Topic: The Secret to Managing Time is Persistence!

Topic: The Secret to Managing Time is Persistence!

Author: Rita Crompton November 1, 2025 Duration: 36:32

Session 1: Rita and Michael will talk about The secret to managing time is Persistence!


Session 2: Inventor: Carroll Stewart Phone: 252-903-1075 Email: cstewart043@gmail.com Name of Product: HVAC Hero


Questions:

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

2. You have been working on this for a while. Time has been fighting you for years. What’s the story?

3. How are you proceeding with next steps?


Session 3: Inventor: Deb Wiedenhoeft Phone: 720 217 4344 Email: deb@shouldercatsrus.com Name of Product: Pet Levator Website: https://shouldercatsrus.com/

Bio: This Pet-Levator brand Pet Perch will allow your pet the comfort of being on your shoulders while your hands remain free! This patented design allows for stability and comfort of the shoulder pet, while your hands remain free for all the daily tasks that await! You remain functional with a pet on your shoulders! Questions: 1. Deb, Tell our listeners about Pet Levator? 2. How long have you been working on your product and how has time hurt or helped? 3. If available, where can someone get your product? 4. What's the ultimate goal? Where do you go from here?


Session 4: Industry Expert: Don Skaggs Phone: 859-361-5969


Bio: Don Skaggs is an inventor, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and consultant to a wide range of businesses. His experience includes bootstrapping startup companies from initial idea to successful exit, developing products, creating & implementing new marketing strategies, helping small companies move forward, and successfully launching new products.


Questions:

1. Don, what’s the craziest story you can share about Inventor Time?

2. Do you have any advice for inventors about how to manage the issue of TIME!


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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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Duration: 36:31
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Topic: How Inventors Can Avoid Costly Mistakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:11
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Duration: 41:06
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Duration: 33:21
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