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What It's About
A listener wonders how to turn her idea into a physical product she can sell.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1114
Today’s listener wants to sell non-screen entertainment kits for kids. How can she go from concept to on-the-shelf product? We’ve been looking at ideas … specifically, where do moneymaking ideas come from? This one comes from personal experience and solving a problem. Kids might not think this is a problem—it can be difficult to get them away from their devices—but for a lot of parents, it is. So she’s got an interesting idea, and has already made a lot of progress bringing it to life. What comes next? Let’s find out in this next exciting chapter in The Year of Interaction…I’ve been devising a range of portable kits to combat the reliance on screen-based devices. Each kit is compact and ideal for family travels, dining out, or any other challenging moments on the go. They are designed to cultivate creativity and grow with the child for maximum repeat value. I’ve handmade my prototypes and successfully tested them on my children and their friends, but now I’m stuck with how to transform my designs into professional products ready for sale. I’ll probably have to get them made in China, but I don’t know how to source and decide on a manufacturer, or keep my quantities low for the time being. Also, would it be best to purchase the products ready for sale, or get the parts and assemble them myself?Listen to today's episode to learn more...
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn more about Paige's awesome idea at website, Create Change Studio, and follow her on Instagram.
- Prouduct.com: A concierge service to help people with their product ideas.
- “SwitchPod” Camera Tool Raises $415,748 on Kickstarter: When two friends spot an opportunity to create a practical camera accessory, the crowdfunding campaign exceeds their wildest expectations.
- Military-Themed Teddy Bears Help Kids Hibernate: An ad executive turned teddy bear manufacturer creates a military-grade sleep system for children, earning $100,000 in sales and making a lot of people beary happy.
- Fashion Buyer Creates Quirky Comfort Craze: Men’s overalls that double as sweatpants: yes, this is a thing—and an experiment to sell them brings in $64,000.
