The Dough Father

Welcome to The Dough Father

The Doughfather: Beats, Bread and Business Ever wonder what it takes to go from running nightclubs in NYC’s wildest era to building the most successful commercial bakery in the Southwest? Or how the lessons learned under neon lights translate to running a multi-million dollar food business? Rudy DePaola has done it all. As the founder and president of Strictly From Scratch, he took an unorthodox path to success, but his results speak for themselves. In The Dough Father, he dishes out stories from 40+ years of entrepreneurship, blending business advice, hard-earned wisdom, and unforgettable tales from the past. Each episode serves up a mix of business, nostalgia, and a dash of entertainment, with insights from the bakery floor, legendary moments from the nightclub scene, and candid conversations with guests - including longtime colleagues, industry insiders, and his own son, Thomas DePaola. If you love great stories, practical business advice, or just a good laugh, The Dough Father is for you.