Ranked #1
046 - Bootstrapping Product Development, Stephanie Cummings & Tal Berke of Shlocker
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We get into solving that unmet need, validating their idea and creating the initial prototype. We talk about creating a ... Read more
28 Mar 2017
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Ranked #2
018 - Re-inventing the walker with Jennifer Harris of Motivo - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
018 - Re-inventing the walker with Jennifer Harris of Motivo - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
Why Jennifer and her partner thought they could improve on the design and sell it for more than the existing models. Use... Read more
13 Sep 2016
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55mins
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034 - Staying Motivated & Overcoming Lack of Money, Time & Skills - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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What are your core motivations for starting a business? This needs to be something that you don’t have to remind yoursel... Read more
3 Jan 2017
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Ranked #4
043 President Trump's Proposed Trade Policies & U.S. Manufacturing, Chris Mitchell of mfg.com - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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General findings of the mfg.com survey and the do's and don'ts of submitting designs for quote to manufacturers. Learn m... Read more
7 Mar 2017
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Ranked #5
045 - Product development and Kickstarter launch of Botanium, a product that helps people grow herbs and chilis - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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21 Mar 2017
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Ranked #6
035 - A 90-Day Advertising Strategy on a Budget with Paul Potratz of The Growth Mindset - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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Finding your target audience using social media and asking them questions and what to do if your message isn't resonatin... Read more
10 Jan 2017
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51mins
Ranked #7
003 - Graphic design tips with Heidi Pungartnik of Design for Founders - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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Heidi Pungartnik is a designer went entrepreneur. She writes and talks about the importance of graphic design in busines... Read more
9 Mar 2016
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Ranked #8
033 - Top Crowdfunding Mistakes with Khierstyn Ross of Crowdfunding Uncut - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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Raising money for building a prototype vs raising money for the full production run. An early crowdfunding failure - get... Read more
27 Dec 2016
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38mins
Ranked #9
021 - Using Public Research to Develop WINK Lash and Brow Oil with Megan Cox of Amalie Beauty - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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How Megan developed the prototypes for WINK based on publically-available research and started her small business for un... Read more
4 Oct 2016
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41mins
Ranked #10
044 - Turning customizable jackets into a multi-million dollar business, Elyse Daniels of Exodus Wear - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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Why Exodus Wear does not use an online customization tool - and instead prefers to have students hand-draw their jackets... Read more
14 Mar 2017
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49mins
Ranked #11
004 - All-Natural Jerky & Serial Kickstarter Campaigns with Brad Summey of Savage Jerky - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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Brad Summey created Savage Jerky Co., an all-natural, craft jerky brand to fill the void for spicy jerky in the marketpl... Read more
22 Mar 2016
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48mins
Ranked #12
005 - Miniature construction materials with Mat Hofma & Erik Polumbo of Mini Materials - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
005 - Miniature construction materials with Mat Hofma & Erik Polumbo of Mini Materials - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
How Mat got the idea, prototyped, and started selling miniature cinder blocks. How they 3D print, prototype and test ide... Read more
5 Apr 2016
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49mins
Ranked #13
039 - Developing a Rock Crushing Machine & Quality Control with Tim Pannell of Rocksgone - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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The process that Tim followed to build the initial prototype and how Tim found the manufacturer for his equipment. We al... Read more
7 Feb 2017
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36mins
Ranked #14
036 - Helping Wildlife & Developing Ceramic Products with Gavin Christman of Green&Blue - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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Why Green&Blue doesn't use a "one stop shop" approach to manufacturing. Keys to maintaining good relationships with ... Read more
17 Jan 2017
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57mins
Ranked #15
006 - Customizable swimwear with Kelsey Duffy of Versakini - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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19 Apr 2016
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Ranked #16
037 - Launching a Minecraft-Inspired Product with Ruth Stone of Boxhead Crafts - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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Where Ruth got the inspiration for her first product and how she kicked off her production run of 100 units to test the ... Read more
24 Jan 2017
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33mins
Ranked #17
049 - Getting Angel Investment, with Juliana Garaizar of the Houston Angel Network
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The application process for startup companies to get funded and what investors look for in companies. Learn more about y... Read more
18 Apr 2017
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56mins
Ranked #18
047 - Financial, legal and HR traps of buying and selling small businesses, Chris Ray & Chariss Tatman of C2 Group
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We talk about the top reasons why owners typically want to sell their business. Also - accounting issues that business o... Read more
4 Apr 2017
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46mins
Ranked #19
019 - Organic haircare products with Susana Stewart & Caroline Maina of Fro Butter - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
019 - Organic haircare products with Susana Stewart & Caroline Maina of Fro Butter - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
How Susana and Caroline saw a niche in the market and formed a partnership - as cosmetologist and client. How they devel... Read more
20 Sep 2016
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53mins
Ranked #20
042 - All-Natural Insect Repellant & Reusing Failed Products, Stacy Marking with Lemongrass Trading Co - The Product Startup: Product development for small business
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We talk about creating the early prototypes and import constraints and regulatory approvals. What Stacy wishes she knew ... Read more
28 Feb 2017
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34mins