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  • Опубліковано 14 лис 2012
  • Stephen Key stops by the Googeplex to discuss his latest book, "One Simple Idea for Startups". You can find his book on Google Play here: goo.gl/994e8
    From McGraw Hill:
    From award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, and business owner Stephen Key comes the highly anticipated follow-up to his bestseller "One Simple Idea"
    How many times have you seen a product and thought, "I know how to make that better"?How is it that no one has invented this yet"? And when "haven't" you thought, "I need to be my own boss"?
    You're thinking the right things. Now, the next step is to take action--and that's exactly what "One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs" is all about.
    Stephen Key, one of the world's leading experts on getting business ideas off the ground, revealed in his groundbreaking book "One Simple Idea "just how simple it is to make a fortune by selling or "renting" your great ideas.
    Now, he helps you live the entrepreneurial dream by delivering a proven, straightforward process for starting, growing, and running a business--without the need for an MBA or millions of dollars in funding. As an inventor and successful business owner, Key brings a unique and fully rounded perspective to the subject, teaching you how to: Develop, test, and protect your ideaPlan and launch your businessManufacture, package, market, sell, and distribute your productManage and grow your businessPrepare for and implement your endgame
    Key draws on his own experience as a billion dollar inventor to offer how-to's and other takeaways you can use to get off the ground and into the black. Case studies, tips, and advice from other successful entrepreneurs underscore key principles to make it easier than ever for you to achieve your business and life dreams.
    You don't need millions of dollars or a business, engineering, or manufacturing background to develop, produce, and sell your own product idea. All you need is one simple idea--and the passion to make it happen.
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  • @jmartinez562
    @jmartinez562 8 років тому +50

    Great talk, here are a few lessons i learned:
    1) Sell your ideas to a company to improve their products and make royalties off it.
    2) It only cost $125 for a provisional 1-year patent.
    3) Only talk to the Marketing, Brand Ambassador, or Sales department when you call them to pitch what your idea it.
    (Never the legal or purchasing department)
    4) Your idea must have a "Wow factor".

    • @Kallulu
      @Kallulu 2 роки тому

      You must be a very good student!

  • @yolandagwatyuza4975
    @yolandagwatyuza4975 8 років тому +38

    I come from a place where big ideas sound like jokes or impossible to happen.I look at my past , family and my environment and I see how my ideas are nothing but dreams.I would get angry and stressed out most of the time about how my mind keeps on giving me ideas I cant seem to benefit from.Today is a different day thanks to Stephen.I hated my mind for a very long time and now I CAN SEE THAT MY MIND IS MY GOLDMINE i just didnt have this information i have today.Thank you again

    • @JohnJones1987
      @JohnJones1987 7 років тому +2

      Poverty.

    • @TrulyCreateIt
      @TrulyCreateIt 7 років тому +4

      Yolanda, you're brilliant!!! Write down your ideas, cover as many aspects and perspectives for each one. First take your most pressing idea and GET A PROVISIONAL U.S. PATENT, online, via the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, HTTPS://WWW.USPTO.GOV/ Search for Provisional Patents and fill out the proper forms. Here, in 2017, you will pay around $130 for each Provisional Patent. You have up to 12 months to get the right contract and license to another company. You use the methods listed in this book to have companies license your products, not buy the idea, but license from you! Cover yourself and ideas!!! Make your lists while and after reading "One Simple Idea"! Find a Patent Attorney where you both agree where you are not paying them upfront, as the book directs you, but the attorney will get comped at the right time, with no stress on you. The licensing co can also pay for you. Put it in your contract with them. Have fun!!! GOD Bless!!!

