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Calvin Flowers President & Founder Chicago Inventors Organization Calvin Flowers relates to parents who struggle to keep their teenagers from running up the telephone bill. While growing up, he and his six siblings gave his mother headaches because they abused their telephone privileges. “When the bill arrived, no one wanted to help pay it.” says Calvin, who recalls how his mother unplugged the phone and locked it in her bedroom as a last resort. But his siblings bought another phone, and the bill ended up being higher than ever. Calvin had a passion for electronics and a knack for solving problems. To solve the telephone abuse for his mother, he created the “Tel-Lock”, a telephone-locking device that secures the phone at the jack. When the invention worked, Calvin knew he had something others would want. The road to sucess was not an easy one for Calvin. In 1992, Calvin hired a now defunct invention promotion firm to help evaluate, develop, patent, and market his invention. Calvin was a novice when it c

Chris Wentz - Chris founded an advertising network in middle school that grew into one of the largest advertising networks in the gaming category. He then made $100k+ in college selling iPads to countries that didn't have the device as early as the US. Chris then started a Roomba modification business that was so popular that Roomba implemented the improvements into their next product line. While finishing his BS in Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University, Chris invested the money he made from his previous business ventures into Everykey to help the company get off the ground.

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

GALIA AHARONI Galia is the founding partner of Aharoni Business Law, PC. At ABL, Galia focuses on business formation, independent contractor issues, and minimizing liability, but she enjoys working with small businesses on all of their business, employment, and intellectual property needs. She loves business law because she gets to learn about businesses and industries she never would have learned about otherwise, and by doing so is able to help other entrepreneurs fulfill their own dreams. Galia is a born entrepreneur, and loves the thrill of growing her own business as much as she loves helping others grow their own. Galia is a published author on intellectual property issues surrounding moral rights, and regularly speaks throughout California on a variety of legal and business issues for both lawyers and other entrepreneurs. One of her favorite things about practicing law is the collaborative process of educating people about business and the law so they’re empowered to succeed by preventing problems b

Jim Patterson is a founding partner of Patterson Thuente IP. In his 30-plus years of experience, Jim’s practice has encompassed all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent prosecution, licensing, dispute mediation, and litigation. A recognized leader in the legal community, Jim works with mid-size and large, regional technology companies, as well as Fortune Global 500 corporations, providing them with senior-level strategic counsel and ensuring that their patent dollars are spent wisely. His work for clients, both domestic and international includes: IP portfolio management Competitive analysis Offensive and defensive strategy development Freedom-to-operate (FTO) opinions Clearance searches Enforcement strategy and analysis Global market-protection strategies Inventor issue resolution As a leader and mentor within the firm, Jim imposes a client-first philosophy, emphasizing quality work, responsiveness and teamwork. The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Tuttle Innovation, Co-H

Rita Crompton: Over the past thirty years, Ms. Crompton has started, or helped to start, no less than five successful businesses in four distinct and unrelated industries. Because of her superior marketing skills and the business relationships she has established and nurtured in the national marketplace, Ms. Crompton and her company, FLeCusa International, provide a unique service to clients wishing to enter the marketplace or grow their business to a new level, nationally or internationally. During this adventure, Ms. Crompton has delved heavily challenges inventors face as they enter the world of due diligence/manufacturing/funding/marketing/selling their product.

Tom Ross: Founder and CEO at DesignCuts.com, an incredible community of 400,000 creatives. We strive to make the greatest design tools and resources affordable for the average designer. We also educate, inspire and mentor with our popular podcast The Honest Designers Show and the Design Cuts Community Forum. I also love mentoring fellow entrepreneurs, helping to guide their business strategy, social media marketing and branding. I speak about entrepreneurship as part of my weekly podcast and video show The Honest Entrepreneur Show. 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 www.inv

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

Roy Morejon offers more than 20 years experience in delivering integrated digital marketing campaigns for entrepreneurs and startups, helping transform companies by increasing online visibility, conversions and sales through targeted digital marketing strategies that have led to hundreds of millions in sales.   He is an expert at digital marketing strategy, marketing analytics and crowdfunding.

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

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                                          

  Rick has been a pioneer in the Direct Response advertising industry since the early 90Тs, and has used Brand Response strategies to help build many iconic brands from scratch such as Juiceman, Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill, OxiClean, Clarisonic, Rug Doctor, Momentus Golf and many others. Rick has helped take companies like GoPro from a start-up to over a billion dollars in sales in just a few short years. The author of “Buy Now, Creative Marketing that getsCustomers to Respond to You and Your Marketing“, my newest book, Building Billion Dollar Brands, is due out in Summer of 2018.” Rick continues to be on the cutting edge of new Brand Response advertising campaigns, creating and implementing innovative cross-platform strategies with digital and mobile ventures for his clients and is currently focusing on video marketing as a leading media direct response platform for increasing product sales. When not working Rick enjoys, reading, skiing, fishing and hiking. For his 50th birthday he achieved one of hi

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

Adrienne McNicholas Co-Founder at Food Huggers - Design and marketing professional with long running experience in product development for both mass merchandisers (Target, Wal-Mart, Linens N Things, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot) as well as high end design projects.   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.

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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

Matt Nuccio: My focus is in the fields of design, engineering, prototyping, licensing and sourcing. I am passionate about helping companies convey a clear message through design. My design and development agency, Design Edge Inc. (www.designedge.net), is a multi-award-winning international development agency with offices in New York and Hong Kong. For over 25 years we have been designing products and packaging for hundreds of companies, both big and small, in many industries (toys, electronics, food and beverage, healthy and beauty, houseware, hardware, pets.. to name a few). In 2008, I was elected co-chairman of the Toy Industry Association (TIA) associate panel representing all designers and inventors in the toy industry. Recently, I was elected to sit on the board of directors for the United Inventors Association of America (UIA). I have written columns focusing on design, inventing, engineering and manufacturing for Toy and Family Entertainment, ToyBook, Royaltie$ and Licensing Book . I am also a frequent

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                                          

Perk Consulting delivers energizing marketing strategies, innovative product solutions andbrand development services to successfully grow companies large and small. Working on a oneto one basis with entrepreneurs and growing companies to provide strategies, guidance andconnections to help take ideas and companies to the next level. Perk Consulting provides innovative thinking to get companies moving in the right direction; whether it is developing and launching a new product concept, establishing a product mix, licensing a product concept or growing a brand. Specialized in serving companies in the toy, game and entertainment industry, startups and women-owned companies. 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

  Rick has been a pioneer in the Direct Response advertising industry since the early 90Тs, and has used Brand Response strategies to help build many iconic brands from scratch such as Juiceman, Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill, OxiClean, Clarisonic, Rug Doctor, Momentus Golf and many others. Rick has helped take companies like GoPro from a start-up to over a billion dollars in sales in just a few short years. The author of “Buy Now, Creative Marketing that getsCustomers to Respond to You and Your Marketing“, my newest book, Building Billion Dollar Brands, is out. https://www.amazon.com/Building-Billion-Dollar-Brands-Spectacular/dp/1599327023 Rick continues to be on the cutting edge of new Brand Response advertising campaigns, creating and implementing innovative cross-platform strategies with digital and mobile ventures for his clients and is currently focusing on video marketing as a leading media direct response platform for increasing product sales. When not working Rick enjoys, reading, skiing, fishin