How You Slice It

Meet Kira, co-owner of Much Ado About Pizza, a Shakespearean-themed pizzeria in Pleasanton, CA. What started as a pandemic passion project turned into a wildly successful sourdough pizza shop, landing them on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. twice!

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel from Braazo Pizza in Downtown LA to hear how he took over an existing pizzeria, transformed its operations, and grew the business in a competitive market. He shares insights on upgrading tech, managing employees, using third-party delivery services, and his thoughts on social media marketing. If you’re in the pizza business or thinking about starting one, you don’t want to miss this!

Chris from Ozzy’s Apizza shares his incredible journey from making pizzas at home during COVID to running a thriving brick-and-mortar shop. From pop-ups to partnerships gone wrong, hear how he built a brand that caught the attention of the LA Times and Barstool’s Dave Portnoy. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a pizza business, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and insider secrets!

Robert shares his business journey, lessons learned from the legendary Shawn Randazzo, and the strategies behind his success—including marketing, hiring, and running a takeout-only pizza shop. If you're in the pizza business or just love great food, you don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode of How You Slice It, we sit down with Matt from MT Pizza King in Detroit. He took over a failing pizza business and completely reinvented it—switching from conveyor ovens to brick ovens, simplifying the menu, and creating a totally unique ‘70s-inspired experience. Learn how he trained his staff, perfected his recipe with pizza research trips to NYC, and even turned Snapchat into a money-making tool. 🍕🔥

Join us on the How You Slice It podcast as we visit Petey’s Pizza in Detroit! Owner Steef shares his incredible journey from taking over a beloved local pizzeria to overcoming massive business challenges—including a near-fatal accident, bad contractors, and skyrocketing food costs. Learn how his commitment to quality and community helped him turn it all around.

In this episode of How You Slice It, I sit down with Jeremy Damaske, the founder of Pie Sci Pizza in Detroit. His journey from DIY musician to pizza entrepreneur is a wild one! Jeremy started PiSci as a pop-up before opening his first location in 2016. But after years of grinding and expanding, he found himself at a crossroads—should he keep pushing forward or step back?

Welcome back to the How You Slice It podcast! In this episode, we head to sunny San Diego to talk with Glen, the passionate owner of Johnny’s Pizza, who has been crafting incredible pies and building a vibrant team for over 30 years. Glen shares his journey from New York to California, his obsession with fermentation and quality ingredients, and how trips to Italy transformed his pizzeria. Tune in for an inspiring and delicious conversation!

When you think of iconic pizza brands, Prince Street Pizza stands out as a name that resonates with both New Yorkers and pizza lovers worldwide. Originally founded in 2012 in the heart of New York City, the pizzeria’s fame skyrocketed thanks to its signature Sicilian slices and cup-and-curl pepperoni.

Enter Lawrence Longo, the visionary CEO who took this beloved neighborhood pizza spot and turned it into a thriving national brand. In a recent interview on How You Slice It, Lawrence shared his journey—from opening the first West Coast location during the pandemic to growing the business into a multi-state empire with 14+ locations.

In this episode, I sit down with Eric from Best to One Pizza House in San Diego. 🍕✨ Eric shares his journey of taking over a legacy pizzeria that has been a beloved community staple since 1965.