Episode 434: Alex Pope of Local Pig and Pigwich - Kansas City, MO. BUTCHERING Locally and Humanely Raised ANIMALS. High Quality Meat the KEY to [STRATEGIC] GROWTH. Where [WHAT] Are WE Sourcing From?

Join us in this episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show as host Justin Bizzarro interviews Alex Pope, the visionary behind Local Pig and PigWich. Discover Alex's inspiring journey from a college cook to a recognized culinary entrepreneur, as he shares his experiences of embracing the pressure and thrill of the culinary world. Explore how Alex used his skills and knowledge to create Kansas City's beloved Local Pig, a butcher shop emphasizing locally sourced meats, and PigWich, a thriving restaurant that grew from an industrial area's demand for good quality food. Learn about the challenges and successes Alex encountered in his drive to provide sustainable and locally sourced food options. Listen in to hear Alex discuss the importance of adaptability and innovation in the food industry, his approach to sourcing high-quality meat, and strategic growth, which includes transitioning from a food trailer to a bustling brick-and-mortar eatery. Perfect for aspiring food entrepreneurs looking to gain insights and inspiration from a seasoned industry expert.   IG: @pigwichkc IG: @localpigkc Location: 20 East 5th St, Kansas City, Mo. Address: https://www.localpig.com   Entrepreneur interested in being on the show: https://calendly.com/justin-bizzarro/podcast   Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro and LinkedIn: FOLLOW ME )   Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.   Our [ELITE] Food, Farming, Hospitality, Nutrition, and Beverage Entrepreneurs Community: www.gorillabrave.love  Fellowship and Food: GorillaBrave Events & Summits Private [FREE and CONFIDENTIAL] Facebook Group: GorillaBrave Troop Group Facebook Business Page: The Gorilla Face Place On Instagram: GorillaBrave on Instagram The Apparel Store: GorillaBrave Drips Wanna Link Up: GorillaBrave on Linkedin GorillaBrave Group on Whoop: COMM-473D96   Free Podcast.  No Advertisements.  The stories of Food, Beverage, Farming, Hospitality, and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business.  What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur?   JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: [email protected] Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs )   All music is scored by host or royalty free.