Pizza King Podcast: Empowering Pizzeria Leadership

In this Sunday Q&A, I answer 20 operator questions on delivery apps, marketing ROI, loyalty, reviews, labor, inventory, and delivery profitability. You get the exact metrics, systems, and scripts I use to run tighter shops. 

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Every shop has unwritten rules, and some of them cost you money. In today’s episode I break down common kitchen superstitions, why they show up, and how to keep standards high to the last minute of service.
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Halloween lands on a Friday this year. That means chaos for most pizzerias. In this Takeout Tip, I break down how to prep in the next two weeks to stay fast, stocked, and profitable. From staffing and preorders to menu simplification and flow, this plan keeps you in control when the orders flood in.

If you want your Halloween night to run smooth, this is your playbook.

Before there was the Pizza King Podcast, there was “That’s On Everything.” In this crossover episode, I sit down with my brothers Corey, Bruce, and Jay to talk life, peace, family, and pizza. 

We get into what it really takes to stay consistent, the power of local pizzerias, and why pizza connects people more than anything else. This one’s fun, raw, and real—just like the start of every great idea. 

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 You do not need a budget to start your email program. In this workshop, I show pizzeria owners how to use three free tools—Mailchimp, Canva, and ChatGPT—to build a simple email list, create a QR code for signups, and send your first message this week. You will learn what to write, when to send it, and how to track results. 

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Jesse Heredia, owner of Jesse’s Pizza Co. in Borger, Texas, shares how he took over a struggling shop with net-7 terms, cut the chaos, rebuilt the flow, and won the town back. We cover menu discipline, culture, community giving, second-chance hiring, and why he tests new pies on a buffet to get instant feedback. We also talk future plans and lessons from his time in law enforcement. 

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You feel busy, then you leave the shop with nothing finished. I used to live there. Today I break down why multitasking kills your results and what to do instead. We cover time blocks, daily priorities, better delegation, and quiet zones. You will leave with a simple focus plan you can run today. Multitasking can drop productivity by up to 40 percent. Let’s fix that. 

You asked. I answered. Today I run through 20 questions new and future pizzeria owners keep asking. Startup costs. Profit timelines. Permits. Location. Kitchen design. Equipment. POS. Vendors. Breakeven. Food cost. Pricing. Labor. Hiring. Culture. Delivery. Low budget marketing. All clear. All practical. Use this to plan your next move. 

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Delivery grows reach fast, or drains cash. You decide by timing, costs, and tight systems. In this episode you get a readiness checklist, true cost factors, fee and minimums that protect margin, zone setup, and a simple hybrid model that uses first party orders with third party drivers. You also get examples you can copy today, including a delivery fee split and distance-based pricing. 

It’s okay to outsource what you’re not good at. It’s not okay to be blind to what’s happening in your business. In this Takeout Tip, I break down why every pizzeria owner and manager needs to understand the systems, numbers, and details that keep their shop running. From social media to POS reports, knowing the basics keeps you from being taken advantage of and helps you lead with confidence. 

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Five years in. A tiny shop with a big standard. Johnny Carrillo shares how Pizza Collective in Reno stayed alive, grew sales year over year, and kept bread the star. We talk early crises, community, simple systems, and promoting leaders from within. If you run a small shop, this one is for you. 

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Today I break down six signals that help you spot a future leader in your shop. You will hear what ownership looks like on the floor, why caring about people matters, and how consistency, smart questions, and coachability separate the next captain from everyone else. I end with a simple play, give them small leadership reps and watch how they handle the work. Rate and review the show, then share it with one operator who needs this....

National Pizza Month continues. I walk you through exactly how I would start a pizza business today. We cover concept, business plan, startup costs, permits, site selection, layout, menu costing, hiring, training, pre-opening marketing, and the grand opening. You will leave with a checklist you can use this week. I also share practical targets, how to run quick break-even math, and how to stock your reviews before day one. Listen. ...

Owning a pizza shop looks fun from the outside. But behind every great pie are real struggles that most operators never talk about.

In this episode, I break down the five biggest challenges every pizzeria owner faces and how to beat them. From hiring and rising food costs to burnout and bad marketing, I share the lessons I’ve learned over two decades in the business and what it really takes to run a thriving shop.

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Day five of the podcast-a-thon. I answer real questions from owners and new operators. We talk true startup costs, profitable formats, and how to pick a location. I share the core gear you should never cheap out on, how to train for consistency, and how to keep people engaged. We hit turnover, leadership pipelines, and the path to your first 100 repeat customers. 

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I sold the shop, but I refuse to lose my edge. Today I share how I stay in the game when I’m not in daily ops. Pizza Friday at home with my boys. Testing flatbreads. Why “just like riding a bike” is a lie when you stop pedaling. How I use events, workshops, and hands-on reps to keep learning. I also break down the six-day schedule that feels like five, a simple pattern that saved my managers from burnout. I close with where you can...

Weekly inventory is not paperwork, it is protection. You cut waste. You stop over ordering. You find theft and portion issues fast. I show you how to set the cadence, set up your count sheet, and compare usage to sales so your food cost drops and your cashflow improves. Start this week. Track results for four weeks. Watch your margin rise. 

Short solo episode. Day 2 of my 31-day podcast-a-thon for National Pizza Month. I share why I am doing this daily, how it forces cleaner workflows, and why quick daily episodes help you win. We talk about the origin of National Pizza Month in the 1980s and how shops use October for smart promos, fundraisers, and team engagement. I ask you what you are doing in your shop this month. Shirts. Givebacks. Weekly specials. Events. Pick s...

I kick off National Pizza Month with a tribute to Westshore Pizza, the brand that shaped my career. From Bobby V’s first shop in Tampa in 1994 to its rapid growth, I share stories, lessons, and even call Bob himself to set the record straight on an old rumor.