SPM #536: Kristian Founder of Ooni Pizza Ovens

Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast

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In this conversation, Bruce interviews Christian from Ooni, a company that produces portable pizza ovens. They discuss how Ooni revolutionized the pizza-making industry by creating affordable and efficient ovens for home use. Christian shares his background and how his passion for making better pizza at home led to the development of Ooni ovens.

Chapters

00:00 The Uni Journey: Revolutionizing the Pizza Industry

02:53 The Rise of Home Pizza-Making Businesses

11:08 Challenges and Opportunities in the Pizza Industry

21:01 Global Presence and Oven Models

25:36 Cooking Tips and Pizza Style Recommendations

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SPM #536: Kristian Founder of Ooni Pizza Ovens

Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast

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published год назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

Chapters

00:00 The Uni Journey: Revolutionizing the Pizza Industry

02:53 The Rise of Home Pizza-Making Businesses

11:08 Challenges and Opportunities in the Pizza Industry

21:01 Global Presence and Oven Models

25:36 Cooking Tips and Pizza Style Recommendations

MY OTHER SOCIALS:

🎙 My podcast Smart Pizza Marketing where I interview entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people -

🌍 My website / blog - https://www.smartpizzamarketing.com

🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/spmpod

📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/smartpizzamarketing

📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@smartpizzamarketing

👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/smartpizzamarketing

🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/smartpizzamarketing

Learn from us: https://www.smartpizzamarketing.com/mastermind

Work with us: https://www.smartpizzamarketing.com/work

580 эпизодов

#Business #Contentmarketing #Internetmarketing #Onlinebusiness #Pizza #Restaurant #Restaurantmarketing #Bruce Irving #MBA #Entrepreneur #Marketing

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