Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

This entrepreneur with ADHD built one of the most successful pizzerias in the country

Oct 12, 2024

Joe Carlucci, owner of Valentina's Pizzeria in Alabama, is a nine-time world pizza champion and two-time Guinness World Record holder. He dives into the secrets behind building a top-tier pizzeria while managing ADHD. Joe shares his number one strategy for thriving with ADHD and discusses how he views his condition as a potential superpower. He also elaborates on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the importance of a supportive team, and key strategies for success, inspiring others to navigate their own challenges.

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Quick takeaways

The fast-paced, high-pressure environment allows individuals with ADHD to make quicker decisions and thrive under constant activity.

Acknowledging personal shortcomings and embracing vulnerability are crucial for personal growth and overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship.

Deep dives

Thriving Under Pressure

Busy individuals with ADHD often excel under pressure, as discussed by a successful entrepreneur who emphasizes that constant activity fuels his energy. He explains how the chaos of a fast-paced environment allows him to make quick decisions, which he finds easier than overthinking in quieter moments. This ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously is a distinct advantage, as it enables him to navigate challenges efficiently. Recognizing the importance of staying active and engaged serves as a key strategy for thriving in both personal and professional settings.

Intro

2min

A Glimpse into a Successful Pizzeria's Journey

2min

Thriving with ADHD: An Entrepreneurial Journey

14min

Navigating Expectations and Team Dynamics in Entrepreneurship

3min

Navigating Challenges in Restaurant Entrepreneurship

9min

Key Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success with ADHD

5min

You know we love a good entrepreneurship and ADHD story here at Overcoming Distractions. We can learn a lot from successful people who have built businesses that also have ADHD.

Joe Carlucci owns Valentina’s Pizzeria in Alabama, which is ranked as one of the top pizzerias in the United States.

Not only that, he's a nine time world pizza champion and a two time Guinness World Record holder among other accomplishments.

And Joe is an adult with ADHD who has built a thriving business.

Joe starts by discussing his business, how he runs it and how he's grown to be one of the most successful pizzerias in the country.

He gives us his number one strategy for managing and thriving as an adult with ADHD. You'll have to listen to the podcast to hear this.

He discusses the ups and downs of having ADHD as an entrepreneur and he also talks about the concept of ADHD and superpower. Does Joe feel that ADHD is his superpower?

He also discusses some of the challenges as a busy adult with ADHD that other busy professionals can relate to.

He discusses how he manages and mitigates certain challenges.

And Joe gives you what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur with ADHD.

If you're in Alabama, go visit Joe! https://valentinaspizzeria.com/

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