
Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA
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Topic: Marketing v. Market Research | Feat.: Keith Ott, Derry Griffin, & Michael Green
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.

Topic: Product Liability Insurance | Feat.: Ian Osborn, Dave Fegel, & Murray DeLine
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.

Topic: How Inventors Can Avoid the Bad Guys | Feat.: Rich Vigil, Suzanne Cano, & George Peters
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.

Topic: The Impact of Manufacturing Materials | Feat.: John Lopez, Jacob Morrise, & Ron Angstead
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.

Topic: Barriers to Entry | Feat. Tim Hulet, Jasmine Sturr, & Michael Miller
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.

Topic: Success at Tradeshows | Feat.: Dave Fegel, Steve Boden, & Michael Miller
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.

Topic: Marketing and New Inventors | Feat.: Jay Calhoun, Guillermo Rivera, & Michael Green
Marketing can be the most expensive part of getting a new product to market. For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton discuss "Marketing - What Can a New Inventor Do?" with inventors Jay Calhoun ("The Finger Level") and Guillermo Rivera ("Dynamic Framer"), and marketing expert Michael Green (SPHERE 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. (IA-HT-GCN-1019-01282023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: NHS - More Than JUST Tools | Feat.: Alex and Haviva Shane, Robin Benas, & Michael Miller
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton welcome inventors Alex and Haviva Shane and Robin Benas, and innovation consultant Michael Miller to discuss "National Hardware Show: More Than JUST Tools". The Shanes are the inventors of the FaucetPal, a retrofit water saving device. Robin Benas is the inventor of Bundle Buds, making it easy to tighten rope and secure it in place without messing with knots. Innovation consultant Michael Miller provides services to inventors and companies who want to have leading edge innovative 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-1018-01212023-HR2-SG12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Cold Weather Inventions | Feat.: Jeff Gerhart, Ted Butterworth, & Michael Miller
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and the Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton discuss "Cold Weather Inventions" with Jeff Gerhart, Ted Butterworth, and Michael Miller. Gerhart is the inventor of the Skweeg-lt, with 42years experience in the IT industry. Butterworth is the inventor of the Bafflecap, with 40years experience designing and installing sprinkler systems. Miller is an innovation consultant and serves as the Director of Product Partnerships for NCH Corporation. 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-1017-01142023-hr2-sg12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Balance Equals Success | Feat.: Ezra Roper
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome back Ezra Roper to discuss "Balance Equals Success". Successful inventing is like a three-legged stool. It needs the inventor, the service provider, and the consumer. Without balance there is no success. Ezra Roper is with Red Spark Company, which helps inventors turn their ideas into 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-1014-12242022-hr2-sg12)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Can't File the Traditional Patent? | Feat.: John Bilby, Andre Roy, & Jonathan David
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What to Do When You Can't File the Traditional Patent?" with John Bilby, Andre Roy, and Jonathan David. Bilby, with the mission to make the safest cleaning products available, formulated GreasGo. Roy invented a way to process forest biomass and developed a special pine soap product, Pinerite. And David is a registered patent attorney working with independent inventors across the country. 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 http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1013-12172022-hr2-sg12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Best Use of Marketing Dollars? | Feat.: Dr. Frank Spampinato, Dave Fegel, & Debbie McManus
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What is the best use of limited marketing dollars?" with Dr. Frank Spampinato, Dave Fegel, and Debbie McManus. Dr. Spampinato is an expert in federal acquisition/procurement and leadership development. Fegel is a 79-year-old Navy Veteran with experience as a machinist manufacturing machine tools. McManus is an Account Executive with the National Hardware Show. 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 http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1012-12102022-hr2-sg12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: The Patent - Why Is It So Important? | Feat.: Morris Newman & Travis Kelley
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Morris Newman & Travis Kelley to discuss "The Patent - Why Is It So Important?" Newman is the Executive Director of the Pro Bono Advisory Council, assisting the US Patent and Trademark Office administering the patent pro bono legal services program. Kelley holds several patents, and is the founder of JENTRA Door Products - a company that specializes in pre-hung door shipping and installation 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 http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1011-12032022-hr1-sg12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Inventor Groups | Feat.: Lexa Gandolfo, Leo Mazur, & Carmine Denisco
