In this episode, we meet up with Al The Pizza Buddha, and he’s going to give us a glimpse of what it’s like in one of his consults. He will discuss the challenges of working with contractors, the importance of planning and communication, and the need to pay attention to details like location, electricity, and lease agreements.

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In this episode we meet up with Anthony Gilbert of Melt Pizza Company. We discuss New York style and Detroit style pizza, including the dough recipe, ingredients, and process. Anthony also discusses his experience opening Melt and how he has grown the business organically through word-of-mouth and collaborations.

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In this episode, we meet up with Siler Chapman, a world pizza champion and ambassador for a cheese company. We discussed Chapman's journey in the mobile catering business, sharing tips on everything from automatic gratuities to scaling staff. Chapman emphasizes the importance of prioritizing customer satisfaction and always striving to improve. He also shares his experiences with different ingredients and equipment, offering insights into the evolving world of pizza. The conversation also touches on the importance of community within the pizza industry and the benefits of being open-minded to new ideas and products.

Highlights:

- Chapman's Journey: Starts young, inspired by 9/11 to be his own boss, learns from the best (Tony Gemignani), and builds a successful business.

- Success Tips:

    - Customer-centric: Prioritize their happiness, be a "yes" company, and fix problems.

    - Quality & Consistency: Respect the craft, use scales, and constant testing/improvement.

    - Pricing: Charge per head, not per pizza, adjust every 6 months, use add-ons.

    - Staff: Pay well, educate them on the "why", and foster pride in their work.

    - Production: Master high-volume output, and learn the art of the wood-fired oven.

    - Marketing: Start small, build relationships with venues, and make your food memorable.

    - Open-Mindedness: Embrace new ingredients/techniques, industry is evolving.

- Hot Takes:

    - Automatic gratuity: Tack it on, it's big money for staff, and no one complains.

    - Dough: High hydration, long fermentation, and gentle handling is key.

    - Ingredient trends: Mixing flours, and unique toppings are the future.

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Brian Hernandez shares his experience working in the pizza industry before joining PMQ and the U.S Pizza Team Brian discusses his role for the U.S Pizza Team and how he helps the pizza team keep their prestige and how he helps them when they win competitions Brian Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/us_pizza_team/ https://www.instagram.com/pmqpizzamag/ https://www.instagram.com/brian_h1979 Check out the FULL PODCAST:  https://youtu.be/-ny8EneJNtk Audio Podcast Available at https://bit.ly/3ENnWkp Check out our Socials! Facebook: https://bit.ly/3IZW676 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZlfroC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IEpPRx YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Z8pQnH TikTok: https://bit.ly/41M3xoV  4. #pizza #pizzapodcast #pizzabusiness #shorts  Specialized Hashtags

🍕 Mark Schechter of Square Pie Guys Griffin Baker of Griffin Baker Pizza Maker, two California pizzamakers meeting me up for some pizza talk in LA. Marc Schecter - @squarepieguys @pizza @pizzaman_420 Griffin Baker - @griffinbakerpizzamaker Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ Our Town America ⁠Famag Mixer Affiliate⁠ ⁠Gusto Payroll Affiliate Audio Podcast Available at https://bit.ly/3ENnWkp Check out our Socials! Facebook: https://bit.ly/3IZW676 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZlfroC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IEpPRx YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Z8pQnH TikTok: https://bit.ly/41M3xoV

Summary Chef Ryan from D-Town Pizzeria in LA shares his experience starting a Detroit-style pizza business and how they outgrew their original space through organic growth and recognition in social media. Highlights 🍕 Chef Ryan started DTown Pizzeria in 2017, bringing Detroit-style pizza to LA. 🏢 The business outgrew its original space due to increased demand and the need for more efficiency. 📈 D-Town Pizzeria gained an organic following by serving the best product with quality ingredients and going viral on social media Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ Our Town America ⁠Famag Mixer Affiliate⁠ ⁠Gusto Payroll Affiliate Dtown Audio Podcast Available at https://bit.ly/3ENnWkp Check out our Socials! Facebook: https://bit.ly/3IZW676 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZlfroC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IEpPRx YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Z8pQnH TikTok: https://bit.ly/41M3xoV

