20 true stories of inventions that were patented, manufactured and marketed worldwide. Each encountering different pitfalls and successes. Four stories about the adventures and experiences of purchasing government surplus property and gut-wrenching moments of panic once the bid was won. Other stories that provoke introspection and discovery. Others are observations and encounters that, along with the others, could provide a budding entrepreneur information to aid it creating a product, market or a business model.
All could induce someone to THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX – I DID!
Stories by Number
- Fish Grabber (FREE STORY)
Creating a product as a joke and on a whim from scrap materials is shown how the same could be developed into a money-making operation.
STORIES ARE $1.99 EACH OR $25 FOR ALL
2. Another Road Less Traveled
Experiencing Scuba dives that was much more than just seeking out exotic sea life on near& seamounts but included modes of transportation many may never know.
3.Railroad Tracks
Understanding that history has roots in current day to include space travel that will amaze as well as enlighten you as to how small our world really is.
4. Electronik Dipstik
Inventing and patenting an electronic dipstick for internal combustion engines and all the issues that developed, least of which was a resulting lawsuit that ensued.
5. What is a Corporation
Explanation and reasoning on how to and why various business entities can and should be examined by all that contemplate starting and/or running a business.
6. Pretty Legs
Foray and experience into the world of mail order business utilizing seconds that upscale merchandiser had rejected.
7. I Nuked the US Army
War game played during the cold war that resulted in the author calling for a nuclear missile strike on an opposing group comprised of a United States Corps.
8. Quarter Ton Tape Recorders
Buying, removing, and selling tape recorders that weigh over 500 pounds each from a space made for items half that size.
9. A Ton of Cutting Tools
Carbide cutting tools that are made to manufacture wing panels for a 747 make for some unusual strategies for disposal.
10. Hanger-Eze
Create a product, patent, develop, and buy tools for manufacture before anyone even knows about such a devise makes a sales curve more difficult; plus, expensive.
11. The KING
Everyone has met someone famous at some time in their life or at least been in proximity that they have fond memories and mine are meeting THE KING.
12. 1967 Lincoln Continental
Lincoln Continentals have historically been large, luxurious automobiles but when you find one with an additional provocative tale, you cannot forget it.
13. Bottle Terminator
Does glass break? Certainly, but what if you could be paid for what sometimes happen merely by accident? This is one way a patented machine accomplishes both.
14. Backs+Plus
Surely you have shopped or dined at a chain store or franchise at one time another. Ever wonder just how they get started? This is just one example
15. Chain Grabber
Drilling rigs use chain compounded together to produce horsepower. A chain break can take hours to repair. Chain Grabber reduces the time by 70%.
16.Qwyk-Plan
School teachers are required to develop & provide lesson plans prior to end of school week. Qwyk-Plan was developed to speed up the creation time.
17. Vacapayday
People love to travel. Those that have some international travel know it can be costly. This method gives examples to help reduce vacation expenses.
18. Avocational Fun and Income
Most people would love to have an avocation that is fun, healthful, flexible, makes money for school or vacations and is available year around.
19. Molas
The Kuna Indians of Panama create their own clothes and artwork and call them Molas. A Mola is a piece of cotton with different patterns on stitched on it.
20.Sports Officiating
Sports Officials come from all walks of life, female as well as male. There is currently a vast shortage of sports officials and this is a perfect avocation for life.