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Demo Video Pitch Tips

Demo Video Pitch Tips

Demo Video Pitch Tips Getting the demo video right is more important than ever.  Every inventor needs to be skilled at VIDEO EDITING and PROTOTYPE MAKING. In “As Seen On TV” category of DRTV, we often use the inventors original […]
How To Submit Products for Review

How To Submit Products for Review

When you submit products for review, it’s best to use a smartphone or well made SHORT Demo Video of a Prototype that looks market ready.    First, you have to have a well made prototype. The better the prototype, the […]
8 Kinds of Prototypes and When to Use Them

8 Kinds of Prototypes and When to Use Them

Prototype Types Prototype types are very important to know because when you invent well, it’s in sequence. In the early stages, inventors need to save money and prove the invention concept in the fastest amount of time with the least amount of […]
Low Cost Prototypes by Carrie Jeske

Low Cost Prototypes by Carrie Jeske

Low Cost Prototypes by Carrie Jeske The $5 Proof-of-Concept Inventor Mockup Prototypes don’t have to be expensive.    When inventing new products for TV, you can secure a licensing agreement with a $5 Prototype. I read an interesting article, written by […]
Royalty Rates Defined

Royalty Rates Defined

Royalty Rates Defined for Consumer Product Ideas by Carrie Jeske In the As Seen on TV category, an inventor can clear 2-4 million dollars in royalties.  In every other category, that number is significantly less. Don’t be caught in an […]
Hunting Morel Mushrooms

Hunting Morel Mushrooms

Hunting Morel Mushrooms Is Like Looking for New Product Ideas by Carrie Jeske What’s a Morel Mushroom? Develop an Eye Part of success is knowing what to look for.  Developing an eye takes experience.  You see products come and products […]
If As Seen On TV Won’t Fly – Try A Niche Market by Carrie Jeske

If As Seen On TV Won’t Fly – Try A Niche Market by Carrie Jeske

The goal is low cost, high return inventing sequence.  The As Seen On TV (ASOTV) industry is always the fastest, most financially rewarding option, when consumers respond.  If ASOTV won’t fly (meaning no one will fully fund your idea and […]
7 Ways to Beat Product Knock Offs by Carrie Jeske

7 Ways to Beat Product Knock Offs by Carrie Jeske

7 Ways to Beat Product Knock Offs Carrie Jeske is a Direct Licensee, Licensing Agent & Product Scout Team Founder We live in a fast moving, quick changing world.  The opportunity for independent inventors has never been greater. The risks never more […]
Product Scout At Trade Shows

Product Scout At Trade Shows

Product Scout At Trade Shows Trade show season is upon us. Trade shows are a great place to find new market ready products that we can sell on TV.   You don’t even have to go to the show!    From the comfort of […]
Inventor Clubs, Invention Meet ups, Idea Associations, Invention help

Inventor Clubs, Invention Meet ups, Idea Associations, Invention help

Carrie Jeske Reviews Inventor Clubs, Meetups and other local resources. Join Carrie Jeske online every month or at local inventor clubs around the world and in your area.  If there is not a group, join our team and start one.  Inventor clubs, […]