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Send us Fan Mail Michael and Frank Silva, are brothers and created QB54. We know how to have fun. Ever since we can remember, we created our own games to entertain ourselves. These were the days when kids actually went outside to play, remember that? QB54 actually started out when we were 9 and 12 years old using 2 garbage cans. We called it "The QB Thanksgiving Classic". During Thanksgi...

Send us Fan Mail A tradeshow (also spelled trade show or trade fair ) is an event where companies from a specific industry gather to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services. Tradeshows are usually business-to-business (B2B) events, meaning they are primarily intended for companies to connect with other businesses, rather than with the general public. Key Features of a Tradeshow...

Send us Fan Mail Colonel (retired) Russ Barnes is the CEO and Senior Strategist to Entrepreneurs and Executives at Systro® Solutions, which specializes in strategy development and organization design for small business. His 30+ years of experience in Organization Development is drawn from military service, franchise ownership, research, and strategy work with hundreds of small businesses. After re...

Send us Fan Mail The terms "prototype" and "sample" are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings , especially in design, engineering, manufacturing, and product development contexts. 🔧 Prototype A prototype is an early version of a product used to test and validate ideas, functionality, or design. It’s usually created before mass production . Often used to...

Send us Fan Mail The 8th Season of the Launchpad Podcast is in Full Swing, we have had some great guests and many many more planned for the future months. Stay tuned and thank you so very much for sticking with us through the many segments. If you have a guest suggestion or would like some info on a specific topic make sure to send this in and we will do what we can to get that covered. Financial...

Send us Fan Mail Veteran serial entrepreneur having started 3 companies with successful exits Co-founder Charge Card Systems Inc., a national credit card processing company. Grew to over 500 sales agents with 3 regional offices. In 2012, sold to Card Connect, their largest acquisition at that time; in 2017, the company was acquired by First Data for $750 million Board member of three organizations...

Send us Fan Mail "Today, we’re joined by Marc Portney — a powerhouse entrepreneur, angel investor, and President of Globalsource Infrastructure Partners. You may recognize him from the Science Channel’s All-American Makers or from guiding countless products onto store shelves. With decades of experience in product development, sourcing, and venture capital, Marc is here to share real-world in...

Send us Fan Mail Bonnie Barber strips back the noise to uncover a quiet revolution happening inside your cells. Drawing from two decades in performance nutrition, neuro-linguistic programming, and real-world experience as a mother, entrepreneur, and former athlete, Bonnie introduces a different kind of fuel: BHB—beta-hydroxybutyrate. Not as a diet trend, but as a strategic molecule that your body...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Baker is the CEO and founder of WriggleBrew, a startup in Central Florida dedicated to sustainable agricultural solutions. With a background in economics and chemistry and research experience across multiple scientific disciplines, Sam launched WriggleBrew, after inspiration struck on a fishing trip. Since launching they have won NUMEROUS grants from the government, pitch comp...

Send us Fan Mail Birdie Bombs are Golf's New Favorite Shot made for 19th Hole MVPs. Whether you're tossing one in your bag or handing it off to your buddy on the green, Birdie Bombs are built for golfers who swing hard and party harder. Birdie Bombs started where all great ideas do—the golf course. We wanted a better way to celebrate the wins, laugh off the losses, and keep the party goi...

Send us Fan Mail Where to Sell: Amazon – FBA or self-fulfill. Etsy – good for unique, handmade-style inventions. Shopify – create your own e-commerce site. eBay – useful for testing market demand. Walmart Marketplace – growing platform similar to Amazon. TikTok Shop / Instagram Shopping – for viral or trending items. Pitch to Investors or Companies If your invention has strong market potential, yo...

