In this episode, Bruce Irving interviews Al the Pizza Buddha, a pizza consultant who helps pizzerias with their operations and systems. They discuss the challenges of automation in the pizza industry and the importance of documentation and training. Al shares his process for assessing a pizzeria and improving its operations. They also talk about the different costs of opening a pizzeria and the benefits of hiring a pizza consultant. Al provides his contact information for those interested in his services.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:08 New Style of Video
03:04 SPM Magazine Launch
04:02 Restaurant Systems Pro
05:28 Introduction of Al the Pizza Buddha
05:58 Al's Background and Consulting Services
07:25 Consulting Process and On-Site Visits
09:23 Experience with Zoom Pizza
10:22 Automation in the Pizza Industry
11:18 Challenges of Automation
12:37 Importance of Documentation and Systems
13:54 Different Dough Processes
15:20 First Steps in Assessing a Pizzeria
19:57 The Challenges of Managing a Pizzeria
21:42 The Importance of Documentation and Training
23:05 Using Technology to Improve Operations
24:27 Using Spreadsheets and Tablets for Dough Calculations
25:24 The Importance of Consistency and Attention to Detail
26:50 Different Costs of Opening a Pizzeria
28:41 Different Pizza Styles and Recipes
29:33 The Challenges of Offering Different Pizza Styles
30:49 The Cost of Hiring a Pizza Consultant
35:26 Where to Find Al the Pizza Buddha
38:45 Conclusion and Outro

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