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In this episode, Scott Putnam interviews Edward Ayres, Co-founder of Inventor Process, about the Inspired Home Show and its significance for independent inventors. They discuss the unique opportunities available in the Inventor's Corner, the importance of preparation, and the potential for networking and securing deals with retail buyers. Edward shares success stories from past exhibitors and emphasizes the value of attending the show for inventors looking to launch their products in the home and housewares industry.

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Learn about our guest, Edward Ayres: President & Co-Founder, Inventor Process, Inc. Host – The Inventors Corner at The Inspired Home Show® 2026. In 2026, Ayres serves as Host of The Inventors Corner at The Inspired Home Show®, North America’s largest home and housewares industry event. Under his leadership, the Inventors Corner has become a focused, results-driven platform where innovators connect directly with brands, retailers, and media outlets seeking new products.

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In this conversation, Scott Putnam interviews Shawn Moye, an inspiring inventor and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from a young inventor to the creator of the Smart Sports Trainer. Shawn discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of product development, and the impact of his invention on young athletes. He emphasizes the need for continuous improvement, community support, and the value of customer feedback in refining his product. The conversation highlights the balance between family life and entrepreneurship, as well as the personal growth that comes from overcoming obstacles in the invention process.

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Shawn Moye's journey began at 16 with a product idea and no funds. Instead of giving up, he taught himself about patents and filed a provisional patent, eventually launching a successful invention. Later, as a dedicated father and coach, he saw the lack of affordable, consistent training tools for young athletes like his son. This led to the creation of The Smart Sports Trainer, a wearable device that tracks over 20 performance metrics in real time to improve consistency, muscle memory, and mental toughness in sports like basketball and golf. Shawn built both the hardware and software to deliver science-based feedback without expensive accessories. Through personal struggles—balancing family, finances, and product development - Shawn remained committed to solving a real-world problem. He believes consistent training shouldn't be limited by cost, and his product aims to help young athletes build skills, confidence, and resilience. Now CEO of The Moye Group, Shawn’s mission is clear: make high-quality sports training accessible for all and help every athlete reach their full potential.

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In this episode of the Inventor's Edge show, Liz Garcia shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, detailing her experiences in founding multiple businesses, including GW Spice Co. and Storage Theory. Liz discusses the personal catalyst that drove her to pursue her passions, the innovative products her company offers, and the strategies she employs to scale her business. She emphasizes the importance of feedback, authenticity, and the need to declutter both physically and mentally to enhance productivity. Liz also offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the significance of coaching and collaboration in business growth.

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Liz Garcia is Owner of Storage Theory, a 7-figure home organization brand known for its genius home organization/decluttering products sold on Amazon, Walmart.com, and TikTok Shop. She’s also Co-founder of G.W. Spice Co., a fundraising company supporting schools and student-driven organizations with dry salsa mixes, dip mixes, and taco seasoning.

Liz is the host of The Liz Garcia Show, where she inspires busy, purpose-driven go-getters to take bold action towards the things that light them up—sharing real-life stories, business strategies, and fun decluttering tips along the way.

Most recently with her husband, she now coaches product-based business owners and Amazon sellers on how to grow and scale to 6 and 7 figures.

At her core, Liz is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who leads with boldness, authenticity, and a whole lot of heart—and she's on a mission to help others do the same.

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In this conversation, Scott Putnam and Jon Corbett discuss Jon's journey into entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on his experiences with Amazon. They explore the importance of making mistakes, learning from failures, and the significance of understanding keywords and product research. Jon shares insights on optimizing listings, the importance of product quality, and the challenges of managing multiple products. The discussion emphasizes the need for resilience, continuous learning, and the value of seeking guidance from knowledgeable individuals in the field.

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From Freemont, CA, Product developer for 15 years. 7 figure seller on Amazon. Brands: Brosash - Wedding decorations. Secret Stash - Diversion Safes. Experienced Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Licensing industry. Strong business development expert skilled in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Social Media, IP Strategy, and Small Business.

