In this episode, we have a special guest, Al the Pizza Buddha, who shares his incredible journey from a college student learning to make pizza in Hawaii to becoming a renowned International Pizza Consultant, influencer, and member of the @worldpizzachampions 🙌🏽. Al's story is filled with passion, dedication, and a love for pizza that transcends borders 🍕. Highlights 👀:✅ Early beginnings with Al's introduction to pizza-making in college and his inspiration from Tony Gemignani @capopizza✅ The Pizza Buddha Platform: How Al, with the help of his amazing wife, transitioned from making pizzas to consulting and helping others succeed in the pizza business✅ Italy Adventure with Al's recent trip to Italy, competing in the Caputo Cup, and experiencing the birthplace of pizza 🇮🇹✅ Business Insights: The importance of marketing, social media, and maintaining a successful pizzeria✅ Plus future plans for Pizza Buddha, including online classes and a catering brand in Kauai.Join us as Al shares his wisdom on the art of pizza-making, the challenges of running a pizzeria, and his vision for the future of Pizza Buddha. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or a budding entrepreneur, or if you just love #pizza this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more amazing stories and insights from the world of pizza. Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments below! 🍕✨🔗 Connect with Al the Pizza Buddha Instagram: @althepizzabuddha Website: https://www.pizzabuddhaconsulting.com/🎙Like, follow, and subscribe to The Pizza Story Podcast with author Erica D’Arcangelo for more pizza content ♥️🇮🇹 A Story About PizzaWebsite: https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoryaboutpizza/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyaboutpizza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AStoryAboutPizzaA Story About Pizza Book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-About-Pizza-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/1917116993Pietro’s Pizza Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pietros-Pizza-Story-About/dp/B0DTYZ15WB/#podcast #italian #pizzalovers #pizzabuddha #pizzacommunity