What you'll learn

Learn the things to do to develop your idea.
Gain important knowledge of the patent process.
Develop a plan to get your idea to market.
Learn from the mistakes of others, of the things to avoid when creating your product.

Course content

2 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 39m total length

Introduction4:33
So many people have an invention in their head - but no idea what to do with their new innovation. Let's start from scratch.
Steps To Take To Determine If Your Idea Is Good3:23
Okay, you've got an invention or innovation - how do you know if it's any good or not? Here Stephen walks us through some simple steps to get honest evaluation.
Write It Down Sketch It Out5:00
It may seem obvious, but putting your invention or innovation down in a sketch is an important and critical step. This step doesn't need to be technical and complicated however.
There Are Resources To Raise The Funds3:48
When it comes to inventions and innovations, there are a pile of resources you need that are far beyond just finances. Here Stephen walks us through some excellent resources that can help boost your idea into a reality.
Every Skill Can Be Shopped Out4:33
Adding on to developing your invention or innovation, Stephen explains how every skill needed for your idea can be shopped out.
Quirky3:57
An excellent website that will help you in your process, Stephen explains Quirky and why it can help with your invention or innovation.
Bootstrapping0:29
Bootstrapping your invention or innovation has radically changed in recent years with various on line resources. Stephen walks us through this process.
Every Step Of The Process Can Be Tested Before Moving On3:44
When developing an invention or innovation, every step of the process can be tested. In this lecture, Stephen walks you through why this is critical and how you can do it.
Kickstarter And Indiegogo Are Free Market Analysis2:16
Free market analysis and fundraising? How could you ask for more?
3-d Printing Has Changed Everything1:38
When it comes to prototyping an invention or innovation, 3D printing has literally changed the landscape. Stephen explains why.
You Need A Well-developed Plan But The Plan Must Be Malleable3:42
In this lecture, Stephen shows the importance of having a plan and sticking to it, yet also have a plan that can change when wisdom directs.
Development Speed And Speed To Market Are Key2:30
When it comes to invention and innovation, speed is everything. Here Stephen explains why.
Be Prepared For The Dip2:37
Every inventor or innovator is going to experience "the dip." Just what is that and how can you prepare for it?
Professional8:54
When it comes to invention and innovation, the top priority is professionalism. In this lecture, Ian explains what that means and why it's so important.

Ideas have no value7:37
In this second lecture on ideas, Ian explains why ideas have no value.
R and D16:57
In this lecture, Ian calls upon his years in Research and Development of inventions and innovations - a very misunderstood process to many inventors. In this lecture you'll come to understand what exactly the process is and why it is so critical.
Electronics6:38
In this day and age, it's probably safe to say that the vast majority of inventions and innovations involve electronics of some kind. Here Ian walks you through the options you have at your disposal for the electronics in your product.
Never, EVER go to an Invention company7:13
It seems the first thing an inventor does is try to sell their invention. Here Stephen explains the many reasons why you shouldn't do that.
Is there a market?4:48
Obviously for an idea or invention to have value, there has to be a market for the invention. Here Stephen walks you through this critical evaluation.
The Patent search2:48
Patent searches have a lot more intrinsic value than just evaluating whether or not your invention is original and can be protected by patent. Stephen explains how you can go through this process yourself and the advantages of doing so.
Test Marketing2:54
Inventions and innovations are, by their very nature, a new concept that people may or may not "get." Tied in with your marketing research, test marketing can give you answers to key questions about the value of your invention.

Requirements

An idea and a desire to make that idea a reality.

Description

In this course, you'll learn step by step how to bring your idea through design, development, manufacturing, marketing and on to market.
You’ll learn this by people who have actually done this and not by theoreticians.

We'll cover advanced strategies and resources like:

Steps to take to determine if your idea is good
Resources to raise the funds
3d printing
The importance of professionalism
R&D
Test marketing
Patents
Design
Engineering
Dealing with factories

Whether your goal is to creating your product along with your start-up company or simply sell your idea to potential investors, this is the course for you...

This course is designed to give you the tools to launch your product idea, but it is also meant to be your continuing resource library. Your success is the primary goal.

Take this course now and get started with taking your idea all the way to market.

Who this course is for:

Idea people who are crazily creative.
Entrepreneurs with an idea they want to get to market.
Inventors who have a desire to create the "Next Big Thing".
Innovators who think outside the box.

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