Best Lori Greiner Podcasts (2024)

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How to Stay Motivated in Business 11:42

2h ago11:42

11:42

Entrepreneurship is not easy, and even the most motivated entrepreneurs find themselves feeling uninspired from time to time. Instead of driving hard towards something, we find ourselves stuck in the mud, spinning our wheels and wondering how to get back into momentum. Whether you’re trying to raise money or you’re experiencing a lull between big p…

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How to Build a Successful Startup Without Moving to Silicon Valley w/ Stefanie Monge 38:48

3d ago38:48

38:48

A couple decades ago, being a startup founder meant packing up and moving to Silicon Valley. It was the only way to easily access customers, investors and advisors. Today, you can build a business from just about anywhere without sacrificing the vital resources you need to validate your idea and get funded. As a result, many entrepreneurship commun…

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How to Successfully Bring a Food Product to Market w/ Bruno Xavier 54:04

17d ago54:04

54:04

In the world of food entrepreneurship, having a product that tastes GOOD is only the tip of the iceberg. Going from your kitchen to a store shelf comes with a ton of considerations, steps and potential snags. The margins are razor thin. Safety and stability are critical factors that can affect the viability of the product. Getting investors, retail…

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Calling all Kids! Enter the Young Inventor Challenge 32:02

1M ago32:02

32:02

This episode of Got Invention Show features the amazing winners of the 2023 Young Inventor Challenge! Meet Carol Pack and her game Catastrophe of Hairballs (Junior Best Game), Keegan Frank and his board game Endless (Senior Best Game), and Shae Curran and her game Zombie Zania (Junior Most Authentic), as they share their incredible game inventions …

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How to Find and Pitch Your Business to Strategic Partners w/ Mathew Drazic 44:37

1M ago44:37

44:37

For an early-stage entrepreneur, strategic partnerships are a critical lifeline and launchpad for growth. They allow you to amplify your mission, gain brand awareness and get input from investors and potential customers. In the world of purpose-driven consumer products, it can be hard to know where to find these collaborators, but it’s often as sim…

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5 Stages of Funding: How to Close The Deal 12:29

1M ago12:29

12:29

So you’ve pitched your idea, an investor loves it and wants to give you resources to grow your business. Well done! You’ve just secured a big piece of making your vision a reality - and that’s a huge feat. Now it’s time to close the deal and actually receive the funding you’ve been seeking. Remember, once you sign the dotted line and they wire the …

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Mike Miranda’s 'Get Smart' Crossword Card Game on Got Invention Show 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

In this episode, host Brian Fried interviews Mike Miranda, a New York-based inventor and former educator, who has created "Get Smart," a revolutionary crossword card game. Mike shares his journey from conceptualizing the game with simple index cards to developing a nearly finished prototype. Discover how "Get Smart" transforms traditional word game…

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What Angel Groups Want In a Pitch Deck w/ Jonathan Myers 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

When entrepreneurs send a pitch deck to angel groups, they don’t realize they have a short amount of time to grab the attention of investors. Angel groups are evaluating hundreds of pitch decks a week, so you have as little as 2 minutes to pique their interest and make them want to respond to you. There are some things entrepreneurs do that instant…

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5 Stages of Funding: Deal Structure 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

Congratulations! You just found an investor who believes in you and wants to fund your business. Now comes the next hard part - structuring the deal and setting up your startup paperwork. For early stage entrepreneurs, the step can be confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, you can get it dialed in quickly with m…

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Before You Give Up On Your Entrepreneurial Dream, Do This w/ Shannah Game 40:01

3M ago40:01

40:01

Coming up with a brilliant business idea and sharing it with the world. Raising money and getting investors to fund said brilliant idea. Getting your first customers and crossing the profitability line. These are all stops along the entrepreneurial journey. Each of them can be hard enough to make you want to throw in the towel and go back to corpor…

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5 Stages of Funding: How to Find and Pitch Investors 28:16

