Ex-Slice Exec Opens Pizza Shop: The Team-Building Secrets Every Owner Needs

In this episode, Bruce sits down with Rick, the former Chief People Officer at Slice, who is trading Silicon Valley for pepperoni and cheese. Rick shares his journey from tech to pizza, what he didn’t expect, how he picked his location, and what it really takes to build a great team in the food industry. If you're planning to open a pizza shop or struggling to manage yours, Rick’s insights on hiring, systems, and startup lessons will be gold.

What is How You Slice It?

There’s no food like pizza and there’s no entrepreneur like a pizzeria owner.

Join us for a dive into the ambition, endurance, and smart thinking behind some of the most driven people in pizza. Each episode is a new conversation with someone who saw the industry in a fresh way — tune in for big ideas, clever strategies, and hot takes.