Best KCharlton Industries Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 53: Walking Away From Your Invention 5:24

2+ y ago5:24

5:24

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we swallow the hard truth about your big invention idea, and that is….YOU NEED TO WALK AWAY! You need to grab those design drawings, marketing materials, industry stats, & prototypes and throw them right in a drawer and shut it. Its time to face facts, even though you have created the best product of the year in …

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Episode 52: Inventors and Analysis Paralysis 4:55

3y ago4:55

4:55

Tonight on the Invention laboratory we talk about those creative people in our lives that have fallen victim to Analysis Paralysis. Those well meaning and thorough individuals that need to think through every possible outcome before they can commit to an action. While it’s always great to feel good about a decision or plan, some folks have missed o…

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Episode 51: Inventing a Board Game 12:56

3y ago12:56

12:56

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we are going to discuss the process of developing your very own broad game. Who hasn’t spent the night around the table playing their favorite games with friends and family? If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kch…

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Episode 50: Don’t Let Others Create For You! 11:52

3+ y ago11:52

11:52

Tonight on the invention laboratory we dive into the creation process and where and when you should allow outside sources to influence your creativity. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and…

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Episode 49: Getting Paid For Your Ideas - How To Create Relationships With Companies 11:20

3+ y ago11:20

11:20

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we discuss licensing and how to create relationships with companies that you’d like to invent for. If you have never invented a product before or have had little success to date you are probably asking yourself; “What are these companies REALLY looking for?”. What kind of products do they want or need? Which comp…

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Episode 48: Open Innovation: An Interview With Henry Chesbrough 15:04

3+ y ago15:04

15:04

Tonight on the invention laboratory we dive into an interview with Henry Chesbrough and his “Ideas For Change “via Open Innovation. He is the Faculty Director of the Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He is also Maire Tecnimont Professor of Open Innovation at Luiss University in Rome. He built his…

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Episode 47: “Idea Disease”, An Interview With Apple’s Former CEO 9:43

3+ y ago9:43

9:43

Tonight on the invention laboratory we listen in on an interview with Apple’s former CEO Steve Jobs. Steve explains the serious disease that John Scully and every inventor has fallen victim too when entering a world that they have little to no experience in. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharlton…

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Episode 46: Stop Trying To Be The Smartest Person In The Room 6:29

3+ y ago6:29

6:29

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we kick off season 4 with a controversial topic and plunge head first into 2021. I hope you have all had a great holiday season and are ready to get to work! 2020 has dramatically changed the presentation landscape for companies and product developers.... If you have questions or would like to talk about your inv…

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Episode 45: Error - “The Technology Does Not Exist!” 10:52

3+ y ago10:52

10:52

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory™ we discuss product development for licensing purposes. Specifically we are going to look at a problem that many of my clients attempted to solve early in my career. That product is now available on the market! Let's talk about it! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.…

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Episode 44: “Merchandising” = Capitalizing On Current Events 5:52

3+ y ago5:52

5:52

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we talk about Merchandising and the moral dilemma it presents in this day and age. A question was asked by Erika in Los Angeles, CA this week and it really had me thinking about the retail landscape and what it means to capitalize on current events. She writes; Hi Kurtis! I was curious, what your opinion is on me…

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Episode 43: Inventing Seasonal Products 7:04

3+ y ago7:04

7:04

Tonight on the invention laboratory we talk about seasonal product inventing. Though it may seem like an exercise in futility to invent anything that only sells just a few times a year, I can assure you that Phillips, Macy’s, and even your local Dollar Store would have to disagree. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention he…

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Episode 42: Black Friday Sales and Your Invention Health 5:47

3+ y ago5:47

5:47

Tonight of the Invention Laboratory we are answering another question from a listener in New Mexico. He writes; Hey Kurtis! I appreciate the time you put into these podcasts, I have learned a lot over the last 6 months! : Your Welcome! That’s why I do them. The more you know, the less you need me to pursue your future projects. So keep learning. “I…

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Episode 41: How Do Inventors Get Paid For Their Ideas? 6:18

