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DIY Product Development: Turn your ideas and prototypes into marketable products - one step at a time, without giving away your control. Learn what's effective and what to avoid to make your products better.
2017-06-20 06:00
This episode is based on the following article: 6 Methods To Generate […]
The post 055 – Training Creativity to Get More (and Better) Ideas appeared first on The Product St… Read More
2017-06-06 06:00
Dan Rennecker and Justin Peart are two dads who have a […]
The post 054 – Dan and Justin with Milton the Mealtime Companion appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2017-05-23 06:00
Today’s show is hosted by Khierstyn Ross of Crowdfunding Uncut, a […]
The post 053 – Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & 3D Printing, Guest Host: Khierstyn Ross appeare… Read More
2017-05-09 06:00
Alice Orozco sells custom, made to order draperies at Pret-a-Portiere. She […]
The post 052 – The business model behind custom window coverings, Alice Orozco of Pret-a-Portiere… Read More
2017-05-02 06:00
Samatha and Elaine are two women from Melbourne running a turmeric […]
The post 051- Samantha and Elane of Midas Cup appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2017-04-25 06:00
Tim Christian is a 38-year-old father of 3 boys under 7, […]
The post 050 – Creating environmentally-friendly cycling apparel, Tim Christian of OORR appeared first on The… Read More
2017-04-18 06:00
Juliana Garaizar is the Managing Director of the Houston Angel Network, […]
The post 049 – Getting Angel Investment, with Juliana Garaizar of the Houston Angel Network appeared… Read More
2017-04-11 06:00
Bill McAlister is President of Top Dog Direct, one of the […]
The post Bill McAlister with Top Dog Direct appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2017-04-04 06:00
Christopher Ray started off his career as general counsel for a […]
The post Christopher Ray and Chariss Tatman of C2 Group appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2017-03-28 06:00
Tal and Stephanie started their product design after years of sharing […]
The post Bootstrapping Product Development, Stephanie Cummings & Tal Berke of Shlocker appeared first on… Read More
2017-03-21 06:00
Johannes Roselius is a development engineer with 10 years of experience […]
The post Product development and Kickstarter launch of Botanium, a product that helps people grow herbs and… Read More
2017-03-19 04:50
In January 2016, I launched The Product Startup to help people turn their […]
The post 2017 Annual Audience Survey appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2017-03-14 06:00
In 2009 Elyse took a niche idea for fully customizable jackets, […]
The post 044 – Turning customizable jackets into a multi-million dollar business, Elyse Daniels of Exodus Wea… Read More
2017-03-07 06:30
Chris Mitchell is a seasoned marketer with considerable digital and e-commerce […]
The post 043 – Manufacturing and President Trump’s Trade Policies, Chris Mitchell of mfg… Read More
2017-02-28 07:00
Stacy Marking of Lemongrass Trading Co makes all-natural and ‘green’ products […]
The post 042 – All-Natural Insect Repellant & Reusing Failed Products, Stacy Ma… Read More
2017-02-21 07:00
Jay DeMerit is a former professional soccer player for the US […]
The post 041 – Testing Stereo Components with Jay DeMerit of RockIt Logs appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2017-02-14 07:00
Diane Gardner’s expertise lies in the area of tax planning. Her […]
The post 040 – Stop Overpaying Your Small Business Taxes, Diane Gardner of Tax Coach 4 You appeared fir… Read More
2017-02-07 07:00
Tim Pannell has developed an award-winning machine called the Reefinator, which […]
The post 039 – Tim Pannell with Rocksgone appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2017-02-07 07:00
Tim Pannell has developed an award-winning machine called the Reefinator, which […]
The post 039 – Developing a Rock Crushing Machine, Tim Pannell of Rocksgone appeared first on… Read More
2017-01-31 07:00
Farah Qureshi designs and makes jewelry in precious materials using ethical […]