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Inventor Groups" with Lexa Gandolfo, Leo Mazur, & Carmine Denisco. Inventor of the Cargo Caddie, Gandolfo is the Co-founder of Open Innovations Group, Executive Director of Invent New England, and an Ambassador for the United Inventors Association. Inventor of the Nonmetallic Raintight Hub, Mazur has worked in the electrical contracting business for over 40 years in a wide range of capacities. Denisco is President of the United Inventors Association, and is a successful entrepreneur, inventor, author, investor, patent and trademark holder. 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 http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1009-11192022-hr2-sg12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Prototypes - What is the First Step? | Feat.: Jacob Morrise, Duane Genzlinger, & Ezra Roper
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Prototypes: What is the First Step?" with Jacob Morrise (MicroFold Stroller), Duane Genzlinger (The Box Slider), and Ezra Roper (Red Spark Company). Morrise is a mechanical product designer having dozens of products brought to market. Genzlinger and his partner started a construction company 3 years ago building custom homes. And Ezra Roper is with Red Spark Company, which helps inventors turn their ideas into 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 "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1008-11122022-hr2-sg12345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: The WHY and HOW of the Inventor Plan | Featuring: Hans Hartman & Stephen P Souders
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Hans Hartman and Stephen P Souders to discuss "The WHY and HOW of the Inventor Plan". Proprietor of the "The World's Best Ice Cream Scoop," Hartman is a self-taught engineer, studying wind and hydraulic loading, as well as material strengths. Stephen P Souders is the inventor of "The Cut N Go", a safety tool that is the only emergency seat belt cutter that is locked on, self-enclosed, manually-guided, and child proof. 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 "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1007-11052022-hr2-sg12)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Little Mistakes Can Cost Big Dollars | Featuring: DeeDee Cobb & Russell Kramer
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome DeeDee Cobb and Russell Kramer to discuss "Little Mistakes Can Cost Big Dollars". Cobb is a Doctor of Pharmacy and the inventor of BOTA Mail Slot Insulator. Kramer is a life long inventor presently gearing up for a production run of his patented True View. 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 "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1006-10292022-hr2-sg345)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: What's First in Inventing? | Featuring: Monica Plewe & George Butler
For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Monica Plewe and George Butler to discuss "What's first in inventing?" A homemaker and mother of 5, Monica Plewe is a free thinker applying ingenuity in inventing products that make life easier. George Butler is a successful aerospace/mechanical engineer for Rockwell International, Hughs Helicopters, Boeing, etc. 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 "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1005-10222022-hr2-sg12)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: What/Who is an Inventor? | Featuring: Derry Griffin & Ian Osborn
For this week's segment of Invent America, "What/Who is an Inventor?" Michael King and Rita Crompton welcome Derry Griffin to discuss how his 25yrs as a contractor led to creating effective methods that alleviate basic frustrations all contractors experience; and Ian Osborn, CEO and Owner of Wild Ideas Light Company. 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 "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at http://hometalk.info. (IA-HT-GCN-1004-10152022-hr2-sg12)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topic: Inventor Road Map | Featuring: George Peters
For this week's segment of Invent America, "Inventor Road Map," Michael King and Rita Crompton welcome George Peters, President of Invent New England, one of the oldest inventor organizations in the country devoted to education and resources for independent inventors. For more information, please visit: https://inventne.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 "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at http://hometalk.info. (IA-GCN-1003-10082022-hr2-sg12)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Topics: Introducing "Invent America" Segment (HT-GCN-1001-09242022-hr1-sg12)
Michael King welcomes The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, his new co-host for the upcoming HomeTalkUSA segment "Invent America." Discover what's next in home improvements and explore new products and innovations. Or, have that next great big idea? Learn what it takes to bring your invention to the world. 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 also 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 HomeTalk with Michael King. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at http://hometalk.info.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.