In this episode, we discuss the Sourcing process. Many of our listeners have been asking what happens during Sourcing, and we answer all the questions! Tune in and hear specifics – don’t fall victim to manufacturing scams. ASK QUESTIONS ..read more

The Source Direct podcast is back after almost a YEAR! Can you believe it? We discuss 10 different questions that have been brought up to us lately. We address patents, licensing, crowdfunding, and general invention knowledge that can help YOU! Want to move forward on an invention? Call us today at 888-373-3876 and mention the podcast for a discount on your first expert consultation with our expert team ..read more

MySpace launched on August 1st, 2003. Marking 15 years since this long lost networking platform’s creation, MySpace was the start of something massive, that in 2003- you wouldn’t think would lay the foundation for the world of social media we know now. Fast forward to right now. This moment right here. How many social media accounts do you have? Do you use them daily, weekly, monthly? How many ads do you see? Do you ever search something up on Google, open up Facebook a little while later and BOOM- what you just looked up on Google is magically an ad on your Facebook home page? How many times ..read more

My idea was so good. Why do I feel like it’s been forever for it to take off? It’s time to discuss the truth of inventing, taking a product to market, and the process in between. I am asked this question pretty frequently by inventors past and present, so let’s dive in. As an ambitious inventor, you know you’re onto something good but are not sure where to go from there. You do your research, find a product innovation firm that wants to meet with you to discuss your idea. While that is definitely a step in the right direction, remaining weary is your best line of defense. The problem with some ..read more

You’ve been finalizing changes to your product, setting prices, and have prospective buyers waiting for their first shipment of YOUR invention– what happens next? When we hear “logistics and fulfillment”, we automatically assume the end goal: product in the hands of consumers. So, what all does this critical step entail? Let us dive deep into the world of logistics and leave with a newfound appreciation for the process. We begin with a fulfillment center, which in layman’s terms moves a product from Point A to Point B. Fulfillment centers also may handle your credit-card processing, supply cur ..read more

At one point or another, almost everyone is asked to create an invention as a school project. Teachers often use this project as a great way to teach about important inventors of the past, scientific methods, trial and error and the overall creative process. While a lot of the final projects are worthy of an A+, some inventions that kids produce are worth so much more. The idea of a young inventor is not as foreign as it may seem. Kids these days are making leaps and bounds in the world of innovation. You may have even heard of these kids before; 13-year-old Jianna Nichols and her invention th ..read more

Crack the Crowdfunding Code As an inventor, you may or may not have already encountered the term “crowdfunding.” If you haven’t dove into the world of crowdfunding or crowdsourcing yet, now is a good time to start. Other than being a great buzzword that makes you sound very informed about the World Wide Web, crowdfunding is an extremely valuable tool that can help you take your invention to the next step. It’s typically done through an online campaign where people can contribute money to a product, project or invention in order to help see it through to the end of production. There have been s ..read more

One particularly important part of the inventing process is getting ahold of a patent. Patents grant you the rights to exclusively make, use or sell your invention. In other words, patents are what keep your invention protected from being stolen and remade by other sneaky competitors. The process to obtain a patent for your invention can be confusing if you’re not already working with a professional, and there are tons of myths floating around the Internet about what patents can and cannot do for you. Intellectual property rights can get very in-depth and complex, so while you’re doing your re ..read more

If your sweet tooth isn’t quite as big as mine, you may not know that July 7 is World Chocolate Day. In addition to binging on all of your favorite desserts, what better way to celebrate than to go through a few inventions and innovations that have made our lives a little sweeter? Have a seat, grab a brownie (or two) and check out the surprising, serendipitous and sweet history behind how some of your favorite treats came to be. Chocolate Chip Cookies Were Invented by Mistake Legend has it that the classic chocolate chip cookie actually came to be by accident. Kenneth and Ruth Graves Wakefiel ..read more

In today’s digital world, there are more and more people hungry for their own slice of the World Wide Web every day. Online and mobile technologies have opened up a completely new frontier for consumers, businesses and product developers. With the all of the ease and convenience that iPhones, Google searches and other technological developments have brought, it’s easy to see why they’re so popular. One of the biggest industries right now within digital technology is app development. Nearly everyone has had an idea for an app before, but many people don’t even realize how valuable their idea is ..read more