Episode 7: Shipping and Logistics for your Product!
In this episode of the Source Direct podcast, we speak with Krista Mauro – she’s responsible for shipping and logistics for all new inventions that come in from overseas and beyond. We divulge some very important information when it comes to fees, timetables, regulations, and more! This episode is NOT one to miss if you’re about to begin manufacturing of a product!
Episode 6: All About Patents!
In this episode, we speak with Bruce Lev of RG Patent Consulting. As an inventor, patenting is the most important beginning step in the inventing process. Bruce fills us in on some tips and tricks to keep in mind as you start with your invention. Do you know the difference between a provisional and utility patent? Not knowing the difference could cost you thousands! Check out RG Patent Consulting through their website, or contact us for more information!
Okay, so picture this: you just came up with the greatest idea ever. It solves a problem, is economical, and you’ve done testing to see if consumers will purchase this product on the market. That’s fantastic! Now, the next question that usually comes up is: will this cost me any money to make?
The answer is simple: yes, it will. Most inventors will go right into the development process with the mindset of “someone will just buy my idea and I’ll just get a percentage of the profits”. That is very rare and incredibly unlikely. There are many things to keep in mind:
Licensing is something we hear about every day. “Just take my idea and send me money later.” Unfortunately, that’s not how this works! If that was the case, every inventor who ever lived would want to go this direction – it appears to be the easiest way. It may be easy, but it’s not probable.
To get high quality CADS, prototypes, samples, sourcing, manufacturing, and more – you’ll need to pay for it. It’s not uncommon. Just be careful when you do pay! Make sure the company you’re working with is not going to scam you.
Podcasting has been around for a long time, and has become a phenomenon for experts in every industry imaginable. Well, we decided to jump on the podcast bandwagon and start our own! We tackle different inventing topics and bring in our staff to share their expertise. You won’t want to miss any episodes!
The Source Direct Podcast is a bi-weekly show about inventing – featuring advice from our industry experts here at Source Direct. You can subscribe to us on iTunes (click here to subscribe) or visit our website here.
We can tell you all day how awesome Source Direct is, but sometimes it’s great to hear it directly from the inventors we have helped. These testimonials are on our website, but we wanted to share them here too!
I have been working with Source Direct and Ed Mauro for over three (3) years. I am an inventor and patent attorney. Part of my association with Source Direct has been introducing many of my patent clients to Source Direct. All of them have contacted me after they worked with Source Direct and gave Source Direct great reviews. Source Direct has taken many of my clients from the inventor’s idea stage to delivering products that are ready to go in the showroom. In all of my years as an inventor and patent attorney Source Direct offers more to help an inventor than any other company I know. Source Direct has helped me develop five of my own products. They did a big part of the design work, marketing assistance and found manufacturers to supply the products. I was very happy with the products when they arrived. I will be happy to talk to anyone that has questions about Source Direct. My cell phone number is 757-615-3613. – William G. Sykes
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”.
Congratulations, Karen! We’re happy to see your brand continue to grow! 🙂
Are you an inventor with a million-dollar idea? Ready to finally live your dreams of invention success? We can help. Click here to schedule a complimentary consultation with us – you can be like Karen too!
All of us at Source Direct are PROUD to announce the launch of our brand new website. Throughout the many years of rapid expansion on our end, we figured it was time for a classier website with way more educational content was necessary! Visit TheSourceDirect.net today!
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