Have a million-dollar product idea, but don't know what step to take next? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of solo independent inventors drain their savings on the wrong legal fees, premature prototyping, and bad advice from industry "sharks."

In this full episode of Invent America Radio, co-hosts Michael King and Rita Crompton ("America's Inventor Lady") sit down with veteran inventor and former first-responder Rich Vigil. Together, they break down the raw, honest reality of bringing a new product to market.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why "doing it all yourself" is the most expensive mistake you can make.
• The truth about patent attorneys—how to find a protector, not a predator.
• How to calculate true "landed costs" so shipping and packaging don't kill your profit margins.
• Master the 10-second trade show elevator pitch that bypasses corporate gatekeepers.
• First-to-file vs. First-to-invent: Protecting your IP in today’s market.

Stop guessing your next step. Learn how to protect your idea, keep your equity, and turn your prototype into a retail reality.

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