What happens when passion, perseverance, and innovation meet? Meet Jaifanon (Jai) Jackson, an inspiring entrepreneur transforming pet ownership with his ingenious Tail & Pause leash—designed for multitasking dog lovers who need convenience on the go. 🐕✨

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• 🎯 How a simple frustration while walking a neighbor's dog sparked a global idea.
• 🔧 The behind-the-scenes process of testing, prototyping, and perfecting a product.
• 🌎 Jai’s plans to take Tail & Pause global, with expansions to Australia, Japan, and Canada.
• 🎤 Insider advice on leveraging live trade shows for maximum exposure and success.
• 🛠️ Why embracing failure is key to entrepreneurial growth.

🌐 Be Inspired: From securing patents to building a strong brand identity, Jai shares valuable insights for inventors everywhere. Ready to unleash your potential? Don’t miss his heartfelt advice for future innovators.

💬 Bonus: Hear how Tail & Pause stands out in the competitive pet industry with its lifetime warranty and plans for customizable, colorful leashes!

📌 Links & Resources:

• Get your premium leash now at https://tailandpause.com/.
• Explore pet product innovation at the American Pet Products Association trade show in March 2025.

📢 #PetInnovation #Entrepreneurship #InventorsJourney #DogLife #GoBold

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🎙️ Imagine solving real-world problems at just 10 years old! In this special episode of the Bold Inventors Show, JD Houvener and co-host Matt Kulseth sit down with the brilliant young inventors of the Suppy Water Bottle, the winning invention of the National Innovation Challenge. These fourth graders didn’t just dream—they built a revolutionary product that keeps classrooms spill-free and pencils handy, proving that age is no barrier to innovation.

👉 What to expect in this episode:

• 🧠 The Power of Youthful Creativity: How Lily and Brynn turned classroom chaos into a brilliant, practical solution.
• 🚀 Behind the Scenes of Inventing: Discover the trials and triumphs of creating the Suppy Water Bottle, from glue mishaps to brilliant design hacks.
• 🌍 Competing on the National Stage: What it takes to shine at the National Innovation Challenge and why their invention caught everyone’s attention.
• 💡 Expert Tips from the Bold Team: JD and Matt share invaluable advice on patents, trademarks, and scaling your product to market.
• 🏗️ The Future of Suppy: How the girls are planning upgrades, new features, and even considering international expansion.

✨ Highlights you can’t miss:

• The creative process behind combining suction technology with a kid-friendly design.
• Role-playing their pitch to grab attention at competitions (and it worked!).
• The bold brand strategy that even impressed an experienced trademark attorney.
• How they tested their product’s strength—with a curious cat as part of the quality assurance team! 🐾

🎧 Whether you’re an inventor, entrepreneur, or simply looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode is a heartwarming reminder that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere—even fourth graders!

Key Takeaways:

• ✏️ Identify the Problem First: The best innovations solve everyday frustrations.
• 💡 Collaboration is Key: How teamwork and combining ideas made the Suppy Water Bottle a success.
• 🛠️ Iterate to Innovate: Learn how testing, failing, and retrying led to breakthroughs in their design.
• 🌟 Build a Memorable Brand: Why the name “Suppy” is a masterstroke in creative branding.
• 🌍 Dream Big: From a school project to a potential business, their story inspires innovators of all ages.

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🎙️ Curious about what it takes to turn ideas into impact in the innovation world? Dive into this electrifying episode of the Bold Inventor Show with your host, JD Houvener, joined by trademark expert Matt Kulseth and special guest Richard Nilsson, founder of My Pet Go.

We explore game-changing tech for pets, building IP strategies, and the resilience it takes to thrive in competitive industries. But that's not all! We dissect the success of Swift Paws, a Shark Tank favorite, and discuss what makes businesses scale sustainably.

👉 What to expect in this episode:

• 🐾 The Science Behind Pet Tech: How My Pet Go is leveraging AI and data to revolutionize pet health.
• 💡 IP Insights: When to protect your innovations with patents and trademarks—and when to hold back.
• 💬 Shark Tank Takeaways: Lessons from Swift Paws’ journey to a multi-million-dollar success.
• 🛠️ From Prototype to Product: Overcoming hurdles in design, manufacturing, and distribution.
• 🌍 Scaling Globally: Why B2B might be your shortcut to international success.

🚀 Teasers to keep you hooked:

• What common mistake could cost your invention its market edge?
• Why IP protection isn't always about patents—and what alternatives you might consider.
• How AI and hardware integration can shape the next frontier of pet innovation.

Whether you’re an inventor, entrepreneur, or just someone fascinated by the process of creating groundbreaking products, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world lessons. 🌟

Hashtags:

#Innovation, #PetTech, #Entrepreneurship, #SharkTank, #Patents, #B2B, #DataDriven, #AI, #StartupSuccess, #BoldInventor, #SwiftPaws, #MyPetGo

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