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PODCAST

Pizza King Podcast: Empowering Pizzeria Leadership

Tyrell Reed | Pizzeria Leadership & Team Building Coach

The Pizza King Podcast is where pizzeria owners and operators go to sharpen their skills, build better teams, and grow more profitable businesses. Hosted by Tyrell Reed—franchise leader, coach, and author of Next Level Leadership—each episode delivers practical insights, real-life stories, and expert advice to help you win in the pizza business. Whether you"re opening your first shop or scaling your tenth, this show is your guide to pizza business excellence.

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13:14

The Struggles of a Pizzeria Owner (and How to Push...

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2025/10/06

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. You’ll learn: • How to hire and keep the right people • What to do when food ...

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15:20

Startup to Scale, Your Pizza Questions Answered

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2025/10/05

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. I close with when to think about store two, and what must be true before you expand. Simple, direct, what works in the real w...

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13:14

Mastery Never Ends

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2025/10/04

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 meet me live, plus the weekly workshop invite. Mastery never ...

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7:36

Takeout Tips: Fix Food Cost With 30 Minutes A Week

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2025/10/03

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. Let's Connect! Click here to send me a text Free Workshop for Pizzeria OwnersFree workshop: Build a team that runs your shop + get the Manager’s Chec...

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14:16

Day 2. What Are You Doing in October

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2025/10/02

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 something and move. Join my live Tuesday workshop at 2 pm...

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14:05

National Pizza Month Begins With Westshore Pizza

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2025/10/01

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. Let's Connect! Click here to send me a text Free Workshop for Pizzeria OwnersFree workshop: Build a team that runs your shop + get the Manager’s ChecklistDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may...

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33:58

Ilir Sela on Empowering Independent Pizzerias with Slice

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2025/09/30

I sat down with Ilir Sela, founder and CEO of Slice, to talk about how independent pizzerias can compete with the big chains. Slice started as an online ordering platform and has grown into a network of 15,000 shops across all 50 states. Ilir shared how Slice helps with POS, marketing, supplies, and even answering phones so operators don’t leave money on the table. We also talked about the value of scale, why focusing on existing customers beats chasing new ones, and how Slice is building the...

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7:25

Takeout Tips: Inspect what you Expect

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2025/09/26

In this week’s Takeout Tip, I’m sharing one of the simplest but most impactful lessons in leadership: you inspect what you expect. I talk about a real story from my early days in the business and how consistent inspection raised the bar for my team. I break down how small details, like the way cash was stacked or how clean the make line stayed, turned into daily standards that drove long-term success. I also give you three practical ways to put this philosophy to work in your shop right now: ...

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48:26

Bitcoin and Pizza: How Food Token Helps Restaurants...

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2025/09/23

Banks freeze your money. Credit cards take 3 percent. What if there was a better way? In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Barton from Food Token to talk about how restaurants can start accepting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency with zero hassle. We break down how Food Token converts crypto into gift cards, what it costs (just 10 cents a transaction), and why early adopters will stand out with customers. Bryan also shares the story of how he got “de-banked” 24 times and turned that frustration in...

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6:05

Takeout Tips: Baby Steps

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2025/09/19

Overwhelmed by everything you want to fix in your pizzeria? Tyrell Reed shares Michael LaMarca’s approach from the Pizza Power Forum: solve one problem a week and build steady momentum Let's Connect! Click here to send me a text Free Workshop for Pizzeria OwnersFree workshop: Build a team that runs your shop + get the Manager’s ChecklistDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show We Appreciate Yo...

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103:06

Community & Pizza: The Story of Vincenzo's Pizzeria

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2025/09/16

In this episode of the Pizza King Podcast, host Tyrell Reed speaks with Garrett Klein, owner of Vincenzo's Pizzeria in Levittown, New York. They discuss the journey of running a pizzeria, the importance of community support, and the challenges of maintaining quality and pricing in the pizza business. Garrett shares his love for pizza, the cultural significance of New York-style pizza, and the balance between giving back to the community while navigating customer expectations. The conversation...

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4:14

Takeout Tups: 5 Ways to Build Trust Fast with Your Team

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2025/09/12

In this Takeout Tip, I’m breaking down five simple ways you can build trust fast with your pizzeria team. Trust isn’t built on big, flashy moments—it’s stacked up from the small, consistent things you do every day. I’ll share why showing up steady, being transparent, following through on promises, owning mistakes, and listening more than you talk are the keys to creating a culture where your crew believes in you and each other. Short, simple, and ready to put into practice today in your shop....

