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In 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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In 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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In 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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🎙 My podcast Smart Pizza Marketing where I interview entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people -   

 

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Michael 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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In 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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Summary



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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🎙 My podcast Smart Pizza Marketing where I interview entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people -   

 

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📸  Instagram - https://instagram.com/smartpizzamarketing

📱  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@smartpizzamarketing

👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/smartpizzamarketing

🎥  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/smartpizzamarketing

 

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