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-You may want to join if...
1. You have an invention idea but don't know where to go from here...
2. You need access to engineers, lawyers, inventors or manufacturers.
3. You need inspiration and weekly tips to bring your invention to the market and start making 7-figures from your idea.
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The Invent With Me Podcast
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Main Points Discussed:
The Importance of YouTube for Inventors:
YouTube is an indispensable tool for inventors to showcase their products and gain visibility.
It’s not about creating infomercials but rather making engaging and valuable content that speaks to your audience.
The Mistakes Inventors Make on YouTube:
Many inventors treat YouTube like a platform for traditional ads, expecting instant sales from a single video. Grant shares his own experiences of failure with these types of videos and how he shifted his strategy to focus on value and engagement first.
Why Views Matter More Than Sales Initially:
The success on YouTube starts with gaining views and building an audience.
Grant shares his journey, explaining how views lead to an engaged audience, and an engaged audience ultimately leads to sales.
The Evolution of Content Creation:
Grant reflects on his early content mistakes and how he gradually improved his production quality, engagement, and the storytelling aspect of his videos.
He provides a detailed breakdown of why his initial videos, shot in his garage with poor audio and lighting, did not connect with the audience, and how he improved over time.
Understanding Your Niche and Content Style:
Picking a niche that aligns with your product is essential. It’s not just about the product but about creating content that entertains, educates, and provides value to your niche.
Grant discusses the importance of being authentic and true to your style rather than imitating others.
How to Make Product Videos That Work:
Instead of creating direct sales content, inventors should focus on making videos that address common problems, highlight interesting aspects of their niche, or simply entertain.
Creating Content Consistently:
Grant shares his strategy for creating consistent content using his “Manhood Test” series, where he tests different tools and skills, subtly integrating his product, the Talk Strap, in a non-salesy way.
Monetizing Through YouTube:
Once a following is built, Grant explains how inventors can monetize their channel through ads, sponsorships, and directing traffic to their own e-commerce stores.
He touches on the value of short-form content versus long-form content and how to leverage both for maximum engagement and sales.
YouTube Strategies for Inventors
Grant provides listeners with a step-by-step strategy to effectively use YouTube for their inventions. Here’s a quick break
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
