Pizza King Podcast: Empowering Pizzeria Leadership

In this episode of the Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed sits down with Adam Marks, known online as I Am Pizza Adam, for a conversation about pizza from a different angle. Adam is not building a pizzeria, chasing a pop-up model, or trying to turn pizza into a full-time business. He is a true pizza enthusiast, someone who makes pizza because he loves the craft, loves the process, and loves sharing th...

If your store runs smooth when you’re there, then falls apart when you leave, this episode is for you.  In this Takeout Tip, Tyrell Reed breaks down a simple truth. The dinner rush is not the problem. Your lack of readiness is. When the team gets slammed and starts scrambling for sauce, boxes, printer paper, backups, or a stocked line, the rush exposes every missed step from earlier in the day. Th...

In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed sits down with Rob Te Braake of Insight Matters, a fractional CFO and accounting firm, for a practical conversation on the numbers that keep a pizzeria alive. Rob breaks down why most owners get in trouble, not because they work hard, but because they stay too optimistic and avoid the weekly discipline of forecasting and review. You will learn...

Tyrell Reed is back with a Takeout Tip and a real store update from the Pizza King turnaround. He shares why taking a break matters before burnout hits, then gets into the numbers, the moves, and what your shop can copy this week.  You will hear the last three weekly results, including sales around $8.6K to $8.9K, and a strong week at about 12.9% profit. Tyrell breaks down what is driving the chan...

You hire teenagers. You coach teenagers. You lead teenagers. So this episode matters. I sit down with Coach Tony Le from egelloC (Eagle Lock), a former UC Berkeley admissions reader who has reviewed over 10,000 applications.  tony-le-x-pizza-king-podcast He breaks down what actually moves the needle in college admissions, and what families waste time overthinking. We get into the real pillars that...

If you run a pizzeria, you do not need more hype. You need better decisions, cleaner systems, and a team that can hold standards without you babysitting every shift. In this episode, we break down the real moves that protect profit in a pizza shop. Sales channels, food cost, labor control, prep and portioning, speed of service, and the management habits that keep results consistent. You will hear...

Stacy Richter, CEO of Live Lingua, joins Tyrell Reed on The Pizza King Podcast to talk about the people skills that build a stronger pizzeria. Stacy started in a Pizza Hut kitchen, moved through front of house, and turned those restaurant lessons into a career across sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship.  You will learn how to build trust fast with customers and with your team, how to sell witho...

Chris Battiste from Mia Ava East Coast Pizza breaks down what it takes to run a fast New York style slice shop and still compete at a high level. We talk speed of service, premium ingredients, and how to build a product that stays consistent day after day. You will hear how Chris uses pizza competitions to sharpen his craft, why he wants the score sheet and notes, and what “balance” really means w...

Powered By ThrivePOS In this Takeout Tips episode of the Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed breaks down GM planning and leadership routines during week four of the Valrico store takeover. This is the point where most turnarounds either gain traction or slide back into old habits.  Tyrell shares his actual weekly P&L and walks through the numbers live. Not a dashboard. Not a summary. The real tool...

Pizza Driven Point of Sale by ThrivePOS Detroit pizza in New York. Two locations. Big creativity with tight standards. In this episode, Tyrell sits down with Tori Tiso to talk pizza leadership and real operations. You’ll hear how she builds new pies without losing consistency, why she simplified the menu to protect profit and labor, and how she trains people like a coach so the product stays right...

Third-party delivery can wreck a great pizza fast. In this episode, I sit down with Eric Bam, VP of Sales and Marketing at Perfect Crust Pizza Liners, to talk about the real fix. Protect the product from oven to customer door. We break down why packaging and food protection matter more than most operators admit, because customers do not blame DoorDash. Customers blame your brand. We also get pract...

Get Your Free Demo From ThrivePOS In this Takeout Tips episode of the Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed gives a real behind the scenes update from week two inside the shop, focused on one of the most overlooked drivers of profitability for pizzeria owners. Cash management. This episode breaks down how tightening up cash handling, deposits, tip policies, and discounts creates clarity for your team an...

