by Jeff Slater | Aug 3, 2025 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
The energy drink aisle has long been a testosterone-fueled battlefield of aggressive branding, extreme sports imagery, and messaging that screams “NOT FOR WOMEN.” Walk down any beverage aisle and a sea of black cans will confront you with lightning bolts,...
by Jeff Slater | Jul 27, 2025 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
The Original Sin of Brand Dilution: Lessons from Boston Chicken Success often comes not from doing more, but from doing less, better. The temptation to broaden your product offering, attract more customers, and grow revenue through expansion is profoundly human and...
by Jeff Slater | Jul 20, 2025 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Having watched countless food startups rise and fall over the years, I’ve noticed patterns in their failures that are both heartbreaking and preventable. The food industry might seem approachable—everyone eats—but it’s riddled with hidden complexities that...
