Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast
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SubscribersSPM PRO: Most pizza shop owners think more sales will solve their problems. But after spending time inside this Miami pizza shop, it became clear that sales weren't the issue.In this episode, we b...
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Smartpizzamarketing.com/spmproA pizza shop owner shares what it’s really like trying to grow a pizzeria today. We talk about buying a pizza shop two weeks before COVID, rebuilding a damaged brand, and...
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- 4 months ago
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In this solo episode, Bruce breaks down the biggest marketing mistakes he’s seeing after dozens of onboarding calls with pizza operators across the country. If you’re struggling to grow, get traction,...
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- 4 months ago
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After visiting 75 pizza shops in person over the last 12 months, I noticed something surprising. It did not matter if the owner had one location or fifteen. They all felt like they were making decisio...
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- 4 months ago
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In this episode, we sit down with Mason, owner of a unique pasta-forward pizzeria operating out of a compact 450 sq ft space inside a public market. Mason shares how his team combines Neapolitan-style...
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- 5 months ago
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Step inside Old Gold, a square-slice Sicilian-style pizza shop quietly taking over Hollywood Blvd — without PR, hype, or a massive footprint. In just 1,000 square feet, they’ve built a cult following ...
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- 5 months ago
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In this solo episode of the Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast, Bruce shares two powerful topics every pizzeria owner needs to hear: the hidden dangers of chasing social media fame (looking at you, Portnoy...
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- 5 months ago
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Thinking of starting a pizza pop-up? Jeremy from Gabacool Provisions breaks down how he built a successful California-based pop-up pizza business with just over $2,000. We cover everything from startu...
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- 5 months ago
40:06
🎉 Welcome to the 600th episode of the Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast! In this special edition, Bruce takes you behind the scenes of the most memorable pizzerias he visited in 2025. These aren’t just g...
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- 6 months ago
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Geoff is leaving the tech world behind to open a wood-fired pizza shop in Ellicott City, Maryland — and he’s putting everything on the line to make it work. In this brutally honest consultation, Bruce...
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- 6 months ago
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In this episode, Bruce reveals the exciting plans for 2026, including his monthly travel schedule to pizzerias across the U.S., the return of marketing call episodes, and a major push on YouTube. He a...
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- 6 months ago
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Work with us: https://smartpizzamarketing.com/consulting/Thinking about opening a pizza shop in 2026? Bruce has been in the business for 25+ years, visited over 100 pizza shops in 2025, and interviewe...
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- 6 months ago
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Are you constantly repeating yourself to your team? Frustrated that no one seems to retain what you teach? In this episode, Bruce from Smart Pizza Marketing breaks down the real reason why employees d...
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- 7 months ago
08:33
In this solo episode, I share what I’ve learned after visiting over 10 pizza shops, why I walked away from two potential deals, how Andy’s Pizza is scaling without investors, and why I created PizzaSh...
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- 7 months ago
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Most pizza shops don’t fail because the pizza’s bad — they fail because the owner has no idea what’s really going on. In this episode, I’ll show you how to check the health of your pizza shop in under...
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- 7 months ago
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In this episode of the Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast, Bruce tackles 10 powerful questions from listeners that every pizzeria owner should hear. From low-budget marketing advice to the launch of a new ...
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- 8 months ago
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The Pizza Weekly: https://www.instagram.com/thepizzaweekly/
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- 9 months ago
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In this solo episode, Bruce from Smart Pizza Marketing shares what he learned during a recent visit to a struggling Florida pizzeria. From lacking basic checklists to chaotic kitchens, Bruce uncovers ...
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- 9 months ago
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Boostly: https://www.boostly.com/In this episode, I’m hanging with Shane from Boostly. We’re talkin’ real strategies for text marketing, SEO, and AI that actually help you get more customers in the do...
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- 10 months ago
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Are you overwhelmed running your pizzeria with a bloated menu and inconsistent results? In this episode of Smart Pizza Marketing, Bruce breaks down how simplicity and focus can lead to massive success...
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- 10 months ago
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In this solo episode, Bruce from Smart Pizza Marketing shares an unfiltered take on dealing with online trolls, bad reviews, and the emotional toll of building a business in public. From one-star Yelp...
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- 10 months ago
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Sponsor: Cheese Hog Machine In this solo episode, Bruce breaks down powerful insights from a recent visit to Blue Square Pizza and reflects on social media strategy, profitability, and what it really ...
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- 11 months ago
14:28
Discover what’s working (and what’s not) in restaurant marketing for 2025 with Bruce Irving of Smart Pizza Marketing. In this exclusive interview with Donald Burns, Bruce reveals the state of marketin...
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- 11 months ago
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Today's Sponsor: America's Best RestaurantsIn this solo episode, Bruce shares hard-earned lessons from over two decades in the pizza business. After stepping away from ownership to grow Smart ...
