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Pursuing an invention can completely transform your skillset—even if the product doesn’t succeed the way you expected.

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00:38 Should Inventors Start a Business?
02:47 How inventors Can market their invention
06:00 Failure in inventing can be a good thing
08:32 Don't be afraid of manufacturing your invention
11:30 What if my invention doesn't sell?
15:25 Where inventing can take you that you didn't think of

Most inventors believe they are taking a huge risk.

They worry about wasting money, embarrassing themselves, or building a product that nobody wants.

But what if the real truth is this:

You literally can’t lose by inventing.

Grant shares his personal journey from being a construction worker with a high school diploma to building a multi-million dollar product business and eventually being paid $1,500 per day for marketing consulting and media strategy.

Along the way, many of his worst fears about inventing actually came true.

• Losing money on early advertising
• Manufacturing problems and bad product batches
• Embarrassing early marketing attempts
• Questioning whether the product idea was even good

But each of those setbacks forced him to develop valuable skills that changed his career forever.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why inventors accidentally become experts in business
• How failing at marketing can turn into a powerful skillset
• The manufacturing lessons every product inventor must learn
• How inventing teaches you sales, networking, and problem solving
• Why even a “bad” product can lead to massive opportunity

Inventing isn’t just about creating a product.

It’s about becoming the type of person who can build, market, and scale ideas.

And once you develop those skills, they transfer into consulting, entrepreneurship, marketing, product development, and business opportunities far beyond the original invention.

If you’re an inventor, product developer, entrepreneur, or someone with an idea you’ve been afraid to pursue, this episode will completely change how you think about risk.

Because the truth is simple:

You either win, or you learn.

🎙 About the Invent With Me Podcast

The Invent With Me Podcast helps inventors, product creators, and entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses. Each episode explores product development, manufacturing, patents, marketing, crowdfunding, and the real journey of bringing inventions to market.

Hosted by Grant Martin, founder of TorkStrap, a multi-million dollar cargo strap brand built from a garage invention.

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

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If you're an inventor and sometimes feel like you're crazy for chasing your idea… you’re not alone. In fact, that feeling might be the biggest signal that you’re on the right path.

This episode is brought to you by QuickPatents LLC. Looking for the IWM trusted patent solution? Look no further! https://www.quickpatents.com/

Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️
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IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

Try TorkStrap at 15% off with exclusive code: IWM
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In this episode of the Invent With Me Podcast, Grant Martin breaks down one of the most common experiences inventors face: doubt from friends, family, and even themselves. From early mornings building prototypes in a garage to questioning whether the journey will ever scale into a real business, this episode explores the psychological and practical realities of bringing a product idea to life.

Grant shares the raw story of building TorkStrap from crude homemade tools and producing just 20 units per day, while trying to imagine how that tiny operation could ever grow into a real company. Along the way, he explains why almost every inventor reaches a moment where the journey feels irrational — and why pushing through that phase is often the turning point.

You’ll learn:

• Why friends and family often doubt invention ideas
• How early prototypes and garage manufacturing actually help refine a product
• Why your first manufacturing process will never be the final one
• The hidden reality of the hours, sacrifice, and “crazy” work ethic behind successful inventors
• How to stay focused when others suggest playing it safe

Most people build their lives around stability. Inventors build their lives around question marks — and that’s exactly what makes innovation possible.

If you're working on a new product, building a prototype, or trying to turn your invention into a real business, this episode will remind you that the struggle you're feeling is not a sign of failure — it's a normal part of the invention process.

And sometimes the difference between quitting and succeeding is simply refusing to believe you're the crazy one.

About the Podcast

The Invent With Me Podcast helps inventors, entrepreneurs, and product creators turn ideas into real products and profitable businesses. Hosted by inventor and entrepreneur Grant Martin, founder of TorkStrap, each episode covers product development, manufacturing, patents, marketing, and the realities of building a physical product brand.

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

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Interested in consulting of your own? 
Email me at: [email protected]

How to market your invention with organic social media, meta ads, influencers, Amazon and at Trade shows.

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

The Invent With Me Podcast
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https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv...

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

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A huge thank you to Jacob.. Invent With Me's newest discord member. Jacob was kind enough to let me share his story and thoughts as he embarks on this exciting journey!

Interested in consulting of your own? 
Email me at: [email protected]

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

The Invent With Me Podcast
⬇️Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv...

⬇️Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

Send us Fan Mail

Join the Discord via Patreon here!
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How can you stop copycats who steal your invention on Amazon, TEMU and eBay? Listen now to see how Roberto took down 150 copycats with his patent.

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

The Invent With Me Podcast
⬇️Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv...

⬇️Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

Send us Fan Mail

This is one of the most important episodes we’ve ever recorded.

Two years ago, Invent With Me started with nothing more than a couple microphones, a lot of uncertainty, and a willingness to talk honestly about invention, failure, and figuring it out as we go. No roadmap. No guarantee anyone would listen.

Fast forward to today—and sitting across from us is one of our very first listeners.

