What's the point

What’s the point?Another oven breaks.

Another staff no-show. Another review from someone who doesn’t get it.

It stacks up. And it wears you down.

But every now and then, you need to stop. Not for a vacation. Not for a walk.

But to ask yourself one question:Why the hell did I start this place?

Not the cute version. The real one.

Was it to do something that felt like yours?

To build something you could be proud of?

To prove something?

To feed your community?

To make damn good pizza?

That reason still matters.Even if you’ve lost sight of it.Especially when everything feels like it's on fire.Take 10 minutes.Forget the chaos.Remember the point.Then go back in swinging.

This Week’s Content

🎙️ Podcast of the Week
👉 Answering your questions

I really enjoy answering your questions about operating a pizza shop. Here’s a few I received recently. If you have more send them on over.

🎥 Youtube video of the Week
👉  Frank from Mamas Too - Why it works

I visited Mama’s TOO in NYC and got an inside look at how Frank turned his pizza shop into a phenomenon. From dough obsession to influencer marketing, and even a few things not to copy — this breakdown covers it all. Whether you're a pizza shop owner or dream of starting your own place, there are powerful business lessons in this one

Pizza Shops For Sale (Coming Soon)

If you’re looking to buy or sell your shop get on the list here.

Meme of the week

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