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  LPs8e53 = Re-Release Secret Sequence to Inventing Steps 37 - 38 07.09.2026 34dk

  Send us Fan Mail There are many more questions to think about when establishing the existence of a problem or need forsomething that has not been created before. One of the most important questions from the list #6 “whydo you think this problem has not been solved” this is a major question to answer be truthful withyourself remembering this is the point of discovery the place where you begin to really think about thequestion, Is there really a problem here or is there a way to do this task be...
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  GoG S2 E4: Genius of Intentionality 03.09.2026 41dk

  Send us Fan Mail Who gets to be called an inventor? And who gets left out of the story? 💡 In this episode of Generations of Genius, Kelly sits down with Madeline Stoddard, founder of inventHERS™, a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying women inventors and expanding who sees themselves as an inventor. With experience in the classroom, invention education, and innovation, Madeline shares why representation matters, why only 13% of patent holders are women, and how inventHERS™ is working to change t...
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  LPs8e53 - Opening Up the Walls with Josef Shapiro 24.08.2026 1sa

  Send us Fan Mail You built the business. It runs. And you've hit something that more effort, better systems, and the right hire haven't moved. The ceiling isn't in the business. It's structural, and it's in you — not as a deficiency, but as a developmental fact. The version of you that got this far can't be the same version that takes it to the next level. I work with independent business owners and founders running companies between $5M and $15M in revenue who are ready for a precise struc...
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  LPs8e52 - AI for Product Development Part1 17.08.2026 32dk

  Send us Fan Mail Whether you’re a product manager, founder, designer, developer, or simply curious about what AI can do, you’re in the right place. In each episode, we’ll break down practical ways to use AI across the product development process—from discovering customer problems and generating ideas, to prototyping, testing, building, and launching. No complicated jargon. No hype. Just real examples, useful tools, and lessons you can start applying right away. So, if you’re ready to learn ho...
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  LPs8e51 - Re-Release Secret Sequence to Inventing Steps 29 & 30 10.08.2026 21dk

  Send us Fan Mail Earlierinthebookwespokeaboutreachingouttosomefactoriesandmaybeevenfindingsome representativestohelpwithproducingyourproduct,wecoveredwhereyourproductshouldormight beproducedandhowchoosingageographicallocationcouldmakeorbreakthesuccessbecauseof material,costs,shippingandproductdeliverytimes.Alsoifyourproductrequiresanytypeof certification,inspectionormustbemanufacturedwithinaqualifiedfacilitythesearealltheitemsyou musttakeinconsiderationwhendecidingonwhomtochooseandinmostcases...
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  LPs8e50 - Re-Release Secret Sequence to Inventing Steps 27 & 28 27.07.2026 26dk

  Send us Fan Mail OK, well after some great work on the business side of our product we have returned to the finalizedversion of your Tech-Pak and ultimately toward being ready to manufacture your product when wereceive an order. Lets talk a little about what we should supply the factory to make certain they will have as much information as possible to complete everything correctly. We come now to one of the most miss-understood items ever to be placed within the Invention process,you th...
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  LPs8e49 - Re-Release Secret Sequence to Inventing Steps 25 & 26 20.07.2026 35dk

  Send us Fan Mail So now that we are moving forward with development and soon you will be manufacturing your productso that means it must be packaged correctly, this is not just a box or bag that holds your item waiting fora customer to buy it off the shelf. Packaging is actually what brings attention to items on the store shelf,its what people feel or think about how you have built quality into every aspect of this merchandise. We come now to what sounds like an easy step in the business of d...
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  LPs8e48 - Re-Release Secret Sequence to Inventing Steps 23 & 24 13.07.2026 38dk

  Send us Fan Mail So now that we are moving forward with development and soon you will be manufacturing your productso that means it must be packaged correctly, this is not just a box or bag that holds your item waiting fora customer to buy it off the shelf. Packaging is actually what brings attention to items on the store shelf,its what people feel or think about how you have built quality into every aspect of this merchandise. We come now to what sounds like an easy step in the business of d...
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  GoGs2e3: The Genius Behind the Paper Bag 09.07.2026 19dk

  Send us Fan Mail What do paper grocery bags and one determined inventor have in common? In this episode of Generations of Genius, we explore the remarkable story of Margaret E. Knight, the woman behind the flat-bottom paper bag. Long before inventing one of the world's most widely used packaging designs, Margaret was a curious child who loved taking things apart, asking questions, and solving problems. You'll discover how she invented a factory safety device as a young girl, transformed the w...
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  LPs8e47 - Re-Release Secret Sequence to Inventing Steps 21 & 22 06.07.2026 17dk

  Send us Fan Mail Now that we are getting to the point in this timeline where packaging is being developed perhaps youmight be just now getting inquiries from retailers, TV Shopping, boutiques, etc. its now time to thinkabout getting some professional product pictures taken if you have not already, to help in your sales andmarketing plan, you can use these for your website, packaging, business cards, sell sheets,presentations, and so on. Having good, clean professional photos of your product w...
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  GoGs2e2: The Genius Who is Louis Braille 25.06.2026 11dk

