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Zero To Travel Podcast10 Steps to License Your Product Ideas for Location Independent Passive Income (No Manufacturing Required) with Courtney LaschkewitschCould you turn a product idea into passive income, without starting a business or having to do it all yourself?
Courtney Laschkewitsch is a serial inventor who, with no prior experience, licensed six products after facing 51 rejections. Now, Courtney helps everyday inventors bring their ideas to life and earn passive income through the free resources on her website, Serial Inventing, and the company she works for, inventRight.
Courtney lays out the inventRight 10-step product licensing business model and shows how she went from zero experience to multiple licensable products. We dig into what realistic timelines, c...
2025-09-161h 35
Entrepreneurship and Intellectual PropertyHow Licensing Changed My Life as an InventorIn this interview, Tara Thelen shares how licensing transformed her life as an inventor. She discusses her journey creating the Handy Gourmet Easy Scoop, a revolutionary kitchen tool that combines a drain strainer and scooping device to make dishwashing easier. Tara talks about navigating intellectual property, filing patents, and overcoming self-doubt in the competitive world of product development. From her creative process to securing a licensing deal, she offers valuable insights into inventions, business challenges, and the importance of support networks. Whether you're an aspiring inventor or curious about the licensing process, this is a must-watch! #invention #patent #investing...
2025-07-1152 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonInvent Right / Karoo SpaceThis week you will find an interesting conversation about how to licence your invention if you are an inventor with Stephen Key of InventRight followed by a chat with Julienne Du Toit of Karoo Space and what made her move to the Karoo and co author a range of books on the area with partner Chris Marais. Catch them on https://www.anytimemedia.co.za. Invent Right · Karoo Space
2025-02-0951 min
Launch Your Product with Stephen KeyLaunch Your Product: What Does it Take to Create a Hit Toy?Stephen interviews inventRight coach Martin Lombardini, who shares the story of how he created a hit toy. Martin explains that some ideas are more challenging to license than others and discusses how he pivoted to develop what he believes is an evergreen toy—a product that continues to sell year after year!
2025-02-0319 min
Patent Pending Made Simple18. Zero Cost Patent Resources for InventorsSummaryIn this episode, Samar and Jamie discuss various resources for independent inventors. They highlight the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website as a top resource, which provides information on patent basics, patent scams, and free services offered by the Patent Office. They also mention the Inventor Assistance Center and the Pro Bono Program, which are available through the USPTO. Other resources discussed include search tools like patents.google.com, PQ AI, Pantzilla, WIPO, and the European Patent Office. They also mention local inventor groups and inventor clubs, law schools and nonprofits that help inventors...
2025-01-2417 min
Entrepreneurs, Executives, and EccentricsThe Mind Behind Teddy Ruxpin, Laser Tag & Many Childhood Favorites: Stephen Key’s Innovation JourneySummary
In this conversation, Stephen Key, an inventor and expert in product licensing, shares his journey from creating innovative ideas to successfully licensing them to major companies. He discusses the power of licensing as a business model for creatives, the importance of execution over mere ideas, and the role of mentorship in achieving success. Key also reflects on his early successes with products like Teddy Ruxpin and the significance of understanding intellectual property in the licensing process. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the joy of seeing his products in the market and the continuous...
2025-01-0630 min
Entrepreneurs, Executives, & EccentricsThe Mind Behind Teddy Ruxpin, Laser Tag & Many Childhood Favorites: Stephen Key’s Innovation JourneySummary In this conversation, Stephen Key, an inventor and expert in product licensing, shares his journey from creating innovative ideas to successfully licensing them to major companies. He discusses the power of licensing as a business model for creatives, the importance of execution over mere ideas, and the role of mentorship in achieving success. Key also reflects on his early successes with products like Teddy Ruxpin and the significance of understanding intellectual property in the licensing process. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the joy of seeing his products in the market and the continuous learning that comes with being...
2025-01-0630 min
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS2E27: Fighting Invisibility - How We Overcome Systemic Barriers as Dyslexic StudentsDo you want to discover the solution to improving understanding and support for children with dyslexia? Find out how you can achieve that result and make a positive impact on your child's life. In this episode, you will be able to: Boost your child's self-esteem with dyslexia awareness and support. Discover the life-changing impact of early dyslexia diagnosis. Learn effective strategies for managing dyslexia challenges. Gain inspiration from personal dyslexia stories and triumphs. Explore the role of sports in overcoming dyslexia challenges. Our special guest...
2024-10-171h 08
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 56 - Pitching ConsistencyIf you do not create consistency in your pitching, you massively lower your chances of getting a licensing deal.
Show Notes
Jesse Itzler: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesseitzler_18-minutes-a-day-thats-all-it-takes-to-activity-7017097857337856000-62oc/
The 1% Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=147&v=NQxYlu12ji8&embeds_euri=https%3A%
1% Better: https://fullforlife.com/how-a-1-change-can-transform-your-life/
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
2024-08-2812 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#1048 - Unlocking Financial Freedom Through Product Licensing and Intellectual Property with Stephen Key (Invent Right)In this episode of the Financial Freedom Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Key, a seasoned product developer, inventor, and co-founder of InventRight. Together, we dive deep into the world of product licensing, intellectual property, and the evolving landscape of creativity in the digital age. Discover how to turn your ideas into a sustainable income stream without starting a business from scratch. Stephen shares insights on leveraging licensing to achieve financial freedom, protecting your inventions, and navigating new technologies like Web3 and NFTs. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or thought leader, this conversation will equip you with actionable strategies...
2024-08-2720 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 55 - The Keys to the KingdomIn this brutally honest podcast episode, I get into two powerful takeaways that unlock the keys to the kingdom... if followed.
Show Notes:
Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM
Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
2024-08-1412 min
IPWatchdog UnleashedHow to Successfully License Consumer ProductsSend a textOur conversation this week takes us into the world of product licensing, and what we discuss will no doubt come as a bit of a shock to many patent practitioners and innovators in the high-tech and life sciences industries. This week I speak with Stephen Key, who is an inventor, entrepreneur, author and the founder of InventRight, which is a coaching company that helps independent inventors and startups learn how to license their inventions and ideas to industry. Unlike many who operate in the invention space and cater to independent inventors, Stephen has been...
