Topic: Time Is Not Your Friend!

Topic: Time Is Not Your Friend!

Author: Rita Crompton September 28, 2025 Duration: 38:22

Session 1:

Rita and Michael talk about Time Not Being a Friend.

 

Session 2: 

Inventor:  Duane Genzlinger

Product: The Box Slider and the Snapper

Website: www.Hammerskilhomes.com

Phone: 970-402-5088

Email: Duanegenzlinger76@gmail.com


Questions: 

1.      Duane, tell our listeners about your 2 products.

2.      What took you and Jerry the longest to accomplish?

3.      What are the issues you have faced getting your products in front of potential buyers?

 

Session 3 

Inventor: Wendy McDaniel

Product: Pacifier Training Device

Email:  wendymcd65@gmail.com

Phone:  757-353-2753


Questions:

1.      Wendy, tell our listeners about the Pacifier Training Device.

2.     So far, what has taken the longest?

3.     What is your goal?

 

Session 4: 

Industry Expert:  Noah McNeely

Name of Company: Product QuickStart LLC

Website: www.productquickstart.com

Social Media: Noah McNeely | LinkedIn

Phone: 844.757.8278

Email: noah@productquickstart.com

 

Bio: Noah McNeely is an expert in Product Development, and is the founder of Product QuickStart, a company that provides streamlined design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services for inventor-entrepreneurs.  Degreed in both Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, Noah has brought products to the market in a variety of industries, including: consumer products, tools, medical devices, consumer electronics, professional equipment, toys, and housewares.  Mr. McNeely has helped more than 200 inventors develop their innovative ideas, many into thriving businesses, and, in a few cases, multi-million dollar exit events. Aside from Product QuickStart, Noah hosts the Product Genius Podcast, and he serves on the advisory board of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Geogia Tech.

 

Questions:

1.     Noah, why does it take so long to get through prototyping?

2.     How many stages are there?

3.     What advice do you have for our future inventors?


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