Discovering a Passion, Taking Risks | CEO of Timber Pizza Luke Watson

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 Pandemic14:10 - Taking a Gamble and Pitching the Idea19:47 - Building Timber Pizza28:27 - Expanding the Business and Building a Team33:28 - High Expectations and Dealing with Setbacks34:31 - Learning from Mistakes as an Entrepreneur37:14 - The Importance of Attitude in Business42:47 - The Drumming Analogy: Embracing Growth56:25 - Finding the Good in Bad Days