How to Revitalize a Classic Brand Without Losing Its Soul
EPISODE #289
Summary
Marilena Lentini, owner of Pino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Farmville, Virginia, on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today
From handing out menus before she could even reach the tables to taking the reins as owner of Pino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Farmville, Virginia, Marilena Lentini’s journey is inspiring at every turn.
In this episode, we talk about the terrifying yet rewarding transition from employee to boss. Lentini opens up about the importance of maintaining positivity, and how she earned the respect of her staff. We also share the secret sauce for staying relevant at a decades-old community restaurant. Spoiler alert: It involves a lot of love for the locals and a surprising amount of TikTok!
You’ll hear how Lentini uses viral videos to bring in fresh faces without spending a dime on ads. Plus, we discuss the power of lifting up other local businesses instead of competing with them. This episode is packed with actionable advice and infectious energy. Tune in to hear how passion, hard work, and a little bit of social media savvy can take a business to a whole new level
Show Notes:
Pino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria: https://www.pinosfarmville.com/
Pino’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@www.pinosfarmville.com
If you have a story to share, reach out to Senior Editor Kate Lavin ([email protected]) or Editor in Chief Denise Greer ([email protected])
Thank you to our sponsors
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Summary
Marilena Lentini, owner of Pino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Farmville, Virginia, on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today
From handing out menus before she could even reach the tables to taking the reins as owner of Pino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Farmville, Virginia, Marilena Lentini’s journey is inspiring at every turn.
In this episode, we talk about the terrifying yet rewarding transition from employee to boss. Lentini opens up about the importance of maintaining positivity, and how she earned the respect of her staff. We also share the secret sauce for staying relevant at a decades-old community restaurant. Spoiler alert: It involves a lot of love for the locals and a surprising amount of TikTok!
You’ll hear how Lentini uses viral videos to bring in fresh faces without spending a dime on ads. Plus, we discuss the power of lifting up other local businesses instead of competing with them. This episode is packed with actionable advice and infectious energy. Tune in to hear how passion, hard work, and a little bit of social media savvy can take a business to a whole new level
Show Notes:
Pino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria: https://www.pinosfarmville.com/
Pino’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@www.pinosfarmville.com
If you have a story to share, reach out to Senior Editor Kate Lavin ([email protected]) or Editor in Chief Denise Greer ([email protected])
Thank you to our sponsors
