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On this episode we are joined by Neal DeNardi, co-owner of Long Bridge Pizza in San Francisco, CA.

Chapters:

00:00 - Sharing Pizza Knowledge & Industry Experience

02:17 - Starting with Service: Learning Hospitality from Tribute Pizza

12:50 - From Zero to Numbers: Getting Serious After 9 Years

23:44 - Pizza Education: Scott Wiener Tours to Pizza Hacker

35:51 - Opening Long Bridge: Two 26-Year-Olds with No Plan

38:03 - San Francisco Pizza Evolution: Wood-Fired to Electric Ovens

49:22 - Restaurant Labor Reality: Why 40 Hours Isn't Enough

55:31 - Post-COVID Restaurant Industry: Changed Consumer Habits

01:01:03 - Delivery Evolution: From In-House to Third Party Apps

01:08:43 - Building Brand Awareness: Social Media Strategy

01:13:22 - Community Over Competition: Building Pizza Culture

01:33:13 - OVER/UNDER: Pizza Industry Hot Takes