    • @deegop8173
      @deegop8173 6 років тому

      Yolanda Gwatyuza www.truthnutra.com/pages/about-blood-flow

    • @GeneUs1
      @GeneUs1 6 років тому +1

      For Me It Was Going Without.. A Toy Gun Or A Pony Or A Fire Truck.. Lots Of Pretending Took Up My Time.. Moms Broom Was My Pony, A Guitare Or Spear,.. It Starts When Im Bored My Mind Plays Engineer. And Drifts iInto Tangents.. Lv Your' re Works Guys.. God Bless You'z & Your Crew.. JohnGzS.. UpInSmoke. .o0O. .~ ~

    • @kedclam2401
      @kedclam2401 4 роки тому +1

      Yolanda Gwatyuza any update

  • @gomentr3460
    @gomentr3460 10 років тому +15

    "You don't have to start a company".
    That's so true!
    It's the idea that counts!

  • @garygilstrap8934
    @garygilstrap8934 8 років тому +3

    I have known Stephen Key for many years and what a humble and just plain nice guy he is. He helped with so much good advice and still inspires me today. Great video and a great person.

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +1

      +Gary Gilstrap thank you very much.

  • @MrAmmarTV
    @MrAmmarTV 9 років тому +9

    it might be long video but absolutely worth it, you just answered all my questions thank you so much

  • @anthonyleonard
    @anthonyleonard 10 років тому +8

    Excellent talk! Brad Templeton asked a great question "Most people don't do very well at this. What is the reality...." Stephen Key’s answer-“It is a numbers game.…”

  • @jpmorallo
    @jpmorallo 2 роки тому +1

    90 percent perspiration for owners and tech founders and 10 percent inspiration.

  • @tanleproe
    @tanleproe 2 роки тому +1

    It's a great talk. I like when you said that don't worry about companies stealing your ideas -- they don't want to risk their reputation.

  • @sokaynaelallam9810
    @sokaynaelallam9810 8 років тому +1

    Great video! Thank you Stephen!

  • @glenmurphy07
    @glenmurphy07 9 років тому

    ...with any start-up you need a great platform with good guides and Great Mentors...Stephen Key makes a lot of sense and in my experience your idea can be out online very fast if you use a platform to spring from you don't need to build the system yourself.

  • @kaysong4015
    @kaysong4015 9 років тому +3

    Fascinating. I was riveted listening to this talk. I suppose I can use these same ideas and methods here in Germany. Mr. Fey, you are brilliant. I like your glasses too.

  • @cameronempey8350
    @cameronempey8350 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this is amazing knowledge

  • @Xseanre
    @Xseanre 3 роки тому +2

    This speech was so much value

  • @kaushalksharma4931
    @kaushalksharma4931 8 років тому +1

    You gave me an idea what & how to learn from the ground 0 and implement all those experiences on ground 10.
    IMPRESSIVE!
    Thank You

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому

      +Kaushal Sharma you're very welcome!

  • @bomcimtube
    @bomcimtube 11 років тому +1

    Great talk - thank you!

  • @bartenderzzz
    @bartenderzzz 8 років тому +2

    Mr. Key, your passion and experience are a great motivator and I thoroughly enjoyed your book. See you when I get there my friend!

  • @housetourone
    @housetourone 10 років тому +5

    Great talk Stephen!

  • @rageshcnc
    @rageshcnc 8 років тому +2

    Really interesting and informative. Thanks you Stephen for this great presentation.

  • @paulastephens6286
    @paulastephens6286 7 років тому +2

    Very sincere talk.

  • @lokasamasthasukinobhavanth5114
    @lokasamasthasukinobhavanth5114 8 років тому +1

    Its wonderful to learn new things from you sir. thank you. the most interesting thing I found from you is ur groundedness in replying all those commenting down.

  • @haithamsuliman2274
    @haithamsuliman2274 8 років тому +1

    Very great ideas, thanks Stephen

  • @DaisysmileAu
    @DaisysmileAu 7 років тому +2

    Great stuff!

  • @bjohnson69
    @bjohnson69 Рік тому +2

    Steve is a superman in the inventor information. Buy his books and become a member .you will be guided on a correct path

  • @anikyt7570
    @anikyt7570 8 років тому +3

    Awesome lecture ... thank you.

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +2

      +anikyt7570 thank you for watching!

