Pizza & Brew w/ Jeffrey from Flying Heart Brewing Co.
On this episode of Smart Pizza Marketing, host Jeffrey invites Jeff from Flying Heart Brewing Company as his guest. They discuss Jeff’s brewery and pizzeria concept, finding locations, and the reason behind their growth and expansion. They also share insights on the pizza business, marketing, and useful tools. The speaker talks about owning multiple pizza places and shares experiences about their menu size, focusing on one size of the pizza, new pizza-making techniques, and franchise setup.
They invite guests to share their stories without selling anything and share monthly specials. This month’s special is a stoner pizza made with cauliflower crust, beans, ground beef, and enchilada sauce, inspired by Taco Bell’s discontinued Mexican pizza. Tune in to this episode to learn more!
[00:00:10] Brewery owner Jeff talks pizza and growth.
[00:05:35] From friends’ brewery to pizza partner.
[00:07:27] Expo good for newbies, not veterans.
[00:11:18] Internet expands pizza knowledge and options.
[00:14:06] Podcast: word of mouth is priceless.
[00:18:48] “Expanding sales and franchising, age concerns”
[00:20:47] “Paying for standards secure investment for franchisee”
[00:25:34] Beer, pizza, portioning, supply management, efficiency, theft prevention.
[00:29:06] New location struggled, now successful and efficient.
[00:30:41] Inventory cyclical; busy and slow seasons.
[00:34:41] Pizza place inspired by successful Alaska shop.
[00:37:50] More efficiency, less maintenance, increased sales.
[00:42:21] Chef Jeff Rowe promotes Flying Heart Brewing.