In Episode 15 of the Inventor Spotlight Podcast, powered by the Inventor Smart Community, host Samantha St Raymond sits down with David Chaney, the inventor behind the BetterGrip Paint Roller. David’s invention journey began in 2020 during the COVID lockdown when extra time at home led him to painting his pool deck. Frustrated by the wrist pain and difficulty using a traditional wire frame roller with an extension pole, David designed the patent-pending BetterGrip Paint Roller — an ergonomic, double-sided roller that reduces hand and wrist strain while giving painters greater control and comfort. Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, David spent 25 years as a physical education teacher before focusing fully on BetterGrip. Alongside his wife Debbie, a respected court reporter and longtime partner, he continues to refine and promote a product that is changing how people paint. In this episode, David shares his experiences with prototyping, pitch competitions judged by industry leaders like Daymond John from Shark Tank, manufacturing hurdles, grassroots sales, and plans for upcoming product innovations and a Kickstarter campaign. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_iUPSwCMR8 --------------------------------- To learn more about the Inventor Smart Community App, watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PxQvjjBq1S0 Inventor Smart Community App: The Ultimate Inventor's Community! Imagine a place where your invention ideas are celebrated, nurtured, and propelled forward. Welcome to Inventor Smart, where you'll connect with a passionate community of creators who understand your journey and help you bring your ideas to life! Here's how Inventor Smart Community App will inspire you: *Connect and Collaborate: Join lively group chats and forums to brainstorm with fellow inventors, share your progress, and overcome obstacles together. *Tap into a Wealth of Knowledge: Get expert advice on patents, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, and retail distribution – all from experienced inventors who've been there. *Spark Your Inspiration: Attend exciting online and in-person events designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with fellow innovators. Join live streams with industry leaders and the National Inventor Club, participate in book club meetings and Q&A sessions, or meet face-to-face at Meet and Greets. *Gain Recognition: Showcase your invention to the community and gain valuable exposure. Pitch your ideas to explore potential partnerships. Be featured in our "Inventor in the Spotlight" series, where we share your inspiring journey with the community. *Stay in the Know: Receive real-time notifications and announcements to keep you informed and inspired. Download Inventor Smart today and experience the power of a supportive community! Download the Inventor Smart Community app today: iOS in the Apple app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inventor-smart-community/id6448789752 and Andriod in Google Play store: https://inventorsmartplay.com Also on the web app.inventorsmart.com. Have a great invention idea? Do you want to know if your idea will make you money? If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing overseas or in the USA, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com