3M ago28:16

28:16

In order to get funding for our businesses, we have to find and pitch to investors. Sounds easier said than done, right? This is one of the most nerve wracking and challenging steps you’ll take, but it is worth it. If you put yourself there and talk to enough people, you will get the funding you need. Even if you’re an introvert. Even if you hate n…

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Money Mindset: The Most Important Step in Preparing to Raise Capital w/ Jennifer Love 47:58

3M ago47:58

47:58

Before we can go out and raise money for our businesses, there are things we need to have dialed in. The idea, the numbers, our pitch and the investors we’re going after. This stuff is critical, but THE most important thing is the relationship we have with money. Trying to raise money without dialing in our money mindset is a recipe for burnout, di…

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KATO Fastening Systems on Got Invention Show 28:57

3M ago28:57

28:57

Discover how KATO Fastening Systems revolutionized thread repair with their groundbreaking innovations! Watch as President Al Qaqish shares the inspiring story of KATO's journey from a simple idea to a global leader in the industry. Learn about their patented Tangless MRO/Thread Repair Kit and other game-changing products that offer superior lockin…

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Quit Your W2 Job or Run Your Business On the Side? How to Make the Right Choice w/ Matt Floyd & Craig Gerulski 42:31

3M ago42:31

42:31

When you know that you’re an entrepreneur at heart but you’re still working your W2 job, when do you jump ship? It’s the age old question all aspiring business owners ask themselves. On one hand, we can burn the boats and go all in on the business. You’ll have way more time to dedicate to it and you can scale faster. Or you can get the business off…

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My Business is 3000 Miles Away From Me...Here's How I Run It w/ Avery Carl 33:41

3M ago33:41

33:41

If you’re anything like me, being an entrepreneur appeals to you because you can design the life you want and enjoy a level of freedom you can’t get from a 9-5. The problem is: a lot of us build businesses that end up creating more stress and eat away at the freedom we got into it for. Finding a business that meets your lifestyle goals is ideal. Fo…

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Wired But Tired: How to Combat Burnout As An Entrepreneur w/ Christa Orecchio 46:34

4M ago46:34

46:34

For entrepreneurs, running fast and charging hard comes with the territory. But that could be doing nothing but running us into the ground. A lot of the things we think are “normal” parts of building and running businesses are actually signs of burnout. So many of us are stuck in that “wired and tired” mode and we don’t even know that we’re well ov…

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PickFu, Digital Focus Groups Founders on Got Invention Show 30:43

4M ago30:43

30:43

Join us as we sit down with Justin Chen and John Li, the founders of PickFu, as they share the inspiring story behind the platform's inception and the origins of its name. Discover how they identified a common problem and innovated a solution that empowers ecommerce brands, Amazon sellers, marketers, and publishers to gain instant consumer insights…

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Familiarity and Founder Fit: The New Rules of Raising Money w/ Samuel Cummings 49:34

4M ago49:34

49:34

The playbook of raising money that people used to rely on has changed a lot over the last few years. Now that the market is more competitive and the pace of innovation is so much faster, what worked a decade ago won’t produce the same results today. Some of the best practices we were taught aren’t as entrepreneur-friendly as we think. A lot of foun…

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The Biggest Paperwork Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them w/ Darby Wong 39:14

4M ago39:14

39:14

When you build a business, you aren’t just creating a product, you’re also setting up a legal entity. The legal side of things can be daunting (and expensive), especially when you intend to raise capital in the near or far future. Before you can even think of approaching investors, first-time founders have to make sure they have the legal ducks in …

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Fear is the Final Frontier: How to Move Past It w/ Aiden Chase 55:08

5M ago55:08

55:08

Fear is something everyone struggles with - whether you’re trying to raise seed money or (believe it or not) a billionaire who has already had success. No wonder they call fear the final frontier! We often focus on the tangible aspects of entrepreneurship, but the mental and emotional stuff play a huge role in our success. In fact, if we don’t work…

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5 Stages of Funding: 8 Ways to Raise Seed Money 20:10

