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A Slice of Life: 40 Years in Pizza w/ Jimmy McHugh of McHugh’s Pizza

Sit down with Jimmy McHugh, a seasoned veteran of the pizza industry with over 40 years of experience. Jimmy shares his incredible journey from working at his mom's pizza shop as a kid in Pennsylvania to becoming the owner of the beloved McHugh's Pizza in Brigantine, NJ at the young age of 23. We dive into the challenges of running a seasonal business on the island, the secrets to maintaining an astonishingly low employee turnover rate, and the importance of leading by example as an owner while still prioritizing a healthy work-life balance. If you're looking for some sage wisdom from someone who truly embodies what it means to be a pizza entrepreneur, then this episode is a must-listen!

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  • Jimmy McHugh has been in the pizza business for over 40 years, starting at a young age working at his mom’s pizza shop in Pennsylvania.

  • At 18, Jimmy invested in a pizza shop in Brigantine, NJ with his brother and eventually became full owner by age 23.

  • McHugh’s Pizza has an incredibly low employee turnover rate of only 1% by hiring good people and treating them like family.

  • The feast or famine nature of being a seasonal business on the island is one of the biggest challenges Jimmy has faced over the years.

  • Jimmy emphasizes the importance of leading by example as an owner and maintaining a good work-life balance.

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