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If you are a novice inventor or want to be an inventor, these are the very trials one goes through to get a product out to the public.

This podcast is a conversation, not a class ... and I promise you—no math!

I'm your host, Jack Courage, and this is ... "The 30 Year Overnight Sensation Podcast.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/30yearovernightsensation/]]>enHow To2024https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3590519873b4cdcc2f2821245302535d.jpghttps://30yearovernightsensation.com/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:00:30 +0000Jack CourageJack Courageinfo@30yearovernightsensation.comThis podcast is about being an inventor and actually designing & inventing something. If you are a novice inventor or want to be an inventor, these are the very trials one goes through to get a product out to the public. This podcast is a...
If you are a novice inventor or want to be an inventor, these are the very trials one goes through to get a product out to the public.

This podcast is a conversation, not a class ... and I promise you—no math!

I'm your host, Jack Courage, and this is ... "The 30 Year Overnight Sensation Podcast.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/30yearovernightsensation/]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-season-2-finale-kc-chiefs-3-peat--59936945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59936945Thu, 09 May 2024 03:21:13 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack strings the entire season together with all three products he has created.  Learn the highs and lows of pitching a strategy to sell a product line.11323peat,3-peat,buyer,chiefs,craze,designs,inventing,inventor,kcchiefs,mahomes,manufacturing,mma,patents,pitch,pride,product,prototype,sales,sportscraze,three-peatfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-trade-shows-what-s-new-or-what-may-be-new--59751628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59751628Wed, 01 May 2024 16:40:02 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack not only talks about trade shows but more importantly, building up to going to trade shows.  Jack explains with new ideas and little money how much easier trade shows can be to attend if you ease your way into it.1135asi,design,designer,distributing,distributor,events,fashion,gloves,inventing,inventor,manufacturing,marketing,mittens,ppai,producer,prototypes,sales,selling,sweatbands,tradeshowsfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-product-line-three-is-the-magic-number--59633690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59633690Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:20:10 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack introduces his third new product of this season and how he developed it. He has goes into detail on the benefits of developing a product line and dealing with retail buyers.1063bikerglove,cheerleader,design,desinging,developing,entrepreneur,inventing,inventor,manufacturing,mitten,patenting,patents,producing,product,productline,prototype,sales,selling,sweatband,yankeesfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-selling-the-one-with-the-yankees--59501078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59501078Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:24:01 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack tackles the sales of the Wrist Rally--including the failures and the successes.  Most importantly, he talks about his friend that has the gold standard for a sales attitude and is not a salesman!1168cincinnatireds,cincy,entrepreneur,inventing,inventor,manufacturing,nascar,new,newyorkyankees,product,prototypes,prototyping,rally,reds,sales,selling,sports,superfan,waving,yankeesfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-off-shoot-idea-that-crazy-period--59393577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59393577Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:45:15 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack develops a product in what he calls the CRAZY PERIOD.  You will get a quick, step by step look at the begining of an idea to its quick completion and all that goes into it. Perfect for the novice inventor to get a general idea of the...1099inventing,inventor,knbc,knsd,kntv,kron,lawyers,licensing,manufacturing,nbc,nbcaffiliates,newinventor,patents,pompom,prototypes,sweatbands,wesh,wmaq,wnbc,wristbandsfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-strategy-grow-where-the-money-is--59276738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59276738Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:34:11 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack discusses using strategy that is not etched in stone and adapting to your sales enviroment.  He also explains why improving your product as you go helps sales and the sales strategy.1159advertising,beginner,diy,gettysburgh,hockey,ideas,improving,inventing,inventor,manufacturing,mountrushmore,movies,novice,promotions,prototypes,saintlouisarch,sales,selling,soccer,strategyfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-patents-addressing-legal--59196734
Join Jack this week as he give you his version on the patenting process.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59196734Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:44:57 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack tackles patents and how he handles such a difficult subject.  Jack takes the unpopular view that all products do not need to be patented and that all products do not need to end up on a shelf at wal-mart. Join Jack this week as he give...
Join Jack this week as he give you his version on the patenting process.]]>1075diy,freedom,hunterbiden,ideas,inventing,inventor,ipods,lawyers,legal,licensing,manufacturing,newidea,newinventor,patentexaminer,patents,products,protection,prototypes,snipes,taxesfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-manufacturing-plenty-of-choices--59112441
He also talks about the process of getting your product out there BEFORE using the internet.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59112441Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:12:11 +0000Jack CourageThis week Jack discusses how he would manufacture his new product--two seperate ways. He also talks about the process of getting your product out there BEFORE using the internet.
He also talks about the process of getting your product out there BEFORE using the internet.]]>1328beginner,diy,entrepeneur,flags,fundraising,ideas,inventions,inventor,manufacture,manufacturer,manufacturing,motivational,newinventor,producing,product,prototype,prototyping,sales,stuck,testfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-prototype-name-it-make-it--59033425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59033425Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:50:00 +0000Jack CourageSo you have an idea but now you need to make a prototype.  Did you pick a name and can it be easily found across all social media?  Jack goes over naming your product, developing a prototype, testing it all along the way to getting a manufacturer.1334beginner,diy,flags,fundraising,ideas,invent,inventing,inventor,manufacturing,motivational,novice,parades,producing,product,prototype,prototyping,starting,stuck,test,testingfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-season-two-another-beginning-idea-being-flexible--58945067
Episode One is about the first product-how he got the idea, what he did with the idea and where was he going to take it to see if it worked.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58945067Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:16:43 +0000Jack CourageWelcome back to season two. This season Jack Courage will walk through all aspects of inventing three of his products that he hopes will make it in the open market for sale. Episode One is about the first product-how he got the idea, what he did with...
Episode One is about the first product-how he got the idea, what he did with the idea and where was he going to take it to see if it worked.]]>1180design,designing,designs,diy,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,ideas,inventing,inventor,lawyers,manufacturing,marketing,patents,pricing,products,prototyping,protype,sports,strategy,stuckfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-season-finale-it-s-out-there--56712474
Did you leave any customers out? Did you overlook anything?

