Are you serious?

If you own a pizza shop, quick question.

Who do you talk to when you’re unsure about a decision?

Pricing.
Hiring.
Food cost.
Menu changes.
Marketing.

Most owners are just guessing and hoping it works.

That’s why I started SPM PRO.

It’s a private, owner-only community. No vendors. No consultants. Just pizza operators talking real numbers and real strategy.

We do:
• Monthly focused calls
• Live Q&A
• Hot seats
• Private discussions off social media

This isn’t another Facebook group.
It’s a room for serious operators who actually want to get better.

If you’re tired of making decisions alone, this is probably for you.

You can check it out here:

Bruce

This Week’s Content

🎙️ Podcast of the Week
👉  Stop Making Skits and Start Selling Pizza: The Content Strategy That Actually Works

If you’re struggling to grow, get traction, or compete with DoorDash and Uber Eats, this episode is your wake-up call.

🎥 Youtube video of the Week
👉  The $0 Marketing Strategy Behind Apollonia’s Pizza Wild Success

Pizzeria Insider

He Went from Making Pizza at Home to Opening a $350K Shop

Question of the week

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