Siler Chapman: From Laundry Room to King of Fire

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 experiences in the competitive pizza scene, including winning world titles and the importance of continuous learning and adapting. The conversation touches on practical advice for managing a mobile pizza business, including starting small, finding the right locations, and scaling up effectively.SHOW NOTES00:20 Meet Siler Chapman01:33 Siler's Pizza Journey03:09 Transition to Mobile Catering06:23 COVID-19 Adaptations07:33 Challenges and Strategies11:08 Starting Small and Scaling Up16:30 Brick and Mortar Considerations18:30 Lease Negotiations and Legal Tips19:27 A Unique Opportunity in Clover, SC20:05 Evaluating the Market Demand20:48 Choosing the Right Pizza Style22:31 Catering Challenges and Creativity24:06 Weather Impact on Mobile and Brick-and-Mortar25:56 Promoting and Managing Mobile Locations27:41 Catering Packages and Pricing Strategies34:30 Training and Retaining Staff35:39 Pizza Acrobatics and Competitions41:42 Final Thoughts and Community SupportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jim-serpico-bread-for-the-people-sourdough-pizza-life--5704379/support.