SPM #537: How Two Friends Turned a Pop-Up Into New Orleans' Pizza Sensation

Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast

Mike Friedman, owner of Pizza Delicious in New Orleans, shares the journey of starting a pizzeria and the challenges of building a successful brick-and-mortar business. From pop-up beginnings to the development of a New York-style pizza recipe, Mike's story is a testament to hard work, dedication, and the value of community support.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Pizza Delicious: From Pop-Up to Brick-and-Mortar

07:55 Crafting the Perfect New York-Style Pizza Recipe

14:02 Challenges of Building a Brick-and-Mortar Pizzeria

23:01 The Evolution of Pizza-Making Resources

25:36 Exploring the Culture of New York Pizza

30:06 Challenges and Considerations in Running a Pizza Business

36:48 Menu Planning, Pricing, and Adapting to Industry Changes

43:43 The Impact of the Pandemic on the Pizza Business

48:08 Evolving Nature of the Pizza Industry and Staff Management

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