From Finance to Fresh Baked w/ Jeff Barris of Hail Mary Pizza
Jeff Barris, owner of Hail Mary Pizza in LA’s Atwater Village, discusses his journey from finance to acquiring the renowned sourdough pizzeria from chef David Wilcox in 2022. Jeff shares insights on maintaining brand reputation, navigating challenges like staff turnover and economic impacts, and his vision for data-driven expansion. The episode offers advice for evaluating pizzeria acquisitions and the costs of starting from scratch. From dough management to community engagement, Jeff provides a behind-the-scenes look at running a successful pizza business.