Summary 🍕 Kelly Bone is a food writer specializing in pizza and vegan food. 🌱 She transitioned to eating only vegan because of her concern for animal rights. 🍕 Kelly gives tips on how to get creative with Vegan Pizza whether you are a vegan or not.Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ Our Town America ⁠Famag Mixer Affiliate⁠ ⁠Gusto Payroll Affiliate https://www.instagram.com/kellybone/ Audio Podcast Available at https://bit.ly/3ENnWkp Check out our Socials! Facebook: https://bit.ly/3IZW676 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZlfroC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IEpPRx YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Z8pQnH TikTok: https://bit.ly/41M3xoV

Summary Leo Spizzirri talks to Peppe Miele about Neapolitan pizza and their passion for teaching the finer details of its history and technique. Highlights 🍕Leo learned from Pepe at the VPN in California, gaining a deep knowledge of neapolitan pizza. He is also now an ambassador for the AVPN 🍴Peppe is an educator and president for the AVPN 😋Neapolitan pizza originated from a necessity to feed people cheaply, and Peppe and Leo emphasise the importance of doing it justice. 🌎Leo and Peppe hope to spread the word about neapolitan pizza and its history, and keep up the standards of this special food.

🍕 Today we talk about marketing your pizzeria- Christina is consistently posting, mailing, and as a result is getting customers. 🍕 She started in the food world with a meal prep business and eventually decided to leverage her kitchen space and team to launch a pizza business, which she immediately fell in love with. 🍕 The pandemic caused her meal prep business to 6x overnight, making it challenging to keep up with demand. She ultimately sold her business and stuck with pizza. 🍕 Despite the challenges with build-outs and break-ins, Christina runs an amazing business with a solid team. Recently her store was ranked number 37 in the nation. 🍕 Christina’s advice to other entrepreneurs is to not let their egos or lack of self-confidence get in the way and just go out there and get it! Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ ⁠Famag Mixer Affiliate⁠ ⁠Gusto Payroll Affiliate Christina Martin https://www.instagram.com/chbaxstar/ Manizza’s Pizza Parlor - LAS VEGAS https://instagram.com/manizzaspizzaparlor Our Town America https://www.ourtowndirectmail.net Check out the FULL VIDEO PODCAST: https://youtu.be/c6AuhvJmlTk Audio Podcast Available at https://bit.ly/3ENnWkp Check out our Socials! Facebook: https://bit.ly/3IZW676 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZlfroC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IEpPRx YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Z8pQnH TikTok: https://bit.ly/41M3xoV

Imagine this, you are a skilled pizza maker and don't want to confine yourself to one style. Well this gem of a service is not so out of the box in traditional Japanese culture but its the type of innovation we love to see in the pizza world. The pizzakase is essentially a way to serve up all the pizza styles and combinations you as a maker are feeling that day and serve it up to your guests. Not only do you get to make what you love, but this experience is $$$ too. Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ ⁠Famag Mixer Affiliate⁠ ⁠Gusto Payroll Affiliate

Sergio effortlessly explains how a new pop up operator like himself built the relationships and customer base to sellout his first 2 (three after posting) pop ups. His strategy is pure genius. You're going to have to listen in to find out. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Gusto Payroll Affiliate https://instagram.com/pannedfresno Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

Q2 is here ladies and gentlemen. If you're like me and you are wondering, "Where the heck did Q1 go," or "slow down the world, I need to remember to have fun," then this is the perfect episode for you. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Gusto Payroll Affiliate @missionpizzanapoletana Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

Let's talk about food competitions/game shows. As someone who hasn't been in the arena, it's easy for me to yell at the screen and say, You should have done this! Why did you do that?! Well, today I actually talk to someone who not only found himself in the game but also took home a huge W. I talk to Rob Cervoni of Taglio Pizza about his training for the momentous event in his life and business that earned him the respect he works so hard for. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Gusto Payroll Affiliate @tagliopizza @robcervoni Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

In this episode, let's recount my experience catering to my largest paid event yet! (60 people!!!!)

Highlights:

• Invest in new equipment after each event: Upgrading equipment helps streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Batch prep time and accurately estimate ingredient costs: This saves time and reduces unnecessary expenses.

