In this episode, Bruce Irving interviews Al the Pizza Buddha, a pizza consultant who helps pizzerias with their operations and systems. They discuss the challenges of automation in the pizza industry and the importance of documentation and training. Al shares his process for assessing a pizzeria and improving its operations. They also talk about the different costs of opening a pizzeria and the benefits of hiring a pizza consultant. Al provides his contact information for those interested in his services.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:08 New Style of Video

03:04 SPM Magazine Launch

04:02 Restaurant Systems Pro

05:28 Introduction of Al the Pizza Buddha

05:58 Al's Background and Consulting Services

07:25 Consulting Process and On-Site Visits

09:23 Experience with Zoom Pizza

10:22 Automation in the Pizza Industry

11:18 Challenges of Automation

12:37 Importance of Documentation and Systems

13:54 Different Dough Processes

15:20 First Steps in Assessing a Pizzeria

19:57 The Challenges of Managing a Pizzeria

21:42 The Importance of Documentation and Training

23:05 Using Technology to Improve Operations

24:27 Using Spreadsheets and Tablets for Dough Calculations

25:24 The Importance of Consistency and Attention to Detail

26:50 Different Costs of Opening a Pizzeria

28:41 Different Pizza Styles and Recipes

29:33 The Challenges of Offering Different Pizza Styles

30:49 The Cost of Hiring a Pizza Consultant

35:26 Where to Find Al the Pizza Buddha

38:45 Conclusion and Outro

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