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- Episode 28 :🚨 The "Disposable World" is Ending. Quality is making a comeback. 🚨
Why did your washing machine used to last 20 years and now lasts 5? The race to the bottom on price killed quality. 🧵
Damon Melcho of @ExtremeBaitTanks joined us on #MadeInAmerica to discuss how he’s disrupting the fishing industry by refusing to outsource.
His secret? Custom Fabrication. He treats bait tanks like "Build-A-Bear"—perfectly fitted to the boat and the bait.
For #SoloInventors: Stop trying to be the cheapest. Be the one who answers the phone on a Sunday. Be the one whose product doesn’t end up in a landfill in 3 years.
People will buy from you because you'll take the call." — The truth about domestic customer service. 🇺🇸 🎧 Listen here. #Manufacturing #USA #Innovation
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40 min - Episode 27: The Science of a Second Chance!
We love a great American success story! 🇺🇸 Distinguished by a 10-year R&D cycle and a 'Made in America' commitment, Chad Tyson’s MitoGrow is more than a gardening product—it’s a lesson in market disruption.
On this week’s segment of 'Made in America,' we dive into the 'Education Gap' that solo inventors face when creating an entirely new product category. Chad discusses the transition from high-stakes arboriculture (saving six-figure transplant trees) to consumer retail. For the professional community, this is a look at how biostimulants are changing the landscape of plant health, and the importance of localized manufacturing in maintaining a proprietary edge.
Chad Tyson shares how MitoGrow is bringing plants back from the brink. It’s a story every independent inventor can relate to: seeing a problem (majestic trees dying from construction stress) and spending a decade perfecting the solution.
Chad’s tagline 'It’s Not Dead Yet' is exactly the kind of grit we love to see in our inventor community. Support American innovation and give your garden the 'insurance policy' it deserves! 🌸
#SmallBusiness #HomeGardening #AmericanMade #InventorSpotlight"
#Innovation #Manufacturing #AgTech #MadeInAmerica
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39 min - Episode 26: Why "Made in China" Costs More Than You Think | The Made in America Hour with Ian Osborne
Are you a solo inventor considering overseas manufacturing to save a few bucks? You might want to listen to this first. In this episode, host Rita Crompton sits down with veteran inventor Ian Osborne to discuss the "blueprint for success" in American manufacturing.
Ian shares his firsthand horror stories of manufacturing in China—from zero quality control to having his technology stolen and sold right back to the U.S. market.
In this episode, we cover:
The hidden costs of overseas production (shipping, customs, and failed units).
Why "Made in America" is making a massive comeback at trade shows.
Ian’s "Building Block" method for modular product design.
How to protect your IP with International Protection (PCT).
Subscribe to @madeinamericaus for more insights on bringing your product to market! Have you had a manufacturing nightmare? Tell us in the comments.
#Inventors #MadeInAmerica #Manufacturing #StartupTips #ProductDevelopment
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38 min - Episode 25: How to Pivot to "Made in America" with Kevin Cody of FLI Products
Are you a solo inventor feeling the squeeze of overseas manufacturing?
In this episode of The Made in America Hour, Rita Crompton and Michael King sit down with Kevin Cody of FLI Products to discuss his 20-year journey in product development.
Key Takeaways:
The Pivot: Why FLI Products moved from 100% overseas to 80% Made in America.
The "Stake-It" Success: How a simple gardening solution won the "Golden Ticket" at Walmart’s Open Call.
Inventor Advice: Why matching with the right-sized manufacturer is more important than finding the biggest one.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:45 - The FLI Products Story 10:12 - Winning the Walmart Golden Ticket 15:30 - Advice for Solo Independent Inventors
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38 min - Episode 24: From Stand-up Comedy to Walmart Shelves: The Wendala’s Success Story
In this episode of The Made in America Hour, we sit down with Wendy Kushel, the "accidental inventor" behind Wendala’s. Wendy shares her incredible journey of turning a simple kitchen discovery into a professional manufacturing operation.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The "Aha" Moment: How a simple suggestion led to a high-performance formula.
