Rita Crompton

Invent America Podcasts 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. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Author

Rita Crompton

Category

Technology

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Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

Topic: From "Inventor Mode" to "Market Mode": Real Stories of American Innovation 22.11.2025

From "Inventor Mode" to "Market Mode": Real Stories of American Innovation. "If you build it, they will come" is a myth. Discover the brutal truth about shifting from inventor to marketer in this episode of Invent America. Join hosts Michael King and Rita Crompton (America's Inventor Lady) as they peel back the curtain on the independent inventor's journey. It’s not just about having a great idea;...

Topic: How Inventors Can Avoid Costly Mistakes 15.11.2025

🚀 From Garage to Market: How Inventors Can Avoid Costly Mistakes Stop wasting money on bad patents and premature business plans! Learn the critical steps to take your invention from idea to shelf without going broke. On this episode of Invent America, hosts Michael King (The Cajun Contractor) and Rita Crompton (America's Inventor Lady) break down the reality of product innovation. This isn't abou...

Topic: It Costs Money to Make Money! 08.11.2025

Session 1 : Rita and Michael will talk about It Costs Money to Make Money!   Session 2 :   Inventor: Steve McCoy Email:   smccoy1128@hotmail.com Name of Product:  Window Storm Panel   Bio:  While I was renovating a house, I had just finished installing brand new windows. I arrived on site the next day to start siding the house and found that someone had tossed a block of concrete through one of th...

Topic: The Secret to Managing Time is Persistence! 01.11.2025

Session 1: Rita and Michael will talk about The secret to managing time is Persistence! Session 2: Inventor: Carroll Stewart Phone: 252-903-1075 Email: cstewart043@gmail.com Name of Product: HVAC Hero Questions: 1. Carroll, tell our listeners about the problem you solved? 2. You have been working on this for a while. Time has been fighting you for years. What’s the story? 3. How are you proceeding...

Topic: Every Inventor Needs a Little Help 25.10.2025

Session 1 : Rita and Michael will talk about Every Inventor Needing a Little Help!   Session 2 :  Please login early so that we know you are ready Session 2 will start about 2:00 EDT or  11:00 PDT Inventor: Pavel Pimentel Phone: 201-681-5114 Email:   pavelpimentel1@gmail.com Name of Product: Soap Boss Website:   www.soapboss.net    Bio:  At Soap Boss, we believe in making the most out of every bar...

Topic: Avoiding the Marketing Word Salad 18.10.2025

Session 1: Rita and Michael will talk about The Marketing Word Salad. Session 2: Inventor: Jean Moody Phone: Wrap-A-Candle Email: jmoody@carecredit.com Questions: 1. Jean, tell us about Wrap-A-Candle 2. You plan to market your product. 3. What is your goal for Wrap-A-Candle? Session 3 Inventor: Jerry Meals Phone: 7 7 5 - 8 3 0 - 3 6 3 3 Email: jerrymeals1@gmail.com Product: ACUPRESS Ear Website: h...

Topic: Every Inventor Has a Story 11.10.2025

Join us for an engaging discussion on the stories behind innovative products! Session 1: Rita and Michael delve into the world of inventors with their topic "Every Inventor Has a Story!" Session 2: 🌟 Inventor Spotlight: Mercedes Mane 🌟 📞 Phone: 813-83-5520 📧 Email: mercedes@theproductmanufactory.com 🌐 Website: peggyback.com Mercedes, the mind behind Peggy Hooks for Any Surface, aims to simpli...

Topic: Problems Turned into Solutions - Advantages of Continued Development 04.10.2025

Turning Problems into Solutions! Introducing the American-made product "PineRite"! Meet Andre Roy from PineRite 📞 970-484-8017 📧 service@pinerite.com Since 2013, PineRite, a Colorado-based heavy-duty hand soap manufacturer, has been redefining solutions with innovation. Our unique process blends pine tree powder and natural elements to create a premium hand cleansing experience. 🌲 Sustainabilit...

