Topic: The Inventor's Dilemma - Royalty Checks or Retail Stress?
From Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA by Rita Crompton
April 11, 2026 · 36 min · Season 3 · Episode 12
About this episode
This episode discusses the critical decisions independent inventors face regarding manufacturing versus licensing their products.
Are you an inventor with a solution sitting on your workbench? In this episode of Invent America, we break down the most critical crossroads every solo independent inventor faces: Should you manufacture it yourself or license it for leverage? Join "America's Inventor Lady", Rita Crompton, and Michael King as they discuss the high-stakes reality of going to market. You'll hear from Keith Knight, who holds a 20-year-old patent for his 'Retract-a-Lock' ladder system, and Eric Sacks, the creator of the 'Pushmate' wheelchair accessory. Whether you're worried about 'gatekeepers' or trying to understand the '4X factor' in pricing, this deep dive provides the blueprints to move your product from the garage to the store shelf. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Rita Crompton, Michael King
Guests: Keith Knight, Eric Sacks
Topics covered
- inventing
- licensing
- manufacturing
- product development
- market strategy
Keywords
- inventor
- royalty checks
- retail stress
- market
- patent
- product pricing
- gatekeepers
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Retract-a-Lock, Pushmate
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