Podcasting for Inventors
Sharing the journey of how an invention came to be, the challenges faced throughout the development process, and triumphs achieved create a powerful connection with listeners.
Inventor Resources
Bravado is Not an Option
On one hand, confidence in leadership can be so high that a backup plan is not necessary. It embodies a mind-set of unwavering commitment to succeed. On the other hand, it is naïve, unprepared and shows an unwillingness to change.
Going Big at the Big Show
The last time I attended the Consumer Electronics Show—the most popular and widely attended tech event in America—was two years ago. It was ravaged by last-minute pullouts by big tech companies due to COVID concerns.
Target Market Tutorial
Use these simple steps and questions to make the right contacts. Explore our tips for inventors to start conversations with potential contacts in their target market.
Designing for a Patent
Heed these 5 main principles, with your prospective licensee’s preferences also in mind. A negative patent search—that is, finding nothing like your invention—is not reliable.
The Path to Easy Sales
Before investing too much money in an invention, it pays to consider how easy it will be to sell. Let’s look at this from two major themes—priorities for customers, and your ability to get and retain them through entry points.
The Sell Sheet That Works
You must have a sell sheet to license your invention. Or, if you intend to produce rather than licensing, you’ll have to convince skeptical catalogers, internet sellers and distributors they can make a profit marketing your product.