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launch your Invention IDEA for under $100

So many people have a EUREKA moment and think “Holy Sh**! I have the next million dollar idea!” Then they quickly research the process of inventing and become overwhelmed at all the ways they *might* need to spend money to make it to market. Unfortunately, this fear stops many people dead in their tracks.

Don’t you be one of them! If you truly believe you have a great idea, you owe it to yourself to take the first (low cost) steps to find out.  I’m going to walk you through the basics so you have a clear understanding of what to do, and when to do it, and the beauty is, your out of pocket costs will likely be under $100 dollars.

First, lets confront some Common myths:

You can protect your idea by mailing it to yourself (in an actual envelope) - NO.

You’ll need to pony up the dough for an expensive patent attorney to file a patent - NO.

My invention is a million dollar idea! Certainty ideas some are, and some might be only $50,000 dollar ideas, or anywhere else on the spectrum. It’s important to know the size of your potential market and be realistic.

My only option is a licensing deal with a big company- NO.  

When I started manufacturing my first product (in the hardware industry), I had very little savings. I had a degree in fine art, and I had made a living as a professional drummer (for the rock band London), so basically, I had very little knowledge of business. I tried to license my idea, and was rejected again and again. It never occurred to me that starting my own company to manufacture my own idea, was an option.  Thankfully, I found an AMAZING mentor in the manufacturing field who inspired me, and saved me from making a lot of costly mistakes.

The point is, if I could do it, there’s no reason you can’t do it, and if you hit any speed bumps, I’m here to guide you- starting with 6 ways to kickstart your momentum, for under $100...

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It’s in some people’s DNA to swing for the fences (manufacturing), while others are natural bunters (licensing), and there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact licensing is the absolute right strategy to use for certain types of products/ideas. On the other hand, some ideas are tailor-made for manufacturing, and the key is knowing which one is right for you and your product. 

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Launching an idea is a lot like getting on a roller coaster with a blindfold on: You don’t have a clue what twists and turns are coming, what drops and climbs will make your heart jump, or your stomach drop, but the important point is: You have a seat at the table, and cost of admission is something ordinary mortals call risk.  

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5 (easy) Ways to Prototype your Invention!

One of the first steps to making money from your product idea is to make sure it works. Sounds simple, right? It might even be fun. You prove your idea could work by creating a prototype. In the business world, it's called "proof of concept".

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Welcome to Inventor Dane

My specialty is Toys and Tools, and my mission is to guide you step by step to make money with your idea (maybe). Every product idea has unique qualities and needs, but all ideas are not created equal. I'm like Simon Cowell, in that I don't waste your time, or mine, I tell you straight up if your idea has value, or if it sucks. If it does have value, and you want to do what I've done, your best option is to book a free Discovery Call at the link below. https://calendly.com/inventordane/fre... In this Discovery Call we will explore: Your goals for bringing your product idea to market. Assess how coaching can help you achieve your goals faster while avoiding the commonly made mistakes. Answer your questions about Inventor Dane's personal coaching program. Determine if you joining the Idea-Patent-Profit™ program is a good fit for both of us. *Note: I will not ask you to disclose your idea during this call. If you feel it would help you gain clarity on whether my personal coaching services are right for you, feel free to sign this complementary Non-Disclosure Agreement and return it via email to inventordane@gmail.com https://www.inventordane.com https://www.inventordane.com/free-nda

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How it works QuickDraw Marking Tapes

Self-marking tape measure - Lifetime warranty - 2000 marks per load, 10 free refills = 20,000 marks total -  Never look for a pencil again - QuickDraw guarantee:  Work with our tape, get comfortable with the marking feature, and you will be much faster and more accurate than any other carpenter on the job. 

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Is Your Idea a Money Maker...?

Explore if your idea has the key ingredients for market success, be inspired to improve or add to your design, & receive your next actionable step to market!

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It can be intimidating to enter the market in competition with GIANT corporations that have bottomless pockets to bankroll their latest and greatest ideas.Then there’s you, who has this great product that you believe in and maybe a slightly smaller budget to work with. So, how do you compete? Well, for me, it was with trash.

LEGO was at the top of their game. Everyone was drinking the Kool-Aid, including me. It’s a great product line! There’s a reason why LEGO world exists.

However, after witnessing the disappointment on my son’s face after he saved up for a LEGO hang glider, only to discover it didn’t actually fly, I was inspired to invent Uberstix: a construction toy, where kids can build things that fly, float, and sail by up-cycling items around them which are normally thrown away (AKA trash).

I knew my competitor was LEGO, the biggest toy company in the world. I could have thrown in the towel and said, “Ah, how could I ever compete?” but, I didn’t. This is what I did instead...

1) I looked at their weaknesses

Thanks to my son, I realized one of their weaknesses (I could capitalize on) is that their models quickly fall apart after any amount of intense play. For the most part, LEGOs are meant to be statues on the shelf, keeping families in the build/buy cycle. When designing UberStix, I combined the math and geometry of strut and hub (think of K’nex) and block systems (think LEGO) to have the best of both worlds.

To shore up your faith and get ready to compete in your arena, ask yourself: what are the weaknesses of my competitors? How can I design something that capitalizes on this?

2) Listen to their customers (or yours)

You’re probably just starting out with your product. Maybe you have a small circle of people who have tested out your prototype, that’s great! Listen to what they say about it and make tweaks based on their feedback. You can also look at the giants in your industry and see what people are saying about similar product lines.

What are the customers frustrations? What are they asking for? What are their complaints?

For me, my son being a consumer of LEGO easily voiced his frustration, he wanted something that flies and is more interactive. And I came up with a solution for that.

3) Dig Deep: Do Research

After researching the construction toy market, I realized accessibility was an issue. Simply put, LEGOs and similar products can be very expensive. I addressed this problem by designing pieces that can be integrated with trash. The idea is simple, if a kid had only a couple of dollars, he could look around his environment to add to his build. His creativity is not limited by a lack of money. In the world of UberStix: straws, paper cups, water bottles, popsicle sticks, paper clips, etc. all become building materials in the eyes of kid armed with UberStix.

You will also find inspiration after a deep dive into your own industry. Think what value can I add? What’s missing from the industry? What problems are companies not addressing?

4) Evaluate: What do you have to offer?

The final step that allowed me to go toe to toe with the giants is by not just focusing on them, but reflecting on what value I bring to the table. My strengths are creativity and kick-ass math skills. The math came in handy when designing the pieces that could be built into 8’ foot tall buildings that come with blueprints, flying birds, sailing pirate ships, slingshots, catapults, Ferris wheels, and more.

I utilized my creativity when designing Uberstix so kids have the opportunity to build beyond the basic instructions. This open-ended design inspires kids to see the world through the lens of possibilities. Asking questions such as how can my Uberstix pieces connect to this pen, or that motor from another toy to build a new monster for the game I’m playing?

You too have strengths that will allow you to compete in your chosen field. You are well equipped to enter the arena.  Mark Twain said it best, “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations.”

What new and curious combination will you bring to the market?

Follow me on Facebook for more inspiration and tips to get your idea to market @ www.facebook.com/inventordane

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Dane is a professional inventor with 30 + patents, hundreds of products on the market, and millions in sales. He inspires inventors to confidently take their product to market by sharing step by step resources, expanding his clients thinking, and giving them a sense of “Wow, I can really do this.”

He proves that action-by-action steps can get even the newest of inventors to sidestep overwhelm and self-doubt, and instead move closer to living the passion enriched life of a profitable inventor.

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