by Nathan | Jul 27, 2016 | Inventor Education, Podcasts, Product Development, Source Direct
In this episode, we answer 10 questions that were sent in to us from inventors all over the country! We talk about patents, licensing, product design, sourcing, and so much more! Tune in to see if we answered your...
by Nathan | Jul 7, 2016 | For Inventors, Helpful Articles for Inventors, Invention Marketing, Inventor Education, Product Development, Source Direct
Hello, inventors! Nathan here! I handle the Sales and Marketing for Source Direct. When your invention has been manufactured and it comes time to sell, a photo of your product will only go so far in the eyes of a buyer. What does your product do? What does it look...
by Nathan | Jun 30, 2016 | For Inventors, Helpful Articles for Inventors, Invention Marketing, Inventor Education, Licensing, Product Development, Resources, Selling Products
We get phone calls from inventors every day – and about 60% of them say “well, I just want to license my idea. Will you buy it from me?” A majority of the time, we say no. There are a few reasons: Selling an idea isn’t as easy as it seems....
by Nathan | Jun 17, 2016 | For Inventors, Helpful Articles for Inventors, Inventor Education, Product Development
The inventing process does take a while. Most inventors are shocked to find out that their product may take months, if not years, to get to completion (and eventually the store shelves). There are many factors involved: The complexity of the product – does it...
by Nathan | Apr 21, 2016 | For Inventors, Helpful Articles for Inventors, Product Development, Selling Products, Success Stories
Spotlight On: Poop-n-Scoop We assisted Kevin in creating the Poop-n-Scoop because it solved a problem. I’m sure you can figure out what the problem is already. Who enjoys picking up dog poop with their hands? The answer is NOBODY! Hear from Kevin below on why he...
by Nathan | Apr 21, 2016 | For Inventors, Helpful Articles for Inventors, Invention Marketing, Inventor Education, Product Development, Selling Products, Success Stories
Hi folks – Nathan here! I am the Sales and Marketing Manager for Source Direct. When a product has finished manufacturing and is ready to hit the marketplace, it’s my job to get it listed onto different retail websites. As most inventors know, it’s...
