On This Episode
Scott Wiener’s Passion for Pizza History
Scott discusses his world-record pizza box collection and how he became a key figure in the pizza industry. He emphasizes the importance of preserving pizza history and the rare pizza boxes he’s collected over the years, showcasing the personal and historical significance of these items.
From Music to Pizza Tours
Scott shares his unique transition from a music background into the pizza world. He recounts his journey from working in a recording studio and city hall to eventually starting his iconic pizza tour business in New York, driven by his love for pizza and the encouragement of friends.
Challenges in the Early Days of Pizza Tours
Early on, Scott faced financial struggles and uncertainties while launching his pizza tours. He invested his savings into the business and faced challenges like failing a required tour guide test but persisted because of his deep passion for pizza and sharing it with others.
The Evolution of Pizza Tours
Scott describes how his pizza tours evolved, starting with just one tour a week and expanding to a variety of tours. He emphasizes that his company, Scott’s Pizza Tours, is unique because it focuses solely on pizza, offering a more specialized and authentic experience compared to others in the industry.
The Competitive Pizza World
Scott delves into the world of pizza competitions, explaining his approach to judging, the challenges of standardizing the scoring process, and how competing has become about more than just winning. He talks about the community aspect of competitions and how the goal is to learn, connect, and appreciate the craft rather than solely focusing on the prize.