• Be prepared for unexpected situations: Things may not always go according to plan, so it's crucial to have contingency plans in place.

• Consider gratuity and tipping: Although not always expected, gratuity can be a significant source of income for caterers.

  
  

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In Order of Appearance: Christy Alia @RealCleverFood Shealyn Brand Coniglio @ShealynSharleen Ashley Patino @PizzaBonesRVA Nicole Russel @LastDragonPizza Darina Garland @OoniHQ Katie Parla @KatieParla Leith Leiser-Miller @Psycic_Pie Lisa Wiernasz @LisaLucyB Ines Glaser @LupaCotta Mary Ann Gee @MaryAnnGee1 Jenna D. @TheJulietMike Sarah Minnick @SarahMinnick_ Natalie DeSabato @TrazeNYC Kaleigh Ann @ItsThePizzaSlut Jhy Coulter @DevouredPopUp

We've all seen their activity around "the pizza gram" in the last 7 months or so. Who is this person with 700k+ followers and what are their intentions posting memes, collaborating with pizza makers and posting viral content? 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Gusto Payroll Affiliate @pizza https://instagram.com/pizza Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

Lisa Wiernasz, as of posting, is a former employee of MPM Food Groups. Her unique perspective of sales and electric ovens is why I brought her onto the show. This one will be helpful for those considering electric ovens + want to improve on their approach to sales. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Gusto Payroll Affiliate Guest IG: @lisalucyb Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

Nicole Russell of Last Dragon Pizza, host of First We Feast's Pizza Wars, shed's light on how she got her start in the pizza world and how her mindset got her to where she is at now! 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate https://instagram.com/lastdragonpizzahttps://instagram.com/lastdragonpizza Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

We talk brand partnerships and brick and mortars build outs. BOO YAH lol. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @shealynsharleen Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

The title says it all. These folks are the real deal.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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @psychic_pie Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

Going viral once and you could chalk it up as luck. But twice? I speak with Raquan from ey3ampizza about how he is pivoting his business after gaining a massive following from two viral hits. He also shares his tips on how sourcing ingredients for his vegan pizzas and starting a food truck. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @ey3ampizza Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9aPLe6l-rpvnDoLXcm_kg Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough #vegan #foodtruck #northcarolina

Frank Zabski started a successful tech business back when people had no idea how to do their own IT and networking. Today, the landscape is far more competitive and he grew tired of the soullessness of the business. He dug deep into his heart and thought about what would fulfill him and make him happy. Why, of course, it was pizza. Frank talks to us about his pivot in the pandemic, what mistakes to avoid in business, and how he built a successful pizza school. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @thepizzagavones Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9aPLe6l-rpvnDoLXcm_kg Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

Why is it spelled a'pizza? Why is it pronounced ah-beetz. What makes up the style? Well folks we answer all those questions and more through our conversation with Frank Zabski, a SME on everything New Haven Style Pizza. 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @thepizzagavones Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9aPLe6l-rpvnDoLXcm_kg Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @althepizzabuddha Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

In this episode, we meet up with Stephanie Swane and discuss the larger pizza industry, including the role of women and the importance of innovation. Stephanie shares her experience working on the Modernist Cuisine cookbooks and their passion for the pizza community.

Highlights:

• Modernist Pizza's Impact: The book challenges traditional pizza norms and encourages innovation and creativity.

• Women in Pizza: Stephanie highlights her work promoting women in the industry through interviews and social media.

• Community: The pizza community is described as warm and welcoming, with a focus on collaboration rather than competition.

• Modernist Pastry: Stephanie shares that she is in the early research stages for their next book on pastry.

• Cookbook Success: The expert attributes the success of their books to their comprehensive research, high-quality production, and focus on education.

