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Success Story: BRAINY PAC

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Brainy Pac, http://brainypac.com/

Inventor: Karen Cooney, NJ

About the Product: The Brainy Pac is an innovative cap with a waterproof pouch and pockets on either side, made of a dense material so nobody can see the items inside! The pockets are designed to be secured shut with heavy duty Velcro. This one-size-fits-all cap design is available in blue, black or tan. The Brainy Pac is designed to be worn by men, women, and children!

Testimonial from the Inventor: Ed has really been a life saver for me. Before I found Source Direct, I was working with another company that took a year to send me a sample – very frustrating! Then, I found Ed and he has been helping me ever since. He got my prototype and all I needed for my hat invention/company. In fact, I did a small radio show last week for small business and inventors, and I mentioned Source Direct on the air! My dream of getting my invention going is mostly thanks to the Source Direct team and Ed. We are working on getting the product out there more – we just got into the Johnson and Smith catalog – of course, Ed is handling all the details! Can’t wait to see my hat in many stores! Thank you again Ed and Source Direct! 

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SUCCESS STORY: Nancy Jane’s Stacking Planters

We have had some amazing successes. Here is one huge example!

Nancy Jane’s Stacking Planters™ have been around since 2000. Nancy was the first to design the stacking planters and lead the forefront of the revolutionary vertical gardening with her pot designs.

Nancy’s planters are the only self watering planters that can be recognized “As Seen On TV” and have been sold on QVC as well as Home Shopping Network. The Nancy Jane Stacking Planters™ brand has evolved over the years, and much was invested into research and development to improve and expand the already popular self watering stacking planters. In 2010, Garden Supply continues with the growth of the Nancy Jane Self Watering Stacking Planters™ line.

Garden Supply is dedicated to the same principles of producing quality gardening supplies and developing innovative and exciting new products. Garden Supply has improved Nancy’s original self watering stacking planter so that water flows throughout the entire stack of pots, and is excited to share this improvement with all. We welcome you to try our newly designed planters for yourself! We stand behind our beliefs of constant innovation and our standards of producing only high quality gardening products that serve a unique and useful function.

For more information contact us at 888-987-GROW or visit StackingPlanters.com!

 

Do you have an invention idea? Call us today at 888-373-3876, extension 212. Consultations are ALWAYS free!

Inventor Resources…where do you go?

When it comes down to finding the best resources for starting your invention journey, you should use caution and only work with individuals that you trust. There are many scams floating around the industry, so you should be weary! We have compiled a list of resources that we trust in:

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office – The USPTO assists independent inventors, small business concerns and university affiliated inventors through its Office of Innovation Development.
  • Source Direct – We help you design, construct, manufacture, market, and package your product! Source Direct is your one stop shop for making your invention dream a reality!
  • UIA (United Inventors Association of America) – The UIA is a Federally Registered Non-Profit Educational Foundation. Our commitment is to provide educational resources to the inventing community, while encouraging honest and ethical business practices within the industry service providers.
  • Inventorz Network – The Inventorz Network™ is the new collective voice of The Next Big Zing, Womentorz and Women Inventorz Network to create the ULTIMATE network and marketing tool for inventorz.

Would you like to be added to our list of resources? We are always looking for patent and trademark attorneys, aspiring inventors, inventor associations, and networking groups. For consideration, please email Marketing@thesourcedirect.net or call Nathan Daugherty, Client Networking Coordinator, at 888-373-3876, extension 212.

A Q&A With Ed Mauro, Our Founder

We have recently joined the Inventorz Network, and our founder, Ed, was asked a few questions about Source Direct. Here’s a full transcript of the interview!

How long have you been part of the inventor world?

In 1987, I invented my first product, and it has been a whirlwind ever since. My goal was to create a product that solved a common problem in the golf world, and it has absolutely done that (and more!). With the invention of the Club Clean, we saw a market for more golf-cart centric products, so we ran with it! Club Clean is still selling strong after 25 years!

What Products have you invented and what was your success story.

After I invented the Club Clean, I came up with other products to go along with it, such as the Spike Swipe, Buggie Bags, Grip Coach, Gorilla Mats, and The Executive (motorized version of the Club Clean). Our loyal followers and customers loved these new additions, so I built my business around them! Club Clean now sells these items to brick/mortar and online retail stores all over the world. Our full line of Club Clean items can be seen on ClubClean.net.

Are you still inventing on your own? And is this how you keep things fresh? 

Inventors are always inventing! It’s a passion of mine – I’ve made it my life’s work! Currently, I have two major products in the works, that I have been developing over the past couple of years. These products will be to market next year, actually! With the development of our company, Source Direct, I have switched gears a bit to spend time and focus on helping other inventors get through the “concept to completion” of their product.

What is the infrastructure and process look like that makes your company unique?

Just like our products, we are very unique! Sometimes our clients laugh when we tell them this, but we can take their idea from a napkin all the way to warehousing and distribution. Inventors can come to us with an idea, no matter how small, and our team can help them develop from there. We offer constructive criticism from every angle: concepts/development/design/marketing/etc. Our truthful and professional approach to all products is one of the majorways that we stand out from our competition.

 Tell us a few of your successful inventor stories.

First and foremost, our methods proved to be effective with the creation of the Club Clean product back in 1987! We were able to build a very successful business then, and we are still doing the same thing to this day for inventors who entrust us with the task of developing and marketing their product. Over the years since the inception of Source Direct, we have seen 18 different products to a successful completion. Some notable products include Nancy Jane’s Stacking Planters, The Cord Warden, SOS Keyless Steel Doors, EZ Cure “No Think” Wedges, Aqua Vault, Soap Away, Beach Magnet, Time to Brush, and The Simple Organizer. A more detailed list of our items can be seen here:http://www.thesourcedirect.net/products.php

 

Source Direct Joins the Inventorz Network!

lc_inSource Direct is proud to announce a new partnership with the Inventorz Network. Formerly known as the Womens Inventorz Network, the Inventorz Network exists to connect inventors with manufacturers, developers, designers, and even other inventors. Here’s an excerpt from their website:

 

[box type=”bio”] The Inventorz Network™ is the new collective voice of The Next Big Zing, Womentorz and Women Inventorz Network to create the ULTIMATE network and marketing tool for inventorz! Please note the “z” has always been an important part of our brand! Our original platform was created to inspire, educate, and protect inventors across the U.S. and Canada. Yet more and more inventorz came to us and said they wanted to build relationships with industry leaders and buyers, so we grew our business to include these amazing CONNECTIONS on top of all of the fabulous services we have always provided to our inventor community![/box]

By joining the Inventorz Network, Source Direct will have more access to inventors who need assistance in making their product dream a reality. For more information on the Inventorz Network, visit InventorzNetwork.com.

Welcome to the Source Direct Blog!

Thanks for visiting our new Source Direct Blog! We are excited to bring you the latest news from the inventing world, as well as success stories from our many happy clients!

As always, for more information, you can visit our website, TheSourceDirect.net. You may also call 888-373-3876, extension 212, if you would like to speak with one of our representatives!