  • @RichCoppensRCKenpo
    @RichCoppensRCKenpo 9 років тому +3

    Just purchased your book, looking forward to reading it.

  • @johncardelli3503
    @johncardelli3503 7 років тому +3

    Awesome talk! Extremely inspirational

  • @pepinlajoie
    @pepinlajoie 10 років тому +1

    supa interesting!

  • @getyourgameonvrutuber8657
    @getyourgameonvrutuber8657 5 років тому +1

    very informative for me thanks! I got an amazing product idea was going to patent it but first to market approach seems more viable. ROYALTIES FOR LIFE sounds perfect thanks for the great video!!!!

  • @codeAlongwith
    @codeAlongwith 8 років тому +2

    Awesome video! Thanks so much.

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому

      +Mark Hallam thanks for watching!

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому

      +Harry Lombardo strictly education. My website www.inventright.com

  • @JoeTheViewer
    @JoeTheViewer 8 років тому +1

    Thanks Mr. Key, I heard some things here in a different way than what I read in the book.

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому

      +Joseph Shields thanks for reading and watching!

  • @HawknessMonster
    @HawknessMonster 2 роки тому

    Great story💥

  • @garza512
    @garza512 8 років тому +1

    Very inspiring talk-I have so many questions---Can you still manufacture,sell your idea in your own store and collect royalties from a company? What if you have more than one company interested in your idea? What about using logos? What if your item has multiple pieces? do you patent each piece/or whole item? What if you have part of the item that will be manufactured in a different color-or shape?is that up to the company that pays you royalties? What if you have more than one version of your idea?

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +1

      +Christina Garza Great questions! Please check out our UA-cam channel. InventRightTV. If you still have more questions call my partner Andrew. He's a extremely helpful. InventRight

  • @JohnnyBoyC5861
    @JohnnyBoyC5861 7 років тому

    What a great video Steve!! Your awesome!! I have a question. Can someone steal your idea by it being typed into a search engine? perhaps Google product or Google Patent. Seems like there's vulnerability there.thx

  • @693victor
    @693victor 9 років тому +1

    I loved your video. Unfortunately I could not finish it because there was an error which occurred on You Tube. Can I see it somewhere else. Great information overall.

  • @macbook12345
    @macbook12345 11 років тому +1

    Steven is a brilliant innovator. I have had a dozen major ideas like the modular car and other great products and wish I had access to Steven before these products became major new products. I lost millions simply because of alack of information. Steven offers this information.

  • @StacySerrano5
    @StacySerrano5 9 років тому +2

    Great tips!

  • @nashvilleturf7957
    @nashvilleturf7957 7 років тому +2

    never mind: experience is everything

  • @abcdaycare61
    @abcdaycare61 9 років тому +2

    great video thanks

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 9 років тому

      All Best Care Daycare martinez thank you.

  • @PavanSarna
    @PavanSarna 8 років тому +1

    Really engaging talk, quite insightful must say

  • @mauriciodavila2357
    @mauriciodavila2357 8 років тому +1

    I wonder if I can sell a suggestion of a website option I mean Like "you should give the chating option when giving the answer to a question"

  • @brandenalexander3253
    @brandenalexander3253 8 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this inspiring talk. Stephen, one thing I am stuck on is the idea of faxing the sales sheet to companies BEFORE you file a patent. I can understand the protection one might have if they share their idea in person, with the aid of a signed privacy agreement. But over the phone, email, or fax, there seems to be too much vulnerability at stake. You do mention that the weapon a product developer might have against the company is a threat to go public on the internet, if the product is stolen. While I do believe that is a powerful threat, I still feel that if it is a good enough idea then someone would steal it anyways. So I guess what I'm asking is, are there other, more solid, ways to protect yourself when selling an idea?

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +3

      +Branden Alexander to be on the safe side please file a provisional patent application. Always do your homework on the company. For more information I'd recommend reading" One Simple Idea". You can pick it up on Amazon or at your local library. It provides all the steps you need. For more information look for our UA-cam channel...inventRightTV. Good luck!

