You thought heavy industry was the only thing that connected Pittsburgh and Detroit? Think again. How about pizza? In this episode, we hear from Pete Tolman, owner of Iron Born Pizza, about how one man’s passion for pizza and entrepreneurship resulted in adding something unique to Pittsburgh’s culinary landscape. He tells us the story of how he put his own spin on Detroit-style pizza and how he built a thriving business in the process.
Pete Tolman, owner of Iron Born Pizza, first encountered Detroit-style pizza on a trip to Colorado. In this episode, he recounts his surprising reaction after discovering it in such an unlikely place and how he instantly knew that he had to bring it to Pittsburgh. Pete’s journey from Smallman Galley to Millvale and now back to the Strip District in his very own full-scale restaurant is an inspiring story rich with details and kernels of wisdom. His example of having a plan B is both humorous and insightful, as newly budding entrepreneurs can almost always benefit from having a back-up plan. Pete’s acknowledgement that he isn’t exactly sure what makes his restaurants so popular is transparent and refreshing. But one thing is for sure, there is a constant buzz that’s impossible to miss when you walk into his locations. If you haven’t tried Detroit-style pizza yet, this episode will have your mouth watering and you heading for your car to go grab some for yourself.
If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!
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YOU CAN REACH PETE TOLMAN AT:
Website: https://ironbornpizza.com
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