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Today, we've got Michael Hanna joining us from the flavorful streets of Saint Vito Focacceria, Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, we're gonna dive deep into the dough, uncover Michael's backstory, and explore what makes their pizzas so darn delicious. Highlights: Recognition of the importance of consistency in offering the same product every time to customers. On the note of consistency, it’s almost never going to be consistent with a high hydration naturally level Pizza that is affected by the differing hands that touch it, and the weather that is outside of your control.  Despite the difficulties, Michael emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance, noting that setbacks are inevitable but can be overcome with determination. Michael and I  express a shared commitment to building a welcoming community within our respective businesses, fostering connections and a sense of belonging.   Follow St. Vito Here https://www.instagram.com/st.vito_focacceria?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ== Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com Pizza establishment in Saint Vito, Fecascia Ria, Nashville, Tennessee Michael Hanna's backstory and pizza journey Significance of naming the pizza place after St. Vito Family involvement in the food industry Italian deli in Dallas, Texas Early career experiences Passion for kitchen work Importance of consistency in food service Resilience and perseverance in entrepreneurship Building a welcoming community in business Fostering connections and belonging in the community Hot wing spot in college Overcoming setbacks in entrepreneurship Commitment to customer satisfaction Quality pizza in Nashville, Tennessee  

This episode includes Ciaran Kelly from Pizza Guys in Belfast, Ireland. He started his entrepreneurial journey at the tender age of 17, Ciaran brings a wealth of wisdom to the table when it comes to running a pizzeria. Highlights: Ciaran Kelly shares the reason behind why he pursued classes in Roman cuisine in Madrid. We uncover the reasons why Pizza Guys doesn’t offer third-party delivery services. Ciaran stresses the importance of maintaining its brand by having its delivery services. He says it's all about connecting with customers and delivering top-notch service to set them apart. He shares his childhood Influences and Passion for Pizza— a family-run fish and chip shop, where he learned the value of hard work and customer service from a young age.  Follow Pizza Guyz Here https://www.instagram.com/pizzaguyzbelfast/    Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com Pizza Guys Belfast Ciaran Kelly Pizza Guys Entrepreneurial Journey Running a pizzeria Roman cuisine classes in Madrid Third-party delivery services Brand maintenance Customer connection Top-notch service Family-run business Hard work and customer service Passion for Pizza Irish pizzeria Pizza in Belfast Local pizzeria insights

  I have the opportunity to interview Alistair Hannmann for the third time on this podcast. In this episode, he will share insights of simplifying processes- whether you’re starting, sustaining, or scaling. We also cover the importance of managing food costs, something that is key for any business.    Highlights: Al shares the importance of maximizing vendor relationships- when you are just starting out, start with a broadliner who will take care of you. He discusses the techniques for accurately portioning ingredients and scaling recipes for consistent quality and cost control. If you waste an ounce of cheese per pizza, multiply it by however many pizzas you make in a day, a week, a month, and a year- that’s a lot of cheese.  As a consultant, Al also shares and emphasizes doing more with fewer resources and simplifying processes for efficiency- this is especially key when just starting out. Al and I discuss why maintaining an organized workspace will streamline operations and enhance productivity. Follow Alastair Hannmanhttps://www.instagram.com/althepizzabuddha/  Sign Up For Our Mailing List https://mailchi.mp/f830404a0a59/podbean Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com   Topics: Pizzeria consultant Pizzeria  management Pizzeria  operations Cost control in bakeries Recipe scaling Ingredient portioning Vendor relationships in baking Efficiency in bakeries Bakery productivity Organized workspace Bakery consulting tips Bakery industry insights Bakery business strategies Consistent quality in baking Profitability in bakeries  

Join me as a fly on the wall while we listen to a real live consult about a company who is going through some growing pains.   Alastair Hannmann aka Al The Pizza Buddha works with Acre pizza who has grown significantly in the last 3 years. In this consult, he meets with the executive team to discuss his findings during his tour of the restaurants. He talks to the team about solutions related to improper dough management, over preparing toppings yield loss and more. I think you'll enjoy this episode if you are looking to grow your restaurant from 1 to multiple locations. This real live consult breaks down what its like to be in a situation where your company is growing and things are slipping through the cracks and there are a lot of important lessons to take.    Follow Al Here https://www.instagram.com/althepizzabuddha/   Follow Acre Pizza Here https://instagram.com/acrepizza   Sign Up For Our Mailing List https://mailchi.mp/f830404a0a59/podbean   Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com  

