Invent With Me

Marcus and Grant

Wether you want a custom Amazon product or a launch plan for your patented product (EP.57), the Invent With Me podcast has your back! From garage prototype, to 7-figure business, sit back and enjoy the candid steps, stories, secrets and hacks to bring your invention idea into reality!Still not convinced?  Consider Eddie with "WrapRabbit".  Since listening to our show Eddie has a filed provisional patent, had his product manufactured and is in pre-launch as of April, 2025!  Eddie has used the skills in the show to increase the sale price of his product from $20 to $60 at no cost to him!How about Shawn from episode 36?  A independent bathroom remodeling contractor who was fed up with dirty caulk and paint stains on his pants and went from idea to 10,000 units in his warehouse within a matter of months ! (Thats about 1/5 the time it took me!)And finally, Elena of episode 37.  A young inventor who knew she had an ace up her sleeve with the Cozy Clip.  Elena set her sights on giving people a safer and more comfortable hair clip and has been crushing the marketing and manufacturing process!  Elena's claw clip has gone viral on multiple social media platforms and she is already swamped with pre-orders!

  1. 73. Everything Inventors Need to Know About Trade Shows (Real Footage)

    APR 13

    73. Everything Inventors Need to Know About Trade Shows (Real Footage)

    Send us Fan Mail Everything inventors need to know about attending a trade show! This episode is brought to you by QuickPatents LLC. Looking for the IWM trusted patent solution? Look no further! https://www.quickpatents.com/ Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️ https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...    IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/ Try TorkStrap at 15% off with exclusive code: IWM https://torkstrap.com/ The Invent With Me Podcast ⬇️Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv... ⬇️Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... In this episode of Invent With Me, I break down exactly how trade shows really work—from the inside. I followed a real inventor through the newly rebranded National Hardware Show (now Concept to Commerce), and what happened next completely changed how I view this entire game. Within 24 hours… ➡️ He landed a private buyer meeting ➡️ Got real feedback from decision-makers ➡️ And opened doors that months of online applications couldn’t And yes… I secretly recorded part of the conversation so you can hear how buyers actually think. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why you don’t go to trade shows to sell How inventors get into shows (and what it REALLY costs) The exact moment buyers decide you're worth a meeting What separates successful booths from the ones that get ignored Why most inventors are scared… and why that’s your advantage The TRUTH about competing with overseas manufacturers The biggest mistake you can make at a trade show (freeloaders, take notes…) 🎥 BONUS: I also filmed: REAL buyer conversations (you’ll hear it) Behind-the-scenes booth interactions What investors, distributors, and influencers actually look for If you want more raw footage from the floor, let me know in the comments. 💡 KEY TAKEAWAY: Trade shows aren’t where big brands live… They’re where unknown inventors go to become big brands. The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

    25 min
  2. 71. The Formula For an Inventors $100K Week | Invent With Me

    MAR 30

    71. The Formula For an Inventors $100K Week | Invent With Me

    Send us Fan Mail How I Hit a $100,000 Week (And How You Can Too) | Invent With Me Podcast Ep. 71 Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️ https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_... This episode is brought to you by QuickPatents LLC. Looking for the IWM trusted patent solution? Look no further! https://www.quickpatents.com/    IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/ Try TorkStrap at 15% off with exclusive code: IWM https://torkstrap.com/ The Invent With Me Podcast ⬇️Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv... ⬇️Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... If you’re an inventor or entrepreneur wondering: 👉 Should I post on social media? 👉 Should I launch a Kickstarter? 👉 Should I sell on Amazon? 👉 Should I build an email list? The answer is simple: ALL OF THE ABOVE. In this episode of Invent With Me, I break down the 5 critical pillars that led to my first $100,000 week in eCommerce—and how you can apply these same strategies to your own product or invention. This is not some “get rich quick” blueprint. It’s a real-world, battle-tested framework built through trial, error, and stacking the right decisions over time. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How consistent social media posting builds momentum before you ever go viral Why Kickstarter is more about validation and SEO than funding When (and when NOT) to launch on Amazon FBA The importance of product optimization before scaling Why your email list is your most valuable asset (and how it ties everything together) How one viral video turned into real revenue—not just views 🔥 The Truth About Viral Success Most people think one viral video changes everything. It doesn’t. What actually matters is everything you’ve built before that moment: Your product quality Your sales channels Your credibility Your audience Because when attention hits… 👉 You either convert it into sales 👉 Or you waste the opportunity completely 🛠 Who This Is For: Inventors launching a new product Entrepreneurs building an eCommerce brand Kickstarter creators Amazon sellers (or those considering it) Anyone trying to turn attention into revenue ⚠️ Important Note This episode focuses on eCommerce and internet-driven success—not retail shelves, big box stores, or licensing deals. Your journey may look different, but these principles still apply. 👇 Join the Inventor Community Want to connect with other inventors actively building products and businesses? 👉 Check out the Patreon + Discord community (link below) Get feedback, support, and real conversations with people in the trenches. The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

