68. Are you Crazy for Inventing or is Everyone Else Crazy? | Invent With Me

Send us Fan MailIf you're an inventor and sometimes feel like you're crazy for chasing your idea… you’re not alone. In fact, that feeling might be the biggest signal that you’re on the right path.This episode is brought to you by QuickPatents LLC. Looking for the IWM trusted patent solution? Look no further! https://www.quickpatents.com/Access the exclusive Discord through the Patreon below for just $6/Month! ⬇️https://patreon.com/InventWithMe?utm_...  IWM Engineer; Lance at https://www.freelancedesigns.ca/Try TorkStrap at 15% off with exclusive code: IWMhttps://torkstrap.com/The Invent With Me Podcast⬇️Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2YAZqvv...⬇️Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...In this episode of the Invent With Me Podcast, Grant Martin breaks down one of the most common experiences inventors face: doubt from friends, family, and even themselves. From early mornings building prototypes in a garage to questioning whether the journey will ever scale into a real business, this episode explores the psychological and practical realities of bringing a product idea to life.Grant shares the raw story of building TorkStrap from crude homemade tools and producing just 20 units per day, while trying to imagine how that tiny operation could ever grow into a real company. Along the way, he explains why almost every inventor reaches a moment where the journey feels irrational — and why pushing through that phase is often the turning point.You’ll learn:• Why friends and family often doubt invention ideas• How early prototypes and garage manufacturing actually help refine a product• Why your first manufacturing process will never be the final one• The hidden reality of the hours, sacrifice, and “crazy” work ethic behind successful inventors• How to stay focused when others suggest playing it safeMost people build their lives around stability. Inventors build their lives around question marks — and that’s exactly what makes innovation possible.If you're working on a new product, building a prototype, or trying to turn your invention into a real business, this episode will remind you that the struggle you're feeling is not a sign of failure — it's a normal part of the invention process.And sometimes the difference between quitting and succeeding is simply refusing to believe you're the crazy one.About the PodcastThe Invent With Me Podcast helps inventors, entrepreneurs, and product creators turn ideas into real products and profitable businesses. Hosted by inventor and entrepreneur Grant Martin, founder of TorkStrap, each episode covers product development, manufacturing, patents, marketing, and the realities of building a physical product brand.The Invent With Me Podcast, where each week we help aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality.  Join us on youtube to have the ultimate show experience!  www.youtube.com/@inventwithme