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Send us Fan Mail We have arrived now at one of my favorite items to do while bringing a product to market, it is a very challenging road and many people are just not cutout to be a product developer. You have finally made it to the completion of the Road Map to Success. If your following along in sequence it has been a long road ad I am sure you questioned the steps and there sequence several times but as we are now on ourfinal item in the RMS we see the reasoning behind the order we have taken. If this is your first time reading through the book and your are about to begin the journey of bringing you product to market well then congratulations and lets get this going.So in this final step we will talk about how to price your product for retailers, wholesalers and for anyone whom is going to sell your product for you. Armed with the information we accumulated in the previous step we have a pretty good idea what the overall net cost per unit is and with that information we can set a base wholesale and retail price. Lets explain the difference between the two.

Send us Fan Mail We have arrived now at one of my favorite items to do while bringing a product to market, it is a very challenging road and many people are just not cutout to be a product developer. You have finally made it to the completion of the Road Map to Success. If your following along in sequence it has been a long road ad I am sure you questioned the steps and there sequence several times but as we are now on ourfinal item in the RMS we see the reasoning behind the order we have taken. If this is your first time reading through the book and your are about to begin the journey of bringing you product to market well then congratulations and lets get this going.So in this final step we will talk about how to price your product for retailers, wholesalers and for anyone whom is going to sell your product for you. Armed with the information we accumulated in the previous step we have a pretty good idea what the overall net cost per unit is and with that information we can set a base wholesale and retail price. Lets explain the difference between the two.

Send us Fan Mail There are many more questions to think about when establishing the existence of a problem or need for something that has not been created before. One of the most important questions from the list #6 “why do you think this problem has not been solved” this is a major question to answer be truthful withy ourself remembering this is the point of discovery the place where you begin to really think about the question, Is there really a problem here or is there a way to do this task better? I am certainly not trying to talk you out of moving forward to begin the Solution phase but I want you to make sure there exists a problem or need on a large enough scale before you place any time or money into the next steps.

Send us Fan Mail There are many more questions to think about when establishing the existence of a problem or need forsomething that has not been created before. One of the most important questions from the list #6 “whydo you think this problem has not been solved” this is a major question to answer be truthful withyourself remembering this is the point of discovery the place where you begin to really think about thequestion, Is there really a problem here or is there a way to do this task better? I am certainly not tryingto talk you out of moving forward to begin the Solution phase but I want you to make sure there exists aproblem or need on a large enough scale before you place any time or money into the next steps.

Send us Fan Mail There are many more questions to think about when establishing the existence of a problem or need forsomething that has not been created before. One of the most important questions from the list #6 “whydo you think this problem has not been solved” this is a major question to answer be truthful withyourself remembering this is the point of discovery the place where you begin to really think about thequestion, Is there really a problem here or is there a way to do this task better? I am certainly not tryingto talk you out of moving forward to begin the Solution phase but I want you to make sure there exists aproblem or need on a large enough scale before you place any time or money into the next steps.

Send us Fan Mail Who gets to be called an inventor? And who gets left out of the story? 💡 In this episode of Generations of Genius, Kelly sits down with Madeline Stoddard, founder of inventHERS™, a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying women inventors and expanding who sees themselves as an inventor. With experience in the classroom, invention education, and innovation, Madeline shares why representation matters, why only 13% of patent holders are women, and how inventHERS™ is working to change the narrative. From spotlighting women inventors throughout history to creating hands-on invention activities and resources for educators and students, inventHERS™ is helping more people recognize that they, too, have the ability to create, solve problems, and invent. Kelly and Madeline dive into the importance of invention education, the stories of women who deserve more recognition, and what it will take to inspire the next generation of inventors. Because the future of invention is better when more voices are included. ✨ 🎧 Listen now to this inspiring conversation with Madeline Stoddard, founder of inventHERS™. --  Learn more about inventHERS: https://www.inventhers.org/ Brought to you by Innovation Station LLC: https://innovationstationkits.com

