Patrick discuss the pros and cons of using the NY Watermaker- a RO system that adds minerals to your water giving it that NY water taste. We go over pri...
Sep 29, 2023•32 min
This is part 2 of a 3-part episode— Patrick shares how his business was sinking- He was past due on rent, he had early challenges with training and the mall demand was just not there. But he persisted. And if you stay in the game long enough, you can't lose. Heck, you might even get lucky! Highlights: Pizza Pat talks about his epic One Bite Pizza Review at his mall pizzeria. From creating his own luck to racing back to his pizzeria, this is a story you don't want to miss. He also talks about how...
Sep 28, 2023•24 min
This part 1 of a 3 part episode- Patrick talks to us about his pizza and the location of his pizzeria. Highlights: Eidref and Patrick met in SF at the Pizza, Beer, and Bagel Fest after Eidref fell in love with Pat's Sicilian Pizza "Pizza Pat" breaks down some of the Sonoran influences he puts on his pizza including birria and carnitas. Patrick and Eidref talk in depth about opening in a mall- the good, the bad, and the ugly. While opening in a mall may have been challenging, things are looking b...
Sep 25, 2023•25 min
In this episode, Hilary discusses her "Miracle Morning" - the daily rituals she adopted to help her deal with life's challenges. She believes that being a business owner is not an easy task and so she relies on these daily actions to help her level through the ups and the downs. Highlights: Hilary explains how the SAVERS tools from the Morning Miracle Book help her with her business. When she feels overwhelmed, she uses the tools to maintain her composure. We talk about waking up early to comple...
Sep 22, 2023•20 min
Part two-!. In this episode, we’ll dive into deep-dish pizza and tavern-style pizza. Highlights: Hillary gives us a brief primer on deep-dish pizza and tavern-style pizza. She then goes over her dough and the obvious way she came up with her recipe. She shares a story of how she tried baking her deep-dish pizza in the wood fire oven. We also walk through how Hillary sells par baked pizzas at the farmer's markets. Sign Up For Our Mailing List https://mailchi.mp/83cc1e422fb0/podcast-blog Thanks fo...
Sep 21, 2023•26 min
This is part one of a three-part episode— Our special guest for today is Hillary, who will share her extraordinary journey of how she brought her hometown pizzas to Florida. Highlights: She shares how her pizza journey has been a magical one with people helping herong the way. She moved to Florida to take care of her late father and pizza was her comfort food. Hilary shares how she juggled working at a school full-time and selling pizzas at a farmer’s market during the weekend before opening her...
Sep 18, 2023•20 min
Horacio from Tio’s Pizza delves into time management and pursuing one's passion. He talks about strategies and insights that work for him who seeks to effectively balance his full-time job with his pursuit of what he truly loves, managing his pop-up. Highlights: Setting clear priorities— To make time for your passion, you must identify what truly matters to you and allocate your time accordingly. Tio shares a funny story about how he got his name. He tells the audience about how his friend encou...
Sep 10, 2023•29 min
Craig Murli talks about his experience starting and running June's Pizza, the bay area's most popular pandemic-born pizza popup, as well as the unfortunate circumstances that led to its closure. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the positive aspects of life and finding peace within oneself. Highlights: 🎢 Life is going to keep changing, for better or for worse, so do your best to fixate on the positive aspects instead of the negative. 🔧 Use the tools and resources you have in your cur...
Sep 04, 2023•51 min
While we aren't changing the podcast to a bagel-focused one, I am intrigued. Let's say that the SF pizza, bagel, and beer festival may have been my gateway into something delicious and pizza adjacent. This episode is a quick one but I hope it opens up the door for pizza makers who do bagels to come on the pod and show us the way. Heck, I'd even love to invite solely bagel makers on for a full length episode. Why not? In this episode, we recap some of the conversations with bagel makers at the fe...
Aug 30, 2023•13 min
Vincent Rotolo, the owner of Good Pie, shares his inspiring journey and reveals exciting announcements on today’s episode. With the expansion of Good Pie through a second location on the horizon, along with the upcoming Vegas Pizza Fest, Vincent's passion for pizza and community shines brightly. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get to know Vincent Rotolo and uncover the secrets behind his success. Highlights: 👨🍳 Expansion of Good Pie: Vincent Rotolo shares exciting news about “Wood Pie.”...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Series featuring Brad and Nicole Bean! In this episode, Brad and Nicole Bean talk about their secret to traveling business class while still saving money: credit cards. They discuss how credit cards, when used in the right way, can greatly benefit business owners. Highlights: 🎖️ Credit cards have a point system, which allows its users to collect points and redeem them for all kinds of rewards such as upgraded flight tickets. 💸 Don't use your credit card to spend mone...