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- 1 year ago
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Join Bruce on this solo episode of the Smart Pizza Marketing podcast where he dives deep into the realities of owning and running a pizza shop. From his personal regrets to powerful lessons learned fr...
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- 1 year ago
11:41
In this episode of the Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast, Bruce sits down with Sam and JD from Town Hall Pizza. Hear the remarkable story of how two former pastors with no restaurant experience took over ...
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- 1 year ago
39:26
Just back from the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Bruce shares every must-know insight for pizza shop owners. From game-changing ovens to underrated tools and marketing mistakes...
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- 1 year ago
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Most pizzerias don't fail because of bad pizza or a bad location — they fail because of what happens (or doesn’t happen) behind the scenes. In this no-fluff video, Bruce shares the real reasons pizza ...
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- 1 year ago
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Bruce hits the streets of Dallas to uncover how real pizzeria owners are surviving (and thriving) in 2025. From $10K store launches to no-walk-in operations and humbling failures, this episode is PACK...
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- 1 year ago
18:06
In this episode, Bruce shares a raw and honest reflection on 10 years of podcasting and what he’s learned from talking to pizza shop owners all over the country. Whether you're new to the business...
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- 1 year ago
09:53
New In this solo episode, Bruce shares raw insights on working with influencers in the pizza business world. He reflects on a shocking conversation about influencer rates ($4,500?!) and breaks down a ...
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- 1 year ago
09:48
This episode is packed with insights from Lisa at the National Restaurant Show and Tom, the culinary director at Papa John’s. We break down how large restaurant chains like Papa John’s create family-f...
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- 1 year ago
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Join Bruce from Smart Pizza Marketing in this raw, one-on-one episode where he shares the 9 biggest lessons he learned the hard way over 20 years in the pizza business. Whether you're just startin...
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- 1 year ago
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Owner Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pizzashopownersforumIn this bite-sized podcast audio from Bruce at Smart Pizza Marketing, we dive deep into the frustrating feeling of slow progress as a p...
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- 1 year ago
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In this episode, Bruce breaks down the three key stages of pizzeria growth, from perfecting your product to building unstoppable systems and retaining top talent. Whether you're just starting or tryin...
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- 1 year ago
06:29
Feeling overwhelmed with social media for your restaurant or small business? In this quick but powerful episode, Bruce breaks down the biggest reason most pizza shops (and small businesses) struggle w...
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- 1 year ago
05:54
After skipping Pizza Expo since 2018, Bruce is back with a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of what went down at Pizza Expo 2025. From the Slice booth to the gear you actually need to see — and what y...
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- 1 year ago
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In this episode, Bruce breaks down what it really takes to start and run a successful pizzeria. He tackles common questions from aspiring pizza shop owners, like whether it’s better to buy an existing...
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- 1 year ago
18:22
Matt Plapp, CEO of America's Best Restaurants, shares his journey from growing up around restaurants to creating a marketing firm that helps independent restaurants thrive. He emphasizes the impor...
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- 1 year ago
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Sponsored by: https://smartpizzamarketing.com/boostlyThinking about opening a pizza shop? WATCH THIS FIRST! 🍕🚨I made some huge mistakes when I first opened my pizzeria—ones that cost me over $100,00...
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- 1 year ago
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Johnny had zero experience making dough, but that didn’t stop him from building a massively successful pizzeria in Canada. In this episode, he shares how he went from meal prep to pizza, how he keeps ...
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- 1 year ago
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Welcome back to the podcast! Today, it’s just me, and we’re talking all things pizza business. I just got back from Detroit, visited some amazing pizzerias, and I’ve been reflecting on whether I’d eve...
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- 1 year ago
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Lynn and Brandon share their inspiring journey from making pizza at home to launching their own restaurant in Chicago. They discuss the challenges ...
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- 1 year ago
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YouTube Description for the Episode:
🎙️ Live from the Pizza Tomorrow Summit! 🍕
In this episode, Bruce chats with Enrico from Uncle Rico's Pizza in Fort Myers, Florida! Recorded live at the Pizza Tom...
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- 1 year ago
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Here’s the truth: talent is overrated.It’s the small, consistent choices that make your pizzeria a success.Which one of these do you think has the biggest impact in your shop? Let me know.
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SPM #554: Text Marketing Results - The Numbers Don't Lie ...
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Welcome to the Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast, your go-to resource for real talk and actionable advice on running a successful pizzeria. I’m Bruce, your host, and I’m excited to introduce a new, shorte...
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- 1 year ago
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In this episode of Smart Pizza Marketing, Bruce chats with Loren Paddleford, Chief Revenue Officer of Slice, about the distinct challenges and opportunities independent pizzerias face in a competitive...
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- 1 year ago
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We teach restaurants and pizzerias how to use social media to grow their business. With our Podcast-Social Media Courses- Mastermind-Live Shows and much more. Visit www.Smartpizzamarketing.com to see how we can help you. Interviews with pizza entrepreneurs and marketing experts.
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