Making It Real
Have you ever had an idea for a new product but just didn't know how to get started? If so, then this is the podcast for you! Each week, we highlight a different product entrepreneur who turned a great new idea into a successful new product. You'll hear about their challenges, their triumphs, their ups, and their downs. But, most of all, you'll learn how each guest was able to take nothing more than an idea, and turn it into a viable, marketable product or business. Our guests have been featured on Shark Tank, The Profit, Today's Next Big Thing, QVC, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and more! Tune in each week to learn how you can move beyond your product idea and toward Making It Real!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 61
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2018
Making It Real. Bob Caporale, Founder of Strategy Generation Company
Bob Caporale – Strategy Generation Company
“Learning Lessons and Making It Real”
After 60 incredible episodes of Making It Real, it’s time for co-host Bob Caporale to take all the lessons he’s learne…
Making It Real. Max Temkin, Co-Founder of Cards Against Humanity
Max Temkin – Cards Against Humanity
“Stop Listening to Podcasts, And Go Do Something Great”
Max Temkin and his seven childhood friends originally created Cards Against Humanity because they wanted so…
Making It Real. Fran Dunaway, Co-Founder of TomboyX
Fran Dunaway – TomboyX
“Look for the Rainbow Unicorn Moments”
Fran Dunaway, co-founder of TomboyX, strived to create an undergarment that was universally comfortable for both herself and for her frie…
Making It Real. Lee Mallahan III, Inventor of the Tadpole Tape Cutter
Lee Mallahan III – Tadpole Tape Cutter
“If It Is to Be, It’s Up to Me”
Lee Mallahan III, inventor of the Tadpole Tape Cutter, created his product out of necessity. While tackling home painting projec…
Making It Real. Robert Harbauer, Owner of Bondic
Robert Harbauer – Bondic
“Create Incredible Customer Service”
Robert Harbauer has a tradition of visiting local hardware stores while traveling abroad. In his travels to Germany, Robert came across B…
Making It Real. Elliot Harris, Founder of Absorbits
Elliot Harris – Absorbits
“Becoming an Entrepreneur Has Never Had Less Barriers”
Elliot Harris, founder of Absorbits, is a self-described accident-prone serial entrepreneur. After accidentally soakin…
Making It Real. Denise Lee, Founder of Alala
Denise Lee – Alala
“It Is Better to Make a Quick Bad Decision, Than a Slow Good One”
While training for a triathlon, Denise Lee wanted to feel as good in her workout clothes as she did in her designe…
Making It Real. Blythe Harris, Co-Founder of Stella & Dot
Blythe Harris – Stella & Dot
“You Are Your Own Pace Car”
Blythe Harris, co-founder of Stella & Dot, is a woman on a mission who is empowering many! After years of experience in the design industry, B…
Making It Real. Panos Panay, Founder of Sonicbids and VP of Innovation and Strategy for Berklee College of Music
Panos Panay – Sonicbids
“Being an Entrepreneur is Creative”
Panos Panay has some powerful entrepreneurial experience. After selling his company, Sonicbids, in 2013, Panos became the VP of Innovation …
Making It Real. Jess Edelstein, Co-Founder of Piper Wai
Jess Edelstein – Piper Wai
“If You Can’t Not Do It, You HAVE To Do It!”
In Part 2 of this two-part series, we share the story of Jess Edelstein, the second co-founder of Piper Wai. Jess had very sens…
Making It Real. Sarah Ribner, Co-Founder of Piper Wai
Sarah Ribner – Piper Wai
“Make Sure You Have The Right Team In Your Corner”
In this two-part series, we share the stories of two ambitious young entrepreneurs who built a thriving all-natural deodora…
Making It Real. Damion Lupo, Founder of Total Control Financial
Damion Lupo – Total Control Financial
“Stop Smoking Hopeium!”
After the death of his father, Damion Lupo made it his mission in life to find a way for people to live without regrets and to help them …
Making It Real. Nik Hawks and Lee Selman, Co-Founders of Paleo Treats
Nik Hawks and Lee Selman – Paleo Treats
“You Can Do Whatever You Want If You Work Really Hard For It and Use Your Gifts To Make It Happen!”
Nik Hawks, a Navy veteran, and Lee Selman, a former camel h…
Making It Real. Brian Smith, Founder of UGG
Brian Smith – Founder of UGG
“You Can’t Give Birth To An Adult”
Brian Smith, founder of UGG, the popular sheepskin boot, has the ultimate story to tell. This product entrepreneur shares his journey f…
Making It Real. Tony Post, Founder of TOPO Athletic
Tony Post – TOPO Athletic
“The Best Lessons Are Learned In The Field”
After being in the footwear industry for over 30-years, Tony Post, decided to start his own brand, TOPO Athletic. This unique ath…
Making It Real. Jeffrey Woolf, Inventor of the Morpher Helmet
Jeffrey Woolf – Morpher Helmet
“Sometimes You Have to Eat a Lot of Eyes, and Chew a Lot of Knuckles”
With the rise of bike sharing programs in some of the largest cities across the globe, the inconve…
Making It Real. Alex Shirley-Smith, Founder of Tentsile
Alex Shirley-Smith – Tentsile
“Grow With Your Business, Step By Step.”
Alex Shirley-Smith of Tentsile had a longing desire to save the rainforest since he was a child. For Alex, that passion sprouted…
Making It Real. J.P. Laqueur, Co-Founder of Brand Foundations
J.P. Laqueur – Brand Foundations
“Find The Sacred Cow, and Change It.”
As co-founder of Brand Foundations, JP Laqueur is determined to help corporations nix their mission, vision and value statements…
Making It Real. Karen Yankovich, Founder of Up Level Media
Karen Yankovich – Up Level Media
“Don’t Limit Yourself”
Karen Yankovich, is a digital strategist, and founder of Up Level Media. She recognizes the importance of social connections for businesses in …
Making It Real. Jane Och, Co-Inventor of Guac-Lock
Jane Och – Guac-Lock
“No One Knows About Your Product Like You Do!”
Jane Och, co-inventor of Guac-Lock, is a mom on a mission who solved a major party problem: brown guacamole. After some relentless …