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In this episode of the Inventor's Edge podcast, Scott Putnam interviews Steven Puri, who shares his journey from film to tech and his insights on creativity, focus, and productivity. They discuss the importance of flow states, overcoming distractions, and the value of community in fostering innovation. Steven emphasizes the need for execution over ideas and offers practical tips for managing time and maintaining focus. The conversation highlights the significance of taking the first step towards one's goals and the power of connection in the creative process.

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Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life.

Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM. After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.

Steven’s first tech company was Centropolis Effects that produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28. Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers and more.

After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company - ‘sukha’ means ‘happiness from self-fulfillment’ in Sanskrit. The Sukha is a focus app that bundles all the tools necessary to have a focused experience and a healthy, productive Workday. Steven lives in Austin, TX now.

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In this heartfelt episode, Scott interviews his daughter, Paige Putnam, a third-year business student and young entrepreneur. Paige shares her journey from childhood inventions to founding Paige Putnam Enterprises. The conversation covers her experiences in entrepreneurship, her plant-based cookbook and her role as the Chief Creative Officer at Inventor’s Edge. The episode highlights the importance of family support, perseverance, and the balance between personal and professional life.

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Paige Putnam is a third-year undergraduate business student at DePaul University, majoring in Entrepreneurship with a minor in Theatre Studies, where she is also a student assistant at the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. In this role, she plans events, coordinates the monthly newsletter, and serves as a connector to student clubs and partner organizations.

Paige is the founder and CEO of Paige Putnam Enterprises, a personal brand focused on teaching people how to live more intentionally and develop better habits to live their most joyful, successful lives. Through her brand, Paige promotes her cookbook Plant-Based Snacks, Apps, & Desserts (published March 2023) as well as online lifestyle and meditation courses.

Paige is also the Chief Creative Officer at Inventor’s Edge, a product development coaching company. In this role, she focuses on web design, online course design, video content creation and editing, podcast creation, social media marketing, email marketing, and more. Additionally, she is part of the marketing team at Swat-N-Scoop, primarily focusing on social media content creation and marketing.

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In this engaging conversation, Brittany Lammon shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the creation of her innovative product, the Chub Rub Patch. From her early experiences as a makeup artist to her transition from a licensing model to manufacturing, Brittany discusses the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of consistency, asking questions, and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. Brittany also highlights the power of social media in promoting her product and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Learn about our guest, Brittany Lammon: Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Force of Creative Energy:

Brittany Lammon is the trailblazing inventor behind The Chub Rub Patch, a simple yet game-changing solution to a universally annoying problem: thigh chafing. What began as a personal fix quickly caught fire online, landing her viral fame on TikTok and even a spot on Shark Tank. Her product has empowered people of all body types — women and men — to walk through the world with a little more comfort and confidence.

But Brittany’s story doesn’t stop there. Hailing from Ohio, she’s a licensed cosmetologist and professional makeup artist with a résumé that reads like a creative powerhouse — from working with WWE to being featured on CNN, MSNBC, Golf Magazine, Coors Light ads, indie films, and music videos. She’s taught at elite beauty schools and worked behind the scenes with high-profile clients under high-pressure timelines.

Brittany also holds a U.S. patent for a revolutionary hairstyling tool she developed for fellow professionals, showing her knack for turning everyday problems into innovative products. With fierce passion, real-world hustle, and a deep desire to help others bring their ideas to life, Brittany is redefining what it means to be an inventor — and we’re thrilled to welcome her to the Inventor’s Edge Podcast.

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In this conversation, Scott Putnam interviews inventors Brian Halasinski and Kirk Hyust about their journey in creating the Turbo Trusser, a cooking gadget designed to simplify the process of trussing poultry. They discuss the challenges they faced, including their experience on Shark Tank, the importance of retail expansion, and the ongoing battle against counterfeiting. The duo shares valuable insights for aspiring inventors, emphasizing the need for persistence, collaboration, and a strong intellectual property strategy as they look to the future of their brand.