5M ago20:10

20:10

In the journey of starting a company, realizing that you need to raise money is par for the course. Maybe you need to test your product’s viability, increase your stock, or grow your team…these steps require funding. Venture capital is the path many entrepreneurs take, but there are actually 7 other ways to get the funding you need. Each method has…

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To Raise Money or Not to Raise Money? How to Make the Right Decision w/ Ashley Chang 31:38

5M ago31:38

31:38

Raising money through investors is the default for growing a company, but it might not be the right move for everyone. Taking the VC route is like walking through a one-way door - once you make that decision it sets you on a specific trajectory. That’s why more entrepreneurs are being thoughtful about the decision, and even opting out of raising mo…

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5 Stages of Funding: How to Make Your Mindset Unshakeable 34:44

5M ago34:44

34:44

The process of raising money is as much a mental one as it is a financial one. Before we start finding and pitching to investors or even structuring our deals, there’s a step we can’t skip, working on our mindset. There’s no sugar-coating it - getting funded is one of the hardest things you’ll do. You’ll get told your idea doesn’t doesn’t work. You…

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Business is Equal Parts Art and Science: How to Trust Your Gut w/ Diana Wilson 51:34

6M ago51:34

51:34

The process of building a company, getting funded and bringing a product to market isn’t just data-driven. It’s gut-driven too. The numbers matter, but when you’re building a product without market acceptance, you have to trust your intuition and persevere when you’re told it won’t work. In many ways, taking an entrepreneurial risk is a lot like ta…

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Why I Walked Away From The Company Mark Cuban Invested In 43:16

6M ago43:16

43:16

Building a company, going on Shark Tank, raising $1 million dollars and working with Mark Cuban. Sounds like an entrepreneur’s dream, right? Well, that’s what I thought, until I walked away from it. It was the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but also the best one. When you build your own company, it becomes an extension of you, so stepping away is…

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Everything You Need to Prep For An Investor Meeting w/ Keir Dillon 53:10

6M ago53:10

53:10

In the path to getting funding for your idea, meeting with investors is the most important checkpoint. You only have one shot at a first impression, so the more dialed in your presentation is, the more successful you’ll be. From pitch decks to financials, there’s a ton of work that goes into preparing for that face-to-face with a potential funding …

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Make “Boring” Cool: The Secret to Disrupting A Tired Category w/Josh Walker 46:59

6M ago46:59

46:59

The best products disrupt tired categories and breathe new life into done-to-death ideas, but is it still possible? Every year, there are fewer categories to disrupt, especially in clothing-based niches. How can you compete when people can easily buy knock-offs, dupes and cheap goods all over the internet? By going premium, identifying an emerging …

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My Shark Tank Story (and How It Almost Didn't Happen) 27:17

6M ago27:17

27:17

Years later, people still ask about this story. So here it is. Pitching to a group of influential investors is a nerve-wracking experience, and that’s even before you have to do it on national TV! It’s not just a business presentation - you have to be entertaining, compelling, relatable and likable. I found that out when I appeared on Shark Tank. A…

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Storytelling Is The Secret to Successful Seed Funding w/Dan Negroni 51:36

7M ago51:36

51:36

The world of seed funding runs on two currencies - money and connection. Investors aren’t just paying attention to the financials, they are looking for a compelling story that makes them connect with us and then want to get on board. Crafting our story is a step we can’t skip in the early stages of our businesses. The more clarity we have on it, th…

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Michael Gilman's Inventive Solution on the Got Invention Show 28:18

7M ago28:18

28:18

Don't miss this inspiring episode of Got Invention Show! Join us as we talk with inventor Michael Gilman, creator of the Cleansing Swab for Needle Pens Assembly. Diagnosed with diabetes, Michael's invention streamlines insulin injections, offering a convenient, sanitized solution. Learn about his journey from idea to patent and how he's now seeking…

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Seed Money- What Blew My Mind About Early-Stage Funding 9:53

