Discovering a Passion, Taking Risks | CEO of Timber Pizza Luke Watson
Description
Elevator no. 172: Luke Watson is the CEO of Timber Pizza Company, a pizza restaurant and catering company focused on providing amazing experiences to it's guests. After graduating from the University of Maryland Smith School and starting his career at Marriott International, Luke learned the power of beloved brands. In 2021, Luke joined Timber with the goal of taking this beloved brand and bringing it to neighborhoods across the United States. 3 years into the role, Luke and his team have positioned Timber Pizza to grow rapidly in the coming years.
10:50 - The Impact of the Pandemic
14:10 - Taking a Gamble and Pitching the Idea
19:47 - Building Timber Pizza
28:27 - Expanding the Business and Building a Team
33:28 - High Expectations and Dealing with Setbacks
34:31 - Learning from Mistakes as an Entrepreneur
37:14 - The Importance of Attitude in Business
42:47 - The Drumming Analogy: Embracing Growth
56:25 - Finding the Good in Bad Days
United States
