Dear [FIRSTNAME], Greetings fellow IdeaTango members! It sure is hot outside, so why not keep cool by staying inside and browsing ideatango to see what's new? We not only have many great articles, contests, and business directory lisings, but we also have an exclusive interview with another very successful inventor, John Abdo. Interview With John Abdo - Inventor, Olympic Trainer, & Motivational Speaker John's products, including the Abdo-er, have had over $350M in worldwide sales! In addition to being a very successful inventor, John is a former Olympic trainer, author of a number of motivational books and courses, and a life coach and mentor to many. IdeaTango had a chance to ask how John made his millions and listen to his inspirational story. Members can listen to the interview. Not yet a member? Join IdeaTango for FREE!. Tip of the Week from Stephen Key
This week Stephen Key & Andrew Krauss discuss the most common mistake that inventors make. Listen & discuss this week's audio tip. Contests & Products Wanted You like winning money and prizes, right? Here are some of the latest contests: Find out more about these contests and more... Looking for Help? In our online Business Directory, you can find, rate, & review all types of service providers including: attorneys, prototypers, designers, agents, and coaches. Use the search tool to find exactly what you're looking for. Do You Have an Invention? Why not list it now in our Virtual Trade Show? It will display to all sorts of manufacturers and potential licensees at a fraction of the cost of a trade show. If you have an invention, sign up and list your invention today! Here are examples of recent inventions: - Windproof Umbrella
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New Articles Criteria, Concepts, Creation
by Salem Honey, Design My Idea Inventing and Design is a process. It starts with a problem and moves through concept development, evaluation, refinement and final product validation. Our last article in this design series starts with the "problem" and its subsequent research. This next article will detail how to evaluate your criteria list and create concepts for function variation. Read more... What Really Happens When You Attempt to Contact Retail Buyers
by Jim Debetta, Slingshot Products Group The first time I ever tried to call a retail buyer at a major retail chain I got the receptionist. This lady was of no help to me. I asked her who bought the category I was trying to sell. Her response seemed to suggest that I was calling Fort Knox and asking for the code to the front gate. I tried to be charming, witty, friendly and even clever. Nothing worked. It is not always like this. It depends on the size of the retailer most of the time. After hanging up with her, I went on the internet to try and find any information I could that would help me identify who the buyer was, but I could not find much. However, I did get the name of someone at the company. I think it was a marketing executive. So when I called back, I tried to disguise my voice and asked for so and so... Read more... Until next issue, find daily news updates at, www.ideatango.com As always, IdeaTango is your community. It is what you make of it. Many members are submitting articles, asking questions, and listing inventions. Now it's up to YOU to make the most of all our extraordinary resources. If you haven't already, try IdeaTango for FREE! In the meantime, we'll keep working to provide you with better information and services.
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