The Final Slice: Good Pie, Great Purpose with Vincent Rotolo

To close out the Pursue Vegas podcast, we couldn’t think of a better final guest than Vincent Rotolo—because his story isn’t just about building a pizza empire. It’s about heart, humility, and building something that lasts far beyond the spotlight.

“The walls of fear are paper-thin. It’s only good things on the other side.”

In this episode, we sat down with the founder of Good Pie to talk about pizza, purpose, and what it really takes to lead with values in a city that never slows down.

“I was afraid of failure. I was afraid of success... And I realized fear was holding me back,” he shares.

Vincent’s journey started in Brooklyn at the legendary John’s on Bleecker Street. From slinging slices to running some of Vegas’s top pizza kitchens, he’s seen the industry from every angle. But what sets him apart isn’t just his dough—it’s the culture he’s built. We’re talking about team members so loyal they’ve tattooed the Good Pie logo on themselves.

“When you have a set of values that match your own, it’s easier to get curious and learn more.”

We dive into the evolution of Good Pie, what it means to run a people-first business, and Vincent’s own transformation—from operator to community leader to spiritual seeker. This isn’t just about pizza. It’s about what happens when you lead from the inside out.

“Every day is a gift; it’s about how we can best share it with others.”

Whether it’s mentoring youth through Core, co-founding the Las Vegas Pizza Festival, or showing up for his team with integrity and humility, Vincent is redefining leadership in food and hospitality.

A full-circle conversation to close out the show—with gratitude, clarity, and a reminder that good business starts with good people.

Key Takeaways:

• Culture isn’t a buzzword. It’s something you earn daily through actions.
• Great pizza starts with great people—and great ingredients.
• Values-led leadership fosters brand loyalty (sometimes in tattoo form).
• Community and collaboration are the secret sauce.
• Spirituality and business can—and should—coexist.

Resources:

• Goodpie Instagram
• Goodpie Website
• Books: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
• Community orgs: Core, Canyon Ridge Christian Church

"You fall in love with something and you don't really know you're in love with it, you move away from it, and then life brings you back."

Tune in for a slice of passion, purpose, and pure Las Vegas grit. This episode is for anyone who believes that food is love, business is personal, and culture is built—not bought.

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