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National Inventor Club

Having gone through the whole process of having an idea and bringing it to market, having a strong support network such as the National Inventor Club covers every step of the way. Thanks for bringing so much clarity to the inventor’s journey!

The challenge of bringing an idea from a paper sketch to market can seem overwhelming at first, but know all the hard work and necessary steps to complete your vision into the form of a working prototype has an indescribable, rewarding feeling that is forever cemented in your legacy, no matter what.

Follow your dreams and never ever give up!  Believe in yourself, your mission, your goals and success will follow!  The sky is the limit!

Hello fellow Inventors & Entrepreneurs of the National Inventor Club! I will be retiring at the end of this month. It gives me great joy to see how this Club has grown and become such a wonderful resource to so many……..not only in this country…..but globally! Keep it up! ….and Cheers to you Brian Fried!

 I leave you with the same words of wisdom that I have been saying for almost 20 years now:
Finding success as an inventor & as an entrepreneur is a lot like the lottery……”You Can’t Win if You Don’t Play”….. Now…… Get out there and Play
Cheers!


Through my years of various careers, I can honestly say there is nothing comparable to the emotional attachment you will have with your invention/brand/company, etc. Not everyone you cross paths with will share that same exciting feeling about your creation. Oftentimes, you will need to preserver when you get knocked down, push forward, and close your ears to naysayers. Put yourself out there and speak with anyone willing to listen. Network and continue to build connections with like-minded people. It’s not a one-way street, it’s a give and takes. Volunteer, be active in clubs and associations, mentor those as you may have been mentored. It’s a journey that continually evolves with you as the leader. As inventors, we are blessed to have the determination to make our beliefs become a reality

Contrary to what some people say, in my experience success doesn’t happen overnight. If you have an innovative idea that you believe in, surround yourself with the right people, be receptive to their feedback, and watch your dream take flight.

To my fellow Inventors. Imagine the possibilities yet to happen with your ideas and inventions. Reach out to successful people in the inventing field, don't go it alone or with the wrong people. Membership and active participation in the NIC is a must. I am proud of all that you do to achieve your dreams.

Wherever you are in your product’s process, you are not alone in the twists and turns of your seed level thought to mass production. It is not a straight path, but the winding road will lead you to networking, unique opportunities, and necessary changes to your original plan that will allow you to toast your success. So here we are to let you know today: Keep going. You aren’t alone. You aren’t finished until you are done.”

“I think any inventor needs to be social with their invention! You of course must balance this a bit with intellectual property protection, but in general the more people you can show your idea the better. I showed Ventureboard to hundreds of people, most of whom were strangers, and learned all kinds of things I never would have thought of alone.”