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In this Takeout Tips episode of the Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed breaks down the first five days of taking over an existing pizzeria in Valrico and the exact steps he used to create fast wins without overwhelming the team. This episode focuses on food safety, equipment, repairs, and morale, the unglamorous work that sets the foundation for long term success.

You will hear how to run a simple self audit, prioritize issues, and address the biggest problems first. Tyrell shares why cleaning, fixing broken equipment, and tightening food safety systems should come before menu changes or marketing pushes. He also explains how small repairs like ovens, sinks, locks, and restrooms can immediately improve team morale and daily performance.

This episode is built for pizzeria owners, operators, and managers who are taking over an existing shop, inheriting a team, or trying to stabilize operations. If you want practical guidance on restaurant turnarounds, food safety audits, equipment maintenance, and leadership during transition, this episode gives you clear direction you can use this week.

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In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed sits down with Carlo Bertolli of Pizza Boy Chicago to break down what it really takes to win as an independent pizzeria owner in a crowded market.

Carlo shares his journey growing up in a multigenerational pizza business, learning the grind firsthand, and stepping out to build his own brand in Chicago. He explains how obsession with product, culture, and experience helped him dominate a saturated pizza market without relying on discounts or paid ads.

The conversation goes deep into branding, leadership, hiring, and standards in a modern pizzeria. Carlo talks about building teams that step up under pressure, why most operators fail at accountability, and how old school work ethic still wins in today’s restaurant industry. He also breaks down how social media, word of mouth, and experience driven concepts like Cannoli Boy became major growth drivers for his business.

If you are a pizzeria owner, operator, or manager looking to increase sales, build a stronger team, and stand out in a competitive pizza market, this episode delivers real lessons from the front lines.

Topics covered include:
• Pizzeria branding and differentiation
• Leadership and accountability in the kitchen
• Hiring and training restaurant staff
• Growing sales without heavy discounting
• Old school work ethic vs modern restaurant challenges
• Building community loyalty as an independent pizza shop
• Turning experience into a competitive advantage

This is a must listen for pizza shop owners who want to build a business that lasts and lead with confidence.

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In this Takeout Tips episode of the Pizza King Podcast, you hear the real plan behind taking over a struggling pizzeria and fixing it fast.

You get a step by step breakdown of week one in a pizzeria turnaround. No theory. No hype. Just what actually happens on day one.

You will learn:
• Why food safety and sanitation come before marketing and sales
• How cleaning and organization reset team mindset
• The exact routines to install in the first week
• How line checks, prep systems, and certifications protect food cost and quality
• How to use onboarding and training to build buy in early
• What to fix first when staffing, systems, and morale are off

This episode is for pizzeria owners, operators, and managers who want a clear turnaround framework, stronger food safety culture, and better daily execution.

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Want to connect? Send me an email to info@tyrellreed.com