In this episode, Bruce Irving interviews Evan, the owner of Pi 95 in Jacksonville, Florida. They discuss Evan's journey from starting as a food truck to opening a brick and mortar location. They also talk about the importance of being part of the community and providing excellent customer service. Evan shares his experience in the culinary industry and the evolution of pizza styles. They also touch on the rise of home pizza making and the accessibility of pizza cooking methods.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:01 Starting Pi 95 as a Food Truck
05:54 Transitioning to a Brick and Mortar Location
06:54 The Cost of Starting a Food Truck
08:18 Selling the Food Truck and Opening a Storefront
10:17 The Importance of Being Part of the Community
12:31 Reflecting on the Journey and Success
15:54 Transitioning from Fine Dining to Pizza
17:20 The Evolution of Pizza Styles
19:45 Learning and Growing in the Culinary Industry
20:43 The Importance of Staging and Learning from Others
23:02 The Accessibility of Pizza Making
25:22 The Pizza Scene in Florida
27:20 The Rise of Home Pizza Making
29:18 Pizza Classes and Teaching Others
31:41 Using Alternative Pizza Cooking Methods
33:37 The Earthstone Oven and Delivery Services
36:31 The Importance of Customer Service
39:14 The Decline of Hospitality in the Industry
41:08 Attracting and Retaining Good Employees
43:25 Building a Family Atmosphere in the Restaurant
44:18 Where to Find Pi 95 and Connect with Evan
44:48 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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