A Family's Frozen Fortunes with Giacomo Fallucca

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Giacomo Fallucca has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, primarily working in the family business. Today he is an owner of and serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Palermo’s Pizza – Milwaukee’s hometown frozen pizza manufacturer. The family-owned business was founded in 1964 when Giacomo’s father and mother opened a bakery in Milwaukee’s Third Ward, which evolved into an award-winning restaurant before expanding into a nationally recognized manufacturing company.</span></p> <p><strong>What was his childhood like? (03:21)</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">My brothers and I are raised in our parents’ business</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">My parents have no plan B. They had to make it work</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I grew up in an adult world but still enjoy playing as a child</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>How did you get through obstacles in business?  (16:01)</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">They were several obstacles that may take years to resolve from growing the brand, day to day fight, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">They were a lot of times I almost give up, lots ups and down</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">But I’m resilient and sticking to my goal-and not giving up contribute to our success</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Giacomo</span> <a href="https://www.palermovillainc.com/about-us/our-team/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> here.</span></a></p>