What Happens After You Have the Idea: Licensing, Building, Scaling & Exit

National Inventor Club – Fireside Chat with Steve GreensponThe National Inventor Club sits down with entrepreneur and inventor Steve Greenspon, former CEO of Honey-Can-Do International. Steve built a consumer goods company from the ground up, scaling it to over $110 million before successfully exiting.With 35 patents and decades of experience in product development, licensing, manufacturing, and retail distribution, Steve offers a rare, full-picture perspective—both as an inventor and as a business leader.In this episode, Steve shares insights on:What licensees look for when inventors pitch productsHow licensing deals actually work (royalties, terms, structure)Building manufacturing partnerships and working with factoriesDistribution strategies: buyers, reps, catalogs, and major retailersScaling a consumer goods brand to 9 figuresWhat the exit process really looks like and key lessons learnedWhether you're an inventor developing your first idea, a startup founder growing your product line, or an entrepreneur preparing for a future exit, this conversation is packed with real-world, actionable advice from someone who has done it all.Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Zi3K76lvgGI-----------------------Become a member today @ https://nationalinventorclub.com.Unlock Your Invention's Potential with Inventor Smart! Inventor Smart Community - The Ultimate APP for Inventors to connect, collaborate, network, and drive invention ideas forward! Join social networking, participate in group chats, events, visit the library, and find the support you need! Download the Inventor Smart Community app on Google Play or Apple App Store or here http://inventorsmart.app Join us today!Have a great invention idea?Do you want to know if your idea will make you money?If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent, or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com