Topic: Time Is Not Your Friend! 27.09.2025

Session 1 : Rita and Michael talk about Time Not Being a Friend.   Session 2:  Inventor:  Duane Genzlinger Product: The Box Slider and the Snapper Website:  www. Hammerskilhomes.com Phone: 970-402-5088 Email:  Duanegenzlinger76@gmail.com Questions:  1.      Duane, tell our listeners about your 2 products. 2.      What took you and Jerry the longest to accomplish? 3.      What are the issues you ha...

Topic: The Trademark Wars 20.09.2025

Session 1: A discussion led by Rita and Michael on "The Trademark Wars! Session 2: Inventor: Rita Widener Introducing the Practeze Folder: - A versatile tool for professionals and students, doubling as a practice aid and a sheet music carrier. - Features large and small mirrors for varied views during practice. - Lightweight, non-breakable mirrors ideal for instrumentalists, singers, actors, model...

Topic: Inventing - Beware The Big Black Abyss! 13.09.2025

Session 1 : Rita and Michael will talk about The Big Black Abyss!   Session 2 :   Inventor: Michelle Fuhrer Product Name:  Liberte Phone: 505-710-3598 Email:   chelley63@icloud.com Website:   Bio:  The Liberté device is the pinnacle of personal protection technology. Designed with concealability and ease of use in mind, it offers users the peace of mind they deserve in any situation. This compact...

Topic: Rebuilding with Purpose - The Story of Great Plate 30.08.2025

Rebuilding with Purpose The Story of Great Plate: The story of Great Plate is one of resilience and innovation. Its creator, Rick Kellow, understands that when everything falls apart, the only way forward is to rebuild from scratch. The Great Plate began as a simple idea for a smarter plate, but it quickly evolved into something more—a mission to do better, live with purpose, and create a real imp...

Topic: New Sponsors Appreciation Day 16.08.2025

This week on Invent America TV, Michael King and I are thrilled to introduce two new sponsors to our Invent America Radio, Podcast, and TV shows. In our first session, we unveil exciting details about the new Radio and Podcast Sponsors to our dedicated audience during today's broadcast. Moving on to Session 2, we feature inventor Mike Wood, the mastermind behind Wood & Wood Seamless Gutters. W...

Topic: David and Goliath: Fighting the Biggest Challenges and the Need for the Inventor’s Persistence! 09.08.2025

In this episode of Invent America Podcasts, Rita delves into the challenges inventors encounter on the journey from "mind to market," portraying them as modern-day Davids confronting Goliath-like obstacles.with her guests, Leo York, Richard Chesbrough and Jeff Gerhart Leo York, a commercial copywriter and advisor to inventors in Kentucky, is known for his diverse writing portfolio, including comme...

Topic: American Inventions Made in America 02.08.2025

In this episode of Made in America Podcasts, Rita Discusses the Secrets of Being Able to Make Products in America with Leo York and Rick Kellow. Leo York is a commercial copywriter and advisor to inventors in Kentucky, and Rick Kellow, is the co-inventor along with his wife, Beth Kuehl, of the Original Great Plate. Leo is a copywriter from Corbin KY. He writes commercial screenplays, and also writ...

Topic: The Best Place to Show-Off Your New Invention 26.07.2025

Ian Osborn, CEO and Owner of Wild Ideas Light Company, introduces Night Golf Systems, a revolutionary product designed for fun and general use. With a passion for creating high-quality items that surpass existing products, Ian's innovative designs aim to enhance user experience and safety. As a Professional Pilot with multiple patents, Ian's expertise shines through in his inventive solutions. Whe...

