Pizza King Podcast: Real Talk for Pizzeria Owners & Operators
The Pizza King Podcast is where pizzeria owners and operators go to sharpen their skills, build better teams, and grow more profitable businesses. Hosted by Tyrell Reed—franchise leader, coach, and author of Next Level Leadership—each episode delivers practical insights, real-life stories, and expert advice to help you win in the pizza business. Whether you're opening your first shop or scaling your tenth, this show is your guide to pizza business excellence.
Podcasting since 2023 • 56 episodes
Pizza King Podcast: Real Talk for Pizzeria Owners & Operators
Latest Episodes
Restaurant Management Mistakes That Kill Businesses (and How to Fix Them)
Most restaurants don’t fail because of bad food. They fail because of poor leadership. In this episode, Tyrell Reed shares lessons from his California Restaurant Show session Lead the Shift, including how to train managers who lead, no...
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Episode 57
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19:59
California Restaurant Show 2025 Recap: Pizza, People, and Leadership
The California Restaurant Show 2025 brought pizzeria owners, restaurant operators, and the pizza industry together under one roof. Hear my highlights from the event, leadership lessons from the stage, and visits to some of the best pizza shops ...
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Episode 56
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29:04
The Profit-First Mindset Every Operator Needs
What can a pizza operator learn from a guy who's built and scaled 12 online brands to over $10 million in sales — without a warehouse, storefront, or full-time staff? In this episode, I sit down with Neil Twa, Am...
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Episode 55
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1:01:20
Why I Sold My Store (and What Comes Next)
In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, I break down what it’s really like to sell your pizza shop after 23 years in the business. From running seven Westshore Pizza locations to navigating the emotional ups and downs of exiting the...
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Episode 54
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21:42
Managing Gen Z: What’s Working for Me Right Now
I used to think Gen Z was just entitled and lazy—until I realized I needed to shift how I lead. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually working inside my pizzeria to lead and connect with Gen Z employees.From coaching in the m...
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Episode 53
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14:32
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