2024-08-051h 02
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 53 - How to Quickly Acquire Experiential Knowledge & Gain Industry Insights (Quick Byte)In this episode I celebrate my podcast's 2-year anniversary! I share ten practical ways to quickly acquire valuable industry insights!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM
2024-07-1708 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 50 - Concomitant CoachingI talk about how and why I coach the way that I do, in this emotional episode, celebrating my 50th podcast.
Show Notes:
Concomitant Coaching: https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/concomitant
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company
Holistic Coaching: https://www.ukcoaching.org/holistic-coaching
Developmental Coaching: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-developmental-coaching-thomas-j-pickett/
2024-06-0518 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 49 - Never Assume the Reason for a Lack of Response (Quick Byte)Do not assume the reasons behind a lack of response from companies when pitching ideas. There are many reasons for silence, such as the company being busy, having internal discussions, or dealing with personal matters, rather than outright rejection. Learn on this episode what to do instead!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.Comic: https://serialinventing.com/adventures-in-licensing-comic/
2024-05-2206 minPatent Pending Made Simple9. License Your Idea to a Company with Stephen Key of InventRight and One Simple IdeaIn this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, Jamie and Samar interview Stephen Key, one of the foremost experts in the world of patent licensing. They discuss the patent licensing process, the role of a provisional patent application in that process, steps to bringing an idea to market, prototyping, prior art searches, and so much more!SummaryStephen Key, a patent licensing expert, shares his insights on how to protect and commercialize ideas. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the benefits of an idea rather than just the features. Key recommends starting with a Google s...
2024-04-1638 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 46 - Never Give Up Getting into a Company, and Here’s WhyThis week on The Pitching Detective, Courtney dives into why you should never give up on a company, and to make sure you never leave a stone unturned!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Comic: https://serialinventing.com/adventures-in-licensing-comic/
2024-04-1007 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 45 - The Ghosting Blues! (Quick Byte)Are companies not getting back to you? Are you getting GHOSTED!? Tune in for a perspective shift to help combat the ghosting, and hear the answers to how to make movement for 6 of the most common scenarios I hear from my students!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Comic: https://serialinventing.com/adventures-in-licensing-comic/
2024-03-2706 min
Area 831Episode 013 - Courtney Laschkewitsch (Entrepreneur)A chat with the multi-hyphented entrepreneur-inventor-teacher AND Santa Cruz NEXTie award-winner Courtney Laschkewitsch Courtney always wanted to carve her own path, and passed on nine colleges to instead create an entrepreneur-based curriculum locally at Cabrillo College, utilizing their Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She’s currently a Product Licensing Coach at InventRight, helping others realize their dream of bringing their own inventions to market. She also hosts the serialinventingpodcast.
2023-12-1353 min
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS1E8: Overcoming Dyslexia - Insights from Stephen Key on Navigating ChallengesIn a world where words became walls, Stephen Key found a way to break free. Hidden behind his dyslexic struggles lay an unexpected twist. A twist that would lead him to become the founder of inventRight and an accomplished inventor. But what was this twist, and how did it shape his inspiring journey? Keep listening to uncover the surprising truth that propelled Stephen to great heights, and discover the power that lies within the untold stories of dyslexia. Stephen Key is the world's leading expert on how to license an idea and a 2018-2019 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador...
2023-10-051h 06
You're Not Qualified - A PodcastYou're Qualified - To Invent The Next Great ProductChanging your life overnight is something we see in movies.. we don't see it IRL often - in fact, rarely. Though, it is MUCH more accessible than we are led to believe. Do you have a great idea for a product that brings joy / solves a problem / fills a gap / brings you to life with inspiration? Make the prototype. And hit the ground running on the way to licensing your idea. You just have to start.
I would wager that you probably are reading this and saying to yourself - "there's no way I have a good...
2023-10-0558 min
Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid AhmedE549 - Stephen Key - How to Transform Your Creative Ideas into Lucrative VenturesIn this episode, we have an incredible guest with us, Steve, who's a true pioneer in the world of invention. His journey from a young artist to licensing his ideas to major companies like McGraw-Hill will leave you inspired. So, without further ado, let's dive into Steve's fascinating journey of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Our Guest :
inventRight website — https://www.inventright.comYouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/inventRight/Amazon Bookstore — https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephen-Key/author/B004EHJINUPersonal website — https://stephenkey.comOne Simple Idea — https://www.amazon.com/One-Si...
2023-10-0343 min
The Retirement Success in Maine PodcastBringing Your Lifelong Invention Idea to Market with Stephen KeyEp 090: One thing we know about retirees is that while they’ve left the workforce, they have many useful skills and want to find something to do that gives purpose and hopefully adds a few dollars to their pocketbook. Almost everyone at one time or another comes up with a good idea or improvement for a consumer product. The problem is most people don't have a clue what to do with those ideas, or that they even can do something with them! So, how do we do this? That is exactly what this show is about, Bringing Your Lifelong In...
2023-09-1547 min
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnEpisode 185 RERUN: Following Passion - Stephen Key and His Journey to Licensing IdeasStephen Key is the world’s leading expert on how to license a product idea and a 2018-2019 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. As an independent inventor, he achieved repeat success commercializing products ranging from simple novelty gifts to complex packaging innovations. He is currently the patent strategist for Fishbone Packaging, the environmentally-friendly solution for single-use plastic rings. In 1999, he cofounded inventRight, the coaching program that has taught inventors from more than 65 countries how to harness the power of open innovation and the licensing business model to bring their ideas to market. He is the author of One...
2023-08-0941 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 27 - Is It Worth It?Is licensing really worth it?
Featuring:
My last episode to complete my first year
Discipline
The 'secret to success'
A note about coaches & gurus
Show Notes:
Article: The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Peak Performance: https://www.businessweekly.co.zw/7-disciplines-of-peak-performance/
Article on Discipline by Brian Cain: https://briancain.com/blog/how-to-develop-a-championship-level-of-discipline.html
The Mindset Mentor Podcast episode, “how to develop discipline”: https://podcasts.apple...
2023-07-1914 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 25 - The Number One Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing DealsAre you ready to learn the number one reason why inventors don't get licensing deals?