The post 038 – Validating Conflict-Free Jewelry in Pop-Up Shops with Farah Qureshi appeared first… Read More
2017-01-31 07:00
Farah Qureshi designs and makes jewelry in precious materials using ethical […]
The post 038 – Validating Conflict-Free Jewelry in Pop-Up Shops with Farah Qureshi appeared first… Read More
2017-01-24 07:00
Ruth Stone founded BoxHead Craft, the world’s only manufacturer of blank […]
The post 037 – Launching a Minecraft-Inspired Product with Ruth Stone of Boxhead Crafts appear… Read More
2017-01-24 07:00
Ruth Stone founded BoxHead Craft, the world’s only manufacturer of blank […]
The post 037 – Launching a Minecraft-Inspired Product with Ruth Stone of Boxhead Crafts appear… Read More
2017-01-17 07:00
Gavin Christman is the co-founder of Green&Blue, a product design company […]
The post 036 – Helping Wildlife & Developing Ceramic Products with Gavin Christman of Green… Read More
2017-01-17 07:00
Gavin Christman is the co-founder of Green&Blue, a product design company based in the South West England. Green&Blue create a beautiful range of innovative, award-winning products f… Read More
2017-01-10 07:00
Paul began Potratz, a brand experience, engagement, and digital agency, in […]
The post 035 – A 90-Day Advertising Strategy on a Budget with Paul Potratz of The Growth Mindset a… Read More
2017-01-10 07:00
Paul began Potratz, a brand experience, engagement, and digital agency, in Schenectady, NY in 2003. Since then, Potratz has grown to have 37 employees and clients across the U.S., Canada, an… Read More
2017-01-03 08:00
In this episode, I talk about… Finding that deep, core […]
The post 034 – Staying Motivated & Overcoming Lack of Money, Time, & Skills appeared first on Th… Read More
2017-01-03 08:00
In this episode, I talk about… Finding that deep, core motivation that continues to pull us closer to our goals How I found my mine and why it took me over a decade Why motivat… Read More
2017-01-03 07:00
In this episode, I talk about… Finding that deep, core motivation that continues to pull us closer to our goals How I found my mine and why it took me over a decade Why motivat… Read More
TPS033 – Top Crowdfunding Mistakes With Khierstyn Ross Of Crowdfunding Uncut - The Product Startup
2016-12-27 07:00
Khierstyn Ross is a product launch specialist that’s helped creators raise more than $1.1M through Indiegogo and Kickstarter. She’s also the founder and host of Crowdfunding Uncu… Read More
2016-12-27 07:00
Khierstyn Ross is a product launch specialist that’s helped creators raise […]
The post 033 – Top Crowdfunding Mistakes with Khierstyn Ross of Crowdfunding Uncut appeared… Read More
2016-12-20 07:00
Jill Bong is an entrepreneur, homesteader, and inventor of Chicken Armor […]
The post 032 – Success in Small Niches with Jill Bong of Chicken Armor appeared first on The Product… Read More
2016-12-20 07:00
Jill Bong is an entrepreneur, homesteader, and inventor of Chicken Armor – a different chicken saddle. She is also the author of over a dozen books on homesteading and self-reliant liv… Read More
2016-12-13 07:00
Elizabeth Versace worked with an industrial engineer and pioneered the Cocooncap stainless steel drinkware cap to be leak free and spill proof. Ecococoon has been in business since 2007… Read More
2016-12-13 07:00
Elizabeth Versace worked with an industrial engineer and pioneered the Cocooncap stainless […]
The post 031 – Product Design & Using Nostalgia in Marketing, Elizabeth V… Read More
2016-12-06 07:00
Josh Smith is a forester turned designer turned perfumer. In the […]
The post 030 – Launching with $500 and no industry knowledge,Josh Smith of Libertine Fragrance appeared firs… Read More
2016-12-06 07:00
Josh Smith is a forester turned designer turned perfumer. In the last year of his industrial design degree, he started Libertine Fragrance as a way to learn the other side of product develop… Read More
2016-11-29 07:00
Adam force is the founder of Change Creator, a digital magazine and premium resource for social entrepreneurship. I invite Adam on the show today because I’ve always wanted to make a l… Read More
2016-11-29 07:00
Adam force is the founder of Change Creator, a digital magazine […]