He followed the show from the beginning.
Joined the Discord.
Paid for consulting.
Executed the steps exactly as taught.

And now?

He’s doing $6k–$8k per month in revenue with his invention.

In this episode, we break down:

What actually happens when someone takes invention advice seriously

The real steps from idea → product → sales (no fluff, no “guru” talk)

Why this moment forced us to rethink the future of the podcast

How community, interaction, and execution matter more than motivation

What’s next for Invent With Me and how we plan to help inventors at a deeper level

This episode isn’t hype.
It’s proof.

Proof that invention can work.
Proof that process beats luck.
Proof that you don’t need permission to start.

If you’ve ever wondered whether listening, learning, and taking action can actually change your outcome—this episode answers that question.

👇 Watch to the end. This one matters.

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

The Invent With Me Podcast
⬇️Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv...

⬇️Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

Send us Fan Mail

Here's how you can rank number 1 on Google and for Ai results with SEO.

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

The Invent With Me Podcast
⬇️Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv...

⬇️Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

Send us Fan Mail

Join Kevin Prince and I this week as we break down common inventor questions who are in the inventing journey and are making critical choices about protection.

This video is unsponsored. I will link Kevin's website below because he gave a lot of free value today.
https://www.quickpatents.com/

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

🤯🏋️ 💡 By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

The Invent With Me Podcast
⬇️Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv...

⬇️Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

Send us Fan Mail

What if I told you the
 truth about crowdfunding on Kickstarter? How about I go into the hype versus 
the reality of these campaigns? What if I was able to tell you
 what most creators get wrong AND.. What if I was to give you the Kickstarter 
playbook that actually works?

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...

00:21 - Kickstarter Hype vs. Reality
4:15 - Outside Kickstarter Marketing Firms
7:11 - Why you should set low funding goals
8:12 - Is Kickstarter worth it?
9:10 - What if my Kickstarter fails?
10:06 - How much profit big Kickstarter campaigns make?
12:25 - What most Kickstarter creators get wrong
18:15 - The psychology of kickstarter backers
19:45 - How to talk to backers and keep them happy
20:24 - The Kickstarter playbook that actually works
21:08 - How should I price my Kickstarter items?
22:38 - How to plan for 100% Kickstarter funding day 1
25:39 - Kickstarter fulfillment
27:32 - Bonus! How to shoot a kickstarter video on a budget
30:48 - Who should and should not run Kickstarter campaigns?
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

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🎙️ The Truth About Crowdfunding on Kickstarter
In this episode of Invent With Me, we dive deep into the world of Kickstarter and crowdfunding — beyond the hype. You’ve seen those campaigns that raise 3,000% of their goal, but what’s really going on behind the scenes? Is Kickstarter still worth it in 2025? And how do you actually launch a successful campaign?

We break it all down:
✅ Why some campaigns go viral (and why most don’t)
✅ The role of agencies like Jellop, Kickbooster, and BackerKit
✅ Hidden costs, busted myths, and success traps
✅ A step-by-step plan to launch your own winning campaign

Whether you're an inventor, product creator, or just Kickstarter-curious, this episode will save you time, money, and stress.

👉 Stay tuned ‘til the end for a full breakdown on how to actually run a successful Kickstarter campaign — no fluff, just the real playbook.

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

Send us Fan Mail

Got an invention… but no idea how to market it? You don’t need a marketing degree or a fancy PR firm—you need YouTube.

Want to join an exclusive Discord community of seasoned inventors and be on a first name basis with people who LOVE this world of product development?  Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️

By popular demand... introducing Grant's "Invent With Me" Patreon.
-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...
  
IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/

The Invent With Me Podcast
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🔗 Learn more about Liron at www.LironSegev.com
📺 Watch his videos at YouTube.com/TheTechieGuy

In this high-impact episode, Marcus and Grant are joined by YouTube strategist and tech creator Liron Segev, the mind behind the TechieGuy channel with over 1.1 million subscribers, to unpack the exact steps inventors can take to build an audience, earn trust, and spark pre-launch momentum—even if you’ve never filmed a video in your life.

Liron walks us through the Inventor-to-Influencer Pathway, a 7-step roadmap that turns your invention journey into compelling content that sells—without sounding salesy. You’ll learn how to build visibility by documenting your process, how to pick the right content style for your personality, and how to use three simple videos to create a powerful launchpad for your product.

Forget polished ads or waiting for perfection. This episode is about starting with what you’ve got, talking like a human, and using YouTube as your go-to-market secret weapon.

What You’ll Learn:
Why YouTube traditional marketing for inventors

3 channel styles that work for any invention

How to avoid the “demo trap” that kills your views

What gear you actually need (hint: not much)

The first 3 videos that build trust and traction

How thumbnails and titles are your real marketing

The Bowtie Funnel: turning subscribers into customers

Why starting before your prototype is perfect can give you a massive edge

Whether you’re launching a physical product or building your first prototype, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to start showing up on camera—and winning hearts before you win sales.

🎧 Stream now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme