My name is Eidref Laxa and I am a Mobile Caterer, Ooni Ambassador, and Pan Pizza Champion. I started this podcast to learn about pizza and starting a pizzeria. I’m not ready to open a brick and mortar just yet, but I’m still obsessed with learning from pizza operators. From pizza styles to general business advice, the pizzamakers I bring on to this show help you level up in any facet of your life and business. Some of our past guests include World Pizza Champions like Tony Gemignani and Will Grant to Pizza Influencers like @Pizza and @ScottsPizzaProject. Our wide array of guests allow us to
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episode 102: Consistency: The Paradox of Opening A Pizzeria with Michael Hanna of St. Vito Focacciaria
Today, we've got Michael Hanna joining us from the flavorful streets of Saint Vito Focacceria, Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, we're gonna dive deep into the dough, uncover Michael's backstory, and explore what makes their pizzas so darn delicious.
Highlights:
- Recognition of the importance of consistency in offering the same product every time to customers.
- On the note of consistency, it’s almost never going to be consistent with a high hydration naturally level Pizza that is affected by the differing hands that touch it, and the weather that is outside of your control.
- Despite the difficulties, Michael emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance, noting that setbacks are inevitable but can be overcome with determination.
- Michael and I express a shared commitment to building a welcoming community within our respective businesses, fostering connections and a sense of belonging.
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Michael Hanna's backstory and pizza journey
Significance of naming the pizza place after St. Vito
Family involvement in the food industry
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Early career experiences
Passion for kitchen work
Importance of consistency in food service
Resilience and perseverance in entrepreneurship
Building a welcoming community in business
Fostering connections and belonging in the community
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Overcoming setbacks in entrepreneurship
Commitment to customer satisfaction
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