Inventors Launchpad Network

Jeffrey B. Habersetzer Jeff Habersetzer is a PNW native and University of Washington alumni.   In his early 20’s Jeff lived in Denver, while spending time as a financial underwriter for a large-scale student-housing developer.  Upon his return to Seattle, Jeff received his law degree while simultaneously pursuing his Master’s in Business Administration, from Seattle University.  Jeff specializes in corporate formation, consumer and vendor contracts, Terms of Service and Employment Agreements, and other aspects of business and real estate law. Jeff places a high value on public service and currently volunteers his time at the Phinney Ridge Legal clinic, the Reach Enumclaw legal clinic, is a member of the King county Bar Association Public Policy Board, and serves as a Director on the Board of the Northwest Children’s Foundation. https://www.habhamilton.com The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Go Big, Go Bold, Co-Hosted by J.D. Houvener, Registered USPTO Patent Attorney of Bold IP and Carmine D

Leila Nosrati, Principal, Master Toy Advisors Leila Nosrati is an accomplished retail merchant with 16 years of experience managing several of the largest toy categories. Through her consulting firm, Master Toy Advisors, she uses her extensive product and industry knowledge and her passion for toys and character licenses to guide inventors, entrepreneurs, and product developers as they formulate their pitches and presentations to retail buyers. Most recently she has joined The Canadian Group as head of inventor relations & new product acquisitions. Leila received her MBA from Columbia Business School and her BA from UCLA. She was honored as the 2013 Wonder Woman of Toys in Retail. If you invent products or have a start-up that's ready for retail, the Get Retail Ready podcast is THE place to hear stories and gain knowledge with the Get Retail Ready guy Jim DeBetta!   Jim is a renowned retail selling expert having sold over 100 million dollars worth of products to the world's leading retailers!  Knowing the

Jon LaClare interviews his good friend and longtime DRTV media partner, Scott Kowalchek.  Scott is the founder and CEO of directAVENUE, one of the largest and most respected Direct Response Television media buyers in the industry. Scott shares how the industry has changed over the past few years and what you can do to capitalize on the changes to be as successful as ever.  If you are looking to launch or grow your business with Direct Response Television marketing, this is a must-listen-to episode!

A leading authority in the do-it-yourself home improvement field, Ron is the host of his own home improvement series, Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls, now in its twelfth season. As the former Home Improvement Editor for Good Morning America, Ron reported on a variety of topics related to home improvement, design, repair, health, and safety. He hosted the History Channel series, Hands on History and other History Channel programs including Modern Marvels and Save our History: Frontier Homes. Ron has also offered his home improvement expertise on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Inside Edition. In 1989, Ron pioneered the concept of reality-based, on-location home improvement television with The House Doctor. The series of more than 200 episodes, which he originally created, co-produced, and hosted for KGO-TV in San Francisco, aired for several years on the Home and Garden Television Network (HGTV). Ron is the founder of the online destination www.ronhazelton.com. He’s an enthusiastic supporter of the Internet and believes

Aaron Cordovez: After having great success in the computer science and software engineering world, I moved on to online sales on marketplaces that are heavy on Data. I created overwhelming success rapidly using my previous experience writing for non-profit magazines, high-visibility ghost writer blogs, and understanding of computers and algorithms. I now provide select Amazon consulting to brands and companies that I believe in, as well as provide software (currently many features are in beta) for E-commerce businesses to thrive. Naturally, this was the route I would go to systematize what could be systematized and help good employees do their jobs more quickly and efficiently.  https://www.samuraiseller.com  

Jeffrey Mangus: I'm a professional ghostwriter specializing in Non-fiction Books, eBooks, Blogs and Web pages. I have over 25+ years as professional writer/ghostwriter and I help entrepreneurs solopreneurs, large and small businesses, tell their story and write their books for the world to read. I have helped everyone from celebrities, musicians, recording artists, politicians, business owners, marketing agencies, literary agents and publishing houses big or small, write their books and tell the world their story. I believe every business needs a book to help market their product or services. Plus, having a book will build your brand along with creating an additional residual income stream. That is not too shabby if you ask me. You have a book in you. I know you do and I’d love to ghostwrite your book and share it with the world. I also KNOW one inevitable thing…Every business, big or small, has a book in them and a unique story to tell the world.

