5 Locations in Virginia, Tony DiSilvestro of YNot Italian YNot Italian, located near Virginia beach, has 5 locations and 350 employees. The journey first began way back in 1993... Tony grew up in the pizza business and after moving to Virginia from New Jersey, began the hunt to open his first restaurant. After 2 long years of searching he finally found the perfect spot and … [Read more...] about SPM #45: 5 Locations & 350 Employess YNot Italian w/ Tony DiSilvestro
SPM #43: Pinterest Marketing with Vincent Ng
How to use Pinterest Marketing in your business Vincent Ng is the CEO of MCNG Marketing, a digital agency that specializes in helping companies build a Pinterest marketing strategy. I have to admit, I'm a little intimidated by Pinterest. It's very different than all the other social networks and does takes some time to get into. On this episode, Vincent joins me and shares … [Read more...] about SPM #43: Pinterest Marketing with Vincent Ng
SPM #42: Zane & Brandon of Via 313 Pizzeria
Zane & Brandon of Via 313 Pizzeria Zane and Brandon are the guys behind Via 313 in Austin Texas. Zane and Brandon are two brothers who grew up in Detroit surrounded by pizza. Both worked in the pizza industry as teenagers and learned hands on about what it's like to run a pizzeria. After leaving the pizza industry and moving down to Austin with his wife and children, Zane … [Read more...] about SPM #42: Zane & Brandon of Via 313 Pizzeria
SPM # 41: Bricks Wood Fired Pizza & Cafe
Ric Gruber of Bricks Wood Fired Pizza and Cafe Ric had taken a family trip to California when they discovered delicious wood fired pizza. His father, who had experience in the restaurant business wanted to bring that style of pizza back to his hometown in Chicago. The family opened the first location of Bricks Wood Fired Pizza and Cafe 2011. Ric grew up making pizza at Bricks … [Read more...] about SPM # 41: Bricks Wood Fired Pizza & Cafe
SPM #39: Mad Mushroom’s Dave Sommers
Dave Sommers of Mad Mushroom Pizza Dave Sommers, Co-Owner of Mad Mushroom Pizza located in Kentucky and Indiana, joins me today. Dave and his partner own 4 locations ,2 in Indiana and 2 in Kentucky. Dave started as a manager with Mad Mushroom Pizza and always thought he would become a small percentage partner in the business. However, when the owners decided one day that … [Read more...] about SPM #39: Mad Mushroom’s Dave Sommers