Jim Serpico: Bread For The People - Sourdough, Pizza & Life

Oct 14 2024 103 ep. 11
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By day, Jim is a successful TV and Film producer. He recently executive-produced FX's Hysterical, now streaming on Hulu. By night, Jim runs Side Hustle Bread, Long Island's biggest residential bread delivery company, with the help of his wife and their 3 kids.
Bread For The People was born out of the marriage of Jim's two greatest passions; bread and content creation. Episodes cover everything from film and television, to the food industry, to business growth and development.

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From Kneading to Leading: Dan Richer’s Path to Pizza Perfection

Oct 14 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico revisits his first podcast episode that featured Dan Richer, the chef and owner of the acclaimed pizza restaurant Razza and author of 'The Joy of Pizza.' They discuss the art and science of pizza making, including techniques such as dough fermentation, ingredient selection, and the importance of experimentation. Richer sha

Virtual Kitchens Unleashed: Inside Kirk Mauriello's Profit Secrets

Sep 30 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico talks with Kirk Mauriello, founder of Profit Cookers, about the concept of virtual kitchens. Kirk explains how Profit Cookers helps independent restaurant owners increase their delivery profits by utilizing a range of virtual restaurant brands. He details the beginnings of virtual kitchens around 2019, the importance of ca

Zingerman's Secrets: Amy Emberling's Artisan Baking Journey

Sep 16 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico features an in-depth interview with Amy Emberling, managing partner at Zingerman's Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, MI. Amy discusses the origins, ethos, and community-focused business model of Zingerman's, which includes 11 different businesses within the Ann Arbor area. She elaborates on Zingerman's commitment to service excellen

Cheesesteak Royalty: Frank Oliveri's Reign at Pat's

Sep 09 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of Bread for the People, host Jim Serpico interviews Frank Oliveri, the third-generation owner of Pat's King of Steaks, renowned for inventing the Philadelphia cheesesteak. Frank shares fascinating stories about the origins of the cheesesteak, his journey of balancing tradition with expansion, and his passion for culinary arts. The discussion also touches on buildin

Jim Serpico Unfiltered: Taking a Break From Your Food Business Is Important

Sep 02 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico celebrates nearing 100 episodes while reflecting on a recent trip to Denver with his wife and friends. As he shares anecdotes from their journey, he delves into the complexities and humor of group travel, including navigating different personalities, prank planning, and logistical challenges. Jim recounts visits to iconic

From Working-Class Roots to Pizza Czar: Anthony Falco on Crafting World-Class Pizzas - REPLAY

Aug 26 2024 56 mins  
Jim Serpico speaks with Anthony Falco, author of the book Pizza Czar, chef, and full-service restaurant consultant focusing on pizza. He helps create world-class pizza brands from the ground up by counseling on custom equipment design, sourcing local ingredients, providing expertise on pizza ovens and tools, installation, ventilation, menu development, kitchen design, on-sight trai

Siler Chapman: From Laundry Room to King of Fire

Aug 19 2024 42 mins  
Host Jim Serpico interviews pizza entrepreneur Siler Chapman, discussing Chapman's journey from traditional brick-and-mortar pizza shops to a successful mobile catering business, 'King of Fire.' Chapman shares insights about his pivot to mobile catering, the challenges and benefits of mobile vs. brick-and-mortar setups, and strategies for brand building. He also talks about his exp

Bread, Fire, and Salumerie: Inside Angelo Competiello's Culinary World

Aug 12 2024 46 mins  
Jim Serpico interviews Angelo Competiello, also known as Mind Machine on Instagram. Angelo shares his experiences visiting Italy and observing the regional differences in Italian cuisine. He discusses his family's roots, his passion for traditional Italian foods, and his current venture of running a specialty shop in Suffern, New York. Topics include the authenticity of Italian Ame

Bread Bandits: How Embezzlement Can Destroy Restaurants

Aug 05 2024 20 mins  
Jim Serpico discusses the prevalence of embezzlement in the restaurant industry, sharing personal anecdotes and industry insights. He highlights various methods of embezzlement, including skimming and creating fraudulent disbursements. Serpico shares stories of individuals, like producer David Ozer and pizza maker Andrew Bellucci, who were involved in financial fraud. He underscore

Grit and Dough: Inside Joe Carlucci’s Pizza Revolution

Jul 29 2024 69 mins  
Jim Serpico, the host of 'Bread for the People' and owner of multiple food businesses, discusses the hurdles of managing bread and catering companies, focusing on inventory challenges. He interviews Joe Carlucci, the world record holder in pizza tossing and owner of Valentina's Pizzeria in Madison, Alabama. Joe recounts his journey from early struggles with debt and problematic par