Show Notes:
Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/
Otto Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwjHyQqUWOI&t=2s
Alex Hormozi Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz08_8qT0-k
Businesses Fail Stat: https://www.fundera.com/blog/what-percentage-of-small-businesses-fail
2023-06-2117 min
The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd WestraEp#302 Stephen Key: How to Turn Your Ideas into Profitable ProductsStephen Key is a renowned inventor, author, and speaker who has licensed over 20 products and holds over 20 U.S. patents. He co-founded inventRight, an organization that teaches inventors how to commercialize their ideas through licensing. Key has helped inventors from over 65 countries and has received endorsements from notable figures like Taylor Swift, Michael Jordan, and Alex Trebek.
He is considered an expert in product licensing and intellectual property strategy and is involved in various initiatives and organizations in this field. Key is affiliated with Fishbone Packaging Inc., contributing to its intellectual property strategy and...
2023-06-0831 min
The Side Hustle ShowTurn Your Ideas into Recurring Revenue (Greatest Hits)"To build income you can hustle, but to build wealth you need to build something that doesn’t require your hands."That's what this week's guest told me, and then walked me down an interesting path in building that elusive "hands-free" business. His angle?Product licensing.Product licensing is essentially selling your ideas to larger companies for a percentage of future sales. You don't have to worry about the design, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, or anything outside an initial pitch and perhaps a prototype.Stephen Key is a master of this and has...
2023-06-0135 min
The Side Hustle ShowGH: Turn Your Ideas into Recurring Revenue"To build income you can hustle, but to build wealth you need to build something that doesn’t require your hands." That's what this week's guest told me, and then walked me down an interesting path in building that elusive "hands-free" business. His angle? Product licensing. Product licensing is essentially selling your ideas to larger companies for a percentage of future sales. You don't have to worry about the design, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, or anything outside an initial pitch and perhaps a prototype. Stephen Key is a master of this and has...
2023-06-0132 min
Locker Room for GrowthStephen Key: Inventing Is for EveryoneStephen Key is the cofounder of inventRight, LLC, a company that helps inventors from over 65 countries pursue their dreams of turning their idea into reality. He is also the cofounder of Inventors Group of America, whose members are a collection of leaders in inventing worldwide. He started a free high school program, called inventYES, which helps students learn to how to license their creations. Key is well recognized as a leader in product licensing and intellectual property strategy. He’s published thousands of articles, has appeared in TIME, Fast Company, The New York Times, and more. He ha...
2023-04-2722 min
Negotiation in Real LifeNIRL 33 - Stephen Kay, Inventrite - negotiating to protect your inventionsIn this episode of Negotiation in Real Life, I speak with Stephen Key. Stephen is considered one of the world’s leading experts on product licensing and intellectual property strategy from a business perspective.
In 2000, he cofounded inventRight. inventRight’s mission is to teach inventors how to commercialize their inventions. Inventors from more than 65 countries have studied his strategies.
Stephen is the named inventor on more than 20 U.S. patents. He is also a frequent guest on topics related to innovation and licensing on podcasts, radio, and television and has...
2023-04-2039 min
Locker Room for GrowthStephen Key: How to Turn Your Idea into a Patented InventionStephen Key is the cofounder of inventRight, LLC, a company that helps inventors from over 65 countries pursue their dreams of turning their idea into reality. He is also the cofounder of Inventors Group of America, whose members are a collection of leaders in inventing worldwide. He started a free high school program, called inventYES, which helps students learn to how to license their creations.Key is well recognized as a leader in product licensing and intellectual property strategy. He’s published thousands of articles, has appeared in TIME, Fast Company, The New York Times, and more. He has fi...
2023-04-1622 min
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnEpisode 185: Following Passion - Stephen Key and His Journey to Licensing IdeasStephen Key is the world’s leading expert on how to license a product idea and a 2018-2019 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. As an independent inventor, he achieved repeat success commercializing products ranging from simple novelty gifts to complex packaging innovations. He is currently the patent strategist for Fishbone Packaging, the environmentally-friendly solution for single-use plastic rings. In 1999, he cofounded inventRight, the coaching program that has taught inventors from more than 65 countries how to harness the power of open innovation and the licensing business model to bring their ideas to market. He is the author of One...
2023-01-3041 min
What's next (with V)?WNV Podcast | Innovation Series | Episode-2- IP Licensing with Stephen KeyAbout Stephen Key - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmkey/
YT Channel (InventRight) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2L31LrT3T-OBNLuP_AnHw
Topics discussed:-
- Overview of the Licensing landscape in the US and other developed countries
- Overview of the Licensing models that an Inventor should know?
- Best practices for an Inventor to follow?
- What are corporate folks looking for in individual inventors?
- Can an individual create a career out of licensing?
- What's next in this sp...
2022-12-1032 min
Expert CRE Secrets PodcastGrowing Wealth With HEX CryptoEric Van Dalen is a serial entrepreneur presently operating a small business in addition to being a commercial real estate agent with eXp. He got involved with cryptocurrencies in early 2021.A small business owner in a very small town in Montana, Eric always found himself being creative and constantly coming up with ideas. He decided to pursue getting the products to market by licensing them to companies. Having both a creative and analytical mind, he used both to move through the licensing process with the help of his inventRight team. With hard work, effort, persistence and determination Eric was...
2022-11-1723 min
Expert CRE Secrets PodcastGrowing Wealth With HEX CryptoEric Van Dalen is a serial entrepreneur presently operating a small business in addition to being a commercial real estate agent with eXp. He got involved with cryptocurrencies in early 2021.A small business owner in a very small town in Montana, Eric always found himself being creative and constantly coming up with ideas. He decided to pursue getting the products to market by licensing them to companies. Having both a creative and analytical mind, he used both to move through the licensing process with the help of his inventRight team. With hard work, effort...
2022-11-1723 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 6 - How to create discipline in a world of fleeting motivationStaying consistent for the long haul in inventing is hard. In this episode we focus on the most common reason why consistency is difficult for serial inventors. Put on your proton pack, and get ready to combat the myth of motivation!
Show Notes:
Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM
Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/
ABC: https://www.nehrlich.com/blog/2020/03/03/tiny-habits-by-bj-fogg/
Continuous Improvement: https://jamesclear...
