Are you selling your invention for $50 but it costs $30 to make? You’re already out of the game.

In this episode of Invent America TV, we sit down with seasoned inventors to discuss why the "second time is always easier" and the brutal reality of the "Multiply by 5" pricing rule.

We also feature Eugenia Kelly and her "Unboxy" tool, plus the "Patio Poncho" story.

If you’re a solo inventor struggling to bridge the gap between a great idea and a profitable product, this breakdown of common (and costly) mistakes is your new blueprint.

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Ever wonder why some great ideas never hit the store shelves while others become household names? In this episode of Invent America TV, Rita Crompton and Michael King pull back the curtain on the "messy middle" of inventing.

We’re diving deep into the real-world challenges solo inventors face, including:

• The "Sandman" Solution: How one inventor turned 30 years of auto-mechanic aches into a revolutionary sleep system.

• The Gilly Grader: A masterclass in solving massive industrial problems with simple, cost-effective design.

• The IP Minefield: Why your patent expiration date is the most important number in your business.

• Licensing vs. Manufacturing: How to decide if you should build it yourself or let a giant corporation take the reins.

If you’re a solo inventor working out of your garage or home office, this episode is your roadmap to avoiding common pitfalls and understanding the "Gatekeeper" reality.

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In this episode of Invent America, host Mike King and "America's Inventor Lady" Rita Crompton, dive deep into the high-stakes journey of solo inventors.

Special guest Wendy McDaniel shares her inspiring story of creating a neonatal pacifier to help premature babies learn to suck—a life-saving tool born from her experience as an RN.

We also sit down with Mike Ryan of Pronto Launch ("The King of Leverage") to discuss the "leverage" every inventor needs to crack into big-box retail.

Whether you're in the prototyping stage or hunting for a licensing deal, this episode breaks down the math, the manufacturing hurdles, and the mindset shift required to move from "idea" to "income."

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