Pizza King Podcast: Empowering Pizzeria Leadership

Tyrell Reed | Pizzeria Leadership & Team Building Coach
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The Pizza King Podcast is where pizzeria owners and operators go to sharpen their skills, build better teams, and grow more profitable businesses. Hosted by Tyrell Reed—franchise leader, coach, and author of Next Level Leadership—each episode delivers practical insights, real-life stories, and expert advice to help you win in the pizza business. Whether you're opening your first shop or scaling your tenth, this show is your guide to pizza business excellence. 

  1. 14H AGO · BONUS

    The Difference Between Ownership and Influence

    In this Takeout Tip episode, Tyrell Reed breaks down a hard truth that every pizzeria owner, partner, and investor needs to hear. Respect from your team does not come from ownership. It comes from leadership. If you think putting money into the business should automatically earn loyalty, trust, or influence, this episode will challenge that fast. Tyrell shares why staff respond to consistency, humility, support, and real value, not titles, ego, or ownership percentages. This is a strong message for pizza shop owners, restaurant operators, and leaders who want to build trust, lead better, and create a stronger team culture inside their store.  Streamline Your Inventory Process!📝 Track stock levels: No more guesswork! Discover the future of restaurant management: WookAIJoin the SPM Pro Owner GroupSPM Pro is a curated group of independent pizzeria owners. Monthly call and private group access.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    11 min

  2. 3D AGO

    What Happens When You Make Pizza Because You Love It

    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 the experience with others.  That is what makes this episode valuable for pizzeria owners and operators. When someone makes pizza for the love of it, you get a clear view of passion, curiosity, and creativity without the pressure of labor, overhead, and margins. Tyrell and Adam talk about backyard pizza making, learning through trial and error, using simple ingredients and accessible tools, and why authenticity still connects with people. It is also a good reminder that great pizza starts with care, attention, and pride in the process.    Follow Adam Marks, I Am Pizza Adam:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iampizzaadam/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@iampizzaadam YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@iampizzaadam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.marks.1654/   The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   The SafeWork Advantage PodcastMost workplaces react to violence—SafeWork Advantage shows employers how to prevent it.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Join the SPM Pro Owner GroupSPM Pro is a curated group of independent pizzeria owners. Monthly call and private group access.Starting a Podcast? Try Riverside freeStreamline Your Inventory Process!📝 Track stock levels: No more guesswork! Discover the future of restaurant management: WookAIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    56 min

  3. MAR 5

    Your Team Isn’t the Problem. Your System Is.

    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. That chaos turns into slower ticket times, mistakes, refunds, comps, team tension, and that dreaded 911 call that pulls you back into the shop.  You’ll learn a practical daily system called “Ready for Customer.” A short pre-rush checklist and a quick walk-through in a fixed order. Front of house first, then the line, then ovens and backups. You will hear what to put on the checklist, when to run it (before lunch and before dinner), and how to train junior managers to own it so the store can operate without you.  This episode is focused on pizzeria operations, leadership systems, shift readiness, rush prep, manager training, ticket times, service consistency, and building a store that can handle peak periods without the owner.  Want to connect? Join me for free on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Join the SPM Pro Owner GroupSPM Pro is a curated group of independent pizzeria owners. Monthly call and private group access.Starting a Podcast? Try Riverside freeDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    12 min

  4. MAR 3

    Stop Running Out of Cash: Pizza Shop Cash Flow Basics With a CFO

    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 what to track (gross profit, net profit, and cash flow), why revenue can be a vanity metric, and how to spot money leaks like overstaffing, unused tools, payment fees, and expensive financing. They also dig into real-world decisions pizzeria owners face, like when outside funding makes sense, why predatory lenders can crush your cash flow, how third-party delivery fees can turn “busy” into “broke,” and how much of the financial picture to share with your team without creating fear. If you want a simple way to tighten operations, protect cash, and make better decisions faster, this episode gives you a clear playbook you can start using this week. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    31 min

  5. FEB 26

    Pizza Shop Turnaround Update, The Week Profit Finally Shows Up

    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 change, including daily deal emails, weekend SMS, and a loyalty program update built to reward repeat visits faster with simple cash rewards.  He also talks ops. Product specs, prep consistency, recipe compliance, and why “close enough” costs you money. Plus, the prime cost target, labor focus, and menu cleanup ideas to reduce waste. If you are a pizzeria owner or operator who wants more profit, tighter systems, and better weekly control, this one is for you.  Starting a Podcast? Try Riverside freeDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    16 min

  6. FEB 24

    College Admissions From the Inside, Coach Tony Le’s Playbook for Parents

    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 drive outcomes, GPA versus course rigor, activities that show direction, and why the college essay is where strong students still lose.  tony-le-x-pizza-king-podcast Then Tony gives a simple time management system that helps students stop reacting to the week and start running a plan.  If you are a pizzeria owner or manager, this is also a leadership episode. Tony shares how adults can support high school workers with clarity, routines, and accountability, without turning into the “nag.” College admissions strategy. UC admissions insight. Application review. Essay coaching. Extracurriculars. Major exploration. Parent support. Teen time management. Accountability systems. Leadership development for young employees.   Guest Links, Coach Tony Le  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtonyle/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collegeadmissionsecrets  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachTonyCAS/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachtonyle/?hl=en The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   The SafeWork Advantage PodcastMost workplaces react to violence—SafeWork Advantage shows employers how to prevent it.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    45 min

  7. FEB 13

    First month in the new shop...did we make any profit?

    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 practical ways to spot leaks fast, fix them with simple routines, and build a weekly process that keeps your numbers and your team on track. You will walk away with a short list of actions you can use right away: How to tighten labor without crushing service.How to control food cost with portioning, prep, and inventory habits.How to price and manage third-party delivery fees without losing margin.How to run weekly scorecards and shift huddles that build accountability.How to train managers to lead the shift, not just work the shift.This is for pizzeria owners, operators, and general managers who want stronger leadership, better restaurant operations, and higher profit without working 70 hours a week. Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    12 min

  8. FEB 10

    The People Skills Behind Strong Operations

    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 without sounding pushy, and how to start better conversations even if you would rather stay in the kitchen. Stacy also breaks down what actually helps adults learn Spanish, and why live coaching, accountability, and community beat streaks and apps when you need real conversations.  If you lead a pizzeria team with mixed languages, or you want stronger hospitality, better customer experience, and tighter communication, this episode gives you practical moves you can use this week. Live Lingua links Website: https://livelingua.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiveLingua Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelingua/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livelingua LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-lingua/ The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Starting a Podcast? Try Riverside freeDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Join our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: info@tyrellreed.com Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las Vegas On the show floor recording podcast episodes

    38 min
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The Pizza King Podcast is where pizzeria owners and operators go to sharpen their skills, build better teams, and grow more profitable businesses. Hosted by Tyrell Reed—franchise leader, coach, and author of Next Level Leadership—each episode delivers practical insights, real-life stories, and expert advice to help you win in the pizza business. Whether you're opening your first shop or scaling your tenth, this show is your guide to pizza business excellence. 

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