7M ago9:53

9:53

Early-stage fundraising may be a stressful stage in business, but it can also be the most invigorating and exciting time. The determination, drive, conviction, and guts it takes to get seed money is a powerful life force. It’s not just an opportunity to get the resources we need. It’s a chance for investors to access your awesomeness, and absorb th…

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Andy Kossowsky the Inventor of Doorway Cart, Vertex, and VerPet Toothbrush on Got Invention Show 29:13

7M ago29:13

29:13

Meet Andy Kossowsky, the inventor of the Doorway Cart, Vertex Toothbrush, and VerPet Toothbrush. Host Brian Fried explores Andy's journey from idea conception to product development, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. Discover how Andy's inventions are reshaping everyday experiences and bringing practical solutions to life. Tu…

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Seed Money Trailer 1:43

7M ago1:43

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Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY turn your amazing idea into reality! Whatever your idea is.. product app real estate deal …or maybe you want to build or expand your small business… if you’re struggling to get people to believe in your vision and you don’t need a billion dollar d…

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The Recognition Toy Inventors Deserve & What it Takes to Be a Toy Inventor 29:19

7M ago29:19

29:19

In this episode, we are joined by Mary Couzin from the Chicago Toy & Game Group known as People of Play P.O.P. as we delve into the captivating world of toy inventors. Discover the recognition that toy inventors truly deserve and gain valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in this creative industry. Leslie Scott - Inventor of Jenga, Anagra…

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Danny Cass of The Liddle Speaker on the Got Invention Show 29:47

7M ago29:47

29:47

Meet Danny Cass, the mind behind The Liddle Speaker. From conception to launch, he shares the highs and lows of bringing his innovative idea to life. Danny takes us on a captivating journey, revealing the secrets behind successfully transforming an idea into a marketable product. Join us as we explore the creative process, the challenges faced, and…

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The 2PR Glasses Case Invention - Interview with Kevin and Tracy Parker from Ireland 23:07

11M ago23:07

23:07

Host Brian Fried welcomes Kevin and Tracy Parker all the way from Ireland. They've created a groundbreaking invention known as the 2PR Glasses Case, featuring two pairs of glasses within a single case. Kevin, who has faced challenges due to partial paralysis, shares the inspiring story of how the idea was born during the COVID lockdown. Struggling …

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Personal Care Innovations Unveiled, Shower Cap and Natural Deodorant Game Changers 29:01

11M ago29:01

29:01

Zuly Matallana's journey from Colombian community director to Canadian entrepreneur is marked by qualities of strength, drive, and passion. After moving to Canada in 2004 due to safety concerns, she leveraged her immigrant experience to write an e-book for newcomers. Establishing a successful career in software, banking and consulting, Zuly founded…

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The Success Story of Shark Tank Winner, Click & Carry by Inventor Kim Meckwood 28:46

12M ago28:46

28:46

In this episode, inventor, Kim Meckwood takes us through the inception of Click & Carry, a simple yet revolutionary handle device designed to make managing and carrying multiple bags a breeze. From groceries to ski boots, dry cleaning, and more, Click & Carry offers a versatile solution that has garnered attention and praise. https://clickandcarry.…

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Inspiring Journey of The Drill Paddle Invention 27:55

1y ago27:55

27:55

Gene Keough, an Engineer and the inventor of the "Drill Paddle," shares his business journey. From providing advice on various aspects of the business to selling his product nationwide, even making international appearances, his story is one of determination and success. The Drill Paddle gained recognition on a Japanese game show, and Gene Keough c…

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New Innovative Toy Takes Control of Creativity 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

Joe Farco, an intellectual property attorney and the inventor of the building block system called "Connecto". The Connecto™ System originated in the 1980s when the inventor, as a young boy, sought a better way to play with action figures, building blocks, and bendable toys. The journey began with Farco-Proto 1, a prototype that used patent-protecte…

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An Innovative Digital "IntelliPan" to Manage Your Food Intake! 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

