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What Happens After You Have the Idea: Licensing, Building, Scaling & Exit
Join Brian Fried and special guest Steve Greenspon — inventor, entrepreneur, and former CEO of Honey-Can-Do — as they share real lessons on turning ideas into successful businesses and exits.
National Inventor Club & Inventor Smart
October 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
In partnership with
Livestream Event: What Happens After You Have the Idea — Licensing, Building, Scaling & Exit
🗓 Tonight, Wednesday, October 29th at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
📍 Streaming on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and inside the Inventor Smart App
📺 Watch Live Tonight
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi3K76lvgGI
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/events/7386899308576395264/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/events/1857420291816110
Inventor Smart App → https://app.inventorsmart.com/live
💡 Tonight’s Featured Guest: Steve Greenspon
Entrepreneur, Inventor (35 Patents), and Former CEO of Honey-Can-Do International
Join Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach, for an in-depth conversation with Steve Greenspon — who built a consumer goods powerhouse from scratch, scaling to $110 million and achieving a successful exit.
They’ll explore what happens after you have the idea — from licensing and manufacturing partnerships to distribution, scaling, and selling your business.
🔍 What You’ll Learn Tonight
✅ What licensees look for when inventors pitch products
✅ How licensing deals work (royalties, terms, structure)
✅ Manufacturing and factory partnerships
✅ Distribution strategies and retail relationships
✅ Building and scaling a 9-figure business
✅ Lessons learned from the exit journey
Whether you’re just starting out or already in the market — this conversation is packed with real-world insights from someone who’s done it all.
🤝 After Meeting Networking Event
Stick around after the livestream for the National Inventor Club After Meeting Networking Event — a chance to connect, reflect, and collaborate with fellow inventors.
🕘 When: Wednesday, October 29th at 9:10 PM ET (or immediately following the main event)
🔗 Join Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83236000204
📍 Event Details: https://app.inventorsmart.com/events/152
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📩 Questions? Email us anytime at [email protected]
We’re going live at 8:00 PM ET tonight — don’t miss this conversation about turning your idea into a business and building toward a successful exit.
Bring your curiosity — we’ll see you there!
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The National Inventor Club & Inventor Smart Team
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Meet Brian Fried - Your Inventor Coach, Author, Speaker, and Founder
Get to know Brian Fried, the Inventor Coach. With 15 patents and a successful licensing history, he has dedicated 18 years to coaching inventors. Explore his ventures like the Got Invention Show, National Inventor Club, and Inventor Smart Community app. Schedule a call with Brian at brianfried.com.
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