Jack talks about what he almost left out and how it changed who he would sell the product to as marketing moved forward.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56712474Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:47:01 +0000Jack CourageSo now your product is out there. Did you do it the right way? Did you leave any customers out? Did you overlook anything? Jack talks about what he almost left out and how it changed who he would sell the product to as marketing moved forward....
Did you leave any customers out? Did you overlook anything?

Jack talks about what he almost left out and how it changed who he would sell the product to as marketing moved forward.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>990diy,entrepeneur,inventing,inventors,launch,lawyers,manufacturing,patents,products,prototype,sales,selling,startupfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-food-vendor-show-what-s-for-launch--56637748
Have you prepared for it ... mentally?

Jack walks you through his new product's first public outing and how he got ready for it.

Not only the effects of the launch but what happens to you, the inventor.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56637748Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:40:04 +0000Jack CourageSo it is time to launch your product to the public—Are you ready? Have you prepared for it ... mentally? Jack walks you through his new product's first public outing and how he got ready for it. Not only the effects of the launch but what happens...
Have you prepared for it ... mentally?

Jack walks you through his new product's first public outing and how he got ready for it.

Not only the effects of the launch but what happens to you, the inventor.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>1343crownact,diy,doityourself,firsttime,ideas,inventing,inventor,legal,mnaufacturing,patenting,patents,prototypes,sales,sellingfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-that-crazy-period-before-the-actual-launch--56567480Jack has a trick on how to survive this "crazy period".

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56567480Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:03:09 +0000Jack CourageEvery inventor eventually comes across "the crazy period" before they launch their products. Jack has a trick on how to survive this "crazy period". Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.comJack has a trick on how to survive this "crazy period".

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>1127designing,diy,doityourself,inventing,inventor,launchproduct,manufacturing,newproduct,noviceinventor,patent,patentlawyer,products,prototype,selling,tradeshow,vendorshowfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-soft-launch-of-product-keeping-it-together--56485728
Jack walks you through his disastrous soft launch and how being mentally prepared can play a big part of any launch.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56485728Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:16:21 +0000Jack CourageSo your product is ready to show to the public—are you beginning with a soft launch? Jack walks you through his disastrous soft launch and how being mentally prepared can play a big part of any launch. Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com
Jack walks you through his disastrous soft launch and how being mentally prepared can play a big part of any launch.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>894b2b,diy,doityourself,inventing,inventor,launchproduct,newproduct,softlaunchfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-patents-strategy-a-new-hope-part-2--56418521
Jack walks you through a strategy he used on one of his products.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56418521Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:47:26 +0000Jack CourageMaybe you need a patent, maybe you don't, BUT YOU DO NEED A PRODUCT STRATEGY. Jack walks you through a strategy he used on one of his products. Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com
Jack walks you through a strategy he used on one of his products.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>1132diy,inventing,inventor,newhope,product,self,startup,strategyfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-patents-strategy-a-necessary-evil-part-1--56352713
That is because they are a necessary evil, and along with patents comes lawyers and a higher cost to your product.

This episode just scratches the surface of patents but makes it clear that a strategy needs to be in place before the first call to a lawyer.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56352713Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:41:16 +0000Jack CourageWhy didn't you bring up patents earlier? That is because they are a necessary evil, and along with patents comes lawyers and a higher cost to your product. This episode just scratches the surface of patents but makes it clear that a strategy needs...
That is because they are a necessary evil, and along with patents comes lawyers and a higher cost to your product.

This episode just scratches the surface of patents but makes it clear that a strategy needs to be in place before the first call to a lawyer.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>67330year,entreprenuerial,howto,inventing,inventors,patents,strategyfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-manufacturing-i-yam-what-i-yam-part-2--56322057
Are you ready for that?

Are you really an inventor or designer?

It's not an easy road, but you can do it!

