Reality Is... With Marc Portney

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Published by Project Management at March 31, 2020 0
Marc Portney No Bull Talk About Business During a Crisis
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Marc Portney Sits Down With Brook Drumm, Founder of Printrbot
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How To Pitch My Idea; Marc Gives the Do and Do Not’s When Pitching Your Product

Marc Portney No Bull Talk About Business During a Crisis
March 31, 2020 0
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Marc Portney Sits Down With Brook Drumm, Founder of Printrbot
November 19, 2019 0
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How To Pitch My Idea; Marc Gives the Do and Do Not’s When Pitching Your Product
November 5, 2019 0
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Marc Sits Down With The President of the United Inventors Association, Warren Tuttle to Discuss The Importance of Inventors
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Pitch Your Product; Serial Inventor Pitches His Product to Marc Portney
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Introducing Reality is.. with Marc Portney
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c tanner

16:55 21 Jun 17

Worked with them for about 3 years. They give realistic, reliable advice. Many inventors have unrealistic expectations, but I-Launchpad will gently guide them to what is reasonable and achieveable. One of my favorite parts of their service offerings: they can do lower-volume production runs. Getting things spec-ed out and built is hard, difficult let anyone tell you otherwise. I-Launchpad can get you there. Don't expect a cake-walk, don't expect "easy street", don't say "this invention will sell itself". For inventors with realistic expectations, I-Launchpad can be a great help.

David Joaquin

13:01 20 Jun 17

Best experience I've had with an invention company. No pressure, walked me through the process and ended up with a great product delivered exactly as promised. I would highly recommend.

jason eller

23:22 20 May 17

I had a very constructive discussion with Rick Valderrama followed up by emails. He was very informative and helpful. He is a source of knowledge in terms of product development and commercialization. I would recommend him to any inventor looking to bring their product to the market.

Serena

20:07 01 Jun 17

I called when I needed help with my invention, these guys were great! They helped me bring my product to market and made it so easy for me. Love these guys, highly recommend using them!

Aaron Truman

18:06 21 Jun 17

When HSN asked me to lower my cost by 50% they recommended I contact Inventors Launchpad. They redesigned and manufactured my product in a way which reduced my cost by 80% allowing me to get a PO from HSN. They are truly experts and recommend them to everyone.

Petar Averill

19:05 02 Aug 17

What an amazing company! It is such a blessing to know that I can take any of my inventions there and get them made. They straight up tell you how the industry is and find you the best prices. I am very pleased with my experience from start to finish. Thanks guys!

Dave Scheina

22:29 11 Aug 17

These guys are GREAT to work with! They have great connections to potentially help you bring your product to market and they walk you through every step! Highly recommend working with them.

ZizzyBee Bags

23:41 18 Sep 17

They are easy to work with. My product turned out great. They deal with the manufacturing process so you don't have to.

Yen Fen

19:34 12 Jan 18

I was motivated by the Shark Tank TV show. Got an appointment and talked to Rick about my idea and my big dream. What a great experience and a fantastic conversation with Rick. It is not impossible to carry out a dream with an invention or just a little idea..Love this company who knows what they are doing and they are passionate about!

J.D. Houvener

18:46 03 Jan 18

These guys get inventors!!! Hands down, the best program for getting fresh, relevant content for anyone who's ever dreamed of launching their own big idea. As a Patent Attorney, I have seen a lot of arm-waving and posturing in this industry, but when it comes down to actually performing and providing content, the majority fall short. These guys are legit. Keep up the good work.

Sher Norquest

18:19 29 Jan 18

Great TEAM! Looks like our idea will be a product soon! EASY GUITAR PLAYER -WE ARE EXCITED ! Very professional!

Sala Rodgers Manning

17:35 06 Nov 17

My experience with inventors launch Pad was amazing Rick is so personable and very professional. He takes his time to understand your idea your goals and your business expectations. He sets the platform for you to understand each step within the process of your invention and is very open and inspiring for you to take your ideal to the next level. Highly recommend HIGHLY!!!

Crystal Carlson

18:05 12 Jan 18

Great, honest company and the people there are amazing! Great to finally find a company that inventors can trust.

Eddie Velez

21:58 04 Mar 18

Very affordable.. very honest and down right the best around...

Michael Boyd

16:36 08 Mar 18

Inventors Launchpad is the perfect organization to work with you from getting your invention idea out of your head onto paper through the manufacturing process and onto the retail shelves

Danny Keith

21:47 11 Mar 18

Great experience! I highly recommend Inventors Launchpad if you’re serious about bringing your invention to life.

