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Invent America Radio with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalk

Why do some inventions that have become products fail, while others succeed? Tune in every Saturday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Central Time) and discover, over time, the answer to that question and the ingredients required to move your idea from your "mind to market". Tune in and share the discussion that the co-hosts have with their inventor guests and experienced industry specialists. Learn what it takes to turn any invention into a successful product. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. Topic: How to Work a Trade Show

    3D AGO

    Topic: How to Work a Trade Show

    On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America Radio" segment, I and my co-host, Michael King of HomeTalk USA, discuss "How to Work a Trade Show !" with inventor Derry Griffin, a successful contractor for more than 25 years with hands-on experience in all aspects of the construction business and is the inventor of a variety of products for a caulking gun, Tom Butler, a Wisconsin farmer who invented a way to keep picture frames level hanging on your wall and Don Skaggs, an inventor and President of the Inventor's Network KY, a nonprofit that helps inventors through education and support services GUEST #1 INFO: Derry Griffin TITLE/CO: Owner, Erin Innovations PHONE: 818-451-8910 EMAIL: siaorse7@gmail.com BIO: Derry Griffin, a successful contractor for more than 25 years, has hands on experience in all aspects of the construction business. Over the years he has realized that there are a lack of products that provide contractors’ support and organization during basic construction processes. Since necessity is the mother of invention, he has created and implemented many items that facilitate more efficient and effective working methods promoting solid, quality handiwork, which ultimately increases job profitability. His goal is to alleviate basic frustrations all contractors experience by sharing his knowledge and products.    GUEST #2 INFO: Tom Butler TITLE/CO: Inventor, Next Level Frames PHONE: 608-432-4974 EMAIL: brittanyrun1@aol.com BIO: Currently I'm a beef farmer in Wisconsin.  Before farming I was in the mining industry.   All my life I've been a problem solver.  That brings me to the place I'm at today, I started my venture in getting a patent for my self-leveling picture frame because after seeing family pictures on my mother’s walls I thought there has to be a way to keep pictures level, so after some trial and error, I came up with using a water bladder in the back of the picture frame using that water weight for leveling, because water will always seek itself to be level thus making the picture frame level. Now I'm at the point of trying to market my new product.   GUEST #3 INFO: Don Skaggs TITLE/CO: President, Inventor’s Group KY PHONE: 859-361-5969 EMAIL: don.skaggs@kyinventors.org BIO: Don Skaggs is an inventor, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and consultant to a wide range of businesses.  His experience includes bootstrapping startup companies from initial idea to successful exit, developing products, creating & implementing new marketing strategies, helping small companies move forward, and successfully launching new products. Don is president of The Fulson Group which includes the Empowered Inventing brand, providing specialized courses, consulting and more to inventors, entrepreneurs and startups. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    38 min
  2. Topic: America's Inventor Lady Presents a MasterClass in Inventon Prototyping for Inventors

    APR 28

    Topic: America's Inventor Lady Presents a MasterClass in Inventon Prototyping for Inventors

    Topic: America's Inventor Lady Presents a MasterClass in Inventon Prototyping for Inventors with Prototyping Experts Ian Osborn of Wild Ideas Light Co. and Noah McNeely of Product Quickstart invent, invention, innovation, inventors, inventions, inventor, yardtools, yardwork, gardenlife, gardentools, clasps, clasp, fasteners, hardware, fastener, America's Inventor Lady: Your Inventor Resource Expert♦ Invent America Radio Show, IP, Inventor help, Crowdfunding, Licensing, Patent Search, prototype, trade shows Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    38 min
  3. Topic: The R&D Tax Credit is Now Available for Inventors. Learn How to Qualify.

    APR 19

    Topic: The R&D Tax Credit is Now Available for Inventors. Learn How to Qualify.

    On this week's Invent America Radio episode, Rita and Michael King discuss the new R&D Tax Credit which is now available for the development work done by inventors in bringing their new inventions to market. Guests include Floyd & Kristie Henderson (Gear Trakr) & Eric Barnhart (Bumpin Brand), joined by our industry expert, Sybil Bailey, Partner Account Executive with Arvo Tech Clarus R+D. Floyd & Kristie Henderson, are the inventors of Gear Trakr. Gear Trakr is setting out to eliminate lost and found. Combine the Gear Tags with the Gear Trakr app to help identify ownership of all your belongings for a quick and easy return. To learn more, please visit: https://geartrakr.com. Eric Barnhart is the inventor for the Bumpin' Belt. Bumpin Brands is the maker of the Bumpin' Belt, the ultimate magnetic Bluetooth speaker that attaches to your belt buckle, ensuring you stay aware of your surroundings while enjoying your favorite tunes. To learn more, please visit: bumpinbrand.com. The third guest is Sybil Bailey, Partner Account Executive with Arvo Tech Clarus R+D. Ms. Bailey has been with Clarus R+D for over four years, serving as a Partner Account Executive for the past two years. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    38 min
  4. Topic: Challenges of Manufacturing in the U.S.

    APR 12

    Topic: Challenges of Manufacturing in the U.S.

