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Rules for Success I Learned Bringing My Own Hardware Product to Market

Published on November 11, 2020 by John Teel

It may feel like a Herculean task to get a new hardware product to market. But don’t let it overwhelm you. ... read more

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The Importance of Early Marketing, Selling, and Networking for Hardware Startups

Published on November 4, 2020 by John Teel

If I had to pick one element of the entire process of bringing a new hardware product to market that is the most critical to your success it would be marketing, or more specifically, early marketing. ... read more

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The First Critical Steps When Bringing a New Hardware Product to Market

Published on October 28, 2020 by John Teel

In this article I’m going to share with you the first critical steps you will need to take when bringing a new hardware product to market. ... read more

How to Protect Yourself While Bringing Your Product to Market

Published on September 30, 2020 by John Teel

In this article I’ll show you how to protect yourself from common scams, and from being ripped off in general, while bringing your product to market. ... read more

12 Requirements to Succeed with a Hardware Startup

Published on September 9, 2020 by John Teel

Do you have what it takes to succeed with your new startup? Learn how to honestly assess your skills and determine your best outsourcing strategy. ... read more

8 Tips to Ensure Your Hardware Startup Will Succeed

Published on August 19, 2020 by John Teel

It’s a long journey to take a hardware product from idea to market. That journey becomes even longer, more stressful, and more expensive if you end up taking the wrong path. ... read more

How to Determine If Your New Hardware Product is Really a Good Idea

Published on August 12, 2020 by John Teel

In this article I’m going to answer one of the most frequently asked questions I get from entrepreneurs – is my product idea a good one? ... read more

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The Biggest Barriers Every Hardware Startup Must Surpass

Published on August 4, 2020 by John Teel

There are countless barriers that you will need to surpass in order to bring a new physical product to market. This is especially true for an electronic hardware product. ... read more

Why You Need to Stop Over-Focusing on Your Product

It all starts with an idea. Many hardware entrepreneurs then spend months (or even years) specifying and mentally analyzing their product. ... read more

The Key Elements of a Business Plan for Hardware Startups

As an advisor to new hardware entrepreneurs, I often hear the myth that a business plan is no longer required to find an investor, if your idea is good enough. ... read more

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Why You Must Simplify Your New Product Idea to Succeed

I want to discuss something that I’ve come to realize is one of the most important early steps that a hardware entrepreneur can take. That step is to simplify your product without compromising on the key features that your customers require. ... read more

Introduction to 3D Modeling Using Fusion 360

In this video you’ll get an introduction to 3D modeling using the software Fusion 360 from Autodesk. ... read more

Power of the Niche: How to Find the Market You Can Dominate

In this video you’ll learn about the power of the niche and how to find the market you can dominate with your product.

This short video was actually part of a live two-hour workshop that was recently held for members … read more

Understanding Certifications for Electronic Hardware Products

Most electronic products require multiple certifications in order to be sold. Which certifications you will need depends on your product specifics and the countries where you will market and sell it. ... read more

How to Avoid Common Mistakes Developing and Manufacturing Your First Hardware Product

Learn first hand from the experiences of two other companies bringing their first hardware product to market. One product is a Bluetooth wearable, and the other is a smart home product. ... read more

Product Development Timeline: How Long It Takes to Develop a New Hardware Product

Everyone wants to know, how long will it take to develop my new tech product? It will most certainly take longer than you expect or want, however this article will help you to more accurately forecast your development time frame. ... read more

12 Ways to Fund Your Hardware Startup

The odds are you are going to need some sort of outside funding at some point in order to get your product to market. If you are lucky enough to get your product to market without outside funding, you will surely require it to grow your company. ... read more

How to Validate Your New Product Idea

Are you skipping one of the most critical steps to bringing your product to market – validating that your product idea is a good one? ... read more

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Why You Must Avoid Invention Promotion Firms (and Never Use the Word Invention or Inventor)

Learn how to avoid being ripped off by predatory invention promotion companies that are just big scams. ... read more

Why You Need an Audience and How to Build One for Your New Product

I can’t stress enough how critical it is to have an audience for your product. ... read more

The 6 Parts of a Hardware Startup You Must Conquer to Succeed

One of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs and startups make is they spend years on product development without thinking about any other parts of the business. In this article you will discover all of the parts required for a successful business. ... read more