Susan Ramos

17:25 19 Mar 18

They are awesome!! I recommend them to anyone!! Always there to answer any questions and they definitely make you feel comfortable with the whole process!! Very trustworthy!!

Justin Panapinto

17:55 11 Apr 18

Rick and the team at Inventors Launchpad are awesome! They take the time to understand your project and truly suggest what is best for you, whether it be with their company or not. That's a rare trait to find in this industry. These guys will be getting my future business!

Mike Blount

16:03 21 Apr 18

Sheetrock mud that does not need no tape called Blounts tapeless sheetrock mud

Joshua Arrow

14:13 08 May 18

The team at Inventors Launchpad walked me through the entire process. I started out with just an idea, they started with a beautiful 3D animation then turned it into actual product I can show to retailers. I wasted so much time and energy with other invention companies and they made it easy.

Noah Williams

14:00 08 May 18

Very honest group of people and never hyped up my invention. I saved thousands of dollars and months in time. Inventors Launchpad's process makes so much sense.

John Webber

15:54 10 May 18

I have taken 2 products to market, ILP is helping me with my third. wish I met them before I started the previous items. The Most honest, capable and knowledgable company I have ever worked with.....Do not waste time looking around just get started on your Product or Invention with Rick and his Team.

My Video

15:46 10 May 18

Great Experience with these guys, Had an idea and received many quotes to make my Invention and in the end these guys did better, faster and at a price that allowed me to follow my dream.

Connie Inukai

18:56 12 May 18

Love your podcasts, especially the one I just listened to with Joel Wohl, "King of Amazon", being interviewed by Karina and Jared Rabin, of The Pitch To Get Rich!

Patrick Calderon

14:54 20 May 18

Inventors Launchpad is the perfect solution for any inventor who wants to bring their idea to reality. We've helped thousands of startups get funded on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and have seen many mistakes and challenges faced by them when getting the actual product made and manufactured. Inventors Launchpad offers a powerful solution that provides entrepreneurs and inventors with the experience and guidance needed as well as a very affordable model to take their ideas to the next level. We have trusted them with many of our clients and couldn't be happier with their service.

_NothingBasic

14:11 28 May 18

Very knowledgeable about there business. Great guys really helped me out , can’t wait to do business with them again in the future.

Rodolfo.Q Rick.V

14:44 09 Jun 18

Inventors Launchpad cut my bottom line by 30% almost immediately and has successfully managed my supply chain since then. I highly recommend!

Nick Nav

20:16 18 Jul 18

My wife and I had an idea for a product but did not know how go about getting it in front of someone who would help us bring it to life. We met with Rick from Inventors Launchpad and he was an amazingly helpful and very knowledgeable of the industry we are trying to get our product into. They have helped us with manufacturing, distribution and marketing. Anyone who has an idea that they want to bring to life should most definitely come and speak with Rick and his team before hand and take advantage of their expertise! Thank you to the whole Inventors Launchpad team for all their help and we look forward to working together on our next projects!

Christopher Dann

13:04 27 Jul 18

Very professional and informative. I highly recommend attending their events.

Lynn foy

18:00 01 Aug 18

Inventors launchpad is helping me get my dream idea into production. The team has been so patient and understanding as life issues have tried to slow me down. Rick and Sergio have really offered so much support and have brainstormed ideas for me to get my motivation back and keep me pointed in the right direction. I look forward to many productive years together. Thanks for everything so far! I recommend this company to anyone with a dream that needs guidance on putting it into reality.

Demetrio Barragán

20:23 01 Aug 18

Mr. Rick Valderrama is awsome and very useful his advise and help. And they keep helping a lot of people. God may bless him and his partners too all the time. Blessings.

Valerie Collins

20:44 07 Aug 18

We have been working with Inventors Launchpad for approximately 8 months and are very satisfied with their work. They are very responsive and really seem to care about us and our new invention. I highly recommend this company to anyone that is starting the invention process.

Larry Mickens

00:57 16 Aug 18

From my conversation with Rick I found him to be up front and genuine. Even though his company could not assist me because of my own advancement in the process, I appreciated him telling me up front. His offer to tell some of his angel investors that might be a better fit went a long way in my feeling about his character. Thanks Rick and continued success.

Angel Renee

19:07 07 Feb 19

Launch pad has already In just the past 48 hours over exceeded my expectations. Rick personally in my opinion is Driven and exceptional at what he does. I strongly recommend this company of your inventor as well as business needs.