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Whether you read the title as, "Should I be a pizza consultant?" or "Do I need pizza consulting services?" this is the right show for you. I speak with Alastair aka Al The Pizza Buddha, a pizzeria consultant who shares his ups and downs in the pizza industry and how it led to him to working with some of the best names in pizza. YoutubeSurvey 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 Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @althepizzabuddha Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

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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://ko-fi.com/whatsgooddough 3. Use my affiliates: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Guest IG: @santabarbarabaker, Youtube, Website Tag me on IG:@whatsgooddough

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Jim Serpico, the owner of Side Hustle Bread and host of the Bread for the People podcast. With a background in television production, Jim has combined his passion for bread making and storytelling to create both a successful bread company and a popular podcast. While Jim started his bread company and podcast as a side hustle, he is now considering turning it into a full-time career. He discussed the challenges of scaling and navigating regulations as he grows his business, as well as his work ethic and how he balances his various projects and passions. Thank you for supporting me: Buy me a pizza! https://ko-fi.com/whatsgooddough Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate Corto Olive Affiliate Famag Mixer Affiliate Feel free to share these affiliates with friends! Guest IG: @JimSerpico @breadforthepeople @sidehustlebread IG:@whatsgooddough

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Today, we talk with/ a household name, Mike Vaona. He is here to share his journey of leaving his job to start his business. He talks about the moves and measures he and his family made to give them the best chance of success including surveying, beta testing, taking courses and more. www.rosehillsourdough.com www.instagram.com/rosehillsourdough Thank you to Ooni Pizza Ovens and Corto Olive Oil for sponsoring this episode. Follow me on IG HOW TO WIN A BREAD MAT (More details at the end of the show) 1. Leave a 5 STAR rating on APPLE PODCASTS (Sorry non apple users- get a friend to leave one for you) 2. Screen shot the rating and DM on IG or email me eidref@whatsgooddough.com 3. Wait for confirmation!

Like pizza, Charles' small batch charcuteries undergo fermentation leading to more complex flavors. And like any business, Charles went through the ups and downs of building his. Listen in on this story which shares having the tenacity to not give up on your dreams and goes over the main differences between the cured meats you use today and his products. Charlitos Cocina Instagram Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast by using my affiliate links below! Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop Get Your Famag Mixer

When the boys started this venture, no one gave a Sh!T about their food reviews. Now they have over 13k followers on IG and are basically royalty in the london pizza scene. Listen in on Paul and Gerry's story. https://www.instagram.com/bitetwicepizzareviews/ Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast by using my affiliate links below! Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop Get Your Famag Mixer

Charlie Webb talks about how he went from the military to a restaurant owner. He tells us all about his fusion pizza and how it won second place at Pizza Expo. He also tells us what to expect when building a brick-and-mortar restaurant including how much his restaurant costs, makes, and how much he pays himself. Get social https://www.instagram.com/hudsonandpackard/ https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast by using my affiliate links below! Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop Get Your Famag Mixer

Being the partner of someone building one of the most sought-after pizzas in NYC is no easy job. In today’s episode, Mrs. Gee (Mary Ann), tells us the story of how she and her husband, Paulie, started their journey of opening their own restaurant. Drawing from their lifetime of experience, they slowly built what would soon become what they call their “people business.” A business where their employees and customers are the heart and soul. Get social https://www.instagram.com/maryanngee1/ https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast by using my affiliate links below! Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop Get Your Famag Mixer

In this episode, we meet up with Ian Galbraith, owner of The Carlson Block, a pizza maker who owns a pizzeria in a small town. We discuss the challenges and rewards of owning a small business, the importance of family, and the role of passion and hard work in achieving success.

Highlights:

• Balancing business and family: He prioritizes providing for his family and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He is content with his current level of business and focuses on quality over maximizing profit.

• Challenges of small business: He mentions the anxiety of financial insecurity and the difficulty of staying present and mindful in daily routines.

• Importance of passion and hard work: He emphasizes the importance of loving what you do and putting in the effort to achieve your goals. He is grateful for his passion for pizza making and the opportunity to work for himself.

• Goals and aspirations: His main goal is to provide a good life for his family and create lasting memories in their home and business. He is open to exploring business opportunities but prioritizes his family and his passion for pizza.

• The importance of community: He values the support of his local community and enjoys meeting new people through his business.

