Invent America Radio with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA
Invent America Radio with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA
Podcast Description
Why do some inventions that have become products fail, while others succeed? Tune in every Saturday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Central Time) and discover, over time, the answer to that question and the ingredients required to move your idea from your "mind to market".
Tune in and share the discussion that the co-hosts have with their inventor guests and experienced industry specialists. Learn what it takes to turn any invention into a successful product.
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The podcast explores themes related to invention and product commercialization, covering topics such as patent processes, trade shows, prototype development, and marketing strategies. Episodes include discussions on the significance of ASD Market Week, effective use of prototypes at trade shows, and the challenge of attracting audience attention for new products, among others.
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”.
Tune in and share the discussion that the co-hosts have with their inventor guests and experienced industry specialists. Learn what it takes to turn any invention into a successful product.
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Have a million-dollar product idea, but don’t know what step to take next? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of solo independent inventors drain their savings on the wrong legal fees, premature prototyping, and bad advice from industry “sharks.”
In this full episode of Invent America Radio, co-hosts Michael King and Rita Crompton (“America’s Inventor Lady”) sit down with veteran inventor and former first-responder Rich Vigil. Together, they break down the raw, honest reality of bringing a new product to market.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why “doing it all yourself” is the most expensive mistake you can make.
• The truth about patent attorneys—how to find a protector, not a predator.
• How to calculate true “landed costs” so shipping and packaging don’t kill your profit margins.
• Master the 10-second trade show elevator pitch that bypasses corporate gatekeepers.
• First-to-file vs. First-to-invent: Protecting your IP in today’s market.
Stop guessing your next step. Learn how to protect your idea, keep your equity, and turn your prototype into a retail reality.
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