About Invent America Radio with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA
Why do some inventions that have become products fail, while others succeed? Tune in once a week and discover, over time, the answer to that question and the ingredients required to move your idea from your "mind to market".
Tune in and share the discussion that the co-hosts have with their inventor guests and experienced industry specialists. Learn what it takes to turn any invention into a successful product.
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Topic: Why AI Can’t Patent Your Next Big Invention (And What Solo Inventors Must Do Instead)
AI is dominating headlines, but can it actually generate true Intellectual Property for your startup? On this full episode of Invent America, co-hosts Michael King and "America's Inventor Lady", Rita Crompton, bust the hype around AI and super-intelligence, explaining why artificial intelligence can only package existing data—not create the genuinely novel ideas required for valid IP.
We’re also joined by solo inventor and former court reporter Kerry Chitkowski, who shares her journey of bringing a game-changing, collapsible pet platform to market out of pure necessity to help her mother and service animals. From initial sketch to securing a patent and landing interest from major distributors, Kerry and Rita walk step-by-step through navigating prototype phases, avoiding predatory scams, and making logical, emotion-free business decisions.
Key Takeaways for Founders & Inventors:
Why AI tools won't secure your patents or generate original IP
The 3 core steps every solo inventor must follow: Idea -> Prototype -> Patent
How Kerry Chitkowski turned a personal problem into a patented, multi-industry product
Warning signs of predatory "inventor scams" and why professional legal help is non-negotiable
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3 Oct 2026
Topic: From Uber Driver to Retail Empire: How a DIY Phone Mount Hit 450+ Stores Nationally
In this complete episode of Invent America, host Rita Crompton ("America's Inventor Lady") sits down with solo inventor Larry Goldstein to unpack his remarkable product journey. After shifting from owning 30 hair salons to driving Uber in Atlanta, Larry rigged a DIY phone mount out of a Bed Bath & Beyond pizza wheel just to navigate busy city streets.
What started as a simple solution for non-airbag steering wheels led to patent grants with Georgia Tech’s legal clinic, a deal landed at the ASD Vegas trade show with Love's Truck Stops across 450+ locations, navigating COVID-19 retail shutdowns, overcoming iPhone vs. Android redesign challenges, overseas manufacturing, and expanding into golf carts, boats, and UTVs.
Key Topics Covered:
· Turning everyday problems into patented consumer products.
· How to leverage free university legal aid for patent searches.
· Transitioning product designs when tech standards shift (Android to iPhone).
· Leveraging Amazon as a hands-off fulfillment infrastructure.
· Navigating tariffs and maintaining overseas manufacturing quality.
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26 Sept 2026
Topic: The $100,000 Patent Trap Most Inventors Fall Into (And How to Avoid It)
Have a million-dollar product idea, but don't know what step to take next? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of solo independent inventors drain their savings on the wrong legal fees, premature prototyping, and bad advice from industry "sharks."
In this full episode of Invent America Radio, co-hosts Michael King and Rita Crompton ("America's Inventor Lady") sit down with veteran inventor and former first-responder Rich Vigil. Together, they break down the raw, honest reality of bringing a new product to market.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why "doing it all yourself" is the most expensive mistake you can make.
• The truth about patent attorneys—how to find a protector, not a predator.
• How to calculate true "landed costs" so shipping and packaging don't kill your profit margins.
• Master the 10-second trade show elevator pitch that bypasses corporate gatekeepers.
• First-to-file vs. First-to-invent: Protecting your IP in today’s market.
Stop guessing your next step. Learn how to protect your idea, keep your equity, and turn your prototype into a retail reality.
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