Get  3 Months Free  from ThrivePOS In this episode of the Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed sits down with Logan Whitehouse, co-founder of Virnika AI, to break down how AI phone automation is changing restaurant operations.  The conversation stays focused on real operator problems. Missed calls. Labor pressure. Inconsistent upselling. Customer experience during peak hours. Logan explains how AI voic...

Thrive POS helps pizzeria operators gain control of sales, labor, and reporting with tools built for growing shops. Request a demo here: https://thrivepos.com/pizzaking   In this Takeout Tips episode of the Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed breaks down the first five days of taking over an existing pizzeria in Valrico and the exact steps he used to create fast wins without overwhelming the team. Thi...

 Powered By ThrivePOS - Pizza Driven Point of Sale In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed sits down with Carlo Bertolli of Pizza Boy Chicago to break down what it really takes to win as an independent pizzeria owner in a crowded market.  Carlo shares his journey growing up in a multigenerational pizza business, learning the grind firsthand, and stepping out to build his own brand i...

Powered By ThrivePOS - Pizza Driven Point of Sale In this Takeout Tips episode of the Pizza King Podcast, you hear the real plan behind taking over a struggling pizzeria and fixing it fast. You get a step by step breakdown of week one in a pizzeria turnaround. No theory. No hype. Just what actually happens on day one. You will learn:  • Why food safety and sanitation come before marketing and sale...

In this episode, we explore the importance of finding your true calling, moving beyond just financial gain to discover a fulfilling career. We dive into the mindset needed for personal development, emphasizing that true motivation comes from within. This inspirational discussion highlights being purpose driven and collaborating with like-minded individuals to foster growth. You will hear about: Wh...

Powered By ThrivePOS - Pizza Driven Point of Sale  Choosing the right restaurant back office platform affects profit, labor, and control. This episode breaks down how Restaurant 365 works in real pizzerias. Leslie Benson from Restaurant 365 joins Nick Eberhart of Agliolio Fresh Italian to share how he runs three South Florida locations using one system. You will hear how R365 supports accounting,...

Powered by ThrivePOS - Pizza Driven Point of Sale Learn more at ThrivePOS.com/PizzakIng Big Announcement! Pizza King is getting back in the game!  In this episode of the Pizza King Podcast, you hear the real story behind taking over a struggling pizzeria and rebuilding from the ground up. I break down what actually causes a shop to slide. Small misses. Weak standards. No systems. Then I walk you t...

In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, I sit down with Stuart Townsend, co founder of Podcast Hawk, to talk about how podcast guesting really works and how pizzeria owners can use it to grow their brand. We break down podcast marketing for small businesses, why most guests never get booked, and how restaurant owners can use podcasts to build authority, trust, and visibility without relying on...

Brought to you by ThrivePOS - Pizza Driven Point of Sale You can change your customer experience today with one simple habit. In this episode, Tyrell shares a quick lesson from chef Billy Manzo that will help you tighten up your shop fast. You will hear why clean windows, clean thresholds, clear walkways, and a clutter free counter drive repeat visits. You will learn how small daily actions can li...

Powered By ThrivePOS - Pizza Driven Point of Sale In this episode, George Clark from Pizza Solution/Restaurant Outfitters breaks down the oven decisions every pizzeria struggles with. You get a clear look at electric decks, gas decks, conveyors, and wood fire options. George explains why so many high-volume shops are switching to electric, what operators miss when comparing ovens, and how to match...

Ask me how to test drive ThrivePOS You hit walls during the year. You get tired. You question the work. This episode shows what happens when you refuse to quit. I share the honest story of almost walking away from the podcast and how your messages, your actions, and your progress kept this mission alive.  You hear the data from this year, the growth from the show, and the impact you helped create...

Powered by ThrivePOS Learn how to drive more traffic, increase repeat visits, and build stronger customer relationships using birthdays and new mover programs. I sit down with David Michaelson of Celebration Marketing to break down why birthdays are the strongest dining occasion, why personalized mail is outperforming digital channels, and how independent pizzerias can use these tools to grow. We...

Powered by Thrive POS This takeout tip breaks down how introverted owners can grow their pizzeria without feeling drained. You learn how to engage your community in small, consistent ways that build real relationships, drive repeat orders, and strengthen your local presence. You get clear steps you can use today to stay visible, support key groups, and create a simple system for monthly outreach....