Mark, owner of Leo's Pizza in Williamsport, PA, shares the story of closing his first shop, learning some tough business lessons, and reopening with a completely different mindset.
Today he's focused on running a simple operation, making great pizza, spending time with his family, and building the business around the life he actually wants.
In this episode we talk about:
- Closing his first pizza shop and starting over
- The biggest financial mistakes he made
- Why he keeps the menu simple
- Running a one-man pizza operation
- Building a reputation through quality pizza
- His dough process and equipment
- Why he doesn't follow every trend
- Creating a business that fits your life
If you're opening a pizza shop or trying to simplify your current operation, this conversation is packed with practical lessons from someone who's been through it.
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