4y ago6:18

6:18

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory™ we answer another question from a creator in Indiana. She writes; “Hi, Kurtis. After listening in last week I started to wonder, How do inventors get paid for their ideas? You mentioned royalties briefly in the last episode but I was curious how often they pay you and where the money comes from?” If you have que…

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Episode 40: Licensing Agreements 5:58

4y ago5:58

5:58

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we talk about licensing agreements and some of the typical elements of a licensing contract. This topic is the result of a question that I received from a a gentleman on LinkedIN this week. So, without further ado. Let’s get into Licensing. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head ove…

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Episode 39: That Dreaded Five Letter Word...SALES 12:30

4y ago12:30

12:30

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we explore that 5 letter word that most creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs dread....Sales. I’m not just talking about the final step after it hits the store shelf. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharlton…

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Episode 38: Industries You Should Be Inventing For Right Now! 4:56

4y ago4:56

4:56

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we will take a look at a few industries that are open to submissions from 3rd party creators. Pushing into industries with a low barrier to entry provides an education on licensing that you won’t be able to fully grasp without jumping right in to it. There are certain industries that are desperately in need of in…

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Episode 37: The Hardest Industries To Break Into With A New Invention! 6:03

4y ago6:03

6:03

Tonight on the invention laboratory we will talk about some of the most difficult industries to break into with new inventions. Over the years as technology and development processes have evolved, there are still some industries that are a hard nut to crack. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharlton…

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Episode 36: Injection Molding and The LEGO Company 11:29

4y ago11:29

11:29

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Invention Laboratory! Tonight we dive into the Invention manufacturing process, Injection Molding. We will listen in on the process used by the LEGO company and learn how they manage to get every new LEGO brick to cooperate with the bricks produced decades ago. If you have questions or would like to talk about your inve…

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Episode 35: 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing 4:52

4y ago4:52

4:52

Welcome to Episode 35 of The Invention Laboratory! Tonight we take a look at Additive manufacturing and the different uses of 3d Printing During the Prototyping Process. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find …

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Episode 34: Digital Prototyping 5:03

4y ago5:03

5:03

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Invention Laboratory! Tonight we will discuss digital prototypes and why they are essential during this pandemic and to your invention Journey. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also fi…

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Episode 33: Developing The Presentation Materials For Your New Invention 5:31

4y ago5:31

5:31

Welcome to Episode 33 of The Invention Laboratory! Tonight we start the exciting process of developing presentation materials for your new invention or product! Though the pandemic still looms large over the economy and the world as a whole, it’s time to get back into gear and use this time to move our invention ideas from the hypothetical to the t…

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Episode 32: Using The Gig Economy To Dig Your Way Out Of Debt 5:37

4y ago5:37

5:37

Welcome to Episode 32 of The Invention Laboratory! Tonight we look at novice financial mistakes made during start up that put creators in a compromised position. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Fa…

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Episode 31: How Economic Disruptions Affect The Creative Process? 9:17

4y ago9:17

9:17

Welcome to The Season 3 Premiere of The Invention Laboratory™. Tonight we will discuss how economic disruptions affect the creative process. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.…

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Episode 30: Enjoying The Ride-The Complete Invention Brief Overview and Your Next Steps! 8:45

4+ y ago8:45

8:45

Welcome to Episode 30! Our Season 2 finale! Tonight on the invention laboratory we will wrap up with a complete overview of the Invention Brief Process! If you’ve been following along The last two seasons, Congratulations! You made it! You’ve worked extremely hard and you deserve to celebrate! Creating a solid invention brief isn’t a walk in the pa…

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Episode 29: Hiring Professionals To Help With Your Invention 10:08

4+ y ago10:08

10:08

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we explain the process of hiring professionals to assist with your invention. While no-one can be a master of all the disciplines associated with inventing, you should always try your best to educate yourself and do as much of the work on your own as possible. Most likely your finances are limited and even if the…

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Episode 28: Networking Tools 6:03

4+ y ago6:03

6:03

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we talk about the different Networking Tools you can use to build your production team, fanbase, or client list. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and In…