Philip Korshak intended to create a space where employees can afford to live in the community they serve, challenging the "us and them" mentality in society. Unfortunately, with the low price point of bagels and the high cost of labor, it just didn't work out. Join me as we uncover what happened and the lessons learned from this experience. Highlights: Philip Korshak shares his vision of opening a community-focused bagel shop in South Philly at 10th and Morris. He shares insights into his philosophy of equality, cross-training, and the challenges of implementing these principles in a business setting. He discusses providing benefits like paid time off and recognizing the challenges of balancing employee welfare with financial sustainability. Philip reminisces about the significance of bagels in his upbringing and shares a personal anecdote about enjoying bagels with his wife in Brooklyn. Philip compares the process of crafting bagels to the art of composing love letters, portraying each bagel as a tender sentiment yearning to be embraced and appreciated. Follow Philip Korshak Herehttps://www.instagram.com/korshak.bagels.poetry/?hl=en Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com  

To listen to the full episode, click herehttps://www.whatsgooddough.com/the-fast-track-to-becoming-a-pizza-champion-w-niles-peacock/Niles Peacock IGhttps://www.instagram.com/nilespeacockpizza/ Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com  

This episode, it’s about the remarkable story of determination and skill, Niles Peacock, a bartender who transitioned into becoming a champion pizzamaker.  Highlights:  Niles shares how Pizza saved his business during the pandemic. He tells the story of his journey to becoming a pizza champion.  He emphasizes his desire to learn and compete among the best in the industry such as Chef Will Grant and other world pizza champions  Niles Peacock IGhttps://www.instagram.com/nilespeacockpizza/ Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com  

Join me on this immersive experience as we discuss everything from grove to mill. A few pizza friends and I spend the day with Corto Olive Oil. You'll see parallels between making great pizza and making great olive oil. Also, you will see how an amazing company continues to put its customers first in putting out the best product, consistently and efficiently.   Thank you to Corto Olive Oil for sponsoring this show and making this amazing day happen.   Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com

Mike Vaona, formerly the head of engineering at Ooni, has left the company to pursue his own business venture. As the inventor of The Bread Mat and other baking needs, Mike shares valuable business lessons about creating the perfect product and his insights into social media.    Highlights: Mike’s favorite life lesson: "Nothing is random.” Mike emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making in running a successful business Mike discusses Rosehill's organic growth in sales without traditional marketing budgets, attributing it to satisfied customers spreading the word. Mike shares valuable insights from a comprehensive social media project, correlating post outcomes with subsequent sales. Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com

Let me know what you think about these. Hoping to make the golden nuggets more available to you. Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com

Will Grant of Sourdough Willy’s Pizzeria shares his valuable wisdom from his extensive experience in this industry. My biggest takeaway from this episode is- the product has to be solid, before you market it. Build your team, build your systems and processes. When that is fully flushed out, market the crap out of it. Highlights: #1 rule in Sourdough Pizza. No Casualties— safety and the importance of people in running a successful restaurant. Building a positive work environment for the people to take care of the business. Allowing and providing opportunities for employees to grow. Will shares the weekly meeting routine with managers and its focus on addressing issues, discussing numbers, and just simply asking how their week is. He explains the rationale behind why he takes them to lunch every week. Will excitedly shares what he does outside of the restaurant as he delegates operational tasks to managers- he focuses on other aspects such as marketing. Will shares how he uses one dough to make several styles of pizza https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughwillyspizzeria Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com

In this episode, I reflect on the realization I had while working on catering events and tracking my time. I initially calculated my hourly pay after receiving the final payment but realized it might be the wrong approach.Read more here: https://www.whatsgooddough.com/blog/navigating-business-success-beyond-the-hourly-rate-in-catering-events/ Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com