What happens when you buy a struggling pizza shop in a great location?

In this episode of How You Slice It, I sit down with Gus from Township Line Pizza outside Philadelphia. We talk about how he turned the business around by focusing on consistency, making better food, using local influencers the right way, and getting customers to order direct instead of relying on third-party delivery apps.

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Most pizza shop owners think more sales will solve their problems. But after spending time inside this Miami pizza shop, it became clear that sales weren't the issue.

In this episode, we break down what was really holding this business back, why relying too heavily on third-party apps can hurt your growth, and what I'd do differently if I were in his shoes.

We also talk about:

• Why he actually has two separate businesses
• Using DoorDash and Uber Eats the right way
• Turning third-party customers into direct customers
• Building an email and text list that drives repeat business
• Why influencers can work for local restaurants
• The mistake owners make when looking for investors
• How to find the right partner to help grow your business
• Why consistency matters more than marketing

If you're trying to grow your pizza shop, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can put to work right away.

What does it really take to build a successful pizza business that lasts nearly two decades?

In this episode, we tour one of Dallas' most unique pizza operations and sit down with owner Sammy to discuss the realities of restaurant ownership, leadership, growth, failure, culture, technology, and building a high-volume operation from scratch.

Sammy shares how he opened his first location at 24 years old, navigated partnerships, survived economic downturns and COVID, learned from a failed expansion, and ultimately refocused on what matters most: people, systems, consistency, and culture.

In this episode, we sit down with a passionate pizza shop owner who opens up about the brutal realities of the restaurant business, surviving COVID, scaling operations, managing employees, and finally building a restaurant that actually works.

From losing money on delivery apps to learning how to structure teams, pricing, quality control, and leadership, this conversation is packed with real-world lessons every restaurant owner and small business entrepreneur needs to hear.

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What does it really take to run a high-volume pizza shop and scale it without losing your soul or your ownership?

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a thriving pizzeria where details matter, culture drives everything, and growth is intentional. From daily walkthroughs and quality control to building emotional connections through something as simple as a “grandma wall,” this conversation dives deep into what separates average operators from elite ones.

You’ll learn how to maintain standards at scale, build a brand people feel, and structure deals so you don’t lose control of your business.

If you’re a pizza shop owner or any kind of operator trying to grow, this is packed with real, unfiltered insight.

In this episode, the owners of Rebellion Pizza break down how they built a thriving neighborhood pizza business in Las Vegas by focusing on quality, consistency, culture, and community. They share the realities of operating in a tiny footprint, surviving insane early growth, creating systems, hiring strong people, and expanding the right way.

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In this episode, Bruce sits down with Matt, a pizza shop owner who built a thriving business in the Seattle area and scaled it to over $1.3M in annual sales. They dive into real marketing strategies, leadership lessons, hiring challenges, and how COVID forced a complete shift in product, operations, and community positioning.

Matt shares how he went from working in the kitchen every day to building systems, delegating responsibilities, and running a true business instead of owning a job. They also break down the realities of rising wages, pricing pressures, customer acquisition, and why social media content is now a non-negotiable marketing channel for pizza operators.

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A pizza shop owner shares what it’s really like trying to grow a pizzeria today. We talk about buying a pizza shop two weeks before COVID, rebuilding a damaged brand, and why marketing is harder than making great pizza.

We also dive into social media, posting pizza content, email marketing, and the simple strategies pizza shop owners can use to get more customers.

In this solo episode, Bruce breaks down the biggest marketing mistakes he’s seeing after dozens of onboarding calls with pizza operators across the country. If you’re struggling to grow, get traction, or compete with DoorDash and Uber Eats, this episode is your wake-up call.

You are not just in the pizza business. You are in the attention business.