In this episode, we meet up with Ryan Thompson of Pogonip Pizza, who is passionate about food and is in the process of opening a pizza restaurant. He talks about his love for cooking, hosting parties, and creating memorable experiences through food. Ryan shares his experience of buying and flipping used restaurant equipment, his pop-up pizza events, and his participation in the Ooni pizza competition. We also discuss about the challenges he faced with the restaurant buildout. Highlights: - Ryan's Pizza Journey: From backyard pizza parties to competing in the Ooni pizza competition, Ryan shares his pizza journey and the passion behind his unique flavor combinations, like his Bay Area-inspired mushroom pizza. - Restaurant Buildout Challenges: Ryan opens up about the realities of building his own restaurant, revealing the setbacks and delays caused by city planning, permit issues, and the challenges of renovating an older building. - The Importance of Friends: Ryan expresses gratitude for his supportive friends who encouraged him to pursue his pizza passion and helped him along the way, highlighting the importance of friendship in achieving dreams. Check out Pogonip Pizza here: https://pogonip.pizza](https://pogonip.pizza/) Follow Ryan Thompson here: https://www.instagram.com/thompson_ryan_/ Thank you to our show sponsors! Corto Olive Oil: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1808352&u=2800064&m=112748&urllink=&afftrack= Ooni Pizza: http://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Bacio Cheese: https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Connect with me: DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: [email protected] Topics: Pizza Pop-up Pizza Business Pizza Build Out