In this episode of How You Slice It, Bruce sits down with Mario, co-owner of Doughboys Pizza in Central Florida. Recorded live at the Pizza Tomorrow Summit 2025 in Orlando, Mario shares his powerful story—from union job security in NYC to getting laid off, losing everything, and starting over in Florida. He dives deep into how Doughboys went from an empty shop to lines around the block, the impact of social media, the challenge of opening a second location, and what it really takes to succeed in the pizza game today.

Chef Paul left fine dining behind—along with a James Beard Award—to open Myrth, a wood-fired pizza and pasta restaurant in Ada, Michigan. After a huge opening, sales dropped. Instead of giving up, Paul pivoted. In this episode, he shares how he reworked his approach in 2025 to reignite growth, build a stronger brand, and connect with his community.

Live from the Pizza Tomorrow Summit, we sit down with Pat from The Pizza Gene to uncover his insane journey — from a 4-generation New York pizza legacy to building a $6M custom pizzeria with a drive-thru in Stuart, Florida. He spills the real truth about opening delays, off-seasons, why second-gen shops suck, and building culture from scratch. If you're serious about owning a pizza business, this episode is a masterclass.

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Join us live from the Pizza Tomorrow Summit with Tyrell, host of the Pizza King Podcast and former Tampa pizzeria owner. In this episode, we dive deep into the real challenges and solutions for building a strong team culture in a pizza shop — and how content creation and podcasting became the launchpad for Tyrell’s next chapter.

Whether you're a seasoned operator or just opening your first slice shop, this one is packed with honest insights, leadership strategies, and content tips that can transform your business.

In this episode, we sit down with Sal, owner of Sal’s Pizza Bar in Orlando, Florida — a New York-style pizza shop that went from concept to packed house with no traditional marketing. Sal shares how his roots in Brooklyn and family pizzeria experience shaped his vision, how he handled COVID setbacks, and how he scaled from 7 to 20+ employees in under 2 years.

In this episode, we sit down with Vitangelo Recchia, owner of Bella Napoli Pizzeria and US Pizza Team member, live from the Pizza Tomorrow Summit in Orlando. Tangelo shares the wild journey from working at Ferrari to launching a successful pizzeria in Florida—and why a health scare led him to completely rethink flour, dough, and everything in between.

In this episode of How You Slice It, we sit down with Andy of Andy's Pizza—a powerhouse operator who scaled from 0 to 15 locations since 2019, all with no marketing budget and zero outside investors. If you're thinking of expanding your pizza shop (or any small business), this episode is a must-watch.

In this episode, Bruce sits down with Rick, the former Chief People Officer at Slice, who is trading Silicon Valley for pepperoni and cheese. Rick shares his journey from tech to pizza, what he didn’t expect, how he picked his location, and what it really takes to build a great team in the food industry. If you're planning to open a pizza shop or struggling to manage yours, Rick’s insights on hiring, systems, and startup lessons will be gold.

Chris went from messing around with dough in his tiny apartment to launching one of the most buzzed-about pizzerias in Brooklyn, in just 400 square feet. In this episode, he shares how grief, obsession, and a deep love for old-school pizza shops drove him to create a pie his late father would be proud of.

Dominic from Bucky’s in New Jersey shares his full journey—from baking sourdough at home during the pandemic, to launching pop-ups with just $45K, to selling over 1,000 pizzas in a single weekend. This episode is PACKED with tactical insights for anyone dreaming of turning their pizza passion into a thriving business.