Topic: Inventing - The Challenges, Fun and Rewards! 19.07.2025

Inventor: Al Mango Phone: 727-692-8207 Email: mangorock084@gmail.com Product: Mango Rock Website: https://mangorock.com/ Interview with Al Mango, the innovative mind behind MangoRock, a durable artificial rock material revolutionizing displays and entertainment applications. Al Mango, the creator of Mango Rock, has an impressive background that has shaped his journey to developing this groundbreak...

Topic: Fighting for Inventor Rights! 12.07.2025

In this episode, Rita discusses with her guests the regulatory and legal burdens under which inventors labor, even after they've successfully secured a patent on their invention. Rita's first guest for this session is Randy Landrenau, President of US Inventor, Inc., an inventor rights group that fights for changes to the current U.S. law with regard to patents to make securing a patent, and its de...

Topic: Fantasy Land vs Reality Check | Feat.: Russell Kramer, Lynn Mors, & George Peters 05.07.2025

For this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, America’s Inventor Lady ,Rita Crompton, discusses "Fantasy Land vs Reality Check" with inventors Russell Kramer (Copper Microbe Stopper) and Lynn Mors (Fencing Life Extenders), joined by George Peters, President of New England Invents and inventor of KettlePizza. Rita Crompton, known as “America’s Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with deca...

Topic: How Can Couples Who Invent Together Avoid Having the Need to go to Couples' Therapy! 29.06.2025

In this episode, Rita discusses how couples who invent together manage to move their product from mind to market without having to resort to couples' therapy. Her guests are the husband and wife team of Bruce and Melanie Thomas, who've invented the RETAIN Garden Tool Treatment, and Dr. Brian Paul, an intense trauma psychologist and an inventor himself, whose practice consists of counseling couples...

Topic: America Invents Again! 22.06.2025

Inventor:  Brian Paul, Psychiatrist Phone: 603-443-3535 Email:   bthomaspaul@gmail.com Name of Product: several potential products Website: Not yet   Inventor: Sarah Noet Product Name :  Turbo Trowel Website:   www. TurboTrowel.com Any additional Social Media :  Phone: 425-516-1459 Email:  teamnoet@gmail.com   Bio:  Sarah is a motivated visionary that operates with drive and passion. Business succ...

Topic: Made in America - Rita Discusses the Secrets of Being Able to Make Products in America with Leo York and Rick Kellow 14.06.2025

Rita Discusses the Secrets of Being Able to Make Products in America with Leo York, a commercial copywriter and advisor to inventors in Kentucky, and Rick Kellow, a co-inventor along with his wife, Beth Kuehl, of the Original Great Plate. Leo is a copywriter from Corbin KY. He writes commercial screenplays, and also writes all manner of narrative fiction, including the wonderful " Quilting Kentuck...

Topic: Recipe for a Prototype 07.06.2025

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "Recipe for a Prototype" with Craig Bush, inventor of RepUp, Jim & Dave Schuelke, inventors of Rodent Stoppers, & joined by our industry expert, John Thompson, Co- Founder & Chief Product Officer of Fruition Labs. Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop...

Topic: What You Need to Know About Filing a Patent, and How to do It Right! 31.05.2025

Rita and Michael discuss prototyping with each other and with their special guests, Jeff Kutas, founder of MB Sentinel ( mbsentinel.com) , Brandon Kollar, founder and chief product developer at Edge Independent Product Developers LLC, and Ray Burrasca, Managing Partner at the Law Offices of R.P. Burrasca ( RPBLawOffices.com) . MB Sentinel is a Stephenville, Texas-based company that manufactures an...

Topic: 1) How New Does New Have to Be, and 2) When Did You Know You Had a Hit?? 24.05.2025

In this week's episode of Invent America Radio, America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "How 'New' Does New have to Be?" and "When Did You Know You Had a Winner" with Wendi Short (Float No More), Sy Eckhart & Keith Frank (CODAUS.com) & Stacey Hoskins Beeler with Stitch Kentucky.   Wendi Short, the inventor or the " Float No More " flotation restraint device tells us the following:...

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