Send us Fan Mail You built the business. It runs. And you've hit something that more effort, better systems, and the right hire haven't moved. The ceiling isn't in the business. It's structural, and it's in you — not as a deficiency, but as a developmental fact. The version of you that got this far can't be the same version that takes it to the next level. I work with independent business owners and founders running companies between $5M and $15M in revenue who are ready for a precise structural diagnosis — not coaching in the conventional sense, not a framework to evaluate, not a process to follow. A direct read on what's actually in the way, what it requires, and what the timing demands. This is not for everyone. Not for people who need motivation or encouragement. Not for managers who report to someone else. Not for founders still finding their footing. If you already know effort isn't the issue and you're done with solutions that don't account for the actual structure of the problem, this is probably the right conversation. Josef Shapiro — clearandopen.com

Send us Fan Mail Whether you’re a product manager, founder, designer, developer, or simply curious about what AI can do, you’re in the right place. In each episode, we’ll break down practical ways to use AI across the product development process—from discovering customer problems and generating ideas, to prototyping, testing, building, and launching. No complicated jargon. No hype. Just real examples, useful tools, and lessons you can start applying right away. So, if you’re ready to learn how to work with AI and turn ideas into better products, let’s get started.”**

Send us Fan Mail Earlierinthebookwespokeaboutreachingouttosomefactoriesandmaybeevenfindingsome representativestohelpwithproducingyourproduct,wecoveredwhereyourproductshouldormight beproducedandhowchoosingageographicallocationcouldmakeorbreakthesuccessbecauseof material,costs,shippingandproductdeliverytimes.Alsoifyourproductrequiresanytypeof certification,inspectionormustbemanufacturedwithinaqualifiedfacilitythesearealltheitemsyou musttakeinconsiderationwhendecidingonwhomtochooseandinmostcases tryingtofindafactory thatcanfilltheneedsyouhaveforyourproduct. Letstalkbrieflyaboutawordyouwillhearmanytimeswhenyoubegintheprocessofcreatingyour Product.Therearemanydifferenttypesofmoldsandyouwillhearthesereferencesduringyourquest tonotonlymanufactureyourproductbutwhileyouaregatheringprices.Itseems inseveral countries thesemoldsmaybecalled differentthingsbutsomegobythenameofStandardMolds,Split-Cavity, Stripperplate,threeplate,stackrunner,Hotrunner,andGeneralInjectionmolds.

Send us Fan Mail OK, well after some great work on the business side of our product we have returned to the finalizedversion of your Tech-Pak and ultimately toward being ready to manufacture your product when wereceive an order. Lets talk a little about what we should supply the factory to make certain they will have as much information as possible to complete everything correctly.  We come now to one of the most miss-understood items ever to be placed within the Invention process,you thought about this step ever since the first time your idea popped into your head, your first thoughtwas the Invention and most likely the next thought was that you needed a Patent before you spoke withanyone. We are going to spend a lot of time on this section, with that I am hoping that you are readingthis before you have filed for your Patent, it is certainly ok if you have already either received or filedthese steps will of course still work for you but I am hoping I caught you prior to filing. I will first mentionthat I am not by any means a Patent Attorney and I would strongly suggest you speak with a patentattorney whom can really help protect you if/when your product hits it big time. But don’t go visit themuntil reading my little section here about patents and how when to file.

Send us Fan Mail So now that we are moving forward with development and soon you will be manufacturing your productso that means it must be packaged correctly, this is not just a box or bag that holds your item waiting fora customer to buy it off the shelf. Packaging is actually what brings attention to items on the store shelf,its what people feel or think about how you have built quality into every aspect of this merchandise. We come now to what sounds like an easy step in the business of developing a product and selling it to the masses, before this happens we need to create a business entity which will give you the legal ability to not only sell your new product but be the basis for all things that take place in the back ground of thesales lifecycle of your product and its manufacturing, shipping, storage, delivery, payments, profits, employees, insurance, etc.