  • @purtelo
    @purtelo 10 років тому +1

    I wish I saw this video before. It appears that you have to be US based, or is it possible to do from EU? Patents law is a bit different here, and calling companies in US might be tricky, would email work?

  • @omsu8410
    @omsu8410 5 років тому

    How can you test the market on a big idea when you do not have a prototype (for a complex design) before to file a PPA? I am assuming that a successful test is what lead you to file the PPA.

  • @camperwolf420
    @camperwolf420 8 років тому

    Hi Guys , I tried to know how much it cost for one-on-one coaching on your sit but i could not find pries , so if you can help me with that ?

  • @kamalsamurai
    @kamalsamurai 7 років тому

    I have idea of software test tool.... how to make it selling.... can i make deal with major auto makers. thanks...

  • @VuPhamMusic
    @VuPhamMusic 9 років тому +4

    Excellent presentation!

  • @vr6gr
    @vr6gr 9 років тому +1

    Great Talk Stephen....I am from India and am ......greatly inspired about the fact that any idea is worth a dime:)

  • @nickslingerland4155
    @nickslingerland4155 5 років тому +1

    On that Google product search do you think they by chance have a person, possibly a brilliant engineer working for them, that may take your search and make your idea?? Just a thought

  • @Rob-qp4cv
    @Rob-qp4cv 8 років тому +1

    Mr.Key, Thanks for your knowledge it's priceless.I've read your book a couple years back,follow you on InventRightTV, and had the oppurtunity to speak with your co-founder Andrew on two occasions, aswell as Reps. from various "so called" product devp. providers, the only one to provide any USEFUL help are you & andrew.
    I ran into an issue w/a consumable,but after watching your speech about your SpinLabel product, it gave me hope about a product idea i've got.
    Thanks

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +1

      +Zamper lolz thanks for the kind words! You can do this!

  • @DXA0921
    @DXA0921 4 роки тому +1

    I appreciate the insight. Though I can't help but think about how you mention your wife is a big wig in marketing already and so this is the other connection you have which not everyone has.

  • @exploretheworld2forgetyourself
    @exploretheworld2forgetyourself 6 років тому +2

    You are my Inspiration

  • @tictoc5443
    @tictoc5443 6 років тому +2

    what a great man

  • @Osamabahudila
    @Osamabahudila Рік тому +1

    It is old speak of him, there is many changes he make now. product developer Dr-Osama Ahmed Bahudila

  • @moniquecrostewitz8206
    @moniquecrostewitz8206 7 років тому

    Stephen, if there is already a patent on your idea and you have an innovation on that idea backed with a PPA, how would you suggest the proposal for open innovation? Why would they go with me vs the patent on something that exists but is not actively on the market.

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 7 років тому

      It all depends. Can you tell me why the patented product is not on the market?

  • @ikbelhammami5525
    @ikbelhammami5525 8 років тому +1

    +Stephen key I can't agree more! my question is that still remain in today world?

  • @obuvchina7000
    @obuvchina7000 8 років тому +1

    Great Video! Stephen, do you know any licensing companies in China?

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +1

      +Akma Aitben we have a few students that have just licensed their ideas with companies in China. One deal was easy, the other one difficult to negotiate. Thanks for watching!

  • @urban7089
    @urban7089 7 років тому

    are UA-cam advertising commercial ideas protected

  • @zombiemillionaire6397
    @zombiemillionaire6397 5 років тому

    Is it just me or did the guy giving the Intro say Stephens last name wrong?

  • @urban7089
    @urban7089 7 років тому

    are advertising commercial ideas protected

  • @mklik4
    @mklik4 6 років тому

    What happens after the year is over and i didn't get my idea of there? Can someone else get the info and do it themselves?

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 5 років тому +2

      You have a few options. If you haven't disclosed it publicly you can file another provisional patent application. You do lose the original date. If you make improvements you can file a new provisional patent application. Also I would reach out to a patent attorney for their advice. I'm not a patent attorney, I'm not giving legal advice.

