In this interview, Alex Arkhangelskiy, the co-founder and CEO of Break Free Technologies, discusses common intellectual property pitfalls in product development. Alex talks about his innovative smart brake light accessory for motorcycle helmets, Break Free, which enhances rider safety. He shares his journey on securing a deal with two sharks on Shark Tank, the challenges of navigating the IP landscape, and the importance of patents. Alex also highlights the significance of thorough market research and understanding the potential liabilities of new inventions. Learn from Alex's experiences and insights to avoid common mistakes in your own product development journey.

In this interview, Kim MeckWood, founder and CEO of Click & Carry, discusses the truth about investing in intellectual property (IP) and how to avoid costly mistakes. Kim shares her journey of inventing a device that allows you to carry multiple bags hands-free, and gives insights on navigating the complex world of patents, trademarks, and manufacturing. She also talks about her experience on Shark Tank, the challenges of dealing with copycats, and the importance of utilizing free resources like patent and trademark resource centers. Kim's candid advice and real-world experience make this video a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and inventors looking to protect their innovations and avoid common pitfalls.


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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - How Click & Carry Works
3:06 - Who Would Use Click & Carry
5:59 - What Inspired Click & Carry
6:27 - Transitioning Industries
8:32 - Learning Curves of Manufacturing
10:37 - Utilizing Resources to Save Money
12:48 - Out of Pocket Expenses Before Selling
14:35 - IP Experience
17:11 - Patent and Trademark Resource Centers
19:47 - Restless with Patent Attorney
22:00 - When to go full time with your invention
23:28 - Always want to be an entrepreneur
25:20 - Multiple streams of income
28:10 - Bringing your idea to life and selling it
30:35 - Going on Shark Tank
33:40 - Best and worst day of your life
37:40 - Quitting your job and going all in on your product
39:44 - What Happened After Shark Tank
42:58 - Barbara’s Offer
46:44 - Getting Into Retailers
49:07 - Copycats
54:44 - New Products
56:37 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
57:49 - How to Purchase Click & Carry
59:18 - Outro

In this interview, Noel Durity, CEO and founder of Twisted Up Combs, discusses his journey of protecting his $1 million IP secret and reveals how he built a multimillion-dollar brand. From driving across the country to confront infringers to securing patents, Noel talks about the challenges and victories in safeguarding his innovative comb designed for the African-American market. He shares insights on the importance of intellectual property, his experience on Shark Tank, and the impact of his product on the community. Tune in to learn how persistence, creativity, and smart investing can lead to success!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - What is the Twisted Up Comb
3:22 - The Aha Moment
4:55 - The First Prototype
6:37 - The Hair Sponge Fines and How it Helped Twisted Up Comb
9:59 - 3D Printing vs Manufacturing
10:48 - Do You Regret Not Building a Business
12:47 - Why Did It Take So Long for the Culture to Jump on Board
15:14 - Importance of Expanding Product Line
16:15 - Importance of IP
17:54 - Why Doesn't the African American Community Own More of Their Market
22:03 - When will it be okay
26:10 - Was it easy to get a patent
29:54 - Dealing with Infringers
35:25 - Going to 100 Stores and Confiscating 1000+ Knockoff Combs
42:23 - Why’d you go on Shark Tank
45:34 - Why didn’t you get a deal on Shark Tank
47:23 - What was the deal with Mark Cuban
53:57 - How did the partnership with HaHa Davis come about
55:01 - Advice for entrepreneurs
58:21 - How to get in contact with Twisted Up