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. Conor Horrigan, Founder of Half Full Brewery
Conor Horrigan – Half Full Brewery
“Make Sure the Stress Matters”
Conor Horrigan, founder of Half Full Brewery, was on the ultimate pursuit of passion. After enduring taxing desk hours on Wall Stree…
Making It Real. Jeff Wilcoxon, Co-Founder of Bobtail Ice Cream
Jeff Wilcoxon – Bobtail Ice Cream
“Let Your Customers Drive Your Innovation”
As both the co-founder of Bobtail Ice Cream in Chicago, and a product management professional at a large corporation, Jef…
Making It Real. Carlos Vega, Founder of Jersey Italian Gravy
Carlos Vega – Jersey Italian Gravy
“Take the Leap and Be All In”
To Carlos Vega, founder of Jersey Italian Gravy, the perfect tomato sauce tastes like home – and ultimately like family. While owning…
Making It Real. Anya Burgess, Founder of Sola Violins
Anya Burgess – Sola Violins
“Turning a Passion for Strings into a Storefront”
Anya Burgess, founder of Sola Violins, is a talented luthier and a passionate violinist. Listen to Anya’s story as she i…
Making It Real. Martha Bernal, Founder of Wet Nose University
Martha Bernal – Wet Nose University
“If You Don’t Move, You Don’t Eat”
Martha Bernal, founder of Wet Nose University and a successful corporate product manager, has turned her passion for dog trainin…
Making It Real. Mark Ethier, CEO and Co-Founder of iZotope
Mark Ethier – iZotope
“Be Bold and Listen To Your Customers”
Mark Ethier, founder of iZotope, an award-winning audio technology company, shares his journey during the burst of the dot com bubble. Wit…
Making It Real. Daniel Webster Clark, Co-Founder of RompHim
Daniel Webster Clark – RompHim
“The Secret Sauce to Going Viral”
Be sure to listen as Daniel Webster-Clark shares his story of going viral upon introducing the hottest new fashion statement: the male…
Making It Real. Brett Walker, CEO of CircuitScribe
Brett Walker – CircuitScribe
“Making Circuitry Fun and Exciting”
While working towards a PhD, Brett Walker, CEO of CircuitScribe, came up with the idea to create a conductive ballpoint pen that can d…
Making It Real. Travis Peterson, Founder of Joker Greetings
Travis Peterson – Joker Greetings
“Turning a Good Joke into a Customer Need”
Travis Peterson, founder of Joker Greetings, understands the power of a prank. With a growing product line of greeting car…
Making It Real. Thor Ernstsson, Founder of Alpha
Thor Ernstsson – Alpha
“Innovate With Confidence”
Thor Ernstsson, founder of Alpha, talks about how he connected his passion for user experience to product management. Now, Alpha UX provides a platfo…
Making It Real. Rafa Atijas, Founder of Loog Guitars
Rafa Atijas – Loog Guitars
“A Little Bit Business, A Little Bit Rock N’ Roll”
Rafa Atijas, founder of Loog Guitars, designed a three-stringed guitar to help both children and adults learn how to play…
Making It Real. Steven Haines, Founder of Sequent Learning Networks
Steven Haines – Sequent Learning Networks
“We’re Not a Startup Anymore”
Steven Haines, founder of Sequent Learning Networks, shares his story of creating a training program to help Product Management…
Making It Real. Yair Reiner, Inventor of FryWall
Yair Reiner – FryWall
“Taking Calculated Risks”
Yair Reiner, former financial analyst, discusses how his corporate background has translated to his entrepreneurial strengths. Through calculated risks…
Making It Real. Anthony Caporale, Writer and Producer of The Imbible
Anthony Caporale – The Imbible
“Passion Endures All”
Join Bob and Tate as they interview Anthony Caporale, writer and producer of the off-Broadway show, The Imbible. Learn how Anthony combined his pa…
Making It Real. Krista Woods, Inventor of GloveStix
Krista Woods – GloveStix
“The Power of Building Your Network”
Listen to the contagious energy of Krista Woods as she discusses her story behind GloveStix, from popping up a tent at tournaments to sky…
Making It Real. Greg Molloy, Inventor of the FlangeLock Tool
Greg Molloy – FlangeLock
“It’s All About Finding a Solution”
Greg Molloy, creator of the FlangeLock Tool, needed a solution in his construction repair shop for all of the leaking flanges. He took to …
Making It Real. Randy Rossi, Owner of Bally Design
Randy Rossi – Bally Design
“Don’t Let Your Customers Bear the Burden”
As a product designer, innovator, and engineer, Randy Rossi, owner of Bally Design, has a different view on the world. Be prepar…
Making It Real. Steve Petitt, Inventor of BunjiBall
Steve Petitt – BunjiBall
“Products That Solve Problems and Help People”
Steve Petitt, serial entrepreneur, and dog lover has created the ultimate dog toy. The BunjiBall is easy to throw, and dogs ad…
Making It Real. Leslie Suitor, Founder of Rent-A-Chicken
Leslie Suitor – Rent-A-Chicken
“You Don’t Have to Chicken Out”
If you’re like Bob and Tate, you have always wanted chickens but never knew how to have them. Leslie Suitor is here to solve all your pr…
Making It Real. AndyShea Saberioon, Co-Founder of PledgeCents
Andyshea Saberioon – PledgeCents
“Stay Ferocious”
After listening to teachers worry about school budget and out-of-pocket classroom expenses, Andyshea Saberioon, and his business partner Ricky Johnso…