How to have an idea (business concept) produced/created?

passwordistaco on 07/02/2020 - 22:06
Last edited 07/02/2020 - 22:08

Hi all - hoping to get some advice outside of google.
A friend and I have a few ideas that we want to explore - creating a product (likely made out of durable and eco friendly materials) with the intent to ‘mass produce’ and sell online.

How do people start this process? We have a few mock ups/prototypes drawn out… but would love to engage someone that could help us ‘create’ it and bring it to life.

From what I’ve read.. a lot of people have success by having networks of people that can help - we are very limited in our network and don’t have a whole heap to reach out to in that area.

I know it’s very naive to not share what the idea is, but more or less, think something that functions like a small sanitary bathroom bin (if that makes sense?).

Would love input/past experience on what to do… thanks OzB

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  • mskeggs on 07/02/2020 - 22:29
    +6

    3d print a couple of prototypes, then start a kickstarter.
    When have sold 10,000 you can get a manufacturer to tool up and make them for you.
    Once the tool mould is made, you can order another 10,000 much cheaper and work on distributing them.

    • passwordistaco on 07/02/2020 - 22:39

      Thanks for the advice - quite interesting, I know a few people with a 3D printer.. thanks again

    • kerfuffle on 07/02/2020 - 22:45

      +1 for Kickstarter; I was going to suggest that as well

    • peterpeterpumpkin on 08/02/2020 - 13:41

      Always reminds of Fidgetcube, Stickbox et al, which were mass-produced in China faster than you could blink.

      • mskeggs on 08/02/2020 - 14:53

        Yes, but I think if you fly a bit lower you are unlikely to get intense copying.
        There is scope to make a successful business that isn't worth ripping off due to the cost of tooling, marketing, etc.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 08/02/2020 - 02:23
    +1

    Do you have a patent? If not, apply ASAP

    • passwordistaco on 08/02/2020 - 10:24

      no we don’t, we unsure on how ‘unique’ the idea is… however likely shouldn’t risk it. I’ll check it out, thank you

  • brendanm on 08/02/2020 - 11:47
    -2

    What's your idea?

    • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 08/02/2020 - 13:25
      +2

      OP, do not reply to this comment until you have a patent.

      • D C on 08/02/2020 - 13:37
        +1

        What's a patent going to do?

        • mskeggs on 08/02/2020 - 14:51

          Cost a lot to ineffectively defend?

        • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 08/02/2020 - 14:54
          +1

          It’s better than no patent.

        • passwordistaco on 08/02/2020 - 16:01
          +1

          I ignored the comment - no need for me to share it online. Thank you though

  • jpl on 13/02/2020 - 21:25

    I have done 3 successful Kickstarter, if you need to ask anything, just shoot.

    • brendanm on 15/02/2020 - 19:54
      +2

      Did you ever deliver the products, or just take people's money like the rest of them?

      • jpl on 15/02/2020 - 20:00
        +2

        All 3 projects delivered.

        • brendanm on 15/02/2020 - 20:53
          +1

          Congrats! That's pretty cool, for you and the backers.

    • squidz on 21/04/2021 - 18:41

      how many of the product has been discontinued?

      • jpl on 22/04/2021 - 08:20
        +1

        One is discontinued.

        Product A
        After founder and I left the company, new people took over and now the company is defunct.

        Product B
        Sold the product and company to an American company and the product is still current.

        Product C
        Still owning and manufacturing the product.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/04/2021 - 12:02

      Would you consider doing an AMA?

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