In this conversation, Sean Rowe, founder of St. Angelo's Pizza, shares his journey from a software professional to a successful restaurateur. He discusses the origins of his family’s pizza business, the challenges he faced in the early years, and how he reinvented the menu and business model to adapt to changing circumstances, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Sean emphasizes the importance of mentorship, learning from mistakes, and the realities of running a restaurant, while also reflecting on the evolving landscape of the food industry.

Takeaways

• Sean Rowe is the founder of St. Angelo's Pizza in Atlanta, Georgia.
• The restaurant's name has a family history dating back to his great uncle.
• Sean faced significant challenges when he first entered the pizza business.
• He learned the importance of fixing the food as a foundational principle.
• COVID-19 forced him to adapt his business model to focus on delivery and carryout.
• Mentorship is crucial for success in entrepreneurship.
• The restaurant industry is not for everyone; it requires dedication and hard work.
• Sean emphasizes the importance of community engagement in his business.
• He has learned to streamline operations to improve efficiency.
• The journey of entrepreneurship is often winding and filled with lessons.

Today's guest, Sean Rowe, can be found online at:

Website: https://www.stangelos.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-rowe-4334a23/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stangelosvinings

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stangelos_vinings/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stangelos_lakepoint/

Your host, Scott Turman, can be found online at:

BrightRay Publishing: ⁠https://brightray.com/⁠⁠⁠

Entrepreneur Website: ⁠https://scottturman.com/⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottturman/⁠

Keywords

St. Angelo's Pizza, entrepreneurship, restaurant business, COVID-19, menu innovation, business challenges, pizza industry, small business, community engagement, mentorship