99.9% of the inventors I talk to can spend hours telling me about their inventions.
While the conversation revolves about: how to get to the functions of the invention, sensors, resistors and microprocessors... it is a pleasure to listen to them and get into the GARLIC.
What is surprising, and worrying at the same time, is the funeral atmosphere that is generated by asking:
Who is worth your invention?
Who is worth your invention? Read More »
If you want to avoid having a goal scored against you, listen up!
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We all come up with ideas, sometimes in a bar, others in the shower…
The truth of the matter is that we toss and turn all night going over and over it in our heads… “If it works out, I’ll be loaded.” “And if I fail…”
Starting today, it will be easier for you to differentiate between business opportunities and ideas written on a cocktail napkin.
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Coming up with ideas is important, but managing them properly is essential.
Although it may sound harsh, I am convinced that the success of a new product depends just 5% on a great idea.
Please note that the other 95% depends on the decisions made during the course of the process.
Let’s do it!
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This week I lost an inventor who I honestly thought would manufacture his prototype with us.
He’s screwed me over!
The deal has fallen apart for two reasons…
How Much Does It Cost to Manufacture a Prototype? Read More »
Want to sell your idea? Already set a price?
Let me guess your answers:
“Yes” and “It’s negotiable.” I’d love to tell you that you’re very close to achieving it. But, as you know, I’m not very good at sweetening the truth. 🙂
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Out of curiosity, I typed the word “prototypes” into Google.
A veritable hornet’s nest!
I hoped to learn who my potential competitors are; companies that roll up their sleeves and manufacture inventions.
Let me tell you how they measure up:
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Do you really believe that selling a patent is so easy?
You get what you pay for. 😳
Here are 10 tips that perhaps will help you avoid some upsetting incident.
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Don’t worry! More than likely, this is not your case.
With today’s tips, I hope to spare you an upsetting incident in the future. 😇
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Here’s the first topic… The chicken or the egg? 😁
I am referring to the big question every inventor has: What comes first, the patent or the prototype?
It’s very likely that you have no doubts: “The patent.”
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