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Send us a text Going to a tradeshow can be a big unlock—whether you’re an attendee, exhibitor, or just exploring an industry. Here are the core benefits, grouped by what they actually do for you: 🤝 Networking (the obvious—but powerful—one) Meet many decision-makers in one place (clients, partners, suppliers).Build face-to-face trust faster than emails or LinkedIn ever will.Spark unexpected connections—some of the best opportunities are unplanned.🧠 Market & Industry Insight See where the i...
Send us a text Jim help inventors and entrepreneurs with getting their products from the idea stage to licensing them and selling them to major retailers. From product development and manufacturing to sales and marketing, he can be your ideal partner to help you achieve success! His mission is to educate and assist inventors to improve their chances of succeeding with their invention ideas. Having been successful with his own product start up business, Jim understand the im...
Send us a text Beauty is where science meets dreams — and I live at that intersection. As an award-winning cosmetic executive, product innovator, and trusted media contributor, I have been quoted in 400+ beauty outlets and 40+ major publications as a credible authority in cosmetic chemistry, product development, and brand innovation. With deep expertise across skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, fragrance, and personal care, I bring a true 360° beauty business approach — helping brands i...
Send us a text Trinity's career started in developing software and electronic products when she co-founded a smart mirror company. Then fell in love with physical products and procurement. Trinity has been manufacturing products for companies for the past 6 years. She have a passion for developing products from scratch and taking them from concept/idea to market. Her path has to finding a love for physical products, procurement and supply chains, where she currently works to help clien...
Send us a text Frank is a paint contractor for over 30 years. On his knees constantly every day. Tired of what the "STRAPS" were doing to the back of his legs and slowing down work production. "I was on my knees one day without my knee pads on and my knee popped out, i put on a knee brace for 4 days for the comfort and the last day something inside me questioned what knee pads would look/be like if i some how put these two together to create the ultimate Strapless Knee Pad" He went to the dol...
Send us a text The right product packaging is highly important, as it serves essential functions beyond mere containment, acting as a critical tool for product protection, brand identity, marketing, and influencing consumer purchasing decisions. Research indicates that over two-thirds of consumers' purchase decisions are influenced solely by packaging design and materials. Key Reasons Why the Right Packaging is Crucial Product Protection: The primary function of packaging is to prot...
Send us a text Are you ready to make that crucial first sale? This week, we explore the incredibly positive and empowering experience of launching your products on online platforms. We’re tearing down the intimidation factor and highlighting how easy and rewarding it can be to transition from "maker" to "marketplace owner." In this inspiring episode, you’ll discover: The Power of the First Listing: We celebrate the simplicity of platforms like Etsy, eBay, and Amazon, designed to guide you thr...
Send us a text Known as "TV's Billion Dollar Man," Bob is the original HSN host and an undisputed pioneer of direct response marketing. He's logged over 25,000 hours of live selling, made more than 75,000 unique product presentations, and personally generated over $6 billion in sales. Bob literally wrote the rulebook for how to sell on camera, a formula that is still the industry standard today. In this episode, we dive into: The accidental origin story of HSN and the famous avocado-green can...
Send us a text Set Clear Goals: Define your objectives in advance (e.g., lead generation, product launch, brand awareness) to guide all your decisions and measure success.Plan and Budget Wisely: Research and select the right trade show that targets your audience. Book your booth location early to secure a high-traffic area, and create a detailed budget to control costs like electricity, internet, and travel expenses.Design an Engaging Booth: Use bold graphics, high-quality displays, and good ...
Send us a text In business, selling is the set of activities a company undertakes to persuade a customer to buy a product or service. Rather than just being a transaction, modern business approaches see selling as a process of building relationships and providing solutions. Effective selling often requires: Understanding customer needs by listening to and identifying their specific pain points. Building trust and relationships to foster long-term customer loyalty and repeat purchases. P...
