Topic: How Can Couples Who Invent Together Avoid Having the Need to go to Couples' Therapy!

Topic: How Can Couples Who Invent Together Avoid Having the Need to go to Couples' Therapy!

Author: Rita Crompton June 29, 2025 Duration: 25:35

In this episode, Rita discusses how couples who invent together manage to move their product from mind to market without having to resort to couples' therapy. Her guests are the husband and wife team of Bruce and Melanie Thomas, who've invented the RETAIN Garden Tool Treatment, and Dr. Brian Paul, an intense trauma psychologist and an inventor himself, whose practice consists of counseling couples, both those who work together and those who do not, on intense trauma issues that may get in the way of a healthy relationship.


Bruce and Melanie Thomas 2. Best phone: 760-496-4291 3. Email: Bgreen Corp ezprune@gmail.com 4. Name of Product: RETAIN Garden Tool Treatment 5. Website https://ezpruning.com/ 6. Other Social Media Instagram Prune_Master Mystore.com/prune-master-garden-tool-cleaner


Bio: As a professional landscape gardener Bruce realized there needs to be an easier way to clean, sanitize and lubricate pruning tools. He created and developed Prune Master.. He experimented with many chemicals with the goal to make a product that is effective and organic. Melanie is working on marketing and advertising and both of are doing sales. Questions: 1. Tell us about RETAIN Garden Tool Treatment. 2. How long have you been working on RETAIN? Share your story with our listeners. 3. What is your next step? Where can our listeners find you?


Industry Expert: DrBrian Paul Phone: 603-443-3535 Email: bthomaspaul@gmail.com Name of Product: several potential products Website: Not yet Bio: Dr. Brian Paul is an intense trauma Psychologist and an inventor himself. Questions: 1. Dr. Paul, Couples who work together can certainly face challenges. How can they manage the “tug of war”? 2. What advice do you have for our future husband and wife inventor teams to avoid some of the pitfalls of working together?


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Ever wonder why some brilliant ideas become household names while others never make it off the shelf? That’s the central puzzle explored in Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA. Each week, Rita and Michael pull back the curtain on the entire journey from concept to consumer, moving beyond simple inspiration to tackle the real, often messy work of bringing an invention to life. Their conversations are grounded in practical reality, featuring candid talks with inventors who have been in the trenches and specialists who understand manufacturing, marketing, and legal hurdles. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of both setbacks and breakthroughs, getting a honest look at what “mind to market” truly requires. This isn’t just theory; it’s a roadmap built from shared experiences. The dynamic between Rita’s inventive expertise and Michael’s contractor’s perspective on building things that last creates a uniquely balanced discussion. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting actionable advice from two seasoned guides who are genuinely invested in demystifying the path to success. Whether you’re tinkering in your garage or are ready to pitch to investors, the insights gathered here offer valuable lessons on resilience, adaptation, and the specific ingredients that can turn a clever idea into a viable product.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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