Episode Highlights:
1. From Dream to Reality: Jason’s Pizza Journey
- Jason Winters, owner of Speak Cheezy, shares his journey from dreaming about selling pizzas out of his car to establishing a catering dynasty.
- Started with a pizza trailer in 2012, Jason’s venture expanded into multiple mobile operations and eventually a brick-and-mortar establishment.
2. Pizza and Generational Appeal
- Jason discusses the timeless allure of pizza as a generational and lasting business.
- Highlights the independence and ingenuity of owning a pizza business, emphasizing the longevity of pizzerias compared to traditional restaurants.
3. Catering Adventures: Coachella and Beyond
- Insight into Jason’s bold move of launching his catering business with an impromptu meeting at Coachella, securing funding on the spot.
- The turning point when catering events started gaining momentum, leading to high-profile gigs like catering for Octavia Spencer.
4. Innovation and Accessibility: The Vision Behind Speak Cheezy
- Exploring Jason’s vision for accessibility, combining elements of music and craftsmanship, inspired by his family’s background in woodworking.
- How the Speak Cheezy team designed their mobile pizza operations, making use of vans and innovative methods.
5. Pizza-Making Techniques and Recommendations
- Jason delves into the technical aspects of pizza-making, from the importance of oven temperature to the choice of flour.
- Insights into using specific flours, like Edison T200 triple sifted, for optimal pizza quality, and the significance of fermenting starters overnight.