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Episode 27: Document, Curate, Recycle,...Release! 9:28

4+ y ago9:28

9:28

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we discuss why creating an audience around your invention journey is vital to your success! You’ve heard my adage Educate, Invent, Network and Repeat! Now it’s time to understand why you should also Document, Curate, Recycle and Release! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over t…

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Episode 26: Podcasting As An Inventor 9:46

4+ y ago9:46

9:46

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we elaborate on Podcasting and how it can benefit your creative, business, and marketing processes! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. As a…

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Episode 25: Affiliate Marketing 4:45

4+ y ago4:45

4:45

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we talk about affiliate marketing! We will touch on how to use it during your development process and how to use it to sell and market your existing inventory! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustri…

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Episode 24: Branding and Packaging Design For Your Product or Invention 5:38

4+ y ago5:38

5:38

Tonight on the invention laboratory we talk about Branding and Packaging Design, and Its effect on your presentation to a manufacturer for licensing. Let’s start with branding! Most people have a vision of a product adorning their name, sitting on a store shelf. Smith’s Nematic Hammer, Mike’s Kitchen Accessories, The World Atlas APP by the Jones co…

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Episode 23: A Thin Line Between Love and Hate - Brick and Mortar and E-Commerce 7:36

4+ y ago7:36

7:36

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we talk about the relationship between The Brick and Mortar Store and The E-Commerce Platform. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. As a devo…

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Episode 22: Sales Samples, Concept Models, and Full Product Samples 4:34

4+ y ago4:34

4:34

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we discuss Sales Samples, Concept Models and Full Product Samples! When presenting a new concept to an interested party, there are some occasions when a Full Product Sample is just not feasible or even necessary. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries…

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Episode 21: The Best Investment Strategy for Inventors and Entrepreneurs 24:05

4+ y ago24:05

24:05

Welcome back to Episode 21. Tonight on the invention laboratory we will discuss the best investment strategies for Inventors and Entrepreneurs! The greatest investment you can make as an inventor or entrepreneur is in..... If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlt…

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Episode 20: Part Time Inventor, Full Time Entrepreneur! 7:00

4+ y ago7:00

7:00

Tonight on the invention laboratory we talk about the disparity and misconceptions of part-time inventors and full time entrepreneurs. Steve Jobs once said “One of the things that really hurt Apple, Is that after I left, John Scully got a very serious disease,It’s the disease of thinking that a really great idea is 90% of the work.The problem with …

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Episode 19: Social Media And It’s Effect On Invention Development 8:29

4+ y ago8:29

8:29

Tonight on the Invention Laboratory we dive into social media and it’s effect on the Invention Development Industry! We launched The Invention Laboratory YouTube Channel today for all of our fans that are visually stimulated. If you'd like to see the Audi R8 come to life in a 3D Environment be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to be a…

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Episode 18: Are Trade-Shows Still Worth It? 4:57

4+ y ago4:57

4:57

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we discuss trade shows and the simple question, “Are They Still Worth It?”John Pilmer from Entrepreneur Magazine weighed in on the subject and I couldn’t have said it better myself. The idea of trade shows has been largely left up to interpretation and is really matter of you and and your business’s needs. If you…

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Episode 17: Private Label Product Development 6:10

4+ y ago6:10

6:10

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we take a look at Private Label Product Development and how it stacks up against traditional product development. For years, if you wanted to see a product on store shelves with your name on it you had no choice but to go through the traditional channels. Its was pricey, time consuming, and there was no guarantee…

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Episode 16: Funding Your Invention Dream 14:44

4+ y ago14:44

14:44

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we will look into the many ways to fund your next creative endeavor. Whether you are starting from scratch or taking your current project to the next level, money is a necessary evil. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.…

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Episode 15: Negative Invention Experiences & How To Handle Them! PART 3: The Negative Presentation Outcome 8:42

