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