Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property

In this interview of "Investing in Intellectual Property," Dave sits down with Mo Bachelor, the innovative mind behind Bot-It — a platform revolutionizing the way we book reservations, purchase tickets, and schedule tee times, and a feature on Shark Tank. Mo dives into the IP wealth secrets that have catapulted his tech solution into the limelight. From his beginnings in software enginee...

Indulge guilt-free with "Protein Pints: The Fit Way to Indulge!" 🍨💪 In this interview of Investing in Intellectual Property with Dave, special guest Paul Reiss shares the scoop on how his revolutionary product, Protein Pints, is changing the game for fitness enthusiasts and ice cream lovers alike. Paul discusses his journey from concept to product development, revealing how a passion f...

In this powerful interview of "Investing in Intellectual Property with David," we delve into the game-changing world of NIL—Name, Image, and Likeness—with special guest Darien Harris, the assistant athletic director at Michigan State University. As a former NFL and CFL player and a key figure in MSU's football athletic history, Darien shares invaluable insights on how student athlet...

Dive into the exclusive insights of IP Investing with David's Secret Framework! In this riveting interview, we sit down with Michael Oaks, the attorney who has carved a niche for himself, building his law firm from the ground up. He's not just battled it out in Michigan's highest court but also mastered the art of trademarking to elevate his brand to unprecedented heights.  Listen i...

In this compelling interview of Investing in Intellectual Property with Dave, we dive into the lucrative world of athlete branding. Join us as Super Bowl champion and Michigan State Hall of Famer, Greg Jones, shares his invaluable insights on the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape. From college glory to the NFL and beyond, Jones unpacks the seismic shift in opportunities for high school and...

In this inspiring interview Investing in IP with David we dive into one of the many Shark Tank Success stories, the journey of two relentless inventors, Brian Halasinski and Kirk Hyust, as they share their rollercoaster ride from initial rejections to striking gold with none other than Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O'Leary. From intellectual property investing, to product launching, and overcoming the...

In this captivating interview of Investing in IP with David, we're honored to welcome Dan Klitsner, the mastermind behind the iconic game Bop It. With over 30 years in the game and with 30,000,000 units sold worldwide, Dan is no stranger to success. Dive into the secrets of intellectual property triumph as he shares his fascinating journey from an industrial designer to a renowned inventor. H...

In this interview of The Everyday Investor, we welcome a special guest, Greg Amundson, the man behind the life-changing solution, InstaTrim. Tune in as Greg talks about his journey from being a home builder to becoming an inventor and a successful business owner. Learn about his revolutionary product, InstaTrim, a hassle-free and efficient alternative to traditional caulking. Greg shares his exper...

In this engaging interview in IP with David, we sit down with Julie Austin, a world-renowned speaker, author, and inventor of Swiggies, the innovative wrist water bottle. Julie shares her incredible journey of growing up poor, becoming a successful inventor, and navigating the complex world of intellectual property investment. Discover her valuable insights on patents, trade dress, and the importa...

Nancy Tedeschi is an entrepreneur and the award-winning inventor of SnapIt Screw™, a stainless screw that comes with an extension that snaps off, is less than an inch long, can be twisted by hand and works from the top or bottom of the eye glasses---a time saving solution to eye glass repair.  Tedeschi brought her eye glass repair screw invention from concept to the global market with little outsi...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Kevin and Elliot talk about their invaluable partnership as engineer and marketer. Kevin and Elliot also discuss how this partnership led to their first invention, the Oil Udder, which came about during Super Bowl LIII. They didn’t stop there as they recently invented the Magic Shower, which provides pet owners a gentle alternative to washing t...