4+ y ago8:42

8:42

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we finish up our series on Negative Invention experiences and how to handle them! Now that we’ve touched on Negative Research Assessments and Negative Patent Opinions, we are only left with the inevitable, The Negative Presentation Outcome. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head ove…

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Episode 14: Negative Invention Experiences & How To Handle Them! PART 2: The Negative Patent Opinion 11:41

4+ y ago11:41

11:41

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we will continue to examine some of the Common Negative Experiences that inventors face when bringing a product to market. This is part 2 of 3. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet you should start there so that this content makes more sense. This 3 Episode series is designed to help you prepare for for those ne…

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Episode 13: Negative Invention Experiences & How To Handle Them! PART 1: The Negative Research Assessment 9:45

4+ y ago9:45

9:45

Tonight on The Invention Laboratory we will examine some of the Common Negative Experiences that inventors face when bringing a product to market. This topic will span over 3 Episodes because each is equally challenging and important to your invention journey! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharlt…

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Episode 12: The Dangers Of Filing A Patent Too Early! 9:28

4+ y ago9:28

9:28

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Invention Laboratory! Tonight we are going to talk about the Dangers of Filing a premature patent application. This episode is for the trigger happy business people who want everything to happen over night. This is also for those paranoid creators that have manifested their fears of a stolen idea into a 10,000 insurance…

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Episode 11: The Provisional Patent Application- What is it, do I need it, and when should I file? 5:22

4+ y ago5:22

5:22

Welcome Back! Tonight we will take a look at the Provisional Patent Application! What is it, Do I Need It? and When Should I File? If you'd like to read an in depth article on PPA's head over to THE INVENTION LABORATORY! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton…

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Episode 10: Where Do I Want My Product To Sell? 7:20

4+ y ago7:20

7:20

Welcome Back! Tonight we will take our foot off the gas for a minute and allow ourselves the rare opportunity to dream! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. As a devoted listene…

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Episode 9: How Do I Want To Operate My Business? 5:45

4+ y ago5:45

5:45

Welcome Back! Tonight we chat about the approaches you can take as a creator when it comes to business models. There are thousands of options but these 3 are the most advantageous to the individual inventor or solo entrepreneur. Hands On, Hands Off and Service based specialty. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head ov…

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Episode 8: Researching Your Invention! 7:16

4+ y ago7:16

7:16

Welcome back! Tonight on Episode 8 we discuss general research vs a patent search and how they apply to your product development process. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. As…

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EPISODE 7: My product is SO SIMPLE! Is it? 5:05

4+ y ago5:05

5:05

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE PHRASE "KEEP IT SIMPLE"? IT WAS TRUE FOR EVERY REPORT YOU WROTE IN HIGHSCHOOL AND IT'S EVEN MORE IMPORTANT IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. TO KICK OF SEASON 2 OF THE INVENTION LABORATORY™ WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT PRODUCT SIMPLICITY AND LOOK AT AN EXAMPLE OF A "SIMPLE PRODUCT" THAT SHOWS JUST HOW DIFFICULT IT CAN BE TO KEEP A PRODU…

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Episode 6: Reselling-Extending The Product Life Cycle 16:26

5y ago16:26

16:26

On tonight's episode of The Invention Laboratory™ we discuss the tertiary market and its effects on the Traditional Product Life Cycle! Reselling has created an opportunity to extend the product life cycle as well as the ability to re-invigorate nostalgic brands. If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcha…

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Episode 5: Verbal Vortex- Getting Your Invention Down On Paper 12:48

5y ago12:48

12:48

Tonight we cover a process for getting your invention out of your head and on paper! Brave the Verbal Vortex, Collect your thoughts and get to work! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at charlton.kurtis@kcharltonindustries.com. You can also find us on Facebook and In…

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Episode 4: To Prototype Or Not To Prototype 31:26

5y ago31:26

31:26

On tonight's episode of The Invention Laboratory we discuss prototyping, its necessity to the inventing process, and its various forms! We also look into 10 Lesson's Pat Flynn Learned During The Development Of The SwitchPod! If you have questions or would like to talk about your invention head over to www.kcharltonindustries.com or email me at char…

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