The Walmart Leap: The reality of the "Made in the USA" Open Call and scaling for retail.
Odor & Grime Science: Why Wendala’s "Fish-Away" and "Dirt-X" are game-changers for inventors and outdoorsmen.
The Scaling Struggle: Moving from "grandmas with spoons" to professional piston manufacturing
Whose this episode for?: Independent inventors looking to scale and patriots supporting American-made products.
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38 min - Episode 23: Scaling Your Invention: The "Leverage" Secret with Mike Ryan of Safety Siphon
For the solo independent inventor, the dream is usually the same: get the product on the shelf. But as Mike Ryan, President of Pronto Launch and owner of The Original Safety Siphon, explains in this episode, getting on the shelf is only half the battle. If you don’t have the infrastructure to defend your IP and scale your distribution, you’re just a target for big-box knockoffs.
In this deep dive, we explore why 'Sales' is not the same as 'Leveraging.' Mike breaks down how he took a single-product invention and scaled it into a global powerhouse by targeting industry 'Big Dogs' rather than chasing individual store leads. We also tackle the hard truth about 'Made in USA'—it isn't just about patriotism; it’s about lead times, quality control, and being the only product in the room that won't start a fire. If you are an inventor wondering why your sales have plateaued or how to fight back against cheap clones, this narrative is for you.
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37 min - Episode 22: From Idea to Retail: How Shelley Brady Built a "Made in America" Empire
Description: Meet Shelley Brady, the inventor of Color My Bath (formerly Tub Tints). In this deep dive, Shelley shares her 30-year journey of navigating the "brave new world" of inventing before the internet. Learn how she found her first manufacturer in Missouri using a library’s Thomas Register and how she eventually landed a life-changing spot on The Rosie O'Donnell Show.
Key Takeaway: You don't need a million-dollar marketing budget; you need "good words," a belief in your product, and the persistence to knock on doors until they open.
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39 min - Episode 21: Forget the Beach: Maui’s Purple Secret 🌿
** (NOTE: A decision has been made to renumber The Made in America Hour episodes to conform them to the episodes of The Made in America Hour on Made in America's YouTube channel (@madeinamericaus) TV episodes so that listeners can view, if they wish, whatever images or pictures may have been displayed during the original broadcast or in the video version shared thereafter)
In the Upcountry region of Maui, nestled on the slopes of Haleakala (House of the Sun), is the mystical Ali Kula Lavender farm. Relaxation, Rejuvenation and Renewal are all held in this magical place that the spirit calls home!
Created by Agricultural Artist and Horticultural Master, Ali’i Chang, AKL’s 13.5-acre farm resides at an elevation of roughly 4000 ft. and is home to approximately 55,000 lavender plants and 20 different varieties of lavender. Lavender is a summer bloomer, however the farm grows about 9 varieties of lavender that bloom all year round. Olive trees, hydrangea, Protea, succulents and an exceptional variety of other plants can be found on the farm, which offers the first and only Lavender Lifestyle experience on Maui.
Though lavender is not native to Maui, it has acclimated well to the majestic mountain-slope with style and grace. Thriving in Kula’s Mediterranean climate, AKL’s lavender blooms year round in the cool, dry climate.
Lavender was given to Ali’i in 2001 by a dear friend and being the consummate gardener that he was, he planted the herb with the best of intentions to have it breathe and blossom into what AKL is today—a true work of art!Company: Alii Kula Lavender
Phone: 808-878-3004
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Website: https://www.aklmaui.com
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39 min - Episode 20: The "Amazon" of Made in USA: How One Man is Fighting the $3.2 Billion Deficit.
Did you know that 97% of clothing and 80% of pharmaceuticals sold in the US are not made here? In this episode of Made in America, host Rita sits down with Don Buckner, Founder and CEO of MadeInUSA.com, to discuss the critical state of American manufacturing.
