Topic: How to Price the First Production Run | Feat.: Wayne Rasanen, William Holley, & Noah McNeely

Topic: How to Price the First Production Run | Feat.: Wayne Rasanen, William Holley, & Noah McNeely

Author: Rita Crompton September 21, 2024 Duration: 38:40
On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host The Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discuss "How to Price the First Production Run" with inventors Wayne Rasanen (in10did/DecaTxt) and William Holley (My Modern Hammer), joined by industry expert Noah McNeely, founder of Product QuickStart LLC.

Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady."

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at http://hometalk.info.

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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
Podcast Episodes
Topic: The Challenge of Determining Product Marketability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:14
In this week’s episode, in both the show’s second and third segments, America’s Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, interviews Bob Labbe, a retired environmental systems engineer who’s invented the Ultimate Coaster. Earlier in…
Topic: Challenges of Manufacturing in the U.S. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:15
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…
Topic: Making Improvements After a Trade Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:05
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 Count…
Topic: How Important 'Showing-off' is for a Product Launch! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
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 th…
Topic: Post-ASD Market Week 2025 Discussion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
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,…