    On this week's episode of "Invent America Radio", Rita and her co-host Michael King discuss "The Challenges of Manufacturing in the US" with Cindy Duncan, inventor of Hotyz 2 in 1 Chaps, and Stacey Hoskins Beeler, CEO of Stitch Kentucky. Cindy Duncan is the inventor of Hotyz 2-in-1 Chaps. Cindy is a retired Denver police officer and has been inventing for more than 10 years. Check out Cynthia's product video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujukxK20eZI. Stacey Hoskins Beeler, CEO of Stitch Kentucky, offers product development and production services for a wide range of sewn products. According to Stacey, " Stitch Kentucky has the best seamstress in the country.  For “Made in the USA”, bring us your vision and we can change it to reality.  We can create anything from BackPacks or pet products to dance costumes or upholstery." To learn more, please visit: stitchkentucky.com. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    38 min
  5. Topic: What We Learned at the March 2025 ASD Market Week

    APR 9

    Topic: What We Learned at the March 2025 ASD Market Week

    This year's ASD Market Week was sensational, bigger and better than even last year, which, itself, was fantastic. Come and listen to the lessons our inventors learned there, as well as hear our industry expert, Noah Kagan of Product Quickstart, discuss what a prototyping engineer can accomplish for inventors both just prior to and after a trade show. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    39 min
  6. Topic: Making Improvements After a Trade Show

    APR 5

    Topic: Making Improvements After a Trade Show

    On this episode of Invent America Radio, Rita and her co-host Michael King discuss "Why & How to Make Improvements After a Tradeshow" with Barb Wangler, inventor of The Rookie Seat, & Rick Bunger, inventor of Ivy's Counting blocks, joined by industry expert Noah McNeely, founder of Product QuickStart. Barb Wangler, inventor of The Rookie Seat, discusses her invention and the improvements she feels she needs to make in order to make it the best possible product with the greatest potential for commercialization. The Rookie Seat is a 3-in-1 portable travel chair designed for infants as young as 3 months to toddlers up to 4 years old! As an outdoor enthusiast who is both a mother and a grandmother, Barb Wangler knows traveling or dining out with little ones can be a challenge. She invented The Rookie Seat to make that challenging situation a little easier. Designed with safety, convenience, and versatility in mind, The Rookie Seat has the capability to be 3 things: (1) a camping chair for your child to sit on the grass or beach (2) a bleacher seat for your baby (3) a booster seat in restaurants so you can stop using theirs, that never get washed or sanitized. Rick Bunger, inventor of Ivy's Counting Blocks, also joins in the conversation by sharing what he learned at the trade show and what ways he might improve the logistics of getting his product to market and lowering his costs in order to make the product more affordable to a greater share of the consuming public. Lastly, Rita and Michael welcome founder of Product QuickStart Noah McNeely to discuss "Why & How to Make Improvements After a Tradeshow". Product QuickStart is a company that provides streamlined design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services for inventor-entrepreneurs. Degreed in both Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, Noah has brought products to the market in a variety of industries, including: consumer products, tools, medical devices, consumer electronics, professional equipment, toys, and housewares. Mr. McNeely has helped more than 200 inventors develop their innovative ideas, many into thriving businesses, and, in a few cases, multi-million dollar exit events. Aside from Product QuickStart, Noah hosts the Product Genius Podcast, and he serves on the advisory board of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    38 min
  7. Topic: How Important 'Showing-off' is for a Product Launch!

    MAR 29

    Topic: How Important 'Showing-off' is for a Product Launch!

    On this week's "Invent America" episode, Rita Crompton and her co-host, Michael King, discuss "How Important 'Showing-off' is for a Product Launch!" with Leslie Holland, inventor of The Jewelry Closet, & the winner of the INNOVATION AWARD at the 2025 ASD Market Week, Angela Kendall, inventor of Snap N Pack, joined by Don Skaggs, President of the Inventors Network KY. The Jewelry Closet is the first and only modular jewelry organizer. Leslie Holland is a first-time inventor, having navigated her way through the invention process for nearly three years. As a life-long problem solver, with a long-standing record of successes in global organizations, she finds problem-solving in service to others incredibly motivating. Leslie’s winning formula for success has always been others first, preparation, and tenacity. Using this same approach, Leslie is positioned to realize success yet again as she seeks licensees to bring this unique problem-solving invention to life. Angela Kendall, the winner of this year's Innovation Award sponsored by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA, talks about her invention, the Snap N Pack. The Snap N Pack is the ultimate modular storage solution. The ONLY container with customizable compartments, the Snap N Pack easily snaps together different sections to store hot, cold, and room-temperature foods separately. This episode's industry expert, Don Skaggs, is President of the Inventor's Network KY, a nonprofit that helps inventors through education and support services. Don Skaggs is himself an inventor, as well as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and consultant to a wide range of businesses. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    38 min
  8. Topic: Post-ASD Market Week 2025 Discussion

    MAR 22

    Topic: Post-ASD Market Week 2025 Discussion

    In this episode, Rita and her co-host, Michael King, along with Rita's guests, Rick Bunger, creator of Ivy's Counting Blocks, Jean Moody, inventor of the Wrap-A-Candle candle preservation system and Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director for ASD Market Week, discuss the lessons learned by the two inventors and the types of things you can discover in attending a trade show, particularly one that has a full gamut of interested constituencies, i.e., manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and actual consumers, the way that ASD Market Week has. Come and listen to the secrets uncovered by inventors by attending a trade show in which so many different types of attendees are involved. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    38 min
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Why do some inventions that have become products fail, while others succeed? Tune in every Saturday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Central Time) and discover, over time, the answer to that question and the ingredients required to move your idea from your "mind to market". Tune in and share the discussion that the co-hosts have with their inventor guests and experienced industry specialists. Learn what it takes to turn any invention into a successful product. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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