The post TPS029 – Making a Lasting Impact on the World,Adam Force of Change Creator appeared first on The Pro… Read More
2016-11-22 07:00
Lisa Ruiz is the founder of Credible Products and has been featured on the Home Shopping Network. She was a former police officer and decided to take over the family janitorial cleaning supp… Read More
2016-11-22 07:00
Lisa Ruiz is the founder of Credible Products and has been […]
The post 028 – Improving on Cleaning Products & Getting into HSN, Lisa Ruiz of Credible Products appeared firs… Read More
2016-11-15 07:00
Brandon T. Adams invented the Arctic Stick to cool bottled beverages while he was in college. He pushed that product through concept, design, manufacturing, and funding. We also get into som… Read More
2016-11-15 07:00
Brandon T. Adams invented the Arctic Stick to cool bottled beverages […]
The post 027 – Inventing the Arctic Stick & Crowdfunding, Brandon T. Adams of Keys to the Crowd appe… Read More
2016-11-08 07:00
Tanya Heath is the creator of a multi-height shoe with removable […]
The post 026 – Developing Shoes with Removable Heels, Tanya Heath of Tanya Heath Paris appeared first on The… Read More
2016-11-08 07:00
Tanya Heath is the creator of a multi-height shoe with removable heels. She got her idea on her first day at work in a Paris management consultancy where she was taunted by colleagues becaus… Read More
2016-11-01 06:00
Robson Splane created the ProRise Seat Assist after hip replacement surgery […]
The post 025 – Industrial designer turns business owner, Robson Splane of the Prorise Seat Assist… Read More
2016-11-01 06:00
Robson Splane created the ProRise Seat Assist after hip replacement surgery related to a climbing accident and years of martial arts. Robson is an industrial designer who has over 30 years e… Read More
2016-10-25 06:00
Terry Lin, the founder of Forever Home Blankets. The company sells […]
The post 024 – Aligning Passion with Business, Terry Lin of Forever Home Blankets appeared first on The Pr… Read More
2016-10-25 06:00
Terry Lin, the founder of Forever Home Blankets. The company sells high-quality blankets for people to use at home, the office, or on the road. For […]
The post TPS024 – Alignin… Read More
2016-10-18 06:00
Tamar Lucien is one of the founders of MentalHappy – a […]
The post 023 – Connecting with Customers and Launching Cheerbox, Tamar Lucien of Mental Happy appeared first on… Read More
2016-10-18 06:00
Tamar Lucien is one of the founders of MentalHappy – a service that sends a personalized Cheerbox with an assortment of tools, treats, handmade crafts and […] Read More
2016-10-11 06:00
Chloë Thomas is the author and creator of eCommerce MasterPlan, a business […]
The post TPS022 – Ecommerce strategy & customer persuasion with Chloë Thomas of… Read More
2016-10-11 06:00
Chloë Thomas is the author and creator of eCommerce MasterPlan, a business that helps eCommerce entrepreneurs make better decisions. She is the host of the eCommerce MasterPlan [&h&hell…Read More
2016-10-04 06:00
Megan Cox of Amalie Beauty created WINK, a lash and brow […]
The post TPS021 – WINK lash and brow oil with Megan Cox of Amalie Beauty appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2016-10-04 06:00
Megan Cox of Amalie Beauty created WINK, a lash and brow oil. She experimented on herself to solve her problem of diminishing eyelashes, into a formulation, then started mass manufacturing i… Read More
2016-09-27 09:00
Matt Ruedlinger, founder of the marketing firm Triple R Marketing. He is also a successful serial entrepreneur. For years, Matt gave his clients Joan’s Caramels on their birthdays. Cli… Read More
2016-09-27 09:00
Matt Ruedlinger, founder of the marketing firm Triple R Marketing. He […]
The post TPS020 – Creating Customer Experiences for Your Brand with Matt Ruedlinger of Triple R Marketi… Read More
2016-09-20 10:00
Susana Stewart and Caroline Maina created Fro Butter, a popular line of organic hair care products that promote optimal hair health, especially for curly textures. Fro Butter is quickly beco… Read More
2016-09-20 10:00
Susana Stewart and Caroline Maina created Fro Butter, a popular line […]
