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How You Slice It

Slice
Pizza Industry
Slice
Los Angeles
Pizza
Pizza Di Farfalla
Team Building
Sal's Pizza Bar
Pizzeria Industry
Corner Slice
Los Angeles Pizza Scene
Social Media Marketing
Vinny G's
Traditas Pizza
Rochester, United States
LA Pizza Alliance
Pizza Community
Stewart, Florida
Leechburg Pizza Company
Orlando
Chrissy's Pizza

There’s no food like pizza and there’s no entrepreneur like a pizzeria owner. Join us for a dive into the ambition, endurance, and smart thinking behind some of the most driven people in pizza. Each episode is a new conversation with someone who saw the industry in a fresh way — tune in for big ideas, clever strategies, and hot takes.

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Latest Episodes

Giuseppe Sacchetti didn't just open another pizza shop.

He spent years obsessing over dough, trained with Gabriele Bonci in Rome, opened during the pandemic, and built a business that now serves fresh pizza, wholesale dough, focaccia, and gourmet fr... more

This week I'm joined by Santo, a second-generation pizza shop owner who walked away from the family business, spent five years in the corporate world, and then decided to come back and open his own pizzeria. We talk about what pulled him back into pi... more

Mark, owner of Leo's Pizza in Williamsport, PA, shares the story of closing his first shop, learning some tough business lessons, and reopening with a completely different mindset.

Today he's focused on running a simple operation, making great pizza... more

After 25 years in business, Bill was burned out.

He was seriously thinking about selling his pizza shop before a visit with another owner completely changed his perspective.

In this episode, we talk about:

•  Why he almost walked away 

•  The mark... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Molinari
Pizza maker and business owner; founder of Women in Pizza
Molinaris / Women in Pizza
Episode: How Women Are Shaping Independent Pizzeria Ownership
Giorgia Caporuscio
Owner and pizza maker of Don Antonio; founder of Women in Pizza
Don Antonio, New York City; Women in Pizza
Episode: How Women Are Shaping Independent Pizzeria Ownership
Mary Ann Giannone
Co-founder of Paulie Gee's; restaurant owner
Paulie Gee's
Episode: How Women Are Shaping Independent Pizzeria Ownership
Tomor Turkeshi
First-generation immigrant pizzeria owner, long-time operator
Argento's (as discussed)
Episode: Will Your Pizzeria Exist in 2036?
Kemal Andican
Owner of Tabor Pizza, long-standing shop since 1986
Tabor Pizza
Episode: Will Your Pizzeria Exist in 2036?
Juan Robles
Pizza shop owner
Triple Beam Pizza
Episode: What To Do This Year to Sell More Pizza - Pizza Expo Panel
Tori T.
Pizza shop owner
Tori T's Pizzeria / 914 Pizzeria
Episode: What To Do This Year to Sell More Pizza - Pizza Expo Panel
Tyrell Reed
Host of the Pizza King Podcast
Pizza King Podcast
Episode: Why Most Pizza Shops Fail at Team Building (and How Tyrell Fixes It)
Vitangelo Recchia
Owner of Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Episode: From Burnout to Balance: Running a Shop Without Losing Yourself - Vitangelo Recchia

Host

Bruce
Host of the podcast, drives panel discussions and interviews across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Glenside Pizza

    Awesome time on the podcast with Bruce. Loved talking shop and sharing my story. I hope it reaches the right people and helps motivate somebody who really needs it.

    Bruce’s videos helped inspire me, so I’m forever grateful. He’s super easy going and has a calm demeanor that makes any awkwardness quickly disappear. Combine that with all his industry experience and that’s the perfect recipe for an amazing podcast host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Zonios
    United Statesa month ago
  • Uncle Chucks Pizzeria

    Had a great time being on the podcast talking about the journey behind Uncle Chuck’s Pizzeria and the food scene in the Illinois Valley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djchuckyrozay
    United States4 months ago
  • The real deal for pizza dreamers 🍕

    Running a pop-up and dreaming of a brick-and-mortar, this podcast hits different. The stories are real, the guests are inspiring, and it’s the perfect mix of laughs and lessons. Makes you want to sling more pies and chase those big pizza dreams.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gabacool
    United Statesa year ago
  • Following your journey from the old podcast

    I’ve been a listener of Bruce’s for a few years now, he always does excellent interviews and has a wide range of knowledge of the pizza/restaurant industry. Love the podcast!

    Jake,

    Patriot Wood Fired Pizza

    East Tennessee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don't upgrade!..crashes!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Slice is a terrible and sketchy company

    Slice and all their affiliations including this podcast should not be supported. They don’t help small businesses and actually hurt them by being a 3rd party payer system. They also give out people’s (who use their service to order through a local company) information including address and phone numbers out to strangers with no verification so customers are able to be harassed by scammers. Slice provides no accountability of these sketchy practices.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sadcreator2
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some concern about the occasional negative stance on third-party platforms is noted by a portion of critics.
Listeners appreciate actionable, operator-focused insights and candid stories from shop owners.
Positive feedback on guest diversity and real-world branding strategies.
Many value the community-building angle and coverage of small-business resilience.
Guests and hosts are praised for practical tips and authentic entrepreneurship stories.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

He Was Ready to Sell His Pizza Shop. Then Everything Changed.
Q: How did you first get involved in the pizza shop, and what path did you take to ownership?
Bill explains joining his father as a 25% partner with no upfront money, learning on the fly, eventually buying out his father about eight years ago and taking full control.
He Closed His Pizza Shop... Then Reopened on His Own Terms | Mark from Leo's Pizza
Q: What makes your shop different in your area?
It's a one-man operation with a strong emphasis on high-quality, consistent pizza and a willingness to run the business on my terms, rather than chasing busy staff-driven models.
He Closed His Pizza Shop... Then Reopened on His Own Terms | Mark from Leo's Pizza
Q: How did you get into the pizza business?
Pizza was my first real job; I learned and grew from watching and practicing, then committed to making pizza professionally.
He Closed His Pizza Shop... Then Reopened on His Own Terms | Mark from Leo's Pizza
Q: Tell everybody where you're from and what you're up to.
I'm from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and I run Leo's Pizzeria, focusing on pizza and a family-oriented, owner-operated shop.
He Bought a Failing Philly Pizza Shop and Completely Reinvented It in 3 Years
Q: What was it like taking over a second-gen shop and changing its operations?
It was a challenge because the previous owners were drained and the menu was old-fashioned; I focused on modernizing the kitchen, removing outdated equipment, and gradually winning over the existing neighborhood through better pizza and better service, which took several months.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How You Slice It

What is How You Slice It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A window into the pizza industry built around operators who are pushing boundaries—from expanding to multi-location shops and modernizing operations to harnessing social media, branding, and community initiatives. Episodes explore how shops balance craft with profitability, navigate third-party platforms, and leverage lean menus, pop-ups, and partnerships to scale. Notable threads include leadership and team-building, women-led leadership in pizza, and community-driven efforts that turn local shops into regional movements. The show often pairs practical, battle-tested tactics with candid storytelling, making it valuable for operators, aspiring owners, and marketing/driving growth for independent pizzerias. It stands out for its hands-on, op... more

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1. Julia Molinari
2. Giorgia Caporuscio
3. Mary Ann Giannone
4. Tomor Turkeshi
5. Kemal Andican
6. Juan Robles
7. Tori T.
8. Tyrell Reed

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