PBD Podcast Papa John | PBD Podcast | Ep. 184
Sep 15, 2022
John H. Schnatter, the mastermind behind Papa John's Pizza, shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey from transforming a struggling bar to building a pizza empire. He delves into the secrets behind his famously delicious Garlic Sauce and the competitive landscape of the pizza industry. The discussion touches on the challenges of maintaining quality amid rapid growth, amusing anecdotes from taste tests with other pizza brands, and the complexities of leadership in business. Schnatter’s candid reflections on accountability and market dynamics add depth to the conversation.
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Camaro Story
- John Schnatter sold his Camaro to help his father's struggling business.
- Years later, he found the car and bought it back, plus gave rewards to those who helped.
Broom Closet Pizza
- Schnatter helped his father's failing bar become solvent.
- He then started a pizza business in a broom closet, using $5 pizzas, 50-cent beers, and pool to turn a profit.
Pizza Education
- Schnatter learned pizza-making from various jobs, including Rocky's Sub Pub and Greek's Pizzeria.
- He combined their best practices to create his pizzas, even using embalming fluid tubing for garlic sauce.
