Florida Pizza Is Better Than You Think

Jeff Berman has visited more than 500 pizzerias across the country. During one New York trip, he reached 53 shops and tried 70 slices in four and a half days. Jeff is the founder of Pizza Lovers of Florida, a Facebook community that grew from a small Citrus County group to more than 5,000 members. He does not call himself a reviewer or influencer. He calls himself a pizza enthusiast. In Episode 157 of the Pizza King Podcast, Jeff explains how he chooses which shops to visit, why he orders the pizza a shop is known for, and why one visit should not define a pizzeria. He also shares why he refuses to turn his passion into a business, how Florida pizza has grown, and what it takes to build a community where people can disagree without becoming disrespectful. You will hear: - Why Jeff protects pizza as a passion instead of a business - How he planned a 53-pizzeria New York trip - What first-time customers should order - Why different pizza styles need different standards - What makes a pizzeria worth recommending - Why Florida deserves more respect as a pizza state - How consistent work grew Pizza Lovers of Florida Join Pizza Lovers of Florida: https://pizzaloversofflorida.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1355287455703996/ Visit the Pizza King Podcast: https://pizzakingpodcast.com Episode sponsors: Edge Pizza Ovens: https://edgeovens.com/test-bake Mailwise Solutions: https://mailwisesolutions.com. Pizza King Podcast listeners save $150. Virnika AI: Save $500 on the first year of Agent Penny with no setup fee. Mention the Pizza King Podcast at https://virnika.ai/ George rolls up in the EDGE test truck and invites you to step inside, where you’ll bake your own pizzas in our oven—using your dough, your toppings, your process. It’s the simplest way to experience firsthand why EDGE powers some of the best-performing pizza kitchens in the world, and why our bake is widely regarded as market-leading.  https://www.edgeovens.com/test-bake Listeners get $150 Off your first mailing. Visit https://mailwisesolutions.com/ Support the show Join us here:  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 Columbus 10/11-10/12 Pizza Tomorrow Summit (Orlando, FL) 10/25-10/27