Charlotte Mahan

12:39 17 Mar 19

Being new to the product development & invention world, I was very cautious when trying to find a legitimate company to get my product going.I’d spoken to another company that made big promises but something felt off. I dug a little deeper into that company to find out it was a common scam in the invention world. Thankfully I hadn’t spent any money yet.Then I found Inventor’s Launchpad, read their reviews & watched their videoes. After my initial conversation with Rick Valderrama I felt confident he is the real deal & has the best interest of his clients at heart. He is very upfront about everything, doesn’t make huge promises & offers tons of resources to further the project. And he’s always available to talk, he’s given me & my team so much valuable knowledge & encouragement to keep pushing forward. My invention isn’t up & running yet, due to the amount of money it will cost to start. But I know up front what the costs will be, there have been no smoke & mirrors. However, Rick & his team are still working with me to get smaller projects going to fund my major project. Nothing is easy & anything that’s worth doing will have bumps in the road, but I’m certain we’ll be successful with Inventor’s Launchpad.

christopher Thompson

16:46 29 Mar 19

Rick was great. There was no pressure about needing money to talk first. He gave me great advice and other potential resources to start my path of being an inventor and more importantly a business. But the best part was it was free. Thanks again Rick.

Edmond Lee

16:40 08 Apr 19

Great team! Rick is really down to earth and helpful.

Shianti Andino Founder of Realtor 2 Realtor

18:33 26 Apr 19

OMG! If but for nothing else, the knowledge and service you get from everyone here. It's worth it's weight in GOLD. I am so happy that Rick took the time at the last minute to call me back from an email I had sent. He told me he was about to walk out the door, when my message came through. That right there told me that they are here to help and make sure you get what you need and want. Stay tuned for continued updates from me. I am here to stay. Thank you again Rick, Serena and the team.

XYZ CREATIVE GROUP

21:30 08 Aug 19

Rick and his team are professional and do amazing work! Would recommend them to anyone.

Susan Ferreira

03:06 01 Sep 19

These guys are amazing! Excellent experience. I couldn’t be happier.

Ivan Pospisil

19:28 04 Sep 19

Very nice business always get what you need and very nice employees

christina bellas

18:12 18 Sep 19

Rick and Carmine are a dynamite team to work with. They do what they do with the utmost of integrity and accountability. We have hit all of our milestones with them on our team. We are so happy that we made the decision to launch with Inventors Launchpad!!

Rodrigo Lima

19:34 08 Oct 19

Rick's team has been great to work with. From the customer service to the sourcing and manufacturing. Highly recommended and very competitive in their pricing. I run a design team in south florida and as a Design and prototyping company I can say that Rick and his team has what it takes to get your product to market.

John Toner

22:59 08 Oct 19

Current Client (as of 10-08-19) JournalWe are a company that specializes in making accessories for technology products. Up until now, we have 3D printed all of our products, but we are now making the leap to having a product mass manufactured, and we are inviting our community to come along for the ride. After much searching, we selected Inventors Launchpad as our manufacturing partner because they are a local (Tampa Bay) company, that has good online reviews, and their pricing is very competitive. They have ongoing relationships with overseas manufacturers and specialize in helping inventors bring their first product to market. Since we have already brought products to market in the past, we are hoping everything will go even smoother for us.Current Stage:We have signed the agreement with Inventors Launchpad and have placed a deposit of approximately 60% for the first order of 10k units. We sent the initial designs and did not hear much from them for about a month. We were then advised that they were able to 3D print the models we sent, as well as convert the STL files to the STEP files needed for manufacturing. We requested a few mm of adjustments and that the logo be updated, but Inventors Launchpad counted this as a design change costing $500.Since it had been over a month, we actually had an updated design with more features. So we figured if we were already paying for a design change, we would see if we could get the better version produced.We are currently in the process of getting the updated version quoted.Pros To Date:- Their prices were some of the most competitive we saw, and they have a streamlined process that we assume developed from many years of experience.- Our sales person Rick was fantastic (and very patient) with us. He worked with us on about a half dozen quotes before we settled on our current product and was responsive and all around a pleasure to work with.- The have a portal for tracking communication and files that makes managing the project very easy.Cons To Date:- After we signed, it has been difficult to get turn around times. It has been a “we will get back to you when we get back to you” attitude.- We were advised during the sales process that we would work with the factory directly, but instead we have only been allowed to communicate with Inventors Launchpad.- We were requested to submit our final designs to Inventors Launchpad, but they would not answer questions regarding tolerances for manufacturing.- We were promised weekly calls at the beginning of the project. At almost two months into the project we have had one call with the manufacturing team.There are alot of scams and pitfalls out there, and we hope by sharing our experiences we will help other creators out there navigate this often rocky process. We look forward to answering any questions and continuing to update everyone as we move forward.

