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grabitpack

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May 23, 2008 12:09 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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It`s about time they had Startup Nation on the Big Idea!

I watch that show regularly and they have the same guests over and over saying the same thing. Rich`s comments are more down-to-earth and it was good to see it on that show for once.

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Rich

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May 23, 2008 12:40 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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send them your feedback, holdstalero!

it`s been a lot of fun appearing there the past two weeks. glad to hear my contributions were of value.

best,

rich

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houseofjerkyjanie

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May 23, 2008 2:02 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I was dead tired from my trip, but I made sure I stayed up.

You were great Rich!

Janie

Rich

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May 23, 2008 2:30 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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let me know any good story angles you think i should pitch them and i happily will!

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GetAGrip

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May 23, 2008 2:56 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Rich,

I wanted to say thanks for the advice. I was Trent from Bloomington, one of the webcam questions that you guy`s fielded during the show and also a sometimes contributor to the forums. I was so glad to finally get on the show, even though I wasn`t able to mention my product`s name or company name, but oh well. They tell me that is a stepping stone for appearing on the show. I will be glad to give them positive feedback on your behalf. Thanks again, it was great sharing 1 minute of air time with you. Thanks again,

Trent Rousey

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ImagingBuffet

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May 23, 2008 3:02 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hi Rich:

You are a perfect guest for the show. I like how Donny almost always tries to make the show about tips for how-to be successful and love what you do.

I think that one of the most challenging things for an individual inventor to do is to approach companies after they`ve done research about an invention and possibly protected it by filing a provisional patent application or a non-provisional patent.

A little role playing for inventors who want to license their ideas would be great. A good example would be for you to play the company CEO and Donny to play the budding inventor with the next big product idea (maybe a new type of football or other everyday consumer product).

All the best,

Andrew

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The Imaging Buffet

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Rich

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May 23, 2008 3:13 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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imagingbuffet, donny is a very talented guy and the team he`s built around him is extremely sharp, which only makes him better on air!

i like your role playing idea.

i have a recommendation for all reading this thread: drop your ideas for The Big Idea in this thread and i`ll refer their producer to the thread to mine good ideas and guests...

sound like a plan?

rich

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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation

stonesledge

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May 24, 2008 8:51 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I missed that one.. I moved and have to remember to TIVO it here. You guys always do a fantastic job and are great with folks.Good for you guys!

Erin

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houseofjerkyjanie

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May 24, 2008 10:21 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Rich,

How about a topic on "ideas", that need to first,.. be designed, by someone. You`re "Big Idea" might need someone else to help your dream come true. How do you go about finding that designer? Will they recommend a manufacturer? You talked about finding the money you would need. But, where do you start when you need someone to actually put your idea together? You won`t need the money, if it won`t work.

An example of ideas, that are never carried out.....

I`ve had ideas before, and have never followed through, part of the "Where do I begin reason", held me back. I guess if it was something I believed I could do, ..I would have.

I know those, that have succeeded with their idea or invention, might not think this way. But I think, many have been held back, because they do.

Tell us about the beginnings before the successes. How,....did they proceed from the beginning of their idea. Inspire us.

On a recent trip, I came up with what I think, is a brilliant idea. But I know I would need to tell it to the right manufacturer or designer that could create it for me. Because I don`t know how to make it!

I already did my Google search.:)

Janie

grabitpack

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May 25, 2008 12:32 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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send them your feedback, holdstalero!

it`s been a lot of fun appearing there the past two weeks. glad to hear my contributions were of value.

best,

rich

I did it immediately after the show aired!

As for show ideas: I`ve always wanted to see how people with ZERO capital, bootstrap (or in my case SEAT OF MY PANTS) their business.

For instance: I would rather not pay for adwords for Google or Yahoo, it`s not worth it to pay $20/month to be bottom of a list that expires after 5 clicks per day and doesn`t generate a sale, so I promote through press releases. It has been VERY successful for me.

I want to be able to go from "seat of my pants" to bootstrapping to not having to worry about it anymore.

How to go about making prototypes is another topic I want to tackle because only a few people that were on the show truly were "inventive" in doing it. (can you tell I`ve been trying to get on this show?)

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Louis Kiss
http://www.grabitpack.com
the ULTIMATE Gadget Holster
http://www.clinchwallet.com
The most PRACTICAL wallet available

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