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Kirk Hyust, from Canton, Ohio, is the co-founder of Turbo Trusser, a stainless steel device that simplifies poultry trussing. An inventive mind with multiple patents, Hyust showcased his culinary innovation on Shark Tank Season 14, securing a $100,000 deal with Kevin O'Leary. Fluent in Portuguese, Hyust is also an avid traveler, passionate chef, and enthusiastic fisherman, bringing creativity and zest to both his professional and personal pursuits.

Brian Halasinski is an experienced product developer, bringing new and innovative products to the consumer retail market through open innovation. He has also been in the medical sales industry for the last 18 years, most recently 7 with Gilead Sciences in the HIV BU. He has worked with a diverse group of customers including Dentists, Pediatricians, Internal Medicine, General Family Practice, OBGYN, Infectious Disease, Pharmacy, and purchasing to name a few. His goals are to be the best sales representative no matter what products he is tasked to sell and to work to help improve patients health. He has a business background as a Kent State University undergraduate and acquired his Masters of Business Administration from Malone University in 2003.

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In this conversation, Kevin Prince, a seasoned patent agent, shares his journey as an inventor and the challenges faced by inventors in the patenting process. He discusses the importance of understanding patent claims, the misconceptions surrounding patents, and the different types of patents available. Kevin emphasizes the significance of strong patents and the role of AI in patent research, while also providing valuable advice for inventors navigating the patent landscape.

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Kevin Prince is a Registered Patent Agent and founder of QuickPatents, which helps the independent inventor and small business person protect their inventions. Kevin is an engineer (UC Berkeley, 1988), the author of The Art of the Patent, an inventor, and co-founder of Inventor's Forum in 1990, a non-profit inventors assistance group in Orange County, CA. The holder of three patents himself, Kevin has had multiple successes in business, such as selling his portable computer accessories business to a public company in 2000. He is also the past president of Grid Art, which manufactured a unique line of art supplies sold on QVC, Michael's, and Hobby Lobby. Kevin enlists the help of multiple former patent examiners (both utility and design), draftsmen, engineers, researchers and administrative assistants, as needed, to get your patent application properly drafted, filed, argued and approved.

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In this engaging conversation, Scott Putnam interviews Steve Greenberg, known as 'The Gadget Guy,' who shares insights from his extensive experience in the gadget and innovation space. They discuss the unpredictable nature of product success, the importance of problem-solving in gadget design, and the common pitfalls inventors face when launching their products. Steve emphasizes the significance of storytelling in product presentation and offers practical advice for creating buzz and credibility. The episode also features a fun segment where they play 'What the Heck is That?' showcasing various innovative products.

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Steve Greenberg is an award-winning author, reporter, TV personality and expert on innovation, new products and technology. Steve Greenberg is the author of “Gadget Nation,” frequent contributor on NBC’s Today Show, and Steve is also the host of YouTube’s Gadget Game Show called “What The Heck Is That?” The game show is sort of “Shark Tank” meets “What’s My Line?”/“I’ve Got A Secret.” During each episode the panelists try to guess the identity of a mystery gadget. Besides YouTube, “What The Heck Is That?” can now also be seen on the streaming platform DBTV. Check out the game show here.

Throughout the year, Steve can be seen demonstrating innovative products in America’s top TV markets including WGN Chicago, NBC Washington DC, FOX Minneapolis, ABC Dallas, NBC Seattle, CBS Houston and about 30 other TV stations. Steve is a judge for innovation competitions around the world including CEATEC in Japan. Steve is a frequent speaker at large events such as FutureVision and IBM’s Innovate Conference.

Steve is a fixture on social media with thousands of followers on X (Twitter), Facebook, IG and LinkedIn. Steve was the host of the Food Network’s "Invention Hunters" and for three years Steve could be seen nationally every weeknight demonstrating innovative products and gadgets on the Discovery Channel’s "Your New House." He also appeared on HGTV’s very popular "Dream Builders" for six years.

Steve was news anchor & reporter for the CBS owned station in Miami. During that time, Steve was honored with 12 Emmy Awards and several national awards including the American Heart Association’s prestigious Blakeslee Award.

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