New Product Investing … Made Fun

Want to know more about what investors want, valuations,  … oh and keep everyone in the room entertained. check out Shark Tank on ABC. New companies, some based around products, are pitched and five investors  decide on if they want to invest.  Free episodes available online now through ABC.

A few notes from selected shows

First, the [...]

How to Sell Direct On TV

What can you learn from Pitchmen TV Show? Marketing inventions, pitching to investors, selling strategies, concept verification, infomercial basics and much much more. Read about the show, the show and a few of their tips.

Invention Lessons From Superbowl Ads

Many focus on the financial aspect of Superbowl Ads. I agree that $3 million is astonishing for a 30 second commercial, but I think about that differently. If a company is going to spend an amazing amount of money for 30 seconds, it must be a pretty good example of what the top [...]

Invention Court TV

This week on Judge Alex an invention dispute was heard between uncle and nephew. Episode intro:

LOUIS’ GREAT INVENTION
WILSON vs. LEONARD
Louis says his nephew Theodore stole his “invention” which he claims had the potential to make him a millionaire! Louis claim Theodore took his idea and started marketing it behind his back. Louis claims when [...]

Golf Club Invention and Marketing

If you play golf, especially on Linx style courses (not a lot of trees) you will enjoy this invention.  Featured in the January 2009 issue of Golf Digest, the Uroclub is the answer to needing to go and not having a place.  This seven iron look-a-like is actually a cleverly disguised urinal created by a [...]

Flashpoint Development on CBS Boston 12/3

On Wednesday December 3rd Flashpoint Development will be featured on the CBS Boston (WBZ-TV) news at 6pm and 11 pm.  The story will focus on several of our projects nearing market and the process that we utilize.  As many know, our non-confidential projects are often used as real in-class examples for Tucker’s graduate school classes [...]