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What's Good Dough? PizzaAuthor: What's Good Dough
My name is Eidref Laxa and I am a Mobile Caterer, Ooni Ambassador, and Pan Pizza Champion. I started this podcast to learn about pizza and starting a pizzeria. Im not ready to open a brick and mortar just yet, but Im still obsessed with learning from pizza operators. From pizza styles to general business advice, the pizzamakers I bring on to this show help you level up in any facet of your life and business. Some of our past guests include World Pizza Champions like Tony Gemignani and Will Grant to Pizza Influencers like @Pizza and @ScottsPizzaProject. Our wide array of guests allow us to Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How He Became Puerto Rico's First World Pizza Champion
Sunday, 26 April, 2026
How far would you go to become a world pizza champion?In this episode, Eidref sits down with Wilhelm Rodriguez, a world pizza champion who spent years chasing one of the toughest titles in the industry.From competing in pizza acrobatics to grinding through multiple losses in Las Vegas, Wilhelm shares what it really takes to win on the biggest stage. This is a story about obsession, resilience, and why even after reaching the top, the ultimate goal still isn’t finished.Highlights:0:53 – The Dream of Becoming a World Pizza Champion1:13 – Meet Wilhelm Rodriguez1:43 – From Acrobatics to Pizza Competitions2:13 – Why Acrobatics Builds Better Pizza Makers2:43 – Entering the World of Pizza Competitions3:13 – Why Las Vegas Is the Toughest Stage3:43 – The Pressure of Competing Twice to Win4:13 – Years of Losses and Almost Quitting4:43 – Breaking Through in the International Division5:13 – Obsessing Over Every Detail to Win5:43 – Winning Both Rounds in Vegas6:13 – Representing Puerto Rico on the World Stage6:43 – Going Viral and National Recognition7:13 – Hard Work Behind the Success7:43 – Life After Becoming World Champion8:03 – The Dream of Becoming a World Pizza Champion (Team)8:33 – The Meaning of Legacy and Purpose8:53 – The Emotional Reality of Achieving Your DreamFollow them:https://www.instagram.com/propizzamaker/https://www.facebook.com/papaspizzacaborojo/Thank you to our show sponsors:Bacio Cheese:https://bit.ly/3FmQ3upCorto:https://bit.ly/457DNIIJoin my Instagram Community Channel: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbWnReTYIlCfO21/Patreon Page: patreon.com/whatsgooddoughDM @whatsgooddoughhttps://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/email me: claire@whatsgooddough.comTopic:world pizza champion, wilhelm rodriguez pizza, pizza competition vegas, las vegas pizza expo, pizza expo 2025, world pizza champions team, pizza acrobatics, pizza tossing tricks, how to become a pizza champion, pizza competition training, pizza business motivation, pizza maker story, puerto rico pizza, successful pizza chef, pizza industry insights, pizza podcast, what’s good dough podcast, eidref podcast, pizza entrepreneur journey, pizza skills training, competitive pizza making, pizza expo competition, pizza champion mindset, restaurant success story, chasing your dream story, pizza career path, food competition documentary, behind the scenes pizza expo
