In this episode, Bruce Irving interviews Evan, the owner of Pi 95 in Jacksonville, Florida. They discuss Evan's journey from starting as a food truck to opening a brick and mortar location. They also talk about the importance of being part of the community and providing excellent customer service. Evan shares his experience in the culinary industry and the evolution of pizza styles. They also touch on the rise of home pizza making and the accessibility of pizza cooking methods.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:01 Starting Pi 95 as a Food Truck

05:54 Transitioning to a Brick and Mortar Location

06:54 The Cost of Starting a Food Truck

08:18 Selling the Food Truck and Opening a Storefront

10:17 The Importance of Being Part of the Community

12:31 Reflecting on the Journey and Success

15:54 Transitioning from Fine Dining to Pizza

17:20 The Evolution of Pizza Styles

19:45 Learning and Growing in the Culinary Industry

20:43 The Importance of Staging and Learning from Others

23:02 The Accessibility of Pizza Making

25:22 The Pizza Scene in Florida

27:20 The Rise of Home Pizza Making

29:18 Pizza Classes and Teaching Others

31:41 Using Alternative Pizza Cooking Methods

33:37 The Earthstone Oven and Delivery Services

36:31 The Importance of Customer Service

39:14 The Decline of Hospitality in the Industry

41:08 Attracting and Retaining Good Employees

43:25 Building a Family Atmosphere in the Restaurant

44:18 Where to Find Pi 95 and Connect with Evan

44:48 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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