The post TPS019 – Organic haircare products with Susana Stewart & Caroline Maina of Fro Butter appea… Read More
2016-09-13 09:00
Jennifer and her design partner, Jeremy, re-invented the walker for an […]
The post TPS018 – Re-inventing the Walker with Jennifer Harris of Motivo appeared first on The Product… Read More
2016-09-13 09:00
Jennifer and her design partner, Jeremy, re-invented the walker for an aging generation. In addition to creating this recently-patented game-changing product, they’re also running the… Read More
2016-09-06 09:00
Damien Lee is ex-Australian Special Forces, a former City headhunter, a single dad of two and stage 4 cancer survivor. In remission, having lost his latest start-up but cleaned up his diet t… Read More
2016-09-06 09:00
Damien Lee is ex-Australian Special Forces, a former City headhunter, a […]
The post TPS017 – Gluten-Free Pot Noodles & Cutting-Edge Vending Machines with Damien Lee of Mr… Read More
2016-08-30 10:00
Luke owns and runs a startup food production business called Foddies. They specialise in the production of Low FODMAP , gluten-free and other allergy-friendly food. FODMAPs are – Ferme… Read More
2016-08-30 10:00
Luke owns and runs a startup food production business called Foddies. […]
The post TPS016 – Gluten-Free & Allergy-Friendly food with Luke Lucas of Foddies appeared first on… Read More
2016-08-24 04:12
About 30 years ago Dean Salakas’ mom was Patches the Clown and she opened a party store. Dean and his brother took over the family business and now they are the online marke… Read More
2016-08-24 04:12
About 30 years ago Dean Salakas’ mom was Patches the Clown […]
The post TPS015 – Becoming the online party supply leader in Australia with Dean Salakas of The Party… Read More
2016-08-09 09:47
Mickey and Rich Swortzel own a small business based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan called New Eagle. The company specializes in creating custom control systems for their clients that autom… Read More
2016-08-09 09:47
Mickey and Rich Swortzel own a small business based out of […]
The post TPS014 – Creating Custom Control Systems with Mickey Swortzel of New Eagle appeared first on The Product… Read More
2016-07-26 09:45
Kelly Costello started Puppy Cake before she was 22 years old. Now, almost nine years later, she sells all-natural cake mixes, freezer-less ice cream, and other products for dogs throu… Read More
2016-07-26 09:45
Kelly Costello started Puppy Cake before she was 22 years old. […]
The post TPS013 – All-Natural Cake Mix for Dogs with Kelly Costello of Puppy Cake appeared first on The Produc… Read More
2016-07-26 09:45
Kelly Costello started Puppy Cake before she was 22 years old. Now, almost nine years later, she sells all-natural cake mixes, freezer-less ice cream, and other products for dogs throu… Read More
2016-07-12 10:03
A lot of new listeners have joined the podcast since I started the podcast and I wanted to create a quick “highlights” episode to recap some of the most important points other pr… Read More
2016-07-12 10:03
A lot of new listeners have joined the podcast since I started the podcast and I wanted to create a quick “highlights” episode to recap some of the most important points other pr… Read More
2016-07-12 10:03
Many new listeners have joined the podcast since I started and […]
The post TPS012 – Testing Product Ideas, 7 Founders & Small Business Owners Share their Advice appeared fi… Read More
2016-06-28 10:00
Tony Divine is a teacher who developed The Original Profender basketball training aid for his son in 2010. The device enables a coach or trainer to simulate a professional defender closing i… Read More
2016-06-28 10:00
Tony Divine is a teacher who developed The Original Profender basketball training aid for his son in 2010. The device enables a coach or trainer to simulate a professional defender cl… Read More
2016-06-28 10:00
Tony Divine is a teacher who developed The Original Profender basketball […]
The post TPS011 – Designing & Manufacturing a Baskeball Training Tool with Tony Devine of The Or… Read More
2016-06-14 10:01