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Topics:

Pizza

Small Business

Wood Fire Oven

Paulie Gee's tells us the story of how he left his tech job at the age of 50 and went into the pizzeria. He has since opened up 8 locations and is killing it in the pizza games, but it was not easy. Get social https://www.instagram.com/pauliegees https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast by using my affiliate links below! Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop Get Your Famag Mixer

This was one of my favorite conversations of 2021 and I decided to remaster and re-edit it for your listening pleasure. If you're new to the podcast, please enjoy it! If you're a long-time listener, I think this one is worth re-listening to! Get social https://www.instagram.com/pauliegeeslogansquare https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough Thank you to my sponsors Ooni and Corto Olive Oil https://ooni.com/?sscid=31k6_y2z7b&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 https://corto-olive.com/ Support the podcast by using my affiliate links below! Buy an Ooni! (Thank's for supporting the show!) Support the podcast and buy a t-shirt! https://www.whatsgooddough.com/shop Get Your Famag Mixer

In today’s episode, we have Chef Salim tell us all about his pizza journey online and offline. We talk about how far in pizza-making he’s come from producing cheesy explosions to crafting beautiful, light, and practically perfect Neapolitan pizzas. He also gives us the scoop on just how his Instagram page went from a few hundred to over one hundred thousand followers! https://www.instagram.com/chefsalimgafayri/ 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

You have to hear this one. Follow Zazas Pizza https://www.instagram.com/zazaspizza/ 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

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

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 started and his best tips for those of us who have shirts that are representative of our brand. Follow Chris on IG @ Doughballdisco https://www.instagram.com/doughballdisco/ 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

Content is king, quality is queen. I recorded this with my airpod max and did some light post production. I appreciate you listening and I hope you find a lot of value in it

I am super excited to finally share this episode. Chris’ pizza journey has been a roller coaster, to say the least. His story starts with how his first business bankrupted him. Through a combination of hard work and tenacity, he managed to pull himself out of that situation and is now killing it in the pizza game. We talk about flipping pizza trucks, having crazy success with deliveries, landing into some prime real estate, AND selling 500,000 pounds worth of spiral mixers?! This is one you don’t want to miss. Follow Chris https://www.instagram.com/dougheyedpizza/ 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

Follow Kaleigh https://www.instagram.com/itsthepizzaslut/ 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

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

In this episode, we met up with Courtney and Kyle, the former owner of Bootleg Pizza and talk about the story of a partnership gone wrong . Together we also discuss the challenges and triumphs of making sourdough on a commercial level. They emphasize the importance of precision and consistency, revealing their unique starter maintenance routine and dough recipe. They also share tips on finding affordable used equipment, such as ovens and mixers, as well as how they found their current location through a broker

Highlights:

• Transition and Independence: They transitioned out of a partnership at Bootleg and opened Little Dynamite independently.

• Sourdough Challenges: Making sourdough on a commercial level is challenging, requiring precision and consistency.

• Starter Maintenance: They have a unique routine for maintaining their sourdough starter, emphasizing the importance of temperature and smell.

• Finding Their Location: After an extensive search and a hunch, they found their current location.

• Oven and Equipment Tips: They recommend buying used equipment, such as ovens and mixers, to save money and find durable options.

• Pizza-Making Process: They discuss their pizza-making process, including dough hydration, baking temperature, and cooking time.

Check out Little Dynamite here:

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Topics:

Sourdough

Pizza

Business

Lewis Pope joins us to today to talk about COMMUNITY! We talk about how he created a community on various platforms to support his pizza passion, create memorable experiences, and create doors that saved his livelihood! Follow Lewis https://www.instagram.com/unholypizzauk/ 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

We do a deep dive into the dedication it takes for Luis to create a one-of-a-kind experience. We are talking about numerous types of flour, and insanely long and complex fermentation times. The works! ------------- Follow Luis https://www.instagram.com/peelsonwheelspizza/ https://www.instagram.com/pizzawithperez 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

How to win a copy of the book! See details below! -------------- My brother Scott is doing some big things since we last chatted on the podcast. First Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tNaECjxILOG2WbpizhAbe?si=CWFHI-mBScKXemvZ2ZPv4w Today, he's an Ooni Ambassador AND an Author. Listen in on how his life has changed since we last talked. He also gives some great advice on how to kill it on IG! Pre-Order Your Book Now Share this episode on IG and tag me for a chance to win a copy! @whatsgooddough -------------- Follow Scott https://instagram.com/scottspizzaproject Sign up for Pizzaioli Pop Up 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