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Source Direct Inventor Meets Daymond John of SHARK TANK!

We love when our inventors get a chance to expand their brand. One of our long-time inventors, Karen Cooney (Inventor of BRAINY PAC) recently had a chance to sit down and discuss business with renowned entrepreneur Daymond John, founder of FUBU and one of the sharks on “Shark Tank”.

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Congratulations, Karen! We’re happy to see your brand continue to grow! 🙂

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SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT – Gotta Potty!

We’d like to bring a successful product to your attention! The GOTTA POTTY! 

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The Gotta Potty System is a complete digital dog and puppy potty training solution. It is designed to correct unwanted behavior  and avoid messy accidents and property damage related to potty accidents from pets of any age. Gotta Potty. The most effective way to potty train your dog or puppy.

Once the product was ready to sell, we listed it on Amazon and it got some amazing reviews!

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What are CAD Drawings? Why do I need them?

During the inventing process, you will need to provide your manufacturer with CAD Drawings. What are they exactly?

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is the use of a computer system to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a product’s design. This drawing is vital for the production and manufacturing process of inventing.

CAD Software, usually operated by an engineer, can produce 2D and 3D drawings of your product. Here are a few examples (from Wikipedia):

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When developing a product, you will need these drawings to get appropriate estimates of the cost of production. A qualified engineer will be able to replicate your idea with pinpoint accuracy to insure that the design in your head is the one that leaves the factory.

If you are working with a company to create CAD Drawings for you, make sure you receive every file needed to present to possible manufacturers. If you don’t know what to look for, send us an email and we can help.

New Years Resolutions and Goals for Inventing

Welcome to 2016 – it’s time to start writing out your goals and aspirations for the year! Here’s a few tips to keep in mind:

  • Set Realistic Timelines: If you are starting your product from scratch, just know that it is going to take time. Depending on where you are in the inventing process, the time allotted will be varied.
  • Know What You Want Before You Plan: This is a common mistake – you have to plan for the goals you want to achieve. Yes, things will come up along the way, but you need to be solid with your ideas and mission before you start planning.
  • Handle Speed-bumps with Grace: Issues will come up. Problems will likely arise during the inventing process. That’s OKAY! When those speed-bumps happen, don’t get overwhelmed. There is help out there, for you. Never let anyone tell you that you have run out of options.
  • Be Okay With Change: You may figure out a new way to innovate, finances may change, product details may change – it happens! If change is the best scenario for your product, you’ll know. Many products go through 4+ revisions during the initial design phase – don’t let it scare you.

Throughout 2016, we will provide more tips and strategies to keep your product development moving smoothly. Check out our other blogs today!