Send us a text Ever wonder how products like Sonicare, OxiClean, and the George Foreman Grill went from unknown to unstoppable? Meet the man behind the marketing Rick pulls back the curtain on the world of direct response, storytelling, and video persuasion to help you grow your brand the smart way. On the Balance Sheet®Interviewing executives from community banks and credit unions about key economic issues.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Send us a text Sam Kornblum With over 25 years of experience in the fast-paced and ever-evolving retail industry, we specialize in helping unique brands secure prime placement in top sporting goods stores. Our deep industry knowledge, extensive global network, and commitment to excellence enable us to drive sales and foster growth for our clients in a dynamic market. https://www.consultwithk.com On the Balance Sheet®Interviewing executives from community banks and credit unions about ke...
Send us a text We dive into real-world sales strategies, tools, and insights to help you build better products, connect with your audience, and sell more products. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling an enterprise, this is your playbook for smarter marketing, social media strategy, Influencer integration to build stronger product sales. Let’s get started. On the Balance Sheet®Interviewing executives from community banks and credit unions about key economic issues.Listen on: Apple Po...
Send us a text Michael and Frank Silva, are brothers and created QB54. We know how to have fun. Ever since we can remember, we created our own games to entertain ourselves. These were the days when kids actually went outside to play, remember that? QB54 actually started out when we were 9 and 12 years old using 2 garbage cans. We called it "The QB Thanksgiving Classic". During Thanksgiving all of our friends left to go visit family and we were left just the 2 of us watching football on TV. We...
Send us a text A tradeshow (also spelled trade show or trade fair) is an event where companies from a specific industry gather to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services. Tradeshows are usually business-to-business (B2B) events, meaning they are primarily intended for companies to connect with other businesses, rather than with the general public. Key Features of a Tradeshow: Exhibitors: Businesses set up booths or displays to promote their products/services.Attendees: Typ...
Send us a text Colonel (retired) Russ Barnes is the CEO and Senior Strategist to Entrepreneurs and Executives at Systro® Solutions, which specializes in strategy development and organization design for small business. His 30+ years of experience in Organization Development is drawn from military service, franchise ownership, research, and strategy work with hundreds of small businesses. After retirement from the military, Russ pursued his entrepreneurial objectives full time. His success was ...
Send us a text The terms "prototype" and "sample" are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings, especially in design, engineering, manufacturing, and product development contexts. 🔧 Prototype A prototype is an early version of a product used to test and validate ideas, functionality, or design.It’s usually created before mass production.Often used to explore concepts, test usability, or evaluate the technical feasibility.May be rough or incomplete.Iterated multiple times...
Send us a text The 8th Season of the Launchpad Podcast is in Full Swing, we have had some great guests and many many more planned for the future months. Stay tuned and thank you so very much for sticking with us through the many segments. If you have a guest suggestion or would like some info on a specific topic make sure to send this in and we will do what we can to get that covered. On the Balance Sheet®Interviewing executives from community banks and credit unions about key economic issues...
Send us a text Veteran serial entrepreneur having started 3 companies with successful exitsCo-founder Charge Card Systems Inc., a national credit card processing company. Grew to over 500 sales agents with 3 regional offices. In 2012, sold to Card Connect, their largest acquisition at that time; in 2017, the company was acquired by First Data for $750 millionBoard member of three organizations and amazon #1 best selling author of “Size Doesn’t Matter – Why Small Business is BIG Business” as w...
Send us a text "Today, we’re joined by Marc Portney — a powerhouse entrepreneur, angel investor, and President of Globalsource Infrastructure Partners. You may recognize him from the Science Channel’s All-American Makers or from guiding countless products onto store shelves. With decades of experience in product development, sourcing, and venture capital, Marc is here to share real-world insights on business, innovation, and making deals that work." On the Balance Sheet®Interviewing executive...
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Thank you for your wisdom. I will say that after hearing this that I am grateful that I removed myself from social media a couple years ago.
thank you so very much for your time and for all the podcasts. being a independent inventor, I struggle with networking, so I appreciate it
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