  • @tatetat4006
    @tatetat4006 7 років тому +1

    Art and music. Michael Jackson.
    The Pakistani's came and did this egg urine prank because they knew I was connected to and knew Michael Jackson at only 7 years old.
    Michael Jackson was a huge star at the time and just a bit older than me.
    I was good at art and got Michael into art all those years ago.
    Kept in touch by phone from the Uk to America durring our teens and onwards and around the time of the Off the Wall album, sharing our lifes and talking about women and relationships , the good ones and really bad ones.
    We shared those years and lots was going on and we were the best of friends.
    We've been in touch roughly ever since.
    I was a musician and he heard and liked my tunes and efforts alot he supported me greatly durring difficult times and in 2006.
    He heard my tunes and liked and said 'This is it'. I was going through a really bad time and him showing support is part of what makes him an amazing person and very supportive too.
    And ever since I met Michael all those years ago then Jai repping the Pakistani's and Bangladeshi's found and terrorized me ever since because they hate blacks.

    • @LiveFreeR_Die
      @LiveFreeR_Die 5 років тому

      Tate Tat
      Are u trying to prove it

  • @ytlagu2010
    @ytlagu2010 8 років тому

    Hi Stev, the thing you are talking about is "Google pattern or google partner"? I am confused here can someone help? Otherwise great presentation... I am considering to be a serial entrepreneur and this presentation is changing my thinking! I think I have great ideas but my location is so far limiting!

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому

      +Lagu Stephen thanks for watching! If you're looking for a prior art(prior patents) use Google patents. If you want to look for similar products, do a Google image search. For more tips and advice please watch InventRightTV on youtube.

  • @dulcie82
    @dulcie82 2 роки тому

    How do you tell a company about your idea without giving up all information in case they don’t accept it? How to protect your idea verbally. Not just with a provisional patent.

  • @jonathanappiah9745
    @jonathanappiah9745 9 років тому +1

    Absolutely inspiring!I really want to know where I can know more about licensing in the U.K.?

    • @MrYouBeReal
      @MrYouBeReal 8 років тому

      +Jonathan Appiah Have you found out as yet?

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому

      +MrYouBeReal I will be speaking in Northern Ireland April 2016 on this topic.

    • @MrYouBeReal
      @MrYouBeReal 8 років тому

      Are you going to be speak in London?

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому

      Not at this time. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Thank you.

    • @MrYouBeReal
      @MrYouBeReal 8 років тому

      The Olympia in London has a business event coming up soon. maybe you should check it out and plan for next year to get a spot inside or something.
      Dates of event: 3 Dec 2015 to 4 Dec 2015

  • @Getthesauce
    @Getthesauce 7 років тому

    Do you need a prototype of your idea.

  • @Tubingonline1
    @Tubingonline1 6 років тому

    Nice idea, for entrepreneurs without money and funding. But not sure without the credibility of this guy, it would be easy to even license these great ideas.

  • @davidsandoval2846
    @davidsandoval2846 3 роки тому

    Stephen I'm a big fan and admirer but I dont understand are you saying that you called the toy company and submitted your idea with out a ppa how does that work

  • @nashvilleturf7957
    @nashvilleturf7957 7 років тому +1

    Without selling a book

  • @HypnoticHollywood
    @HypnoticHollywood 8 років тому +1

    23:00, 24:20, 38:00

  • @patchouliprince6798
    @patchouliprince6798 8 років тому +1

    Moral of the story... DON"T PITCH TO LEGO!! haha wow..

    • @pennwood7
      @pennwood7 7 років тому +2

      or only pitch to Legos if your patent work was done by an experienced patent attorney who can defend his work in Patent Court and WIN

  • @UrbanDefensiveTactics
    @UrbanDefensiveTactics 8 років тому +1

    Does anyone have any experience trying to license with the Clorox Company?

    • @UrbanDefensiveTactics
      @UrbanDefensiveTactics 7 років тому

      That shows you didn't take time to research Clorox before you opened your mouth.

