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PIE 2 PIE - A Pizza Maker’s Podcast

Pie 2 Pie is a podcast serving up candid conversations with pizza shop owners giving listeners an insider perspective on the real-life highs & lows of entrepreneurship and running a pizzeria.

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01:12:04

One Dish At A Time w/ Colin + Katie of Yellow Paper...

PIE 2 PIE - A Pizza Maker’s Podcast ·

2024/08/09

This Episode’s Sponsors→📨 MailWise Solutions: https://bit.ly/mailwise-solutions 🎶 Maestro Sausage: https://bit.ly/maestro-sausage Get Yourself a New Gozney Oven: https://us.gozney.com/?dt_id=1529737 Here's some FREE stuff → 🚀HOW TO STEAL A RECIPE https://www.subscribepage.com/howtostealarecipe 🍕 Thinking of Opening a Pizza Shop? Start here: https://howtoopenapizzashop.com/ My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexkoons Get ready for a mouthwatering detour from our usual

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01:04:16

Crust or Bust: The Leap From Pop-Up to Permanent w/...

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2024/07/12

In this episode, Alex sits down with Domenick Calise of Bucky's Pizza from New Jersey. Domenick shares his journey from corporate America to pizza entrepreneurship, discussing his pop-up experiences, plans for a brick-and-mortar location, and the intricacies of his pizza-making process.The conversation covers everything from dough fermentation to flour choices, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of running a pizza business. This Episode’s Sponsors→ 📨 MailWise Solutions:

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01:00:55

Pizza Patriots (The Customer Isn't Always Right) w/...

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2024/07/05

In this special episode of PIE 2 PIE, host Alex Koons sits down with the two managers of Hot Tongue Pizza, Michael Hiller and Andrew Alvarez. Alex, Michael and Andrew dive deep into their experiences working together for over a decade across multiple restaurants.They discuss the challenges of being in management, from walking the line between friendship and leadership to learning to delegate effectively. Michael and Andrew share valuable insights on creating a positive work culture, handling

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56:24

Slice, Camera, Action! w/ Cody Splane | PIE 2 PIE...

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2024/06/28

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie, host Alex welcomes Cody Splane, aka @splangerdanger a talented pizza chef, Ooni ambassador, and rising star in the world of pizza content creation. Cody shares his unique journey in the pizza world from doing pop-up events to becoming a social media influencer with a fully-equipped studio kitchen.Alex and Cody dive into the impact of backyard pizza ovens on the industry, Cody's experience competing in pizza competitions, and the art of pizza photography. Cody opens

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01:13:16

F*** The Pizza Police w/ Bruce Irving of Smart Pizza...

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2024/06/21

In this episode, Alex sits down with Bruce Irving of Smart Pizza Marketing and the OG of pizza podcasts. Bruce shares his insights from over a decade of experience interviewing successful pizzeria owners and operators.He and Alex discuss common marketing mistakes pizzerias make, the most important tools for running a successful shop, and the harsh realities of being a business owner that often get glossed over. Whether you're a veteran pizzeria owner or dreaming of opening your first shop, this

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01:03:21

The Pie’s The Limit w/ Joey Scolaro of Lucino's Pizza

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2024/06/07

In this episode of PIE 2 PIE, we sit down with Joey Scolaro, the passionate owner of Lucinos Pizza in Las Vegas. Joey dishes out his inspiring journey from growing up in his dad's pizzerias in Philly to opening their own Eagles inspired slice haven together in Vegas.We dive into the challenges of getting started, from sketchy landlords to unexpected obstacles, and how Joey's grit and family support helped Lucinos rise above. Joey shares how he's built a loyal following through wild creations like

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01:30:22

Dough, Dharma & A Pizza Mind w/ Al The Pizza Buddha

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2024/06/04

In this enlightening episode, Alex Koons sits down with pizza consultant, Alastair Hannmann, known aka The Pizza Buddha. Alastair shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in Guam to becoming a renowned pizza consultant and sought-after prophet in the pizza world. He discusses the triumphs and tribulations of his career, including his time as a pizzeria owner in Hawaii, his transformative experience at Zoom Pizza in the bay area, and his invaluable mentorship under the legendary Tony

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01:31:51

A Tribe Called Crust w/ James Orlando, Samantha &...

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2024/05/31

On this episode, James Orlando from Fatto a Mano joins Alex Koons at the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation. Along with Chelsea and Samantha, James shares the fascinating story of starting his wood-fired pizza business in Oahu, Hawaii.He recounts the ups and downs, from destroying his first pizza oven to getting recognized by Food & Wine magazine as having the best pizza in the state. James opens up about his journey getting sober and how it transformed his

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42:54

Doughn’t Stop Believin’ w/ Janet Zapata of 550...

