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On this episode we talk to Justin De Leon of Apollonia’s Pizzeria in Los Angeles.

Chapters

00:00:00 - LA Pizza Evolution: From Underdog to Excellence

00:05:02 - The Early Years: 80-Hour Weeks and Learning Curves

00:08:44 - Photography and Pizza: A Visual Approach to Quality

00:11:24 - The Square Pizza Revolution

00:24:43 - Quality Over Expansion: The Small Shop Philosophy

00:30:36 - Cash, Credit, and Customer Service Innovation

00:44:14 - Learning the Craft: Classes, Community, and Growth

00:52:32 - Surviving and Thriving in Modern LA

00:58:06 - Over/Under: Industry Insights and Opinions