Don argues that our sovereignty is at risk—if trade were cut off today, we’d be "naked, sick, and Neanderthals" without our technology. But there is a solution. Learn how MadeInUSA.com is building the "Amazon of US-made products" to help consumers easily vote with their dollars and support family-owned businesses.
We also dive deep into the economics, discussing the "multiplier effect" of keeping dollars local and the controversial reality of government procurement officers buying foreign goods with American tax dollars.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: The struggle to find US products
04:12 - How to spot fake "Made in USA" items
07:46 - Building the "Amazon" of American goods
18:00 - Why US products cost more (The Government Mandate)
24:26 - The Sovereignty Crisis: 97% of clothes imported
36:28 - The MadeInUSA App
#MadeInUSA #AmericanManufacturing #Economics #BuyLocal #Entrepreneurship
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39 min - Episode 19: From Logan, Utah to Mount Everest: How Campbell Scientific Maps the World’s Weather
Did you know that a family-owned business in Logan, Utah, builds the technology that monitors the jet stream from the top of Mount Everest and helped save the Mosul Dam in Iraq?
In this episode of Made in America, host Rita sits down with Joshua Campbell of Campbell Scientific. For over 50 years, this company has transitioned from a family with roots in dry land wheat farming to a global leader in "edge devices" and dataloggers.
In this video, we cover:
02:40 What is a Datalogger? (The bridge between the digital and analog world).
04:52 The Origin Story: How a conversation about wind speed on a missile range started a 50-year legacy.
22:07 The Mosul Dam Story: How Campbell Scientific instrumentation helped protect the city of Baghdad.
23:44 The Everest Project: Monitoring weather inside the jet stream.
32:00 The Future: AI’s role in weather prediction and reducing supercomputer reliance.
Join us for an incredible story of American innovation, stewardship, and science.
#MadeInAmerica #CampbellScientific #WeatherTech #Engineering #UtahBusiness #Science
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About "The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA
From the publisher's feed
"The Made in America Hour" podcast is a show about all things made in America, whether it's an "idea" (i.e., invented in the USA), the development of a new product from an original idea, products manufactured in America or even products sold in America after being assembled in the USA. We'll also talk about the problems that American-made products have in overcoming the resistance that so many nations have to having American products compete with products in their own domestic markets.
More:
America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and HomeTalkUSA's Michael King share a powerful conviction: that supporting "Made in America" products and businesses is the key to sparking a national renaissance. They believe that by harnessing the purchasing power of American consumers, we can reinvest in our communities and workforce, thereby creating an economy that benefits everyone. This movement is not just about economic growth; it's also about bridging the political and social divides that separate us, forging a renewed sense of national unity.
The "Made in America Hour"
To bring this vision to life, Rita Crompton and Michael King have launched "The Made in America Hour." This new initiative includes a weekly, hour-long segment on Michael King’s HomeTalkUSA radio show, as well as a corresponding TV episode on Rita Crompton’s “Made in America TV” YouTube Channel, accessible at www.madeinamericaus.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.madeinamericaus.com)and a related podcast which appears here on the streaming platform Ausha, as well as 20 other streaming platforms, including the industry leaders such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora. The core purpose of all three shows is to highlight American-made products and inspire consumers to patronize the companies that manufacture them.
The show is intended to be a dual-purpose platform, catering to both consumers and businesses. It shares the real-world stories of American entrepreneurs and their companies—showcasing their successes and the hurdles they've overcome—while also creating a networking hub for those committed to the "Made in America" movement.
Meet the Hosts
Rita Crompton and Michael King co-host "The Made in America Hour," and they are joined by a rotating cast of expert co-hosts. Among them is Greg Owens, who is known as "The Made in America Guy” and who is the co-founder and CEO of Sherrill Manufacturing and Liberty Tabletop (Liberty Tabletop is notably the only producer of flatware in the country). Another contributor is Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the American economy for current and future generations.
With the combined influence of Rita's and Michael's broadcast platform and the profound knowledge of their co-hosts, "The Made in America Hour" is poised to lead a renaissance that will benefit every American and, hopefully, help heal our national divisions.
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