In this episode, Bruce Irving discusses the mistakes he has seen people make when opening and operating a pizzeria. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right location, understanding the competition, delivering a quality product, implementing effective marketing and branding strategies, and being financially responsible.

These insights are based on his own experiences and conversations with successful pizza operators. Overall, the episode provides valuable advice for anyone considering opening a pizzeria.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:55 Chapter 1: The Importance of Location and Competition

10:14 Chapter 2: Delivering a Quality Product

23:40 Conclusion

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Jared shares his journey in the pizza business, from starting a delivery service during COVID-19 to operating a brick-and-mortar location in a shared space. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of expanding his business and the importance of finding the right balance between quality and quantity. Jared also highlights the impact of COVID-19 on his operations and the need to adapt to changing customer preferences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:21 Operating a Shared Space

05:31 Starting a Pizza Delivery Service

06:53 Transitioning to a Brick-and-Mortar Location

09:39 Operating a Pizza Truck

14:09 Challenges and Growth Opportunities

19:19 Optimizing Business Hours

22:05 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business Operations

24:17 Marketing and Branding Challenges

26:33 Advantages of Operating in a Co-Space

29:18 Considering the Next Steps

32:23 Social Media Presence and Future Expansion

33:21 Location and Contact Information

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🎙 My podcast Smart Pizza Marketing where I interview entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people -

🌍 My website / blog - https://www.smartpizzamarketing.com

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In this episode, Bruce Irving interviews Andrew from Gianni's Pizza. They discuss how Andrew grew his family's pizzeria business, the challenges of managing multiple locations, and the importance of effective people management. They also talk about the power of social media marketing and how Gianni's Pizza has built a fun and engaging online presence.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:30 Sponsorship Acknowledgment

02:58 Guest Introduction

03:27 Growing the Business and Managing Employees

06:34 Challenges of Managing Multiple Locations

10:27 The Evolution of the Menu

13:16 The Importance of Effective People Management

22:53 The Power of Social Media Marketing

25:18 Unique Marketing Opportunities

28:24 Collaboration with Kevin Smith

32:50 Expanding the Business and Online Ordering

35:15 Managing the Custom App

41:28 Promoting the Business on Social Media

42:57 Conclusion and Call to Action

MY OTHER SOCIALS:

🎙 My podcast Smart Pizza Marketing where I interview entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people -

🌍 My website / blog - https://www.smartpizzamarketing.com

🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/spmpod

📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/smartpizzamarketing

📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@smartpizzamarketing

👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/smartpizzamarketing

🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/smartpizzamarketing