The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover Vegas with the Ultimate All-in-One App: VegasNearMe
Discover Vegas with the Ultimate All-in-One App: VegasNearMe
About the Guest(s):
George Meyer is the CEO and Co-founder of Near Me Entertainment, a company focused on creating advanced location-based apps that provide comprehensive and interactive discovery of local events and venues. George boasts a lifelong career in technology, with past roles at industry giants like Hewlett Packard and Sun Microsystems. His unique aptitude for developing user-friendly, efficient applications shines through in his latest venture, Vegas Near Me, which aims to revolutionize how visitors and locals find entertainment and dining options in Las Vegas.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages in a lively discussion with George Meyer, the CEO, and Co-founder of Near Me Entertainment. George returns to the show to detail the extensive features of their innovative app, Vegas Near Me. This application is designed to streamline the process of finding entertainment, dining, and activities in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. Promising a one-stop solution for tourists and locals alike, the app consolidates everything from concerts and events to dining options and insider experiences—all within a user-friendly interface.
Throughout the episode, George explains the inspiration behind the app, the technological intricacies, and the anticipatory plans for expansion beyond Las Vegas. He shares various unique aspects of Vegas Near Me, such as its internal maps of major resorts, curated YouTube and podcast clips, the ability to set specific preferences, and access to exclusive deals. This app addresses the common challenges visitors face, like discovering events, navigating massive resorts, and finding late-night dining options. Highlighted through real-time app demonstrations, George showcases how the application not only offers convenience but also enhances the overall Las Vegas experience by putting all necessary and exciting information at users’ fingertips.
Key Takeaways:
Comprehensive Discovery Tool: Vegas Near Me consolidates all possible entertainment options, from shows and restaurants to unique activities, making it a superior alternative to other review and discovery platforms.
User-Friendly Interface: The app features internal maps of resorts and a curated list of YouTube and podcast clips, providing an immersive and easy-to-navigate user experience.
Personalized Searches: Users can set preferences and filter searches based on specific criteria like age appropriateness, type of activity, proximity, and open status.
Exclusive Deals and Offers: The app provides access to special prices and deals, often offering discounts on major shows and activities.
Expansion Plans: After establishing robust functionality in Las Vegas, Near Me Entertainment plans to roll out similar apps in other major cities globally.
Notable Quotes:
George Meyer: “What we’ve done is we’ve put all of this into one app. It’s better than Yelp or Google for Vegas. It embarrasses Yelp and Google for Vegas.”
George Meyer: “This app, no matter how much I talk to you about it, you have to see it to believe it. It makes it fun and easy to find anything near anywhere.”
George Meyer: “Missing this journey concert got me kind of upset and drove me to find out that people are struggling to find anything in a city like Vegas.”
George Meyer: “Plans are underway to take this app to cities all over the world, making it easy to find anything near anywhere you go.”
Chris Voss: “The problem with Vegas when you go there is entertainment overload. This app solves that by providing a structured, comprehensive guide.”