Leila Nosrati, Principal, Master Toy Advisors Leila Nosrati is an accomplished retail merchant with 16 years of experience managing several of the largest toy categories. Through her consulting firm, Master Toy Advisors, she uses her extensive product and industry knowledge and her passion for toys and character licenses to guide inventors, entrepreneurs, and product developers as they formulate their pitches and presentations to retail buyers. Most recently she has joined The Canadian Group as head of inventor relations & new product acquisitions. Leila received her MBA from Columbia Business School and her BA from UCLA. She was honored as the 2013 Wonder Woman of Toys in Retail. If you invent products or have a start-up that's ready for retail, the Get Retail Ready podcast is THE place to hear stories and gain knowledge with the Get Retail Ready guy Jim DeBetta!   Jim is a renowned retail selling expert having sold over 100 million dollars worth of products to the world's leading retailers!  Knowing the

Sean De Clercq: Sean has years of experience in the supply chain industry. When seeking financing for his merchandising company, he came up with the original idea behind Kickfurther.  

Harvest Growth Episode 1: Ken Yocum has been running a successful outdoor products business for years, and recently their success started to skyrocket when they started using direct-response television and Facebook video marketing to raise awareness and demand. Today, you can find CampMaid Dutch oven accessories at Wal-Mart, Cabela's and dozens of outdoor retailers, and you can also find their products on Amazon or at CampMaid.com In this episode, Ken shares some of the difficulties he encountered during the early years as well as learnings that helped turn him into the success he is today.

KEVIN WEST, CEO at Guided Knowledge Kevin joined Guided Knowledge in January 2017, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the team with more than 25 years’ experience growing businesses and implementing complex management solutions designed to improve the bottom line. Prior to joining the Group, Kevin was a strategic consultant at Ralph Lauren Corporation where he led key commercial projects, including launching their business in South America, engineering a $200M global SAP implementation based in New York City and Geneva as well as redeveloping the brand’s $100M e-commerce operations in New York. Kevin previously held a series of executive leadership roles with companies including Vodafone, Kingfisher and Dell where he built an $87M book of business working the company’s top-5% of clients including J&J, Verizon, Vodafone, Towers Watson and others. Kevin’s role is to lead the team as the Company moves from its R&D stage to commercialising its patent-pending technology.

The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Go Big, Go Bold, Co-Hosted by J.D. Houvener, Registered USPTO Patent Attorney of Bold IP and Carmine Denisco, Managing Partner with Inventors Launchpad. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad range of inventors about their immediate and long-term needs for patenting in order to protect assets, leverage opportunities, and limit liabilities. If you have any questions on the legal side of your invention then this podcast is sure to help! www.boldip.com This Podcast is brought to you by the Inventors Launchpad Network. www.inventorslaunchpad.com     

Meet Jim   Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide. Jim’s career in retail began at an early age with the family business – a fireplace and home hardware company. After graduating from college, Jim went home to help expand the business from a small successful operation into a multi-million dollar business and became one of the most recognized and respected store of its kind on Long Island. Jim stimulated new business, purchased products from all over the world, and ran the overall daily operations. Jim decided it was time to grow and joined a start up firm that imported binoculars, telescopes, and optical products for children. His retail customers included a “who’s who” in retail such as Target, Wal-Mart, Radio Sh

My name is Hasani X. I’m CEO of Rise of a Leader, a business performance coach/investor, professional speaker and most recently the founder of Lead Your Story. I grew up in the streets of Oakland California, where I learned firsthand the power of STORY. How with my STORY I was able to develop an inner-belief, strength, and conviction when everything around me said the opposite. And the truth is, without this vision of possibility guiding me, I wouldn’t be here today. In fact, back In 1983, after crying my eyes out backstage, I nervously gave a speech. To my surprise I received a standing ovation and after total strangers came up to me stuffing money into my hands and showing me crazy love. I was only five years old and couldn’t explain any of it. But what I did know was that STORY had the power to change my life. That said, even with my STORY, it wasn’t easy. I still had to fight and grind it out. I started my entrepreneurial journey at nine years old. I sold ninja stars, my mamma’s tacos, and whatever e

With over 70 years of experience serving the hardware and home improvement industry, the National Hardware Show continues to provide an unmatched experience for industry professionals with access to the latest innovations, retail trends & business solutions, face-to-face networking & more. The future of home improvement is here. The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Tuttle Innovation, Co-Hosted by Warren Tuttle and Carmine Denisco. Warren has served as President of the Board of Directors for the UIA since 2010, and is a prolific speaker at inventor clubs and industry tradeshows, where he shares his his extensive knowledge and expertise to help educate aspiring inventors, patent holders and product developers.  Warren wants to educate inventors using stories from the industries most influential people.

