Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the one-one-one coaching program.

If you have questions about how to invent, how to be creative, design, how to do market research, prototyping, manufacturing, negotiating, pitching, how to sell, how to cold call, how to reach out to open innovation companies, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patents, copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property in general — subscribe to inventRightTV! New videos every week, including tons of entrepreneur success stories.

Inventing can be lonely, but you don't have to go it alone! Join the inventRight community for priceless inventor education, mentorship, support, accountability, hand-holding, honesty about the invention industry, and so much more.

Contact us at #1-800-701-7993 or https://www.inventright.com/contact.

This is the book you need to license your product idea: “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

This is the book you need to file a well-written provisional patent application: “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Amanda Hutton is a professional inventor who has licensed more than 50 product ideas over the course of her career! She has been inventing and licensing products fulltime for more than 25 years. Before she decided to exclusively focus on designing products for the pet industry, she specialized in toys and games. One of her most recent inventions — the Push-N-Pop treat dispenser for dogs and cats, which she licensed to Ethical Products — has won awards from three different pet associations. Right now, she has more than six different licensed products on the market, which is very impressive.

Amanda will share her hard-won insights as a successful professional pet toy inventor, including how she studies the market, works with companies, prototypes her ideas, presents her ideas, and much more.

Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the one-one-one coaching program.

If you have questions about how to invent, how to be creative, design, how to do market research, prototyping, manufacturing, negotiating, pitching, how to sell, how to cold call, how to reach out to open innovation companies, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patents, copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property in general — subscribe to inventRightTV! New videos every week, including tons of entrepreneur success stories.

Inventing can be lonely, but you don't have to go it alone! Join the inventRight community for priceless inventor education, mentorship, support, accountability, hand-holding, honesty about the invention industry, and so much more.

Contact us at #1-800-701-7993 or https://www.inventright.com/contact.

This is the book you need to license your product idea: “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

This is the book you need to file a well-written provisional patent application: “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Who can you contact to help you bring your invention to market? Marc Portney is an entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor who works with inventors to turn their invention ideas into multi-million dollar products. Marc says, "The quality of the inventRightTV submissions are incredible. It's crazy!"

Go inventRightTV! We've been trying to educate inventors. If you don't do it right, you're wasting everyone's time. Marc explains his point of difference from other people who use flowery language. He is who he is. And he cares about the masses, the 99%. Something that needs to be in everyone's drawer, kitchen, or bedroom.

Submit your idea: http://marcportney.com/

Marc's show all over the world is "Invent it Rich." So he gets ideas from everywhere. Literally all over the world! So, what did Marc this about the quality? Were the sell sheets good bad or different?

Marc offers his tips for people submitting their invention ideas for evaluation. "There's an ass for every seat. Just because it's a no for me, doesn't mean it's a no in the stratosphere." You've gotta be able to accept a no.

He would never spend more than the bare minimum to understand an invention. Features or benefits! Bullet points or numbers. Keep it short!! Bite-sized is easier to ingest. That's why sell sheets work; brevity is a key asset. That's why we don't advise PowerPoint presentations or lengthy PDF files.

So, how does he know when he sees a good idea? Marc defends himself by saying if he likes it he gets behind it. He loves to partner with workers! Because he's a worker too.

You can always resubmit.

Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the one-one-one coaching program.

If you have questions about how to invent, how to be creative, design, how to do market research, prototyping, manufacturing, negotiating, pitching, how to sell, how to cold call, how to reach out to open innovation companies, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patents, copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property in general — subscribe to inventRightTV! New videos every week, including tons of entrepreneur success stories.

Inventing can be lonely, but you don't have to go it alone! Join the inventRight community for priceless inventor education, mentorship, support, accountability, hand-holding, honesty about the invention industry, and so much more.

Contact us at #1-800-701-7993 or https://www.inventright.com/contact.

This is the book you need to license your product idea: “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

This is the book you need to file a well-written provisional patent application: “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

When do you need a prototype? Why do you need a prototype? What should you do with the prototype you create? What kind of prototype do you need? How much should you pay for a prototype? Product licensing expert Stephen Key — an inventor who made a living from licensing his ideas — debates Marc Portney, an entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor who works with inventors to commercialize their inventions.

https://marcportney.com/

For every 10 product ideas that are shown to Marc, 9 are not a good fit. So why would you go through the effort of creating a prototype first, when you don't even know he is interested in the idea? Most of the markets for the ideas he is shown are very small, and that doesn't work, because he likes to deal with the masses.

How rough can your prototype be? Rough is okay. Your prototype doesn't need to be polished at first.