  Send us Fan Mail The Genius Who is Louis Braille: A Young Innovator Who Changed the World In a world where innovation often seems to come from seasoned adults, the story of Louis Braille stands as a testament to the power of youthful creativity and determination. At just 15 years old, Louis developed a revolutionary system that transformed the way blind individuals read and interact with the world. This post explores the journey of a young inventor who turned his challenges into a groundbrea...
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  LPs8e46 - Re-Release Secret Sequence of Inventing Steps 19 & 20 22.06.2026 28dk

  Send us Fan Mail Now that we are getting to the point where we are trying to build Buzz around your product while it istaking shape, you want to be able to show potential, Investors, buyers, customers, Media outlets,anybody that can help move your product to the next level and using a Video to do this could be a greatway to demonstrate how your product looks, works and why it is the next best thing sine sliced Bread. Avideo is the perfect vehicle for any product that’s demonstrable because on...
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  LPs8e45 - Re-Release Secret Sequence of Inventing Steps 17 & 18 15.06.2026 26dk

  Send us Fan Mail We have come to an exciting point within this journey to market; most likely you have overcome somebumps, bruises and setbacks but through perseverance have arrived at the point you’ve been dreamingof. Finalizing the first version of your product, I will not use the Invention word any further for now wehave truly built a product. Dependent of what we are finalizing we need to take all your updated notes,drawings, changes, feedback and sixth sense and put it into the final bui...
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  GoGs2e1 - The Power of a Failing Forward Mindset 12.06.2026 13dk

  Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of Generations of Genius kicks off with a powerful conversation about something every innovator experiences but few people talk about: failure. In this solo episode, host Kelly Shea shares her personal journey—from struggling to learn to read in elementary school to becoming an inventor, entrepreneur, and founder of Innovation Station. Along the way, she explores why failure isn't the opposite of success—it's often the pathway to it. You'll hear stories of famous inv...
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  LPs8e44 - Re-Release Secret Sequence of Inventing Steps 15 & 16 01.06.2026 20dk

  Send us Fan Mail A basic Tech-Pack will include:1. Complete dimensions/specifications of your design.2. Drawings/illustrations and/or pictures.3. Material selection(s).4. Color codes (if required).5. Assembly instructions.6. Packaging Artwork.7. Box dimensions.8. UPC Codes.9. Master Carton Dimensions and verbiage.10. Quality Assurance inspection/testing procedure. Ok, we are really covering some good ground here going over several very important pieces of theInvention process and making certa...
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  LPs8e43 - Re-Release Secret Sequence of Inventing Steps 13 & 14 26.05.2026 25dk

  Send us Fan Mail We are beginning to get deep into the building of your invention, if this is the second time readingthrough this book…. congratulations! You are on the right track of taking your idea to market, if this isyour first time keep reading the entire book before starting your invention process then go through thebook as a road map. Either way I will keep going. Now that you have the basic operation of your Invention perfected through your LLP and testing fromthe previous chapter, a...
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  ILPs8e42 - Choosing the Right Service Provider 18.05.2026 33dk

  Send us Fan Mail Carmine Dedisco hosted the LaunchPad podcast to discuss a concern about service providers potentially destabilizing clients' thought processes through fear-based sales tactics. He explained how service providers might unintentionally create anxiety by suggesting clients must act immediately or face failure, rather than focusing on educating and empowering them. Carmine emphasized that service providers should aim to inform and build confidence in clients, not create unnecessa...
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  LPs8e41 - Re-Release Secret Sequence of Inventing Steps 11 & 12 11.05.2026 38dk

  Send us Fan Mail One of the greatest experiences of inventing new products is seeing them being used for the purpose in which they were created. A very large majority of inventors start out with the intent of helping people with their daily lives. Most products are created to help the end user accomplish something that is currently causing them trouble, taking to much time to complete, or the Invention idea allows a task to be done better, faster, easier and in most cases the update or idea m...
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  LPs8e40 - Re-Release Secret Sequence of Inventing Steps 9 & 10 04.05.2026 29dk

  Send us Fan Mail Wenowcometooneofmyfavoritepartsoftheinventionprocess,thiswerewebegintoexplorewhat othersmightthinkaboutyourideaorinvention.Thisisnotonlyabigstepbutcanbeoneofthemost stressfullegsofyourjourney,thisiswhere youwillfindoutanswerstoyourquestionsthatyoumaynot wanttohear, somegood, somebadandsomethatjustdonothelpatall,butit’s allforthebettergood. Soyouhavebeensecretlyworkingonthisnewinventionideaforawhilenow,youhaveprobablytold somepeopleaboutitandmaybeyouhavebeenworkingon thisideaf...
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  LPs8e39 - Re-Release Secret Sequence of Inventing Steps 7 & 8 27.04.2026 20dk

  Send us Fan Mail Wenowcometooneofmyfavoritepartsoftheinventionprocess,thiswerewebegintoexplorewhat othersmightthinkaboutyourideaorinvention.Thisisnotonlyabigstepbutcanbeoneofthemost stressfullegsofyourjourney,thisiswhere youwillfindoutanswerstoyourquestionsthatyoumaynot wanttohear, somegood, somebadandsomethatjustdonothelpatall,butit’s allforthebettergood. Soyouhavebeensecretlyworkingonthisnewinventionideaforawhilenow,youhaveprobablytold somepeopleaboutitandmaybeyouhavebeenworkingon thisideaf...