Successful Inventing

Kenneth Johnson

Successful inventors teach new inventors how best to navigate the inventing process all the way from concept to the store shelves.

20 Episodes

Ep. 20 / Copyright - Protection That Last Far Longer than a Patent
6/23/2021
9:56
In this episode, Ken reveals why you should a Copyright for your invention. A Copyright may be the perfect form of IP protection for your invention. Copyrights last for the inventor's (author's) lifetime plus 70 years. Therefore, Ken recommends you consider this protection option when possible. Learn more about the value of copyright protect in this episode. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the GMAR provision of all successful license agreements. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com A Message from Ken - Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 19 / Trademark - An Important Part of Your Inventing Success
5/5/2021
13:37
In this episode, Ken reveals why you should develop a Trademark (TM) for your invention. A well thought out TM can make a HUGE difference in the amount of royalties you will receive and the length of time you will receive them. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the GMAR provision of all successful license agreements. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com A Message from Ken - Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
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Ep. 18 / Get it DONE! Stop procrastinating
4/1/2021
8:55
In this episode, Ken reveals why you must stop procrastinating and "get it done"! Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the GMAR provision of all successful license agreements. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com A Message from Ken - Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 17 / Is it good or bad if you see "nothing out there like your invention?"
3/24/2021
11:32
In this episode, Ken reveals why it is not necessarily a good thing if you see no other invention in the marketplace like yours. He will help you determine what you should be looking for in determining whether there is another invention out there competing with yours. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the GMAR provision of all successful license agreements. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 16 / Want Guaranteed Income? - Include a GMAR in your license agreement
3/10/2021
14:18
In this episode, Ken reveals the most important provision you will want to include in your license agreement. This provision will guarantee you will receive income from your invention. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the GMAR provision of all successful license agreements. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 15 / Maintain a Positive Mindset
2/24/2021
16:27
In this episode, Ken reveals the 3 things to remember about your inventor's mindset. 1). Focus. 2). Deal with setback. 3). If it's NOT Viable - Move On! Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the 3 critical things to bear in mind when dealing with inventing challenges. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 14 / Patents - 4 Things to Remember about Patents
2/10/2021
19:45
In this episode, Ken reveals the 4 things to remember about Patents. 1). Patents can be expensive to obtain. 2). There is NO guarantee of commercial success. 3). There is NO guarantee against patent infringement. 4). Patents are expensive to enforce. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the 4 critical things to bear in mind when determining whether or not to seek a Patent. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 13 / Every Game Inventor MUST do this - Test the Game's Instructions
2/3/2021
23:55
In this episode, Ken reveals the key to success for every game invention. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the how and why it is critical to "test" your game's instructions. If you don't do this, you are setting your game up for failure in the marketplace. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 12 / The Simple Plan, Part 2
1/21/2021
21:18
In this episode, Ken reveals the last 3 steps of The Simple Plan. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the plan to profit from your inventions. www.kenjohnsonspeaks.com www.successfulinventing.com Thanks for listening to my podcast, I'm always happy to help fellow inventors. Let me know how I can help you. Meanwhile, check out my book. You will learn a great deal from it as it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, Ken 😊 https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Plan-Steps-Millions-Ideas/dp/1734989203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NUZV2AR4O9LM&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+plan+ken+johnson&qid=1607812310&sprefix=the+simple+plan%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Ep. 11 / The Simple Plan, Part 1
1/14/2021
18:01
In this episode, Ken reveals the first 3 steps of The Simple Plan. Taken from his book, The Simple Plan - The Six Easy Steps to Make Millions From Your Ideas, Ken provides highlights of the plan to profit from your inventions.

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Successful Inventing

Kenneth Johnson

20 Episodes

Ep. 20 / Copyright - Protection That Last Far Longer than a Patent

Ep. 19 / Trademark - An Important Part of Your Inventing Success

Ep. 18 / Get it DONE! Stop procrastinating

Ep. 17 / Is it good or bad if you see "nothing out there like your invention?"

Ep. 16 / Want Guaranteed Income? - Include a GMAR in your license agreement

Ep. 15 / Maintain a Positive Mindset

Ep. 14 / Patents - 4 Things to Remember about Patents

Ep. 13 / Every Game Inventor MUST do this - Test the Game's Instructions

Ep. 12 / The Simple Plan, Part 2

Ep. 11 / The Simple Plan, Part 1