Aug 16, 2023•40 min
This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series featuring Brad and Nicole Bean! Brad and Nicole Bean, owners of Pizaro's Pizza, talk about how they're able to pursue their love for travel while managing multiple businesses at the same time. They emphasize the benefits of a healthy work-life balance and the importance of seeing the world while you still can. Highlights: 🌎 Start training your employees from day 1 to be in your world. 🗃️ You don't have to do everything. Learn to delegate and let your business ...
Aug 13, 2023•24 min
This is Part 3 of a 3-Part series featuring Brent Gargasz! Brent Gargasz outlines seven lessons he has learned throughout his time as a business owner that helped him improve his leadership skills. Highlights: 🫂 Your customer service has to be better than the product you make. Good customer service transforms mistakes into opportunities to connect and build meaningful relationships. 📝 Learn how to delegate tasks to employees who can accomplish them more skillfully, effectively, and efficiently...
Aug 11, 2023•19 min
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 pizze...
Aug 09, 2023•17 min
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 you...
Aug 06, 2023•22 min
This is Part 2 of a 2-Part series featuring Alastair Hannmann! In this episode, Alastair talks about everything you need to know to open a pizzeria in 2024, including what systems to focus on, what equipment to purchase, and how to cut costs. Highlights: 🤖 Alastair recommends automizing the dough production process so that labor can be used to make pizzas and interact with customers. 💻 Do your research before purchasing equipment. Make sure you're capable of using it and that it will truly be ...
Aug 02, 2023•26 min
This is Part 1 of a 2-Part series featuring Alastair Hannmann! Pizza consultant Alastair talks about how to effectively incorporate technology in modern-day pizzerias. He addresses the stigma behind using technology over human labor and talks about some of its benefits. Alastair believes that by making wise and informed decisions, technology can improve the workflow of a pizzeria. Highlights: 🗣️ Alastair offers consulting services to pizzerias. He helps them determine what systems and equipment...
Jul 30, 2023•19 min
This is part 2 of a 3-part series featuring Caleb Orozco! Caleb discusses his personal development journey and how it shaped him to become a better leader at Last Round Tavern. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards, building a strong relationship with his team, and a strong work ethic. Highlights: 📝 You don't need to know everything about pizza before you make it. Focus on getting more experience making pizza, instead of trying to learn all the industry terms right away. 🫂...
Jul 28, 2023•23 min
This is part 3 of a 3-part episode featuring Caleb Orozco! In this episode, Caleb talks about the charms of his sourdough Tavern pizza and his secrets to mastering the style. Highlights: 🍕 Tavern-style pizza is a hit at Caleb's pizzeria, Last Round Tavern, thanks to its tangy sourdough crust and crispy texture. 🔬 Caleb continues to experiment with his dough every day to figure out a standardized dough-making process. 👀 Dough is a living, breathing organism. It's important to pay attention to ...
Jul 26, 2023•12 min
This is part 1 of a 3-part series featuring Caleb Orozco! Caleb Orozco recounts how he built his pizzeria, Last Round Tavern, from the ground up. He shares how his travels exposed him to various pizzerias and broadened his knowledge, eventually leading him to his ideal pizza. Highlights: 🥪 Caleb's journey in the restaurant businesses started in 2016, when he helped his dad open up a sandwich shop. He shifted to pizza after moving into a building that used to be an old school pizzeria. 📈 The gr...
Jul 23, 2023•14 min
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series featuring Ashley Patino! Ashley shares the biggest insights and lessons she learned through managing her restaurant, Pizza Bones, over the past few years. Highlights: 💼 Ashley talks about her experience with changing careers and the importance of being open to new opportunities. 🙏 If you encounter mistakes with an order, always be honest with your customers and find a way to rectify or compensate for it. 🤝 Building trust with your employees and community is i...
Jul 19, 2023•27 min
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series featuring Ashley Patino! Ashley, owner and operator of Pizza Bones, recounts how she started her pizza business from scratch during the pandemic. She talks about the struggles and challenges she overcame that turned her home-based business into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Highlights: 🍞 Ashley's background in bread and pastries gave her an advantage as she explored pizza making. 🍕 Ashley started selling pizzas from her home during the pandemic. She started o...
Jul 16, 2023•28 min
This is Part 3 of a 3-Part Series with Anthony Gilbert! Anthony discusses his approach to food photography. He shares various tips on how to make food photos look dynamic and visually appealing. Highlights: 📱 You don’t need to buy expensive camera equipment to take high quality photos. A good smartphone camera can work just as well. ☀️ Finding the right light and angle can really bring out the color of your food. Take advantage of natural light from the sun! 📸 Create different layers and dimen...
Jul 07, 2023•20 min
This is Part 2 of a 3-Part Series with Anthony Gilbert! Anthony Gilbert talks about his journey with dough management, specifically in relation to Detroit style pizza. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the various factors that affect dough and how to manipulate them to maintain consistency. Highlights: 💻 Taking virtual classes on dough management taught Anthony about the various aspects of dough and how to manipulate dough around his personal schedule. 🚚 Anthony applied his learnin...
Jul 05, 2023•18 min
