Topic: It Costs Money to Make Money!

Topic: It Costs Money to Make Money!

Author: Rita Crompton November 8, 2025 Duration: 41:06

Session 1:

Rita and Michael will talk about It Costs Money to Make Money!

 

Session 2:  

Inventor: Steve McCoy

Email:  smccoy1128@hotmail.com

Name of Product:  Window Storm Panel

 

Bio:  While I was renovating a house, I had just finished installing brand new windows.

I arrived on site the next day to start siding the house and found that someone had tossed a block of concrete through one of the new windows!

I was concerned that if I just replaced the window that the vandals would return and continue the destruction.

I devised a simple plywood panel to cover the window exterior and attached pieces of steel strapping on the sides to lock it into the screen channel.

 

Questions:

1.       Steve, tell our listeners about the problem you solved?

2.       It is a crazy circle an inventor faces.  Spending money to get to the next steps to spend morning money to get to the next step.  How are you managing the crazy steps?

3.       What’s the goal?

 

Session 3 

Inventor: Heather Schwarz    

Phone: 305-340-1174

Email:  heather@swingscribe.com

Name of Product: Swing Scribe

Website:  www.SwingScribe.com

 

Bio: Golf is my passion. Growing up, I started playing the game with my grandfather and it quickly became a big part of my life.  Over the years, I’ve taken lessons, but there wasn't a good way to keep track of all the information I was learning.  There's lot of tech options but there's nothing for quick note taking, which is how I learn.  The only option on the market is your standard yardage book, but there's only a few pages available for swing notes.  That's how Swing Scribe was born.  Swing Scribe is the only golf teaching pocket notebook on the market that helps you keep track of your progress as you learn and grow as a player.


Questions:

1.  Heather, Tell our listeners about Swing Scribe?

2   How have you had to manage your costs in order to sell?

3.  What’s next? How does Swing Scribe reach its peak?

 

Session 4: 

Industry Expert: Michael Miller

Phone: 817-988-3646

Email: michael.innovation@att.net

 

1.     Managing the dollars is critical for a new product.  What’s the most common mistake an Inventor can make?

2.     What can an inventor do to maximize “Using dollars to make dollars?”


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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.
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