In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, Tyrell Reed sits down with Rob Te Braake of Insight Matters, a fractional CFO and accounting firm, for a practical conversation on the numbers that keep a pizzeria alive.Rob breaks down why most owners get in trouble, not because they work hard, but because they stay too optimistic and avoid the weekly discipline of forecasting and review. You will learn what to track (gross profit, net profit, and cash flow), why revenue can be a vanity metric, and how to spot money leaks like overstaffing, unused tools, payment fees, and expensive financing.They also dig into real-world decisions pizzeria owners face, like when outside funding makes sense, why predatory lenders can crush your cash flow, how third-party delivery fees can turn “busy” into “broke,” and how much of the financial picture to share with your team without creating fear.If you want a simple way to tighten operations, protect cash, and make better decisions faster, this episode gives you a clear playbook you can start using this week.The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Join the SPM Pro Owner GroupSPM Pro is a curated group of independent pizzeria owners. Monthly call and private group access.Streamline Your Inventory Process!📝 Track stock levels: No more guesswork! Discover the future of restaurant management: WookAIGet 3 Months Free With ThrivePOSPizza Driven Point of Sale. Schedule your free demo today! Tell em' the Pizza King sent you.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showJoin our free community on Skool https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/about Free Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners & Managers Email: [email protected] Upcoming events and appearances: Pizza Expo Las VegasOn the show floor recording podcast episodes