Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast
by Smart Pizza MarketingWe teach restaurants and pizzerias how to use social media to grow their business. With our Podcast-Social Media Courses- Mastermind-Live Shows and much more. Visit www.Smartpizzamarketing.com to see how we can help you. Interviews with pizza entrepreneurs and marketing experts.
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Episodes
SPM #531: Making Three Different Pizza Styles with One Dough Recipe - Blue Square Pizza
47m · PublishedIn this podcast episode, Bruce Irving interviews Troy from Blue Square Pizza, a pizza dough expert. They discuss Troy's journey in the pizza industry, his passion for dough, and the evolution of his pizza-making process. Troy shares how he creates three different styles of pizza using one dough recipe and the importance of studying bread making in pizza making.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Troy's Pizza Journey
07:31 Creating Three Styles of Pizza with One Dough Recipe
11:40 The Influence of Bread Making in Pizza Making
24:00 Experimenting with Flour Blends for Pizza Dough
25:22 Matching Flour and Oven to Pizza Styles
26:14 The Flavorful Transition: From Commercial Yeast to Sourdough
34:38 Streamlining Operations with Technology: AI Ordering Systems and Inventory Management
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32m · PublishedIn this conversation, Bruce and Shane discuss the evolution of text message marketing for restaurants and the importance of personalized and tailored messaging. They highlight the benefits of using text messages to engage customers and increase purchase frequency.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Location
04:14 The Power of Personalized Messaging
08:20 Boostly: A Plug-and-Play Solution
12:57 Tracking ROI in Text Marketing
21:34 Jumpstarting Text Marketing with Boostly
25:59 The Need for Businesses to Text Customers
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #529: Joanies Pizza - The Impact of Online Reviews on a Pizza Business
38m · PublishedIn this episode, Bruce Irving interviews Daniel from Joanie's Pizza. They discuss how Joanie's Pizza started and grew, the style of pizza they make, and the challenges of running a pizza business. Daniel shares his passion for making bread and how it translates into his pizza dough.
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #528: Two Locations $6 Miliion Eachs in Sales - RailTrail Flatbread Pizza
47m · PublishedMichael from Rail Trail Flatbread Company shares his journey of starting and growing his restaurant business. He talks about the community aspect of his business and how they strive to make everyone feel welcome. The menu consists of flatbread pizzas with unique toppings, as well as salads, wings, burgers, and a wide selection of craft beers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Rail Trail Flatbread Company
09:46 The Rail Trail Experience: Community, Menu, and Atmosphere
16:25 Staying True to Their Own Style of Flatbread Pizza
38:01 Open Book Management
45:11 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Business Owner
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #527: How To Grow Lunch Sales
12m · PublishedIn this episode, Bruce Irving shares three effective strategies to grow lunch sales for restaurants and pizzerias. The first strategy is cold calling local businesses to offer free samples and create awareness. The second strategy is to cater to the needs of busy professionals by providing quick and convenient options.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Growing Lunch Sales
06:23 Strategy 2: Catering to the Needs of Busy Professionals
11:39 Conclusion and Call to Action
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #526: The Power of Social Media Marketing & Getting Started
35m · PublishedSummary
In this podcast episode, Bruce Irving interviews Enzo, the owner of two restaurants in Chicago. They discuss Enzo's marketing strategies, including Instagram reels and TikToks, which have helped attract customers from all over the country. They also talk about Enzo's sports book and how it has impacted his business. Enzo shares his experience of starting in the pizza industry as a teenager and how he transitioned to owning multiple locations. He emphasizes the importance of social media marketing and collaborations with influencers in driving customer engagement and business growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
08:21 Transitioning to New Locations and Partnerships
12:42 The Power of Social Media Marketing
21:23 Using Instagram Reels and TikToks for Marketing
29:23 Collaborating with Influencers for Increased Exposure
34:06 Conclusion and Future Collaboration
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #525: Mistakes To Avoid Opening Your Next Pizza Shop
24m · PublishedIn this episode, Bruce Irving discusses the mistakes he has seen people make when opening and operating a pizzeria. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right location, understanding the competition, delivering a quality product, implementing effective marketing and branding strategies, and being financially responsible.
These insights are based on his own experiences and conversations with successful pizza operators. Overall, the episode provides valuable advice for anyone considering opening a pizzeria.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:55 Chapter 1: The Importance of Location and Competition
10:14 Chapter 2: Delivering a Quality Product
23:40 Conclusion
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #524: From Pizza Trailer to Pizzeria w/ Jared from Penelope Pizza
34m · PublishedJared shares his journey in the pizza business, from starting a delivery service during COVID-19 to operating a brick-and-mortar location in a shared space. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of expanding his business and the importance of finding the right balance between quality and quantity. Jared also highlights the impact of COVID-19 on his operations and the need to adapt to changing customer preferences.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:21 Operating a Shared Space
05:31 Starting a Pizza Delivery Service
06:53 Transitioning to a Brick-and-Mortar Location
09:39 Operating a Pizza Truck
14:09 Challenges and Growth Opportunities
19:19 Optimizing Business Hours
22:05 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business Operations
24:17 Marketing and Branding Challenges
26:33 Advantages of Operating in a Co-Space
29:18 Considering the Next Steps
32:23 Social Media Presence and Future Expansion
33:21 Location and Contact Information
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #523: Pizzapreneur Andrew Talks TikTok, Tech, and Topping the Competition
43m · PublishedIn this episode, Bruce Irving interviews Andrew from Gianni's Pizza. They discuss how Andrew grew his family's pizzeria business, the challenges of managing multiple locations, and the importance of effective people management. They also talk about the power of social media marketing and how Gianni's Pizza has built a fun and engaging online presence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:30 Sponsorship Acknowledgment
02:58 Guest Introduction
03:27 Growing the Business and Managing Employees
06:34 Challenges of Managing Multiple Locations
10:27 The Evolution of the Menu
13:16 The Importance of Effective People Management
22:53 The Power of Social Media Marketing
25:18 Unique Marketing Opportunities
28:24 Collaboration with Kevin Smith
32:50 Expanding the Business and Online Ordering
35:15 Managing the Custom App
41:28 Promoting the Business on Social Media
42:57 Conclusion and Call to Action
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSPM #522: Starting Strong: Best Friends Turn Pizza Dreams into Reality at a Brewery
43m · PublishedSummary
In this episode, Bruce Irving interviews the founders of 2-1 Dough Pizza Co. They discuss how they got started in the pizza industry, their journey of learning and experimenting with dough and toppings, and their approach to pricing and building a loyal customer base. They also talk about their plans for the future and the importance of marketing and social media in growing their business. Overall, it's a great conversation for anyone interested in starting a pizzeria or looking for insights on running a successful pizza business.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:10 How They Got Started
06:09 Their Pizza Experience
09:28 Expansion and Collaboration
13:32 Pricing and Business Model
23:15 Building a Loyal Customer Base
25:48 Marketing and Social Media
30:00 Employee Management
34:08 Future Plans
42:18 Closing Remarks
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🎙 My podcast Smart Pizza Marketing where I interview entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people -
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spmpod/messageSmart Pizza Marketing Podcast has 551 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 330:32:47. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on October 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 13th, 2024 20:10.