2022-09-2818 min
Inventors Helping Inventors#236 - From fighting crime to washing dogs - Ryan DiezAlan interviews Ryan Diez. Ryan Diez is a police officer who invented a better way to wash your dog - the Woof Washer 360. His invention was a huge As Seen on TV success. Today, he's a very busy man: fighting crime, inventing, and help other inventors as an InventRight coach. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Email: RyanDiez@InventRight.com
2022-09-2647 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyHow To Monetize Your IdeasYou need to be known as an inventor to attract the industry and monetize your ideas. The more successful you are as an inventor, the more people want to do business with you.
I’ve discovered that submitting ideas to competitions and sharing work on social media are the best ways to build your reputation. Submitting your ideas to competitions exposes you to a broad audience while showing them you are a serious inventor. Sharing your work on social media gives you credibility in the eyes of potential customers and clients. Making money from your ide...
2022-08-1621 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyHow To Monetize Your IdeasYou need to be known as an inventor to attract the industry and make money from your ideas. The more successful you are as an inventor, the more people want to do business with you. I've discovered that submitting ideas to competitions and sharing work on social media are the best ways to build your reputation. Submitting your ideas to competitions exposes you to a broad audience while showing them you are a serious inventor. Sharing your work on social media gives you credibility in the eyes of potential customers and clients. Making money from your ideas ca...
2022-08-1620 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 2 - My JourneyToday I will talk about my childhood, education, and my own product development journey.
Show Notes:
More about me: https://linktr.ee/courtneylasch
My bio on inventRight: https://inventright.com/about/our-team/courtney-laschkewitsch/
Here are my 6 licensed products:
Multi Use Possum Hanger: https://www.dormco.com/Possum_Hanger_Multi_Use_p/psm-hng-multiuse-nol.htm
Shoe Holder Possum Hanger: https://www.dormco.com/Possum_Hanger_Shoe_Holder_p/psm-hng-shoe-nol.htm
Keyboard Desk https://www.dormco.com/Keyboard_Desk_p/e1ew01bc...
2022-08-0318 min
The New Wave PodcastEP126: A License to Print Money and Design Your Dream Life w/ Stephen Key (Throwback Thursday)The New Wave Podcast: Daily Conversations On Web3.0, Business, Psychology, Psychedelics & More. Stephen Key is an idea man who calls himself a re-inventor, not an inventor. On this episode, Daniel and Stephen discuss his New York Times Bestselling Book One Simple Idea + strategies for profiting from your own creativity.🌎 Connect with Stephen Key👉One Simple Idea, book by Stephen Key👉inventRight👉LinkedIN ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 📌 Get Power Pack Vol. 1 ($100 Coupon): https://newwaveentrepreneur.com/powerpacks/ 📌Apply to attend The New Wave Dinner Experience July 16th in Austin, TX: https://form.typeform.com/to/ZGQFKwXI ~ ~ ~ ~ ~...
2022-05-2659 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyPast Shows Archives - Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyStephen Key of InventRightTV on Licensing InventionsStephen Key joins us to discuss how inventors can successfully license inventions— their most valued ideas.
Licensing Inventions
Stephen has an extensive following on YouTube, where he coaches, mentors, and advises inventors. His channel focuses on those who have ideas but don’t want to start a business. Creative people want to do what they are good at but don’t always want to do the heavy lifting. This is where the licensing business model comes into play.
The first part of the process is recognizing that companies must keep innovating to stay...
2022-04-1250 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyStephen Key of InventRightTV on Licensing InventionsStephen Key joins us to discuss how inventors can successfully license inventions— their most valued ideas.
Licensing Inventions
Stephen has an extensive following on YouTube, where he coaches, mentors, and advises inventors. His channel focuses on those who have ideas but don’t want to start a business. Creative people want to do what they are good at but don’t always want to do the heavy lifting. This is where the licensing business model comes into play.
The first part of the process is recognizing that companies must keep innovating to stay...
2022-04-1250 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyStephen Key of InventRightTV on Licensing InventionsStephen Key joins us to discuss how inventors can successfully license their most valued ideas. Stephen Key and Licensing Inventions Stephen has an extensive following on YouTube, where he coaches, mentors, and advises inventors. His channel focuses on those who have ideas but don't want to start a business. Creative people want to do what they are good at but don't always want to do the heavy lifting. This is where the licensing business model comes into play. The first part of the process is recognizing that companies must keep innovating to stay al...
2022-04-1250 min
Capital Gains Tax Solutions PodcastGrowing Wealth With HEX CryptoEric Van Dalen is a serial entrepreneur presently operating a small business in addition to being a commercial real estate agent with eXp. He got involved with cryptocurrencies in early 2021.A small business owner in a very small town in Montana, Eric always found himself being creative and constantly coming up with ideas. He decided to pursue getting the products to market by licensing them to companies. Having both a creative and analytical mind, he used both to move through the licensing process with the help of his inventRight team. With hard work, effort...
2022-03-2124 min
The Priggya Arora Show - Law, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipThe Art of Business Building with Stephen Key | Legal Entrepreneurship | The Priggya Arora Show 20Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations with legal specialists and entrepreneurs from all around the world.
In Episode 20, we talk to Stephen Key who is the Cofounder of inventRight, an organization that helps inventors patent, design and license their inventions.
Join us as we Discuss:
👉 How he got into the world of IPR
👉 His thoughts on inventors and the possibility of inventors embracing entrepreneurship
👉 How IP is licensed and commercialized
👉 How academic institutions should teach students how to monetize their inventions effectively
👉 The need...
2022-03-1837 min
Entrepreneurs Over 40Ep42 - Andrew Darlow Talks About InventingEpisode Forty Two Features Andrew Darlow Talking About Inventing.
My Key Takeaways:
Andrew Darlow was a great guy to interview and he has a very creative mind. He has been a successful Author, Photographer, and Inventor.
In this episode Andrew shares:
How his families businesses helped shape both his mindset as well as his interest in photography and typography.
That his families first Macintosh computer helped to reinforce his interest in fonts and typography.
Where he went as a foreign exchange student and how it impacted him culturally.
How hi...