The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Go Big, Go Bold, Co-Hosted by J.D. Houvener, Registered USPTO Patent Attorney of Bold IP and Carmine Denisco, Managing Partner with Inventors Launchpad. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad range of inventors about their immediate and long-term needs for patenting in order to protect assets, leverage opportunities, and limit liabilities. If you have any questions on the legal side of your invention then this podcast is sure to help! www.boldip.com This Podcast is brought to you by the Inventors Launchpad Network. www.inventorslaunchpad.com     

  The Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference The Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference provides collaborative, hands-on, interactive learning and networking opportunities to increase awareness of and facilitate accessto entrepreneurial development resources that inspire action and adds economic value through the military connected community. Access relevant resources that provide guided information on finances and mentorships, including the best programming and services for your business type and model. Learn how to identify relevant and valuable programs and services, and how to determine which programs are best for your professional development needs and learning style. Understand how to manage expectations of the mentoring relationships by learning how to gather relevant and useful information from mentors, and how to ask direct and applicable questions. Learn how to talk about your business in a clear and concise manner. Learn how to maximize your skills by identifying your business pro

Leila Nosrati, Principal, Master Toy Advisors Leila Nosrati is an accomplished retail merchant with 16 years of experience managing several of the largest toy categories. Through her consulting firm, Master Toy Advisors, she uses her extensive product and industry knowledge and her passion for toys and character licenses to guide inventors, entrepreneurs, and product developers as they formulate their pitches and presentations to retail buyers. Most recently she has joined The Canadian Group as head of inventor relations & new product acquisitions. Leila received her MBA from Columbia Business School and her BA from UCLA. She was honored as the 2013 Wonder Woman of Toys in Retail. If you invent products or have a start-up that's ready for retail, the Get Retail Ready podcast is THE place to hear stories and gain knowledge with the Get Retail Ready guy Jim DeBetta!   Jim is a renowned retail selling expert having sold over 100 million dollars worth of products to the world's leading retailers!  Knowing the

The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Tuttle Innovation, Co-Hosted by Warren Tuttle and Carmine Denisco. Warren has served as President of the Board of Directors for the UIA since 2010, and is a prolific speaker at inventor clubs and industry tradeshows, where he shares his his extensive knowledge and expertise to help educate aspiring inventors, patent holders and product developers.  Warren wants to educate inventors using stories from the industries most influential people.

John Lederer As a tenured development executive with over 19 years of Trade Show Sales/Business Development B2B experience I am presently working on The National Hardware Show I am manage the following segments Paint & Accessories Section, Made in the USA Section, Outdoors, Tailgate & Recreation Section, NEW Ultimate Backyard & the Inventor's Spotlight. I've had the pleasure of creating the Outdoor Tailgate Section, Made in the USA Section & Inventor's Spotlight for the National Hardware Show. I also created the PGA Merchandise Show Inventor's Spotlight. The Outdoors, Tailgate, Recreation Section is now the biggest featured area of the National Hardware Show. For the 2018 show cycle creating first ever in B2B space an Experiential Marketing platform called the Ultimate Backyard Global Backyard & BBQ Pavilion. This allows hands on approach to see products up close and will allow tremendous branding for those manufacturers involved. Additionally, I have launched the Fantasy Football Fest w

If you invent products or have a start-up that's ready for retail, the Get Retail Ready podcast is THE place to hear stories and gain knowledge with the Get Retail Ready guy Jim DeBetta!   Jim is a renowned retail selling expert having sold over 100 million dollars worth of products to the world's leading retailers!  Knowing the ins and outs of preparing to and selling to major retailers takes knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm.   Join us each week to get the inside scoop on how to make YOUR invention a success! www.weknowbusiness.info The Inventors Launchpad – Roadmap to Success Series is presented by Inventors Launchpad in beautiful Tampa Bay, FL and hosted by Carmine Denisco. Carmine is an accomplished Author, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Co-founder/Managing Partner of Inventors Launchpad.  Along with his business partner Rick Valderrama has changed the face of the invention industry and look forward to helping inventors from all over the world move their ideas forward. For more information please visit w