Send us Fan Mail So now that we are moving forward with development and soon you will be manufacturing your productso that means it must be packaged correctly, this is not just a box or bag that holds your item waiting fora customer to buy it off the shelf. Packaging is actually what brings attention to items on the store shelf,its what people feel or think about how you have built quality into every aspect of this merchandise. We come now to what sounds like an easy step in the business of developing a product and selling it to the masses, before this happens we need to create a business entity which will give you the legal ability to not only sell your new product but be the basis for all things that take place in the back ground of thesales lifecycle of your product and its manufacturing, shipping, storage, delivery, payments, profits, employees, insurance, etc.

Send us Fan Mail What do paper grocery bags and one determined inventor have in common? In this episode of Generations of Genius, we explore the remarkable story of Margaret E. Knight, the woman behind the flat-bottom paper bag. Long before inventing one of the world's most widely used packaging designs, Margaret was a curious child who loved taking things apart, asking questions, and solving problems. You'll discover how she invented a factory safety device as a young girl, transformed the way paper bags are made, and refused to let anyone take credit for her invention—even when people claimed a woman couldn't have designed such a complex machine. Margaret's story reminds us that the best inventions often begin with noticing everyday problems and having the courage to create a solution. In this episode, you'll learn: How curiosity can lead to life-changing inventionsWhy perseverance matters when facing obstaclesThe importance of protecting your ideasHow one simple innovation changed shopping foreverPlus, don't miss this week's Generations of Genius Inventor Challenge, where you'll become an inventor by finding a problem in your own world and brainstorming a creative solution! Because every great invention starts with one simple question: "How could this be better?" ------- Episode by Innovation Station on The Launch Network

Send us Fan Mail Now that we are getting to the point in this timeline where packaging is being developed perhaps youmight be just now getting inquiries from retailers, TV Shopping, boutiques, etc. its now time to thinkabout getting some professional product pictures taken if you have not already, to help in your sales andmarketing plan, you can use these for your website, packaging, business cards, sell sheets,presentations, and so on. Having good, clean professional photos of your product will be a very smartand worthwhile step. You may think about taking them yourself with your phone or basic personal camera and if so I will advise against taking this route. A sales sheet is a one maybe two-page document that supplies all required information to a prospectivebuyer of your product. Buyer is a term that can mean anyone whom wants to either purchase, License,or take on consignment, wholesale, place in a catalog, etc. for resale purposes. Many people will have different views on what a sales sheet should contain, look like and even how it should be delivered.

Send us Fan Mail The Genius Who is Louis Braille: A Young Innovator Who Changed the World In a world where innovation often seems to come from seasoned adults, the story of Louis Braille stands as a testament to the power of youthful creativity and determination. At just 15 years old, Louis developed a revolutionary system that transformed the way blind individuals read and interact with the world. This post explores the journey of a young inventor who turned his challenges into a groundbreaking solution, inspiring millions and paving the way for greater access to education and independence. Key Lessons from Louis Braille’s Journey 1. Challenges Inspire Innovation: Louis's struggles motivated him to create a solution that addressed the needs of blind individuals, highlighting that adversity can lead to remarkable ideas. 2. Age is Just a Number: You don't have to wait until adulthood to make a difference. Louis's story exemplifies how young minds can drive change and innovation. 3. Value of Persistence: Facing skepticism is part of the innovation process. Louis's determination to continue improving his system despite resistance is a crucial lesson for all inventors and entrepreneurs. 4. Find Your Audience: Understanding who will benefit from your solution is essential for its success. Louis sought out those who needed Braille, ensuring that his creation had a meaningful impact. Keep inspiring the next generation to innovate! This is Generations of Genius - presented by Innovation Station Kits, on The Launch Network Listen to more episodes now!