2022-02-2834 min
Entrepreneurs Over 40Ep34 - The Wisdom Of Lise Cartwright, Aaron Walker, Stephen Key, Robert Morales, And Mitche GrafEpisode Thirty Four Features My First 5 Guests Imparting Wisdom and What They Have Learned
My Key Takeaways:
I was extremely lucky to get the following guests as my first five interviews:
Lise Cartwright - Human Design and Kindle Publishing
Aaron Walker - Christian Masterminds
Stephen Key - Product Design and inventRight
Robert Morales - Traveling Robert of YouTube
Mitche Graf - 6 Star Customer Service
In this episode:
Lise Cartwright talks about overcoming the urge to over complicate her business.
Lise Cartwright shares the mindfulness technique that she...
2022-01-0341 min
Entrepreneurs Over 40Ep33 - April Mitchell Talks About Inventing And Licensing Her ProductsEpisode Thirty Three Features April Mitchell Talking About Inventing And Licensing Her Products
My Key Takeaways:
April was another inventor who invented a product to solve an issue that she herself was having. By her own admission she probably put too much time and money into her first invention but her subsequent products, along with her involvement with inventRight taught her how to license her ideas.
In this episode April shares:
That she is the proud wife of a Lieutenant Colonel in the USMC and that she is the mother of four children.
That she is a teacher by...
2021-12-2739 min
The Key to LicensingEpisode 37 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Otto D’AgnoloThe post Episode 37 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Otto D’Agnolo appeared first on inventRight.
2021-12-0235 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 36 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Aaron OrozcoThe post Episode 36 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Aaron Orozco appeared first on inventRight.
2021-12-0232 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 35 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Vladan KristicVladan Kristic started to pursue his dreams of inventing in 2015 when he began researching product licensing. When he was looking for help, he would speak with invention promotion companies but they all sounded like money pits to him. In 2016 he was in college and attended an inventors meeting where he saw Stephen Key… Read More »
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2021-12-0226 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 34 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Keanu AlfaroKeanu never knew what a product developer did. In 2018, he drew up a pocket knife on a piece of paper and put it away. Two years later, when he felt stuck in life and found the piece of paper in front of him, he decided to teach himself CAD while working a 9-5 job.… Read More »
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2021-12-0228 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 33 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Andrew HodgsonThe post Episode 33 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Andrew Hodgson appeared first on inventRight.
2021-12-0238 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 32 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Joey GrovesJoey’s wife could never get her fingers into her wallet to remove her credit cards, which inspired him to come up with a simple solution to help with this problem. When he started to research how to commercialize an idea, he found a Facebook group that mentioned an inventor named Stephen Key. He read Stephen’s… Read More »
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2021-12-0223 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 31 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Craig IsakowCraig Isakow – “It’s not about the ideas, it’s about the execution.” In 2013, Craig created an eye-blocking cover for his webcam and started to test the market. Once he saw there was interest, he hired a freelancer and made use some additional resources to get prototypes made. Someone told him to go on the… Read More »
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2021-12-0258 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 30 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Craig AllenCraig Allen – Licensing His Product in the Midst of COVID -19 Growing up watching his dad constantly fix things, Craig caught the bug. He approached a patent attorney, but then asked if instead of filing a patent he could file a provisional patent application and then market the product. The patent attorney had never… Read More »
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2021-12-0233 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 29 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Courtney LaschkewitschCourtney Laschkewitsch always has ideas. By the time she was in high school, she already had 300 of them written down! She didn’t want to start a business, so she needed another way of bringing her ideas to life. She started doing research and found Stephen Key’s book “One Simple Idea” and fell in love… Read More »
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2021-12-0240 minThe Key to LicensingEpisode 28 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Phil CaseFor 10 years, Phil Case would come up with new ideas for products and always wonder, “What do I do next?” An entrepreneurship class in college taught him how to write a business plan, but after seeing how much money it would take to run a company and bring a product to market, he figured… Read More »
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2021-12-0255 min
Entrepreneurs Over 40Ep27 - Dana Knowles Talking About Overcoming Addiction And InventingEpisode Twenty Seven Features Dana Knowles Talking About Overcoming Her Addictions TO Drugs And Alcohol, Inventing The Shower Caddy, And Becoming The Director Of Inventor Relations At inventRight!
My Key Takeaways:
Dana was very real and very candid in talking about her life which has not always been easy.
Dana started partying at a very early age and became addicted to drugs and alcohol.
While she was and addict she had her own successful cleaning business.
She hit rock bottom in 1997 at age 34 and checked herself in to a Treatment Center.
It wasn't until...
2021-11-1548 min
Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthStephen Key - InventRightStephen Key is the world’s leading expert on how to license a product and a 2018-2019 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador.He achieved repeat success as an independent inventor, including defending his intellectual property against one of the largest toy companies in the world in federal court. The innovative packaging solution he brought to market is protected by more than 20 patents and received 15 industry awards, including two Edisons.Products he invented have sold in Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Disney stores and theme parks worldwide, as well as been endorsed by Michael Jordan, Alex Trebek, and Taylor Swift.
2021-07-2736 min
Rhodes To WealthWhat You Should Do With Your Million Dollar Idea With Stephen KeyNow that you have a million dollar idea, how do you turn it into, well, a million dollars? It sounds a bit weird to ask this but this is actually where a lot of potential visionaries fall short. Joshua Rhodes’ guest for this episode will clear this up for you. Stephen Key is an open innovation thought leader and the world’s leading expert in licensing consumer products. He is a co-founder of Inventors Groups of America and a 2018- 2019 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. In 1999, he created inventRight, a coaching program that helps people license their product ideas and protect thei...
2021-07-201h 04
Entrepreneurs Over 40Entrepreneurs Over 40 Episode 3 with Stephen KeyEpisode Three features Stephen Key of inventRight talking about how you can make money doing product development!
My Key Takeaways:
You don't need a patent - If Apple cannot defend their intellectual property, what are the chances we can?
We don't need to go out and start a company. There is a lot of risk involved and by the time that you get a product to market it is already being copied.
Regarding Opportunity in general - "You have to knock on a lot of doors, and realize that most of them will shut but eventually on...
2021-06-1450 min
Entrepreneurs Over 40Entrepreneurs Over 40 Intro Episode
Welcome to Entrepreneurs Over 40 - The show where we
interview successful sidehustlers and entrepreneurs once a week
and discover their origin stories as well as what made them successful.
