Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA

"ASD Market Week IS HERE!" For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, host Rita Crompton welcomes Leslie Holland, inventor of The Jewelry Closet, Randi Butler, inventor of Dish Dryer Pro, and Lexa Gandolfo, inventor of Cargo Caddie, to discuss the most comprehensive tradeshow for consumer merchandise in the United States. At ASD Market Week, the world’s widest variety of general merchandise and consumer products comes together in one efficient four day shopping experience. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA65-GCN-HT1077-03092024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, host Rita Crompton discusses "Ready, Set, Go! Off to ASD Market Week!" with inventors Janice J. Stokes (Purse Guardian, The Secure Shopping Bag) and Andrea Vaughan (Pet Feeder on Wheels), joined by our industry expert Kevin Cody, Founder of FLI Products. ASD Market Week is the most comprehensive tradeshow for consumer merchandise in the United States. At ASD, the world’s widest variety of general merchandise and consumer products comes together in one efficient four day shopping experience. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA64-GCN-HT1076-03022024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Patent Infringement: What Do You Do?" with inventors Jenny Salimi (The Brazzle) and Darrell Swink (Ice Grill Brush), joined by our industry expert, Don Skaggs, Leader of KY Inventor Group. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA63-GCN-HT1075-02242024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Life Expectancy of Products" with inventors Hannu Reiman (Flamenator) and Leo York (PandaWare), joined by Michael Miller, a recognized leader in bringing new, innovative products to market. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA62-GCN-HT1074-02172024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "ASD Market Week" with inventors John Hagerman and Steve Boden, joined by Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director for ASD Market Week. ASD Market Week is the most comprehensive tradeshow for consumer merchandise in the United States. At ASD, the world’s widest variety of general merchandise and consumer products comes together in one efficient four day shopping experience. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA61-GCN-HT1073-02102024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "How to crawl out of the black hole called marketing?" with Lisa Rice, inventor of Rollngo Bag, & Leland Black, inventor of ECO DRIPPER. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA60-GCN-HT1072-02032024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Good Patents are Not Industry Specific" with inventors Russell Kramer (True View, Copper Microbe Stopper, Clean-O's, Jar Mate) and David Klapatch (Lube & Toss), joined by Registered Patent Attorney, Jonathan David. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA59-GCN-HT1071-01272024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Why does prototyping require so many stages?" with inventors Anthony Williams (Roof Vid) and Leslie Holland (The Jewelry Closet), joined by our industry expert Adam Winklmann (Kickr Design). 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA58-GCN-HT1070-01202024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Inventors, Don't Get Bamboozled!" with Pete Trevino, inventor of Spinal Tap, and lan Osborn, CEO and Owner of Wild Ideas Light Company, joined by our industry expert, Don Skaggs, Leader of KY Inventor Group. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA57-GCN-HT1069-01132024-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, host Rita Crompton discusses "Holy Cow! Why All the Junk Mail?" with Mike Senerchia, inventor of PICC Pouch, Dana Chapman, inventor of Coffee Carry On, & George Peters, President of Invent New England & inventor of KettlePizza. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA56-GCN-HT1066-12232023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Strategy for Prototypes" with inventors Shem Lachhman, inventor of ZipX, and David Klapatch, inventor of Lube & Toss, joined by our indsutry expert, Noah McNeely founder of Product QuickStart. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA55-GCN-HT1065-12162023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Packaging Can Make or Break a Product!" with inventors Darrell Swink, inventor of the Ice Grill Brush, and Hilary O'Hare, inventor of Holdi-Locks, joined by our industry expert Kevin Cody, Founder of FLI Products. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA54-GCN-HT1064-12092023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

A special edition of HomeTalk with Michael King and Invent America with Rita Crompton, the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, and The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, discuss "The Strategy of Branding" with inventors Ken Overgaard, inventor of Plungesleeve, and Dannielle Christiansen, inventor of Diaper Extenders, joined by our industry expert, David Streen with EdgyTools. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA53-GCN-HT1062-11252023-HR1-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Controlling Your Intellectual Property" with inventors Eric Hassfurther, inventor of Innoflate Smart Inflation Needle, and Mel Sturr, inventor of Stoma Saver, joined by our industry expert Michael Miller, a leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative products to market. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA52-GCN-HT1061-11182023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Critical Early Steps" with inventors Randi Butler, inventor of a self-drying dishrack, and David Klapatch, inventor of Lube & Toss, joined by industry expert Rennae Beilke with SearchQuestPatents.com. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA51-GCN-HT1060-11112023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Inventing for the Environment" with inventors Bruce and Melanie Thomas, inventors of Prune Master, and John Bilby, inventor of Aunt Sara's Grillin Cleaner, joined by our industry expert Kevin Cody, Founder of FLI Products. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA50-GCN-HT1059-11042023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What do Inventors need to get ready for a show?" with inventors Joel Monroe and Derry Griffin, joined by industry expert Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA49-GCN-HT1058-10282023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Investor or Disaster!" with inventors Fred Herz and Duane Genzlinger, joined by our industry expert Ray Burrasca, the founder of Colorado Crowdfunding. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA48-GCN-HT1057-10212023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Why and How Inventors Consider International Filing? For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss with inventors Daniel Chiriac, inventor of Expandy, and Tim Hullet, inventor of Illumiladder, joined by our industry expert Don Satina, Registered Patent Attorney. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA47-GCN-HT1056-10142023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Inventor's Pitch" with Sarah Noet, inventor of The Power Hand Trowel, and Andy Markelz, inventor of Collar Keeper, joined by industry expert Mike Locker, Co-Founder of Locker Innovations. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA46-GCN-HT1055-10072023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Prototypes and Renderings" with inventors Andrea Vaughan & Jeff Gerhart, joined by industry expert Noah McNeely with 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA45-GCN-HT1054-09302023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Inventor Panic Attack...What Now?" with inventors Dan Bower (S.A.M. Safe Alert Monitor) and Bill Holley (EZ Hammer, et. al.) joined by industry expert Kevin Cody, Founder of FLI Products. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA44-GCN-HT1053-09232023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "How Products Get Evaluated by Buyers/Licensees?" with inventors Jocelyn Blythe (Grate) and Janet DeMaria (Skadoosie), and joined by industry expert Kevin Cody, founder of FLI Products. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA42-GCN-HT1050-09022023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If it's never been done before, MAYBE there's a good reason. For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Why some things SHOULDN'T be done?" with inventors Lori and Ted Garcia and David Streen, joined by industry expert Michael Miller. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA41-GCN-HT1049-08262023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "BIG Science Products Coming to Market!" featuring inventors Claudio Egalon and Jasmine Sturr, joined by industry expert Addison Shelton, CEO of Kickr Design. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA40-GCN-HT1048-08192023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What about filing patents in other countries? For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss international patents with inventors Lexa Gandolfo and Jim Gurule, joined by registered patent attorney, Don Satina. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA39-GCN-HT1047-08122023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Challenges of Crowdfunding" with inventors Elvis Henao and Anthony Franco, joined by industry expert Ray Burrasca, the founder of Colorado Crowdfunding. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1046-08052023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss the ever critical and tricky "How to Name Your Product?" with inventors David Klapatch, inventor of Lube & Toss, and Dr. Andy Markelz, inventor of Collar Keeper, in conversation with industry expert Michael Miller. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1045-07292023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Inventing has no age requirements! Anyone at any age can be an inventor and change the world! For this week's broadcast of HomeTalkUSA's "InventAmerica!" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Young Innovators" with Suchita Srinivasan, inventor of Myla+, Sanvi Keskar, inventor of Cafawaste X 2000, and joined by industry expert Juli Shively, Founder & COO, Innovation World Architect, Innovation World Alliance. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1044-07222023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

It’s Time! The 2024 National Hardware Show is Right Around the Corner! For this week's broadcast of HomeTalkUSA's "InventAmerica!" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss the best type of marketing - a professional tradeshow. Joined by Darrell Swink, inventor of the Ice Grill Brush, and Guillermo Rivera, inventor of Dynamic Framer, in conversation with industry expert Jim Gurule, membership chair for the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NorCal Chapter) and council member for GLG. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1043-07152023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

