The Brand Blueprint - Phil Irvine’s Dry January Special: Navigating Branding and Health

<p>Join Dana Ammons on The Brand Blueprint Podcast as he welcomes back Phil Irvine for his second appearance to discuss his latest venture, Feed Me. This innovative food recommendation app aims to revolutionize how people discover and choose meals at restaurants. Phil delves into the challenges and successes of developing the app, the unique predictive analytics at its core, and the strategy behind building partnerships with restaurants. The episode also covers Phil&#39;s personal journey as a founder, offering insightful advice for entrepreneurs looking to launch tech products. Tune in for an engaging conversation that combines humor, personal anecdotes, and expert insights into the future of culinary experiences.</p> <p>00:00 Welcome to the Brand Blueprint</p> <p>00:21 Introducing Phil Irvine and His Ventures</p> <p>02:09 Rapid Fire Questions with Phil</p> <p>04:16 P hil&#39;s Food Preferences and Fun Facts</p> <p>13:44 Diving into the Feed Me App</p> <p>22:49 Partnering with Restaurants for App Promotion</p> <p>23:36 Beta Launch and Contest at Cal State Fullerton</p> <p>24:18 Onboarding Survey and User Experience</p> <p>24:51 Generating Beta Users and Marketing Strategy</p> <p>25:51 Challenges in Building the Tech Team</p> <p>27:20 Engaging the Community and Leveraging Social Media</p> <p>29:16 Forming Restaurant Partnerships</p> <p>34:55 Leveraging Data for Business Insights</p> <p>38:48 Future Expansion and AI Integration</p> <p>39:32 Advice for Aspiring App Founders</p> <p>42:19 How to Get Involved with Feed Me</p> <p>44:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>