Join me, your host, Greg Mills as we embark on a journey together to
discover the secrets to succeeding as an entrepreneur in the second
half of our lives. Coming up in our first five episodes we have :
Lise Cartwright a successful business coach and Kindle author.
Aaron Walker who runs a number of masterminds dedicated to improving th...
2021-06-0602 min
ONE TAKE with JESS#41 Stephen Key, world's leading product licensing expert, & Jess Mashkevich chat to empower and educate on One Take with JessStephen Key is the world’s leading expert in licensing consumer products. He focuses on educating and empowering others to "create great wealth by finding something that does not require your hands, your presence, and has a multiplying effect", as Stephen's dad told him a long long time ago. Stephen has achieved repeated success as an independent Inventor, including defending his intellectual property against Lego, Inc one of the largest toy companies in the world in federal court. The innovative packaging solution he brought to market is protected by more than 20 patents and received 15 industry awards, including two Edisons aw...
2021-05-051h 13
The Business SphereAttitude Is Everything: A Conversation with Stephen Key‘Attitude is everything. I can teach you everything. I can’t teach you an attitude. If you have the right attitude of curiosity and you want to help, those are the people I hire.’Stephen Key is the co-founder of inventRight and one of the leading experts on how to license a product idea. He’s an inventor, author, speaker, and entrepreneur.‘When you think about all the things that bug you during the day, those are opportunities to invent solutions.’In this episode, we talk to Stephen about- the right attitu...
2021-04-0155 min
Gone FishingEpisode 28: How To Turn "ONE SIMPLE IDEA" Into A Licensing Goldmine With Stephen Key.How to turn “ONE SIMPLE IDEA” into a licensing goldmine with author Stephen Key
Have you ever looked at an item and thought to yourself, why didn't I think of that? Have you ever had an idea for a product only to find something similar on store shelves sometime later? Have you ever taken an item and used it in a way other than its intended use, creating a more excellent utility?
Some of the simplest things have had the most significant impact. Think, for instance, about Duct Tape. There is n...
2021-02-1645 min
Inventors Helping InventorsFrom peace officer to inventor mentor - Ryan DiezAlan interviews Ryan Diez. Ryan Diez revived a 4th grade science project as the basis for his hit TV product - the Woof Washer 360. Today as a full-time peace officer in LA, he continues to invent, while helping other inventors as an InventRight coach. Ryan says there has never been a better time to be an inventor than right now. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Email RyanDiez@InventRight.com
2021-02-1542 min
Innovations and BreakthroughsThe Power of Licensing with Stephen Key, Co-Founder of inventRightStephen Key is the Co-Founder of inventRight and the world's leading expert on how to license a consumer product idea. He has licensed more than 20 products on his own and was a 2018-2019 American Association for the Advancement of Science-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. He has also published several best-selling books, including One Simple Idea and his latest, Become a Professional Inventor: The Insider's Guide to Companies Looking for Ideas. Stephen's inventRight coaching program has helped product developers from more than 65 countries learn how to license their ideas. He co-founded Inventors Groups of America to educate and empower inventors a...
2020-12-1042 min
Inventors Helping InventorsFrom time off to game on - Robert BearAlan interviews Robert Bear. Robert Bear is returning from a personal hiatus to again take the helm of the Invention Stories Podcast - Season 2. After episode #100, Robert Bear took some time off. Now he is back with a new season of interesting invention stories - interviewing InventRight students. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.InventionStories.com
2020-08-2454 minThe Side Hustle Show396: Private Label vs. Product Licensing: Which is the Better Side Hustle?In the e-commerce space, selling private label products on Amazon has been a popular side hustle for the last several years.But is it still the best way to go?Or is there a lower risk, higher reward way to turn your ideas into profits?In this episode, which is the second episode of our Showdown series this month, we’re comparing two ways you can capitalize on opportunities in the market; selling private label products and product licensing.For this debate, I’ve sourced two guests who have appeared on the...
2020-07-0951 min
The Side Hustle Show396: Private Label vs. Product Licensing: Which is the Better Side Hustle?In the e-commerce space, selling private label products on Amazon has been a popular side hustle for the last several years. But is it still the best way to go? Or is there a lower risk, higher reward way to turn your ideas into profits? In this episode, which is the second episode of our Showdown series this month, we’re comparing two ways you can capitalize on opportunities in the market; selling private label products and product licensing. For this debate, I’ve sourced two guests who have appeared on the...
2020-07-0948 min
Inventors Helping InventorsVeteran inventor Stephen Key returnsAlan interviews Stephen Key - serial inventor. Stephen Key went from working the production line at hit toy item Teddy Ruxpin - to inventing his own products. In 1999, Stephen Key founded InventRight to help other inventors. Over 20 years later, he's helped thousands of inventors worldwide to license their products. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.InventRight.com Youtube: InventRight TV
2020-05-1136 min
The Primary SourceTPS April 2020 - Howie Busch - Attorney to Shark Tank Featured InventorProblem solving seems to be the skill most jobs are asking for nowadays. Something about being able to find an issue and solve it is a great tool to have, be it for a job or not. So with Shark Tank featured inventor, Howie Busch, we'll be exploring Howie's story and how to develop your problem solving skills to the next level.
Additionally, we're having a free book giveaway competition. All you have to do is fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ohcCafw5Wz88k4uV6
While you're at it...
2020-04-251h 13
The Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS166 | Learn From Your Mistakes: World's Leading Expert In Licensing Consumer Products Explains with Stephen Key and Kingsley Grant+++ MS. TAKES +++
Have you ever made a mistake?
If you haven't, welcome to the "liars club." (Just kidding)
Albert Einstein said, "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." This might be another reason you would not raise your hands to have made a mistake.
But, to the rest of us who have made mistakes, how do you frame it when it happens?
Do you see it as "the end of the world?"
Maybe not that extreme, but do you call...
2020-02-1447 min
Invention JourneyI meet Stephen Key from InventRight!Wow! What a roller coaster of s week! I attended the Georgia Intellectual property Association Birthday bash. Stephen Key was a speaker. I shook his hand and he is so nice! I meet so many others including another Invite Right coach. My invention journey has been super slow. Rejection after rejection. Buckle up... it’s a journey!