There are three reasons why Marc wants to see a rough prototype:

1. Verifying that it works. We can do it.

2. Beginning to estimate the cost.

3. You can show it around to get a read from a buyer.

Prototypes are useful, but they're also expensive and break easily. That's why you need to make smart choices about when to make a prototype, how you make a prototype, and hiring someone to make your prototype for you.

Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the one-one-one coaching program.

If you have questions about how to invent, how to be creative, design, how to do market research, prototyping, manufacturing, negotiating, pitching, how to sell, how to cold call, how to reach out to open innovation companies, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patents, copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property in general — subscribe to inventRightTV! New videos every week, including tons of entrepreneur success stories.

Inventing can be lonely, but you don't have to go it alone! Join the inventRight community for priceless inventor education, mentorship, support, accountability, hand-holding, honesty about the invention industry, and so much more.

Contact us at #1-800-701-7993 or https://www.inventright.com/contact.

This is the book you need to license your product idea: “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

This is the book you need to file a well-written provisional patent application: “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Bringing an invention to market? Let inventRight, the world's leading experts on product licensing, show you how. Cofounded by Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss in 1999, inventRight has since helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to become their student. 

Call #1-800-701-7993 to set up an appointment with Andrew or another member of the inventRight team to discuss how we can help you license your ideas.

New to licensing? Read inventRight cofounder Stephen Key’s bestselling book “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB. 

Want to learn how to license your product ideas without a patent? Stephen's book “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent” explains exactly how. Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Chris Meade is a cofounder of CROSSNET, the world’s first four-way volleyball game. When Chris, his brother, and a childhood friend reunited in 2017, they dreamt up a way of merging four square with volleyball. Why not divide a volleyball court into four quadrants, merging the two?

It’s available now at Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Amazon, and more than 20 other retailers in about 1,500 locations. Remarkably, it has been reviewed over 10,000 times!

They recently partnered with longtime sports equipment manufacturing company Wilson to create their very own CROSSNET co-branded Wilson OPTX Replica Game ball.

CROSSNET is highly portable and there’s even a version for the pool. Since COVID-19, his company has experienced a 500% increase in demand.

Chris will share his unique journey launching this product onto the market!

Check out Cressnet here: https://www.crossnetgame.com

Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the one-one-one coaching program.

If you have questions about how to invent, how to be creative, design, how to do market research, prototyping, manufacturing, negotiating, pitching, how to sell, how to cold call, how to reach out to open innovation companies, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patents, copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property in general — subscribe to inventRightTV! New videos every week, including tons of entrepreneur success stories.

Inventing can be lonely, but you don't have to go it alone! Join the inventRight community for priceless inventor education, mentorship, support, accountability, hand-holding, honesty about the invention industry, and so much more.

Contact us at #1-800-701-7993 or https://www.inventright.com/contact.

This is the book you need to license your product idea: “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

This is the book you need to file a well-written provisional patent application: “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Have an idea for an invention but don’t know what to do next? Subscribe to inventRightTV to begin learning everything you need to know about bringing an invention idea to market. inventRight cofounder Andrew Krauss interviews past inventRight student David Peraud about how he licensed 6 different versions of his ornamental religious design, which combines the Christian fish symbol with the cross! It's beautiful as a piece of jewelry or a standalone piece. You could also hang it as an ornament. David named it the Hope Cross, which his licensee also decided to keep using.

David reveals the sell sheet and the copy that he used to approach companies about licensing this idea from him. After he found Dicksons gift company, which was interested in working with him, it still took four years for his design to be brought to market! David reveals the six different versions of his initial idea that they decided to manufacture, including a 3 inch ornament, 6 inch tabletop ornament, his and hers necklaces, keychain, and rearview mirror dangler. That's amazing! All from the same design! Which David also patented. All six of the items are on the market through wholesalers (which is how Dicksons distributes) and available at about 4,000 stores nationwide.

Congratulations David!

Check out his licensed Hope Cross: https://www.dicksonsgifts.com/the-hope-cross_935

There's an endless amount of ways that this design could be transformed into products on the market. Well-done David. Great job never giving up. His invention will be selling on Amazon and soon, worldwide. He also discusses how he talks to his contacts at Dicksons and other juicy details about what it's really like to license a product idea in 2020.

David describes more details about his licensing deal and his relationship with his licensee, including the product development process and working with his licensee. They also discuss how he came up with his benefit statement. How do you sell a product that is mainly just one you look at? It's a feeling, it's a vibe. It's not a function! How does it make you feel? This is definitely a different kind of product to market and license, but David certainly proves it can be done.

Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the one-one-one coaching program.

If you have questions about how to invent, how to be creative, design, how to do market research, prototyping, manufacturing, negotiating, pitching, how to sell, how to cold call, how to reach out to open innovation companies, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patents, copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property in general — subscribe to inventRightTV! New videos every week, including tons of entrepreneur success stories.

Inventing can be lonely, but you don't have to go it alone! Join the inventRight community for priceless inventor education, mentorship, support, accountability, hand-holding, honesty about the invention industry, and so much more.

Contact us at #1-800-701-7993 or https://www.inventright.com/contact.

This is the book you need to license your product idea: “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

This is the book you need to file a well-written provisional patent application: “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

https://inventleaders.org/

Are you looking for an inventing community online? Look no further! Inventors Stephen Key and Courtney Laschkewitsch of Inventors Groups of America describe the benefits of this free resource for inventors, which includes a monthly educational webinar with leading product development experts as well as a monthly intimate fireside Zoom chat with another leading expert. Most recently, IGA hosted Elizabeth Dougherty, Eastern Regional Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office. On the IGA website, you will find tons of additional resources, including articles, videos, links, as well as a list of 500 companies looking for ideas. Yes, a list of 500 companies that are looking for new product ideas and want to hear from inventors.

IGA is for inventors and by inventors.

Have you joined IGA? What has your experience with this group been?

Bringing an invention to market? Let inventRight, the world's leading experts on product licensing, show you how. Cofounded by Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss in 1999, inventRight has since helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to become their student.

Call #1-800-701-7993 to set up an appointment with Andrew or another member of the inventRight team to discuss how we can help you license your ideas.

New to licensing? Read inventRight cofounder Stephen Key’s bestselling book “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

Want to learn how to license your product ideas without a patent? Stephen's book “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent” explains exactly how. Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Get your questions about inventing and licensing answered every Monday at 4pm Pacific by licensing expert and inventRight cofounder Andrew Krauss LIVE on inventRightTV.

Bringing an invention to market? Let inventRight, the world's leading experts on product licensing, show you how. Cofounded by Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss in 1999, inventRight has since helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to become their student. 

Call #1-800-701-7993 to set up an appointment with Andrew or another member of the inventRight team to discuss how we can help you license your ideas.

New to licensing? Read inventRight cofounder Stephen Key’s bestselling book “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB. 

Want to learn how to license your product ideas without a patent? Stephen's book “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent” explains exactly how. Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Ken Johnson is a lifelong entrepreneur and the inventor of the worldwide bestselling card game Phase 10, which he licensed for the first time in 1987. He has been collecting royalties ever since! His current licensee is Mattel. Phase 10 is available at every game retailer in the country, including Walmart and Target.

Ken has invented and commercialized many other games, including: Phase 10 Masters Edition, Phase 10 Dice Edition, Caught-Cha card game, Monarch strategy game, Word Master, Word Quest board game, Pocket Pictures Trivia game, Bible Trivia, Dice Baseball, and Stake Your Stash.

In addition to being one of the most successful card game inventors of all time, Ken has started and run numerous businesses. Today he owns Intellimax. Inc. (which provides software to app development firms) as well as Grand Legacy Corp., a new product development firm. He is a part owner in two other companies.

He is also actively involved in mentoring children and young adults to become entrepreneurs.

His new book is "The Simple Plan: Six Easy Steps to Make Millions from Your Ideas."

Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the one-one-one coaching program.

If you have questions about how to invent, how to be creative, design, how to do market research, prototyping, manufacturing, negotiating, pitching, how to sell, how to cold call, how to reach out to open innovation companies, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patents, copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property in general — subscribe to inventRightTV! New videos every week, including tons of entrepreneur success stories.

Inventing can be lonely, but you don't have to go it alone! Join the inventRight community for priceless inventor education, mentorship, support, accountability, hand-holding, honesty about the invention industry, and so much more.

Contact us at #1-800-701-7993 or https://www.inventright.com/contact.

This is the book you need to license your product idea: “One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1LGotjB.

This is the book you need to file a well-written provisional patent application: “Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent.” Find it here: http://amzn.to/1T1dOU2.

Determined to become a professional inventor? Read Stephen's new book "Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking For Ideas": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1653786256/

inventRight, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal, patent, trademark, or copyright advice. Please exercise caution when evaluating any information, including but not limited to business opportunities; links to news stories; links to services, products, or other websites. No endorsements are issued by inventRight, LLC., expressed or implied. Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of inventRight, LLC, its services, or products by the trademark owner. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.