Send us Fan Mail He's the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine, the host of the wildly successful podcasts Problem Solvers and Help Wanted, the Author of Build for Tomorrow and a Facilitator at CPG FastTrack helping Businesses scale Fast and so much more ! Whether he's unpacking how great businesses pivot or sharing lessons from the world’s boldest thinkers, Jason Feifer is on a miss...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Launchpad , Carmine Denisco talks with Robert Greenspoon—avid runner, inventor of BibBoards, and Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig in Chicago. Robert shares how his personal experience as a marathoner led him to create BibBoards, solving the long-standing issue of race bib safety pins for runners everywhere. As a registered patent attorney, Robert dives...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Launchpad , Carmine Denisco sits down with Kat Weaver, the powerhouse CEO of Power To Pitch . Kat shares her journey from entrepreneur to pitch expert, revealing how she's helped countless founders craft compelling stories to land funding through both venture capital and non-dilutive grants. Whether you're refining your pitch or just getting starte...

Send us Fan Mail Aimee Fisk is Director, Global Events at Walmart, where she spearheads efforts to champion American-made products. In this role, she leads Walmart's Open Call initiative—the retail giant's signature platform that connects U.S.-based entrepreneurs with Walmart and Sam’s Club buyers for in‑person and virtual pitch opportunities. Apply to the Open Call by July 25th, 2025: h...

Send us Fan Mail World-renowned invention and product expert, award-winning entrepreneur, founder of multiple multi-million dollar companies, best-selling author, and a former Vice President of Commercialization for Kevin Harrington, one of the Sharks from the hit reality show Shark Tank. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with top retail brands: Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods,...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Rimes is a prominent real estate professional, media personality, and entrepreneur based in the Tampa Bay area. He is the founder and owner of the Platinum MVP Team at Keller Williams Realty, a top-performing real estate group he co-leads with his wife, Lindsay Rimes . With over 24 years of experience in real estate and mortgage lending, Brandon has built a reputation for...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 35 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer who is a Lean 6 Sigma Manufacturing expert that has successfully led multiple teams through new Product Launch and is known as the "King of Manufacturing" Financial Matters with Richard Oring Richard Oring, from New Century Financial Group in Princeton, New Jersey, discusses...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The LaunchPad – This Episode will break down the complex world of tariffs, trade wars, and global economics. I'm your host, Carmine Denisco, and this week, we dive deep into how international trade decisions affect your business, your wallet, and the world around you. Whether you're an Inventor, entrepreneur, or just tariff-curious – you’re in the right place....

Send us Fan Mail This podcast will break down the complex world of tariffs, trade wars, and global economics, one policy at a time. I'm your host, Carmine Denisco, and we dive deep into how international trade decisions affect your business, your wallet, and the world around you. Whether you're an Inventor, entrepreneur, or just tariff-curious – you’re in the right place." Financial...

Send us Fan Mail Inventor with multiple utility patents. Product development and launch expert from paper to manufacturing to business development sales. Have an idea, I help companies launch an idea to award winning products. Reverse engineer mindset that can protect and enhance your idea and advance intellectual property. Experience includes automotive, electronics, electric vehicles, battery st...

Send us Fan Mail NightCap was invented in early 2019 by then 16-year-old Shirah Benarde from West Palm Beach, Florida. The idea came to her in a dream after hearing about the horrors of drink spiking from friends who experienced it after going off to college. Fortunately, her friends were okay, but Shirah was determined to come up with a pragmatic solution to this problem to protect her and her fr...

Send us Fan Mail Recom is designed to fit like a glove—we develop expertly tailored solutions to help premium brands accelerate on Amazon. We go beyond the standard, one-size-fits-all approach by digging into the details to shape the right Amazon strategy for each brand. Drawing upon our real-world Amazon knowledge in dozens of product categories, we create the optimal action plan for your brand a...

Send us Fan Mail When Joelle arrived home, she immediately began designing and invented the 1st FunkkOFF! TeethRefreshers® prototype by ripping off the round toothbrush head from her electric toothbrush and taping it to a chapstick tube! As Joelle was working on the product design and obtaining multiple patents, she knew she needed Sonia to help bring her idea to market. Sonia has brought over 30...

Send us Fan Mail Hailing from Ohio, Brittany Lammon graduated from The Ohio State School of Cosmetology as well as the Cosmix School of Make-up Artistry. After receiving her licensure, Brittany was invited to teach the skills she mastered at The Academy of Glam in South Florida. Over the last decade and a half she has honed her skills working with various institutions, high end clients and well-kn...