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2019-09-1914 min
Inventors Helping InventorsStephen KeyAlan interviews inventor Stephen Key, founder of InventRight. Learn how Stephen got started as an inventor and his advice for new inventors. You'll also learn about the many resources he offers to help inventors. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts so you won't miss a single episode. Book: One Simple Idea - https://amzn.to/2ZWvgDp Website: www.inventright.com Give us a Rating & Review.
2019-01-1424 min
Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / PodcastEpisode 227 with Ryan StewartRyan Stewart is a serial entrepreneur and the inventor of ArtSplash By Mattel. Ryan has overcome many failures in business and inventing. He is best known as the winning inventor on the first season of ABC’s The Toy Box with his invention “ArtSpalsh”.
About InventRight
For the past 15 years, we’ve been helping inventors bring their ideas to market. We love teaching creative people how to profit from their ingenuity through licensing, including how to find companies that will want to license their ideas, how to protect their ownership of said ideas, and how to negotiate the best licensing deals po...
2018-02-2142 min
Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / PodcastEpisode 227 with Ryan StewartRyan Stewart is a serial entrepreneur and the inventor of ArtSplash By Mattel. Ryan has overcome many failures in business and inventing. He is best known as the winning inventor on the first season of ABC’s The Toy Box with his invention “ArtSpalsh”.
About InventRight
For the past 15 years, we’ve been helping inventors bring their ideas to market. We love teaching creative people how to profit from their ingenuity through licensing, including how to find companies that will want to license their ideas, how to protect their ownership of said ideas, and how to negotiate the best licensing deals po...
2018-02-2142 min
The Hardware Entrepreneur#046 - When not to start a startup - how to license your idea (Part 2), with Stephen Key of inventRight, USAThis episode is Part 2 of my interview with Stephen Key of inventRight. Why two parts? Soon you can learn why I believe this topic deserves special attention. Stephen Key, using a relevant Star Wars terminology, is the Yoda of "renting" ideas as Tim Ferriss referred to him. The question is still the same: do you really need to found a company? In part 1 we discussed Stephen’s guideline on when to start a startup and when to license. He brought up also another point: should you sell a product first, or something else? In...
2018-01-1728 min
The Hardware Entrepreneur#046 - When not to start a startup - how to license your idea (Part 2), with Stephen Key of inventRight, USAThis episode is Part 2 of my interview with Stephen Key of inventRight. Why two parts? Soon you can learn why I believe this topic deserves special attention. Stephen Key, using a relevant Star Wars terminology, is the Yoda of "renting" ideas as Tim Ferriss referred to him. The question is still the same: do you really need to found a company? In part 1 we discussed Stephen’s guideline on when to start a startup and when to license. He brought up also another point: should you sell a product first, or something else? In...
2018-01-1728 min
The Make More Marbles Show56. One Simple Idea, One Profound Impact on the World: Stephen Key Tells All His Simple Strategies for SuccessTime stamped show notes: [3:16] He’s made a lot of mistakes along the way. [3:54] What he would do differently if he were to start over [4:21] Used to do door-to-door sales. Hated it, but he considers it the best job he’s had. [7:19] He’s in the game of rejection. [7:49] He keeps all the rejection letters. [12:24] Listen to what their needs are and give them that content. [14:59] People first pay with their attention, then their time, and then their money. [17:51] He doesn’t see problems...
2017-12-2648 minThe Hardware Entrepreneur#044 - When not to start a startup - how to license your idea (Part 1), with Stephen Key of inventRight, USAThis is an episode on a topic that, I believe, should get more attention in entrepreneurship circles. My guest is Stephen Key of inventRight. Stephen is literally one of the teachers of Tim Ferriss. He went to Stephen’s lectures and sought his advice on how he can make his business at that time, BrainQUICKEN more efficient. Do you really need to found a company? This is the question we address in this episode. Stephen is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor and a renowned intellectual property strategist. This episode is split into 2 parts, because th...
2017-12-2026 minThe Hardware Entrepreneur#044 - When not to start a startup - how to license your idea (Part 1), with Stephen Key of inventRight, USAThis is an episode on a topic that, I believe, should get more attention in entrepreneurship circles. My guest is Stephen Key of inventRight. Stephen is literally one of the teachers of Tim Ferriss. He went to Stephen’s lectures and sought his advice on how he can make his business at that time, BrainQUICKEN more efficient. Do you really need to found a company? This is the question we address in this episode. Stephen is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor and a renowned intellectual property strategist. This episode is split into 2 parts, because th...
2017-12-2026 minThe Side Hustle Show239: How to Cultivate Creativity Like an InventorYou can be a creator or a consumer, but it’s the creators that get paid.I’ve argued before that creativity is the most important skill for entrepreneurs because before you can sell anything, you have to create that value proposition.But what if you’re not creative?I believe we all have that innate creative spirit in us somewhere, it’s just a matter of flexing that creative muscle.In this episode, I talk with Carol "Stash" Stanley of StashSports.com, and David Fedewa who is an inventor mentor at Inven...
2017-07-2033 min
BizNinja Entrepreneur RadioEP 024 Stephen Key - Licensing, Inventing and selling your One Simple IdeaStephen Key was on BizNinja radio back in May of 2011. He was one of the mentors that helped my other guest, Tim Ferris, create The Four Hour Workweek. Stephen has made a great living by licensing his inventions to big companies and collecting royalties. Want to be an inventor and make money without worrying about patents and crazy legal hoops. Stephen has 10 steps to licensing your invention in his book One Simple Idea. Learn more at www.stephenkeymedia.com and www.inventright.com #BizNinja
2017-06-2429 min
BizNinja Entrepreneur RadioEP 024 Stephen Key - Licensing, Inventing and selling your One Simple IdeaStephen Key was on BizNinja radio back in May of 2011. He was one of the mentors that helped my other guest, Tim Ferris, create The Four Hour Workweek. Stephen has made a great living by licensing his inventions to big companies and collecting royalties.
Want to be an inventor and make money without worrying about patents and crazy legal hoops. Stephen has 10 steps to licensing your invention in his book One Simple Idea.
