he went from number crunching to kneading dough, and how he made the leap from finance to food when he acquired renowned LA pizzeria Hail Mary Pizza.

Hear Jeff's journey from corporate suits to aprons, how he strategically searched for the perfect restaurant to purchase, the pros and cons of taking over an existing brand, what he's changed and what's stayed the same at Hail Mary, managing costs and sales during the recession, his vision for slow growth while staying true to Hail Mary's roots, advice for aspiring restaurant owners, and more pizza passion from new shop owner Jeff Barris.

Whether you're looking to get into the pizza business or just want a slice of the action, this episode is loaded with tasty insights on running a successful pizzeria.

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In this episode of PIE 2 PIE Jeff Barris tells the tale of how he went from number crunching to kneading dough, and how he made the leap from finance to food when he acquired renowned LA pizzeria Hail Mary Pizza.