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32:00

Pizza Power Forum Recap: Lessons, Community & Atlanta...

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2025/09/09

Summary In this episode of the Pizza King podcast, Tyrell Reed shares insights from his recent experience at the Pizza Power Forum. He emphasizes the importance of community within the pizza industry, highlights key networking opportunities, and discusses valuable lessons learned from industry leaders, particularly from Chick-fil-A. The conversation also covers marketing strategies, the significance of creating genuine connections, and practical advice for scaling a pizza business. Tyrell enc...

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5:28

Takeout Tips: Conversations Over Campaigns

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2025/09/05

In this Takeout Tip, I share a line I picked up at the Pizza Power Forum that hit me hard: “Create conversations, not campaigns.” Most operators treat social media like a flyer, posting specials and coupons with no real connection. I explain why that approach doesn’t work and how you can shift your strategy. I walk through: Why asking questions beats posting picturesHow putting your team on camera builds loyaltyWhy responding quickly matters more than likesEasy ways to use polls and stories t...

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19:07

Three Ways to Protect Profits While Serving Great Pizza

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2025/09/02

Learn how to cut costs in your pizzeria without cutting quality. In this episode, Tyrell Reed shares three proven strategies every operator can use: portion control to keep food costs in line, smart ordering to avoid waste, and efficient scheduling to save on labor. These steps can add up to thousands of dollars in savings each month while keeping your pizzas, service, and customer experience consistent. If you’re serious about profitability and growth, this episode will help you run a leaner...

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7:51

Takeout Tips: Stop Letting Cheese Eat Your Profits

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2025/08/29

Cheese is the biggest cost in your shop, and if you’re not tracking it, you’re losing money. In this Takeout Tip I show you how just one extra ounce per pizza can cost nearly $6,000 a year. Today’s episode is sponsored by Tyrell Reed—download your free New Store Opening Checklist https://go.tyrellreed.com/checklist Let's Connect! Click here to send me a text Support the show We Appreciate Your Support Hey, if you’ve gotten any value from this episode, I’d love your support. Lea...

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51:31

Divinely Sweet, Sinfully Spicy: The Story of Holy Hot...

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2025/08/26

In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Zeiss, better known online as @swedza, the creator of Holy Hot Honey. Matt shares his journey from growing up on Long Island to moving to Sweden, where he discovered a completely different pizza culture. One where kebab pizza reigns supreme and Friday night means tacos, not pizza. We talk about his deep dive into making authentic New York–style pizza at home, how that passion led to experimenting with hot honey recipes, and wh...

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Takeout Tips: How to Set Clear Expectations for New...

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2025/08/22

Send us a text In this Takeout Tip, Tyrell Reed explains how clear expectations on day one improve pizza shop training and team performance. Learn a simple way to set non-negotiables with new hires and build a stronger restaurant culture. Takeout Tips are quick bites of restaurant leadership and pizza business advice from the Pizza King Podcast. For more tools and full episodes, follow the Pizza King Podcast. Free New Store Opening ChecklistNew Pizzeria? Free Store Opening Checklist! A...

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19:59

Restaurant Management Mistakes That Kill Businesses...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text Most restaurants don’t fail because of bad food. They fail because of poor leadership. In this episode, Tyrell Reed shares lessons from his California Restaurant Show session Lead the Shift, including how to train managers who lead, not babysit, and why systems, not goals, drive success. Plus, news on his upcoming book Lead the Shift. Free New Store Opening ChecklistNew Pizzeria? Free Store Opening Checklist! Ace Your LaunchScale Your Shop Without BurnoutA free video trainin...

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29:04

California Restaurant Show 2025 Recap: Pizza, People,...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text The California Restaurant Show 2025 brought pizzeria owners, restaurant operators, and the pizza industry together under one roof. Hear my highlights from the event, leadership lessons from the stage, and visits to some of the best pizza shops in California. DM us a screenshot of your review and get a special gift! Free New Store Opening ChecklistNew Pizzeria? Free Store Opening Checklist! Ace Your LaunchDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purc...

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