There is more to the intellectual property world for inventors to consider than just patents. So what are the other types of intellectual property, and when and why do the others work? For this week's broadcast of HomeTalkUSA's "InventAmerica!" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Other Types of Intellectual Property" with John Hoback, inventor of The Rizer Hammer Helper, and Jay Skinner, creator of Sound Arsenal, joined by registered patent attorney, Jonathan David. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1041-07012023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's broadcast of HomeTalkUSA's "InventAmerica!" segment, guest host Rita Crompton and guest co-host, industry expert Michael Miller delve into the hot topic of where should inventors manufacture their products - US or China? In conversation with inventors Dave Fegel, inventor of Clean Can Solutions, and Pam Fivgas, inventor of The HangEm Straight Flag Pole. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1040-06242023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When it comes to inventing, time is the enemy. There are two parts to this reality: first, the US is a “first to file” country, so inventors are in a race. And second, inventing itself is a big time suck that inventors don’t get that time back. So what do inventors do? For this week's broadcast of HomeTalkUSA's "InventAmerica!" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss “You Can’t Invent More Time!” with inventors Robin Benas with Bundle Buds, Aaron Farrer with The Ant Tool, and George Peters, President of Invent New England and inventor of Kettle Pizza. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1039-06172023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How does an inventor navigate multiple patents, market research, and the money when they have more than one idea? For this week's broadcast of HomeTalkUSA's "InventAmerica!" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Multiple Inventions" with inventors Russell Kramer (True View, Copper Microbe Stopper, Clean-O's, Jar Mate), Duane Genzlinger and Jerry Hanley (Box Slider, Snapper), and Dave Streen (EdgyTools). 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1038-06102023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's broadcast of HomeTalkUSA's "InventAmerica!" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome inventors Randi Butler and Rhonda Mason to discuss "In the Beginning . . . Knowing Your Options Sooner Than Later" with registered patent attorney Jonathan David. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1036-05272023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment features "Cool New Inventions" with inventors Brayden Hunter with Stall Smart Safety Tool and Shawn Moye with The Sports Trainer, and industry expert Addison Shelton, CEO of Kickr Design. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1035-05202023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome inventors Hilary O'Hare with Holdi-Locks & Chris Rassmussen with Crazy Dad's® Mini-Spatula to discuss "How Do Inventors GUARD Their Dollars?" with industry expert Scott Tarcy with CAD Design Help. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1034-05132023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome inventors Cynthia Duncan with Hotyz 2 in 1 Chaps and Mike Acosta with Mikey's Quick Coupler to discuss "How To Pick the Best Tradeshow?" with industry expert Michael Miller. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1033-05062023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The WOW Moment - What Do You Do With Inspiration?" with inventors Mary Hancock (Ultimate Opener), Richard Franklin and Darin Scott (Perfect Caster), and Terry Houck (Disposal Genie). 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1028-04012023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome inventors Frank Taegar with Taegar Leash and Mendel Schectman with Amaranth Vase to discuss "Manufacturing Post-Pandemic" with industry expert Joshua Robinson, President & CEO of ITI Manufacturing. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1032-04292023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Dave Streen with Edgy Tools and Todd Deetsch with PRO-PAP to discuss "When is Angel Investor not an Angel?" 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1031-04222023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The First Prototype for Your WOW Moment - What Do You Do?" with Warren Ignacio (WEI Angle Surface Bracket) and Wayne C. Osterholm (CUPOD). Also in this segment of Invent America we learn more about co-host Rita Crompton. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1030-04152023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Does a Patent Equal Success?" with inventors Pam Fivgas (The HangEm Straight Flag Pole) and Ron Matson (Blue Viper Trenching Shovel), and our product expert, Michael Miller. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1029-04082023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Inventor Service Providers". What service providers do inventors really need and what can they do themselves? Featuring inventors Lexa Gandolfo (Cargo Caddie) and Brandon Kollar (Parts Holding Template), and George Peters, President of Invent New England. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1027-03252023-HR1-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What is the difference between Marketing and Market Research?" with inventors Keith Ott (Pre-Vent)and Derry Griffin (inventor of products for caulking guns), and marketing expert Michael Green. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1026-03182023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome inventors Ian Osborn (Wild Ideas Light Company) and Dave Fegel (Clean Can Solutions) to discuss "What and Why About Product Liability Insurance" with industry expert Murray DeLine, Managing Partner of Madison Insurance. Ian Osborn has designed, developed, and manufactured items that he invented. He strives to provide quality products designed to function better than existing products. Professional Pilot, designed products that increase safety for the general public and holds multiple patents. Dave Fegel is the inventor of Clean Can Solutions, winner of the Retail Choice Award at NHS. He is an experienced machinist manufacturing machine tools. Fegel is a 79-year-old Navy Veteran having worked on every destroyer in the Pacific Fleet in the early 60's. Murray’s career in insurance began working for Principal Financial Group. He went on to own an agency for 10 years before joining Madison Insurance Group in 2006. Murray has specialized in working with business owners and individuals helping them to understand the importance of their insurance. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1025-03112023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Inventors can get help developing to marketing their inventions. But unfortunately there are scams out there. Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "How Inventors Can Avoid the Bad Guys" with inventors Rich Vigil (Reflection Bulb) and Suzanne Cano (LunaLite), and President of Invent New England, George Peters. Rich Vigil has been married for 22 years with 4 children, plus have been foster parents of 9 years with 20 infants having blessed their home. The Vigil family has a real passion for travel and creating memories. Reflection Bulb is a product of that passion, wanting to finding a way to display some of their best trips and memories through pictures and mementos. Suzanne Cano specialized in dental imaging and for nearly three decades was responsible for sales in various geographical locations, built teams of customer/sales reps, and developed supplemental training content. Having experience in dental imaging and business, Suzanne invented and patented a unique imaging device for exclusive use in the dental and veterinary fields. George Peters is the President of Invent New England, one of the oldest inventor organizations in the country devoted to education and resources for independent inventors. George’s most successful venture is co-creating KettlePizza, winner of the NHS' Best New Product Award and showcased at The White House as one of the country's best ‘Made in America’ products. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1024-03042023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Prospective inventors need to understand the costs of certain materials. The materials inventors choose can impact their ability to get their inventions to market. For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Impact of Manufacturing Materials" with inventors John Lopez (Handy Hamper Helper) and Jacob Morrise (MicroFold Stroller), and product expert Ron Angstead (RapidPro Manufacturing Corp). John Lopez has had a lifelong passion for mechanical engineering and engineering construction, utilizing his talents to solve problems. It is with that passion and talent he invented Handy Hamper Helper, a hamper with a lift to help a person empty out contents without having to bend over in hamper. Jacob Morrise has been a mechanical product designer since 2006. As a mechanical designer, dozens of the products he has worked on have gone to market, including doing most of the mechanical design for the first Ring doorbell. In 2018 he started his own design firm, consistently pushing product designs to help individuals and families. Ron Angstead founded RapidPro Manufacturing Corp in 1994 when he was an engineer with a dream. Working from his garage, he had the education, enough cash, and the desire to be successful. RapidPro Manufacturing Corp specializes in product development, engineering, prototyping, production, and patent support services. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1023-02252023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Every inventor has some barrier or issue pertaining to their industry. The sooner an inventor learns to investigate these possible barriers, the easier it is to deal with them. For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton, discuss "Barriers to Entry" with inventors Tim Hulet (Illumiladder) and Jasmine Sturr (Stoma Saver), and innovation consultant and product expert, Michael Miller. Tim Hulet is the inventor of Illumiladder, a LED strip light kit that installs on different size ladders. Jasmine Sturr is the inventor of the Stoma Saver. Michael Miller is an innovation consultant and product expert that has seen many inventors successfully go through the process with their inventions. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1022-02182023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

There's a reason why inventors go to tradeshows multiple times. Back from the National Hardware Show (NHS), the International Builder's Show (IBS), and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in LAS VEGAS, Michael King and co-host, the Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton will discuss "Success at Tradeshows" with Dave Fegel, winner of Retail Choice Award at NHS for Clean Can Solutions, Steve Boden, inventor of TV SoundScoopZ, and product expert Michael Miller. Dave Fegel is a 79-year-old Navy Veteran having worked on every destroyer in the Pacific Fleet in the early 60's. Fegel is an experienced machinist manufacturing machine tools, eventually moving on to sales positions, owning a bar and restaurant owner, interstate transportation, and part time inventor of various recreational products. Fegel is the inventor of Clean Can Solutions, winner of Retail Choice Award at NHS. Steve Boden started his first business at 11 years old, and sold it when he was 13. Boden spent 26 years developing, building, and operating commercial, industrial, and residential projects, and has been involved in patenting products for the inkjet, TV, and medical industry. He is the inventor of TV SoundScoopZ, a device to improve TV sound quality. Michael Miller is an innovation consultant and product expert. He is a recognized leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative products to market. Miller was the Director of Product Partnerships for NCH Corporation for 15 years and led the innovation programs for Danco, LSP, and Hero Pet Brands. He served in the U.S. Submarine Service for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer. 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 LIVE on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is also available to stream or download at https://hometalk.info. (ia-ht-gcn-1021-02112023-hr2-sg12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.