Michael Hayden

18:20 23 Oct 19

Over the last 25 years of working with other product developers Inventors Launch Pad has really made my product better then I expected their team is really first class. Special Thanks to Serena , I could not have done this without her guidence and expertise. Thank you Inventors Lanuch Pad for maaaking my dream come true.

willie Thompson

20:04 13 Dec 19

I received a call from inventors Launchpad . I talked to Rick Valderrama, I talked to him about licensing my invention in 10 minutes that, I talk to him I learnt more than all the books that I read in the last five to six years at least and it's no exaggeration. After talking to him now I'm convinced it's best. to run my own company instead of licensing my product and making less thank you.

Daniel Sweet

21:15 31 Dec 19

Given the other reviews, I felt like IL would be different than the typical "Bring Your Invention To Market" type companies which are constantly trying to drip-drip-drip your money dry while making you sign acknowledgements that "99% of inventions are not profitable".While there are no such disclosures with IL, my experience was still one of poor results with more money required to make them better.Perhaps my invention was out of their area of expertise, but the interactions with the artist and Serena were painful. The artist seemed to have no familiarity with the strength and fitness arena, nor did he appear to have any desire to do any research.When I would submit my corrections in detail through their online project management system, the artist would ask, "Could you draw what you mean?" Why would I need an artist if I could draw exactly what I meant?!When we reached the end of the drawing and animations phase and my corrections had been repeatedly ignored, it was suggested to me that the manufacturing folks could fix anything that wasn't quite right.In order to get a quote and (re)design from manufacturing, I would need to buy a block of time. Having already spent $5,000 on bad / inaccurate / useless drawings and an equally uninformative animation, it seemed unwise to buy more time, so we stopped there.If you have a simple to understand design and/or it is in their wheelhouse, perhaps you'll get what you're after from IL. But all I can say from my experience is Buyer Beware.

Dallas Connell

15:17 18 Jan 20

Beware before giving these guys any money. They will promise a product but good luck getting anything. We had found other USA companies to complete our simple project but chose inventors launchpad because they were local to us in Florida and seemed honest.they said the project would be quick and we would have a sample in a few months. After a year and a half we have received absolutely nothing. Not a sample, a picture of a sample or anything. All we have gotten is “sorry the Korean Silicone factory can’t figure out how to make a simple silicone product”If you looking to lose money I’d choose then but if you actually want a product I would steer away.

Kaitlynn Connell

15:40 16 Mar 20

Was going to use them but have watched them take 12k From my family and stop returning phone Calls. They are to busy doing podcast about how to make inventions when they should try actually making one. Complete Joke

Joan Making A Difference

22:07 17 Jun 20

I rated a two star since when I did chat with Rick, he shared information about the company and after viewing my “patent pending,” project/materials I sent in an email ( after a NDA signed) he was generous to relate the factors that play into evaluating and going forward with an idea.I submitted my materials and I had to keep calling and emailing to get a reply.But was unsuccessful in getting him to return my calls or emails. So since I had a second email address, I submitted another interest in getting an idea and project looked at and it was then that he answered the online form ( which had my middle name attached). He called.He seemed interested only in a submission and not replying or following up. I know he must be terribly busy... however and time is money, but how unprofessional is this?When he realized that I was the same customer, he told me that that the best way to reach him was by submission of another form online.... that’s rather peculiar or unprofessional I believe to leave someone hanging and have to submit another form.Rewind...I submitted an idea in their contest in May(since I found out that the company sponsored it) and although it is only announced if you’re a winner I still believe that ignoring my prior calls and emails about my form for my first idea/project(not about the contest) is a cause to pause and just not bother with this company.I read the reviews prior to even contacting “Inventors Launchpad” and several were positive and many negatives. Many reviews on line are not current( only 2-3 years ago). A few that were negative were around 3-4 mos ago. I guess that is my red flag.Beware and pay attention to reviews and even if you still decide to (or if you are blessed to get your project accepted then all good I guess for you).I always know everything happens for a reason.