    10 min
  3. MAR 16

    69. The Hidden Benefits of Inventing You Never Thought of | Invent With Me

    Send us Fan Mail Pursuing an invention can completely transform your skillset—even if the product doesn’t succeed the way you expected. This episode is brought to you by QuickPatents LLC. Looking for the IWM trusted patent solution? Look no further! https://www.quickpatents.com/ Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️ https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...    IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/ Try TorkStrap at 15% off with exclusive code: IWM https://torkstrap.com/ The Invent With Me Podcast ⬇️Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv... ⬇️Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 00:38 Should Inventors Start a Business? 02:47 How inventors Can market their invention 06:00 Failure in inventing can be a good thing 08:32 Don't be afraid of manufacturing your invention 11:30 What if my invention doesn't sell? 15:25 Where inventing can take you that you didn't think of Most inventors believe they are taking a huge risk. They worry about wasting money, embarrassing themselves, or building a product that nobody wants. But what if the real truth is this: You literally can’t lose by inventing. Grant shares his personal journey from being a construction worker with a high school diploma to building a multi-million dollar product business and eventually being paid $1,500 per day for marketing consulting and media strategy. Along the way, many of his worst fears about inventing actually came true. • Losing money on early advertising • Manufacturing problems and bad product batches • Embarrassing early marketing attempts • Questioning whether the product idea was even good But each of those setbacks forced him to develop valuable skills that changed his career forever. In this episode you'll learn: • Why inventors accidentally become experts in business • How failing at marketing can turn into a powerful skillset • The manufacturing lessons every product inventor must learn • How inventing teaches you sales, networking, and problem solving • Why even a “bad” product can lead to massive opportunity Inventing isn’t just about creating a product. It’s about becoming the type of person who can build, market, and scale ideas. And once you develop those skills, they transfer into consulting, entrepreneurship, marketing, product development, and business opportunities far beyond the original invention. If you’re an inventor, product developer, entrepreneur, or someone with an idea you’ve been afraid to pursue, this episode will completely change how you think about risk. Because the truth is simple: You either win, or you learn. 🎙 About the Invent With Me Podcast The Invent With Me Podcast helps inventors, product creators, and entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses. Each episode explores product development, manufacturing, patents, marketing, crowdfunding, and the real journey of bringing inventions to market. Hosted by Grant Martin, founder of TorkStrap, a multi-million dollar cargo strap brand built from a garage invention. The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme

    21 min
5
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10 Ratings

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Wether you want a custom Amazon product or a launch plan for your patented product (EP.57), the Invent With Me podcast has your back! From garage prototype, to 7-figure business, sit back and enjoy the candid steps, stories, secrets and hacks to bring your invention idea into reality!Still not convinced?  Consider Eddie with "WrapRabbit".  Since listening to our show Eddie has a filed provisional patent, had his product manufactured and is in pre-launch as of April, 2025!  Eddie has used the skills in the show to increase the sale price of his product from $20 to $60 at no cost to him!How about Shawn from episode 36?  A independent bathroom remodeling contractor who was fed up with dirty caulk and paint stains on his pants and went from idea to 10,000 units in his warehouse within a matter of months ! (Thats about 1/5 the time it took me!)And finally, Elena of episode 37.  A young inventor who knew she had an ace up her sleeve with the Cozy Clip.  Elena set her sights on giving people a safer and more comfortable hair clip and has been crushing the marketing and manufacturing process!  Elena's claw clip has gone viral on multiple social media platforms and she is already swamped with pre-orders!

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