    • @phaenscheid
      @phaenscheid 7 років тому

      Urban Defensive Tactics !

  • @elmoe01
    @elmoe01 8 років тому +3

    License, license, license, license, license, license, license, license, license, license!

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +3

      +Reymon Reyes in most situations I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching and listening.

    • @user-ni3sp5mz4u
      @user-ni3sp5mz4u 5 років тому +1

      I'm going the venture route unless a licencing deal presents itself.

  • @mercurichinc
    @mercurichinc 8 років тому

    Shark session.

  • @66sirhc
    @66sirhc 8 років тому

    What about an idea for food. Can you licence a food idea?

    • @stephenkey3137
      @stephenkey3137 8 років тому +2

      +Christine Barrett recipes cannot be protected. The packaging or the process can. Basically you need to start a company, proved there is a demand. Not the easiest road.

  • @Spectrum_Aerospacejet_Lab
    @Spectrum_Aerospacejet_Lab Місяць тому

    Never tell your idea until it was patented. Then sell more.

  • @mauriciodavila2357
    @mauriciodavila2357 6 років тому

    i dont get it why would you prefer to license when you could patent

    • @AniishAu
      @AniishAu 4 роки тому

      $125 Vs $10K or more. If you license successfully, and the company wants to patent, then they pay for it.

  • @RaitonGG
    @RaitonGG 6 років тому

    what keeps the company from stealing the idea?

  • @rebeccamathersi.i.i.6478
    @rebeccamathersi.i.i.6478 5 років тому

    MR. KEY,
    HI, MY NAME IS REBECCA AND I'D REALLY LIKE YOUR POSITIVE ATTITUDE, YOUR UPBEAT PERSONALITY. I HAVE ( WELL, AS I PUT IT), A SLAM DUNK), OF A GREAT IDEA. HOW MAY I GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU, TO HAVE A CHANCE FOR A BRIEF CONVERSATION ON MY IDEA, PLEASE? THANK YOU.
    SINCERELY, REBECCA BACHMAN

    • @inventRight
      @inventRight 5 років тому

      You can reach Stephen at stephen@inventright.com.

  • @bubbakush1234
    @bubbakush1234 8 років тому +1

    The fact family

  • @kaysong4015
    @kaysong4015 9 років тому

    Sorry, I meant to write Key.

  • @nashvilleturf7957
    @nashvilleturf7957 7 років тому

    I am just waiting for the next phenom business person to come through, cut the bs, and say what it is that is needed to know.

  • @tinniegraphics9585
    @tinniegraphics9585 4 роки тому

    I am Tinnie Art a graphic designer who specializes in cartoon portrait, logo, birthday cards and business cards,flyers,illustration,children books,almanacs, cartoon logo,magazines, animated videos and other graphics designs work............
    Would you be interested in a self portrait or a 3D logo for your business?
    If you feel anyone in your network would be interested I would be grateful for an introduction.

  • @ahsanmohammed1
    @ahsanmohammed1 3 роки тому +2

    He talked a lot. Said nothing.
    Except, buy my book.

    • @inventRight
      @inventRight 2 роки тому

      Some people just aren’t listening. Thanks for watching.

  • @rapidmon17
    @rapidmon17 8 років тому

    Ummm, isn't this a patent troll? Am I missing something here?

  • @businessacademy101
    @businessacademy101 5 років тому +1

    Patent Troll

  • @douglachman7330
    @douglachman7330 3 роки тому

    Amazing how noisy the audience is and disrespectful

  • @MarcYilmaz
    @MarcYilmaz 11 років тому

    Is this guy a patent troll?

  • @mattincinci
    @mattincinci 11 років тому

    whoever makes these videos needs to do better

  • @ImbentongBentongTrimond
    @ImbentongBentongTrimond 2 роки тому +1

    Stephen Keys is a co founder of this youtube tv show called inventrightTV, come visit them they pack a lot of knowledge!!