In this solo episode I talk about the most frequently asked a question I get: I have a great idea, what do I do next? In this episode, we learn about Validating product ideas The… Read More
2016-06-14 10:01
In this solo episode I talk about the most frequently asked a question I get: I have a great idea, what do I do next? In this episode, we learn about Validating product ideas The… Read More
2016-06-14 10:01
People frequently email me to ask: I have this great idea, […]
The post TPS010 – I have an idea, now what? Developing, testing & prototyping physical products. appeared firs… Read More
2016-05-31 10:02
Gordon Firemark is an attorney whose practice is devoted to the […]
The post TPS009 – NDAs, Contracts, Insurance and Legal Tips with Gordon Firemark of Entertainment Law Update… Read More
2016-05-31 10:02
Gordon Firemark is an attorney whose practice is devoted to the representation of creative and business people in the fields of theater, film, television, and new media. He is the… Read More
2016-05-31 10:02
Gordon Firemark is an attorney whose practice is devoted to the representation of creative and business people in the fields of theater, film, television, and new media. He is the… Read More
2016-05-17 09:30
Doug Marshall founded the GameFace Company in 2008 and created a […]
The post TPS008 – Temporary Face Masks & Shark Tank with Doug Marshall of The Game Face Company appeared… Read More
2016-05-17 09:30
Doug Marshall founded the GameFace Company in 2008 and created a better way to paint your face. The GameFace Company creates temporary face tattoos and masks that peel off using safe, hypoal… Read More
2016-05-17 09:30
Doug Marshall founded the GameFace Company in 2008 and created a better way to paint your face. The GameFace Company creates temporary face tattoos and masks that peel off using safe, hypoal… Read More
2016-05-03 10:00
Fabienne Serrière is a Seattle-based hardware engineer who created Knit Yak, […]
The post TPS007 – CNC knitted scarves & elementary cellular automata, with Fabienne S… Read More
2016-05-03 10:00
Fabienne Serrière is a Seattle-based hardware engineer who created Knit Yak, a business she created off of her Kickstarter success. Each scarf is unique and she uses a computer progra… Read More
2016-05-03 10:00
Fabienne Serrière is a Seattle-based hardware engineer who created Knit Yak, a business she created off of her Kickstarter success. Each scarf is unique and she uses a computer progra… Read More
2016-04-19 09:10
Kelsey Duffy is the CEO and Creative Director of Versakini. She […]
The post TPS006 – Customizable Swimwear with Kelsey Duffy of Versakini appeared first on The Product Startup Read More
2016-04-19 09:10
Kelsey Duffy is the CEO and Creative Director of Versakini. She joined the swimwear industry in 2012 working for an innovative swimwear startup called Mix Bikini. You may recognize Mi… Read More
2016-04-19 09:10
Kelsey Duffy is the CEO and Creative Director of Versakini. She joined the swimwear industry in 2012 working for an innovative swimwear startup called Mix Bikini. You may recognize Mi… Read More
2016-04-18 19:48
Intro In this episode, we learn Links and resources mentioned in this episode Thanks For Listening! Thank you for joining me. Please leave me a note or feedback in… Read More
2016-04-05 10:00
Mat Hofma & Erik Polumbo talk with us about Mini Materials – […]
The post TPS005 – Miniature construction materials with Mat Hofma & Erik Polumbo… Read More
2016-04-05 10:00
Mat Hofma & Erik Polumbo talk with us about Mini Materials – a supplier of miniature cinder blocks and pallets made in the USA. Their goal is to bring the lov… Read More
2016-04-05 10:00
Mat Hofma & Erik Polumbo talk with us about Mini Materials – a supplier of miniature cinder blocks and pallets made in the USA. Their goal is to bring the lov… Read More
TPS004 – All-Natural Jerky And Kickstarters With Brad Summey Of Savage Jerky - The Product Startup
2016-03-22 12:08
Brad Summey is a dad, entrepreneur and former firefighter. He spent 12 years in the technology consulting business prior to starting Savage Jerky Co., an all-natural, craft jerky brand that… Read More
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