Jack will get you ready for the task.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56322057Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:19:58 +0000Jack CourageThere are always mistakes in manufacturing—even after you have the perfect prototype. Are you ready for that? Are you really an inventor or designer? It's not an easy road, but you can do it! Jack will get you ready for the task. Contact:...
Are you ready for that?

Are you really an inventor or designer?

It's not an easy road, but you can do it!

Jack will get you ready for the task.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>910design,inventing,inventors,jack,manufacturer,manufacturing,product,production,prototype,prototypingfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-manufacturing-the-dangerous-time-part-1--56264943
The dangerous time is always between the prototype stage and selling it to the public.

So much can go wrong because it is often started off wrong.

This episode part 1 is about starting out and getting your product, your mind, and the manufacturing right from the beginning.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56264943Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:43:49 +0000Jack CourageManufacturing is never easy and trying to get your prototype made is even harder. The dangerous time is always between the prototype stage and selling it to the public. So much can go wrong because it is often started off wrong. This episode part 1...
The dangerous time is always between the prototype stage and selling it to the public.

So much can go wrong because it is often started off wrong.

This episode part 1 is about starting out and getting your product, your mind, and the manufacturing right from the beginning.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>645inventing,inventor,manufacturer,manufacturing,productdevelopment,products,proto,prototype,prototypingfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-prototype-how-can-it-go-this-wrong--56139085
What does that actually mean? Where can I go to get it done? How do I get it done?

Episode four is another step along the inventing process—prototyping.

I use an actual idea that was made into a product—all the right ways and the wrong ways that i continue to encounter.

Inventing & designing is not easy; there are very few shortcuts, but YOU CAN DO IT YOURSELF!

This podcast captures the very trials one goes through to get a product out to the public market.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56139085Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:58:44 +0000Jack CourageYou have the idea, but now it needs to be made into a prototype. What does that actually mean? Where can I go to get it done? How do I get it done? Episode four is another step along the inventing process—prototyping. I use an actual idea that was...
What does that actually mean? Where can I go to get it done? How do I get it done?

Episode four is another step along the inventing process—prototyping.

I use an actual idea that was made into a product—all the right ways and the wrong ways that i continue to encounter.

Inventing & designing is not easy; there are very few shortcuts, but YOU CAN DO IT YOURSELF!

This podcast captures the very trials one goes through to get a product out to the public market.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>104230year,designer,dreadlocks,hair,headcovering,inventing,inventor,inventors',longhair,meltdown,neversettle,prototype,prototypes,prototyping,reworking,seamstress,stayatit,testers,testing,thirtyfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-your-first-ideas-you-need-a-box--56071299
This episode looks at getting started and the mental attitude that is needed to be a successful inventor.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56071299Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:59:05 +0000Jack CourageDo you have a box? What do you keep your finished, unshown ideas in? This episode looks at getting started and the mental attitude that is needed to be a successful inventor. Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com
This episode looks at getting started and the mental attitude that is needed to be a successful inventor.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>78230,30year,beginner,design,designer,frustration,innovation,inventing,inventor,inventors,jackcourage,marketing,overnight,patents,product,productdesign,sensation,successfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-a-true-new-idea-are-you-sure--56020602
BUT... is it actually a new idea?

Could I patent it? Does that make sense?

Did you do the research? Did you pay for a patent search?

Does it really need to be patented—maybe you just want to make a few extra bucks.

Jack will discuss all that this week.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56020602Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:20:38 +0000Jack CourageI have an idea for a product. BUT... is it actually a new idea? Could I patent it? Does that make sense? Did you do the research? Did you pay for a patent search? Does it really need to be patented—maybe you just want to make a few extra bucks....
BUT... is it actually a new idea?

Could I patent it? Does that make sense?

Did you do the research? Did you pay for a patent search?

Does it really need to be patented—maybe you just want to make a few extra bucks.

Jack will discuss all that this week.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>913beginner,design,designer,howto,inventing,inventions,inventor,marketing,newidea,product,productdesignfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-inventing-a-product-here-i-go-again--55302505
If you are a novice inventor or want to be an inventor, this is the podcast for you.

I have been fortunate enough to have had multiple inventions, designs you've probably seen, and products in museums like the Smithsonian, but nothing that could work out on a grand scale like the product I describe in this podcast.

I will strive to show you the inside of inventing products.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55302505Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:10:05 +0000Jack CourageThis podcast is about being an inventor and actually designing and inventing something. If you are a novice inventor or want to be an inventor, this is the podcast for you. I have been fortunate enough to have had multiple inventions, designs you've...
If you are a novice inventor or want to be an inventor, this is the podcast for you.

I have been fortunate enough to have had multiple inventions, designs you've probably seen, and products in museums like the Smithsonian, but nothing that could work out on a grand scale like the product I describe in this podcast.

I will strive to show you the inside of inventing products.

Contact: info@30yearovernightsensation.com]]>756design,designer,howto,inventing,inventions,inventor,jackcourage,juststarted,makemoney,manufacturing,product,productdesignfalse11full