I keep hearing that the hot inventing categories are: “Green” Housewares Tools Pets Source: brykmantra Since I’m working on a pet product right now I thought I would share some industry statistics: You might be interesed in reading … The Medium is the Message Invention “Contest” Sites How to Get Started with Inventing Thank you [...]

I was interviewed by ABC News.com last week. Check it out (I’m on page 3 ) For what you ask? It’s about Quirky.com You might be interesed in reading … Back to School Gift Ideas New Quirky Product For Sale – Pivot Power Several Paths to Success Thank you for reading. Comments are welcome and encouraged. [...]

Less time spent searching and more time spent finding is the Smart Way to Innovate. Source: Moonjazz Are you searching for companies that manufacture a products similar to the one you are inventing? If you are looking to license a product, it makes sense to look at companies that are in that business. Here is [...]

I’m not exactly sure how this happened but I came across TWO awesome blogs that have become my new favorites. Why my favorites? First is the content. If I find a blog that stays on my RSS list, it has to have content that is relevent, fresh and actionable. I’m not just a warm and [...]

“As Seen on TV” giant, TeleBrands, who has marketed such popular products such as the PedEgg and the Jupiter Jack is taking their “Inventor’s Day” on the road to this year’s International Home & Housewares Show in Chicago. Inventors from all over the country will have five minutes to pitch their product ideas to the [...]

For those times when inspiration hits in the shower–AquaNotes I  often get some good ideas in the shower or driving to work. It seems that there is some research to back up my observations. I had heard that the sound of water stimulated the brain but I could not find any research to back that [...]

  Have you heard of a company called Bayer? Yes, the aspirin. Bayer AG is a Germany based pharmaceutical company that is into more than just the ubiquitous aspirin. Bayer makes plastic resins, among other things, that are sold to other companies to make a lot of the products we use today. Part of your [...]

This is a guest post by Jason Mitchell. He’s an engineer and the owner of Jaybird Engineering LLC Just some thoughts for potential inventors. 1) Don’t post your idea online, it could count as “public disclosure” which basically starts the clock on how long you have to patent your idea if you choose to. 2) If [...]

Tips for Perfecting your Pitch On an episode of Pitchmen Billy Mays said almost prophetically, “Life’s a pitch and then you die”. Like it or not, a lot of success in life is related to sales. The word sales conjures up images of sleazy salespeople with questionable ethics and even worse personal grooming habits. Think [...]

Learn Stephen Key’s 10 Steps To Bring Your Ideas To Market.  Tonight! Wednesday, Apr 21 (6pm Pacific time – 7pm Mountain Time – 8pm Central Time – 9pm Eastern Time USA Other Countries) Register here (Cost:none) https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/359867827  —————— Wednesday, Apr 28 (6pm Pacific time – 7pm Mountain Time – 8pm Central Time – 9pm Eastern [...]