Dive into the captivating journey of entrepreneur Jerry Rodriguez in this podcast episode, as he takes you through the fascinating evolution of his smart cookware product, Intellipan. Unveil the intricate process of transforming an idea into a tangible product, while gaining insights into the challenges that tested Jerry’s determination along the w…

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Innovation in the Jewelry Industry from Dannunzio Designed 28:36

1+ y ago28:36

28:36

To watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube CLICK HERE Dannunzio Jewelry is a renowned brand with a history spanning almost 70 years, originating in 1955 in New York City's diamond district. Founded by the Dannunzio family, third-generation Artie Dannunzio played a pivotal role in transforming the brand into a global jewelry business…

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Simple Device Invented to Improve Sleep Quality and Stop Snoring-10 Million Chin-Up Strips Sold 28:32

2y ago28:32

28:32

Inventor Dale D. Miller, JD - Chin-Up Strips® Simply Helping the World Sleep since 1999. Over 10 million shipped to sleep centers, resellers, snorers & CPAP users. "I did not sleep well for many years. I woke up congested and tired in the decade of my 40's. My wife and children told me I snored loudly every time I fell asleep. FDA cleared "Indicati…

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Mom with Twins Invents New and Improved Dual Baby Carrier 27:52

2y ago27:52

27:52

TwinStar Baby Carrier is the 4th child of Dawn Pitre Poiani, a baby-wearing mother of twin boys and their two-years older brother. Dawn saw the need for a baby carrier that would allow her to carry her two newborn sons and could continue to be 100% functional as her babies grew into toddlers. Already busy with a precocious two-year old toddler, she…

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How an idea for a baby food mail order subscription LittleSpoon.com started and exploded! 28:38

2y ago28:38

28:38

Lisa Barnett and her co-founders put their talents together, identified an opportunity missing in the market and built Little Spoon, a subscription based children's food company from scratch to over a million units sold in their 1st year, now only a few years later LittleSpoon.com was ranked as #93 on the #inc5000 list of fastest growing companies!…

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An inventor ready to launch his "Cold Weather Heated Face Mask" and "Hot Air Therapeutic Mask" 29:42

2y ago29:42

29:42

About Inventor Robert Sabin: I am 75 yrs. old with a number of patents. I have a couple of yrs. of college with no degree. 3 publications. I previously for many years worked in the precious metal field, melting and refining gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Inventing to me is a cure for anxiety and insomnia. My patented cold weather mask is a l…

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Tables Turned! Our Host Inventor Brian Fried Interviewed by US Patent and Trademark Office 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

The tables have turned where our Host Brian Fried is interviewed by a panel from US Patent and Trademark Office. Brian shares his experiences as an inventor, innovator and entrepreneur, taking things that ANNOY him and turning them into products for sale in mass distribution retails by licensing to earn royalties or manufacturing his products where…

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Sink Restrainer Invention for Kids and Pets 29:09

2y ago29:09

29:09

Listen to interview or watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecad6H-WRXw Inventor Larry Holmes of SafeHolmes Faucet Restrainer: "When I became a parent and my son was almost 3 I left him to put something in our kitchen for literally less than 2 minutes when I heard the sound of running water. As I ran to the back room, I found that my son had…

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New Innovative Patented Portable Seat Massager Searching for Licensing Deal 27:08

2y ago27:08

27:08

You can watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/pKdsayqiNkk The Epione X3 is a patented portable seat massager you sit on that combines massager balls and rollers with vibration and includes heating and cooling features. The design specifically concentrates on the lower back, pelvis and coccyx areas of the body to relieve: -Pelvic pain and …

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Gravity Therapy Invention is a New Way to Speed Up the Healing Process 29:10

2+ y ago29:10

29:10

Host of the Got Invention Show Brian Fried interviews 92 year old multi patent holder, inventor Vern Ader of Wisconsin. His new unique invention provides a passive state of the art NASA proven centrifuge system that speeds up healing and reduces recovery costs for all types of illness, surgery, disabled, inactive, aging and immobile persons, especi…

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