Learn more at www.stephenkeymedia.com and www.inventright.com
#BizNinja
2017-06-2429 min
The Launch NetworkS2e28 – Andrew Krauss is a Licensing Expert with his Partner Stephen Key Their Company Inventright has helped hundreds of InventorsSend a textAndrew was born and raised in California’s Silicon Valley, where he grew up being surrounded by passionate innovators—and what he identified early on as an unhealthy obsession with venture capital. When he discovered licensing, it was like a light bulb went off. “Everyone gets excited about raising money,” he said. “But licensing is much more sexy!” For one, there’s so much less financial risk—and yet still so much opportunity. He got excited about teaching inventors how to harness the power of open innovation and continues to be as excited, if not more, today...
2017-03-1542 min
The Self-Employed Life176: Stephen Key - One Simple IdeaHave you ever had a great idea, the next big invention, that you wished you followed through on? Today we're speaking with an accomplished inventor about idea generation and finding a lane in life that's perfect for you, despite your personal challenges. Embracing your challenges and leveraging the gifts that come from them will move life forward. Stephen Key is an award-winning inventor, an intellectual property strategist, and a successful entrepreneur. The more than 20 products he has licensed over the past 35 years have sold in Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Disney stores and theme parks worldwide, as well as...
2016-07-1633 min
Hack the Entrepreneur Top Ten | Business | Marketing | Productivity | Habits2) Find a Multiplier Effect For Your Income | Stephen KeyThis interview was originally published on November 24, 2014, as HTE 027: Finding A Multiplier Effect For Your Income | Stephen Key. The popularity of this episode is rooted in Stephen Key's unique perspective on passive income. Not that Stephen encourages laziness, but he does push us all to find our multiplier effects and to create income streams beyond our hours worked. --- Today's guest on Hack The Entrepreneur is an entrepreneur and an inventor, that consistently earns millions of dollars licensing his ideas to companies like Disney, Nestle, and Coca-Cola. He is not high-tech...
2016-05-1728 min
Leadership, Politics & Business - Bill Conrad166 InventRight Founder Stephen KeyStephen Key is a lifelong entrepreneur whose made a career out of licensing his ideas for consumer products to influential companies. Today he uses his expertise to mentor and coach other creative people. He also writes extensively about entrepreneurship and the process of investing.
Stephen Key is an award-winning inventor, an intellectual property strategist, and a successful entrepreneur. The more than 20 products he has licensed over the past 35 years have sold in Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Disney stores and theme parks worldwide, as well as been endorsed by Michael Jordan, Alex Trebek, and Taylor Swift. In 2002, K...
2016-01-0534 min
Income For Baby Boomers40.How to Patent Your Dream Product For Less than a $100-Stephen KeyStephen Key is an author and inventor. He is the author of One Simple Idea. Stephen has a yearlong program called InventRight. They have coaches that coach you through every step. They assist you with contract negotiations. He also has another project in progress called InventYES (Young Entrepreneur Success). InventYES is a free program geared...
The post 40.How to Patent Your Dream Product For Less than a $100-Stephen Key first appeared on Income For Baby Boomers.40.How to Patent Your Dream Product For Less than a $100-Stephen Key was first posted on July 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm.©2015 "In...
2015-07-1359 min
Entrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastTurn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine with Stephen KeyStephen is an award-winning inventor and Entrepreneur who has licensed over twenty products. He is the Co-founder of inventRight, a company that teaches people how to license their ideas. He is also the Author of One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.
2015-04-2528 min
Hack The EntrepreneurHTE 027 Finding A Multiplier Effect For Your IncomeToday’s guest on Hack The Entrepreneur is an entrepreneur and an inventor, that consistently earns millions of dollars licensing his ideas to companies like Disney, Nestle, and Coca-Cola. He is not high-tech, but he knows how to take an idea and very quickly make it a global sensation. Before becoming savvy inventor, he spent part of the 1980s as the head of design at Worlds Of Wonder. They had two number one hit toys that you may remember, Teddy Ruxpin and LazerTag. Since this time he has started his own businesses, InventRight and Spinformation, and has sold 100s of...
2014-11-2428 min
Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!Stephen Key: Turn Your Ideas Into A Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do The WorkMost entrepreneurs are more left-brained, while the right-brained people stick more with creatives. In this episode, Stephen Key shares how you can use both groups of people and turn your ideas into licensing goldmines. Stephen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and educator who has licensed and patented multiple products in three decades. He wrote the book One Simple Idea as a tell-all of how you can rent out an idea and create cash flow. If the worst ideas can roll in that income, imagine what a great idea would generate.Some Topics We Discussed Include:How to “Re...
2014-08-141h 21
Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!Stephen Key: Turn Your Ideas Into A Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do The WorkMost entrepreneurs are more left-brained, while the right-brained people stick more with creatives. In this episode, Stephen Key shares how you can use both groups of people and turn your ideas into licensing goldmines. Stephen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and educator who has licensed and patented multiple products in three decades. He wrote the book One Simple Idea as a tell-all of how you can rent out an idea and create cash flow. If the worst ideas can roll in that income, imagine what a great idea would generate.Some Topics We Discussed Include:How to “Re...
2014-08-141h 21
Entrepreneur Leadership - Timelines of Success By Bill Conrad, New Media Gold019A Stephen Key, One Simple IdeaSTEPHEN KEY is an entrepreneur, inventor, product developer and coach. He started small with “one simple idea” and never looked back. Now, his products have sold in stores around the world. For four years, Stephens book, “One Simple Idea” has been in the top ten list, in the business and entrepreneur marketing category. Today, Stephen along with co-founder Andrew Krauss runs InventRight, a company that is dedicated to educating and showing inventors and product developers how to build wealth though licensing and bringing new and innovative products to market.
BLUF: It’s a numbers game, come up with an ideas...
2014-07-2400 min
Leadership, Politics & Business - Bill Conrad019A Stephen Key, One Simple IdeaSTEPHEN KEY is an entrepreneur, inventor, product developer and coach. He started small with “one simple idea” and never looked back. Now, his products have sold in stores around the world. For four years, Stephens book, “One Simple Idea” has been in the top ten list, in the business and entrepreneur marketing category. Today, Stephen along with co-founder Andrew Krauss runs InventRight, a company that is dedicated to educating and showing inventors and product developers how to build wealth though licensing and bringing new and innovative products to market.
BLUF: It’s a numbers game, come up with an ideas...
2014-07-2442 min