In this interview, Isaac Apley stops by to talk about his brand thehypeleaks and how he amassed over 250k followers on IG in a short period of time after getting his first page taken down. Isaac talks about the celebrities that engages his page and what that means for him. Isaac also talks about protecting his Intellectual Property (IP) and using his IP to take his brand to the next level. Please...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, DeShaun Thrower stops by to talk about his clothing brand D1 Sportswear including growing the business into a national brand. Dee also talks about overcoming adversity from being shot after a successful rookie season in the Canadian basketball league. Lastly, Dee talks about overcoming adversity from being kicked out of D1 college basketball pr...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, DeShaun Thrower stops by to talk about his clothing brand D1 Sportswear including growing the business into a national brand. Dee also talks about overcoming adversity from being shot after a successful rookie season in the Canadian basketball league. Lastly, Dee talks about overcoming adversity from being kicked out of D1 college basketball pr...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, DeShaun Thrower stops by to talk about his clothing brand D1 Sportswear including growing the business into a national brand. Dee also talks about overcoming adversity from being shot after a successful rookie season in the Canadian basketball league. Lastly, Dee talks about overcoming adversity from being kicked out of D1 college basketball pr...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, DeShaun Thrower stops by to talk about his clothing brand D1 Sportswear including growing the business into a national brand. Dee also talks about overcoming adversity from being shot after a successful rookie season in the Canadian basketball league. Lastly, Dee talks about overcoming adversity from being kicked out of D1 college basketball pr...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Brian, stops by to discuss his road from an athlete in the IVY league to being on the cusp of graduating from Georgetown law. Between sports at Harvard and Georgetown law, Brian was a member of one of the most elite fighting task force in the world – the Navy Seals.  One thing Brian said that was profound: Stay fit. Stay ready. Stay uncomfortab...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Bennie, stops by to discuss his road from an athlete to leadership coaching. Bennie talks about how it feels to catch all time great quarterback, Peyton Manning’s, last pass in Super Bowl 50. Bennie also discusses business tips he learned including from best friend and current Golden State Warrior star, Draymond Green. Lastly, Bennie talks abou...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Taylor, stops by to discuss LNG electric and his plans to build out a charging infrastructure throughout the country. He discusses providing charge stations in every state in the country and how electric vehicle (EV) charge stations will become the new gas stations. He also talks about the benefits of owning an EV from personal experience.  Ple...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Willie, discusses his path to becoming division president for Diamond Residential. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate lending industry, Willie has seen it all, which helps him counsel clients regarding their lending needs. Are you ready to get into the real estate game? If so, buckle up and absorb the game Willie is dropping in...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Devon, discusses his road from collegiate athlete to the chairman of JosVon Holdings.  Devon discusses how he was ousted from his first company, but how he later bought it back with the help of an investor. Devon also talks about bringing the first professional indoor soccer team to West Michigan. Lastly, Devon talks about the 5 steps of busine...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Kalil Pimpleton, discusses his road to the NFL after only receiving 2 division 2 offers and 2 division 1 offers coming out of high school. Kalil also discusses being featured in the hit football show Hardknocks on HBO and his NIL deals. Lastly, Kalil talks about his unfortunate departure from Virginia Tech and how he became the star at Central...

***This is not financial advice*** In this video, Ashton Henderson, discusses his road from D1 collegiate football player to deputy Athletic Director at Michigan State University (MSU). Ashton discusses the importance of relationships and how relationships help him every step of the way. Ashton also discusses his book “Beyond the Gridiron” and the importance of it to collegiate athletes on all lev...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Scott Hanis, discusses his road from VP of HR of a private equity firm to starting his own HR company, HR fortitude solutions. Scott also discusses the importance of starting a company with a good foundation and gives tips as to what every start-up company should be doing at the beginning states. Finally, Scott touches on having a strong networ...

***This is not financial advice*** In this interview, Todd “TJ” Duckett discusses his road from an all-world football player to a life of service. Todd discusses his battle with depression after his playing days as well as his rock bottom moment that led to major lifestyle changes. Today, Todd is the owner and chairman of Duckett Enterprises, which includes non-profit companies as well as for-prof...