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2024/05/28

In this episode, we sit down with Janet Zapata, the owner of 550 Pizzeria in Laredo, Texas. Janet shares her inspiring journey from working as a cashier to becoming a successful pizzeria owner. She discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and how she overcame a difficult partnership to start her own business.Janet also shares insights on building a positive work culture, leveraging social media for brand awareness, and the power of manifestation in

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01:10:35

Unsliced Success w/ Mike Bausch of Andolini’s Pizzeria

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2024/05/24

In this episode, Alex sits down with Mikey Bausch, a man of many talents in the pizza industry. As the owner of Andolini's Pizza in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mike shares his journey from shoestringing his first restaurant to now managing multiple successful concepts. He discusses the importance of delegation, creating systems for growth, maintaining a strong company culture across a large team, the value of community involvement, and the joy of pursuing your dreams. This episode is packed with valuable

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01:04:46

A Cult Classic w/ Mike DeNunzio of Fine Folk Pizza

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2024/05/21

In this episode of PIE 2 PIE, Alex sits down with Mike DeNunzio, owner of Fine Folk Pizza in Fort Myers, Florida. With nearly a decade of experience running his own pizzeria and a lifetime in the industry, Mike shares his insights on building a strong team culture, implementing effective systems, and fostering personal growth.He emphasizes the importance of leading with integrity, involving team members in decision-making processes, and creating a supportive work environment. Mike and Alex

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01:20:07

Good As Gold w/ Alex White + Justin Ford of Yukon Pizza

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2024/05/17

In this episode of PIE 2 PIE, we sit down with Alex White and Justin Ford, two of the owners of Yukon Pizza in Las Vegas. They share the incredible journey of Yukon Pizza - from cooking 40-50 pies a night in Alex's backyard during the pandemic, to getting their start the first ever Vegas test kitchen, to partnering with a developer to build out their current brick and mortar location. We dive into the unique challenges and stressors of being a restaurant owner and entrepreneur. Justin opens up

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58:48

Born Into Bread w/ Audrey Kelly of Audrey Jane’s...

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2024/05/14

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie, Alex Koons sits down with Audrey Kelly, owner of Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage located in Boulder, Colorado. Audrey discusses what it was like growing up in the family’s thriving bagel business, as well as her journey into pizza making when she began working for pizza legend Tony Gemignani in San Francisco. She opens up about her experience with baker's lung and how it has impacted her involvement in her pizzeria. Audrey also shares her stories about being featured on

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01:30:09

Petty Tyrants w/ Scott Sandler of Pizza Via

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2024/05/10

In this episode, Scott Sandler, a pizza industry veteran from St. Louis, joins the show. Scott has opened three successful pizza concepts over the years and ultimately sold two of them. He shares his insights on the importance of understanding restaurant finances and numbers, staffing properly, and when it might make sense to sell your business. Scott discusses the difficulties of the transition from his strictly vegetarian pizza places to now allowing meat options at his newest spot Pizza

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52:51

Fire On All Cylinders w/ Nick Sanford of Toss & Fire...

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2024/05/07

In this episode, Nick Sanford, owner of Toss & Fire Pizza in Syracuse, NY, shares his inspiring journey from working in corporate America to building a thriving, multi-unit pizza empire. Nick discusses the risks he took, the challenges he faced, and the critical decisions that led to Toss & Fire's rapid expansion. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistency and quality across multiple locations and shares strategies for managing operations effectively. Throughout the

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56:59

Life is Tight w/ Ben Stix of The BeHive

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2024/05/03

In this episode, meet Ben Stix, founder of The BeHive, a Nashville-based company making some of the best plant-based meats and cheese available on the market today. Ben shares his entrepreneurial journey building The BeHive from the ground up.We discuss the challenges of scaling a wholesale food manufacturing business, and what it actually takes to get your product into grocery stores and onto peoples' plates. We dive into the art and science of creating quality vegan pepperoni, the future of

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01:10:48

Dough It Yourself w/ Kyle + Jacob of Slice Godz

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2024/04/26

In this episode, Alex heads to Hesperia, in the High Desert of California to visit the meet the minds behind Slice Godz. Brothers Kyle and Jacob share their inspiring journey of turning a passion project into a thriving pizza haven in their community. Mixing dough by hand, getting savagely creative with their oven setup, these guys epitomize the "where there's a will, there's a way" mantra. Learn how they carved out their unique slice of the pizza scene through unbridled determination, a

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01:45:24

Bake Your Own Luck w/ Chris Wallace of Ozzy’s Apizza

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2024/04/19

In this episode, Alex Koons sits down for the second time with Chris Wallace, owner of Ozzy's Pizza, to discuss Chris's incredible journey over the past year.From essentially popping-up in an underground sports bar to opening on a patio in Glendale and receiving a stellar review form from Dave Portnoy, Chris's trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. They delve into the challenges of scaling up rapidly, tripling his staff and acquiring a second oven within 72 hours to meet the overwhelming

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56:58

Going Bi-Crustal w/ Vito DeCandia of Angel City Pizza

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2024/04/05

In this Pie to Pie episode, host Alex Koons interviews Vito DeCandia, owner of Angel City Pizza in Venice, CA. Vito shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island where pizza was the family business to opening his own West Coast pizzeria.They discuss the challenges of running a restaurant, navigating regulations, high costs, and workforce changes. Vito emphasizes the importance of quality ingredients, and embracing the imperfection. https://www.angelcityla.com/

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01:18:37

The Garden of Eatin’ w/ Michael + Liz of Fiorelli...

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2024/03/29

In this episode of Pie 2 Pie, we sit down with Michael Fiorelli and Liz Gutierrez of Fiorelli Pizza, a wood-fired pizza venture based in a community garden in Venice, Los Angeles. Mike and Liz share their unique journey from working in fine dining to nearly opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant of their own to deciding to pursue a mobile pizza concept in an intimate, outdoor setting. They discuss the challenges and rewards of leaving their day jobs, the importance of staying true to their vision,

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