HeyJaredInvent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA
Why do some inventions that have become products fail, while others succeed? Tune in once a week and discover, over time, the answer to that question and the ingredients required to move your idea from your "mind to market".
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Topic: Navigating the Inventor’s Journey: Lessons Learned, Market Realities, and Product Development. (opens the original)
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On this episode, co-hosts Michael King and Rita Crompton ("America's Inventor Lady"), and guest Eitan Kramer focus on the real-world experiences, common pitfalls, and strategies required to bring a product from concept to commercial success: · Learning from Past Mistakes & Protecting Intellectual Property: The hosts discuss the financial cost of mistakes in product development, the complexities of patenting, and the legal challenges independent inventors face against larger competitors. · Transi
Topic: How To Scale Your Invention Internationally (And Avoid Getting Ripped Off!) ✈️ | (opens the original)
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Are you an independent inventor or startup founder wondering how to take your product from a garage prototype to retail shelves worldwide? You are in the right place. Welcome to a special television episode of InventAmerica! , hosted jointly by Rita Crompton ("America's Inventor Lady") and Michael King of HomeTalk USA . In this 4-part broadcast event, we break down the critical concept of leverage —why solo creators must stop trying to do everything themselves and instead partner with the right
Topic: How an HVAC Contractor Patented an AI-Powered System (And Why Ben Franklin Was Wrong About Patents!) 🛠️ (opens the original)
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Are you an independent inventor, startup founder, or contractor sitting on a game-changing idea? Welcome to a special episode of Invent America Podcasts , hosted jointly by Rita Crompton ("America's Inventor Lady") and Michael King of HomeTalk USA . In this 4-part broadcast event, we sit down with Chad Reeves, an HVAC business owner who noticed a huge flaw in how appliances and mechanical systems are serviced, tracked, and warrantied. Learn how Chad created the HVAC/R Passport —a digital identit
Topic: What is "Suitcase Selling" and why will it get you banned? 🚨 (opens the original)
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If you try to pitch your invention at a professional trade show without buying a booth, they will literally escort you out the door. 😳 It’s called "suitcasing", and trade show expert Patty Duffey breaks down exactly why you need to avoid it on the latest episode of Invent America Podcasts . Learn how 26-year-old Sam Spadoni successfully took his patented product, SliceAway, to the biggest pizza expo in Vegas by playing the game the right way. Check out the full 4-part video-version of this episo
Topic: The AI Trap That’s Costing Inventors Thousands! ❌🚀 (opens the original)
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Every solo inventor dreams of taking an idea on a napkin and turning it into a real, physical product. Today, everyone is shouting from the rooftops that AI is the shortcut to success. But is it? 🛠️ In this episode of InventAmerica!, Michael King and Rita Crompton ("The Inventor Lady") look at what happens when old-school grit meets new-age AI technology. We hear the inspiring story of Dave, creator of Jack Ratchet belts, who spent 2 long years perfecting his prototype manually before crushing i
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