This is going to make me rich...

[Tiller]

Good luck!! I've never been one of those people that can come up with business ideas. I hope it works out well!

 

[Tiller]

Oh, and to be prove you're really rich, you're going to need to send out 3 of those packages. Just switch it to a 1dx, 400 2.8, and a Gitzo with the wimberly

 

[jwbryson1]

Why not just sue some big company?

I'm not a litigator. I'm a tax attorney. I do big mergers and IPO transactions and represent the executives in their tax planning.

And besides, it takes a lot of $$$ to sue big companies.

 

[jwbryson1]

To the naysayers, go piss into the wind.

Take a joke, Paco.

Y usted, Chico.

 

[runnah]

I'm not a litigator. I'm a tax attorney. I do big mergers and IPO transactions and represent the executives in their tax planning.

And besides, it takes a lot of $$$ to sue big companies.

 

[Tiller]

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvjpm1mJXlE

That quote is why I'm going to law school.

 

[jwbryson1]

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvjpm1mJXlE

That quote is why I'm going to law school.

Are you in law school? Where? What year?

 

[Tiller]

Are you in law school? Where? What year?

Not yet. I'm in my last year of undergrad then I'll be headed off. Right now its between the Charleston school of law or USC. It'll probably be the charleston school of law bc my school has a collaboration with them where I will take 3 years of classes in 2, then go back to my college and get a masters in my field (Accounting).

 

[The_Traveler]

Is your patent for a plunger that works on sending shattered dreams down the drain when they all get stuck mid-flush?

This is one of the sharpest remarks I've ever heard and, if original, you deserve congratulations.

 

[o hey tyler]

This is one of the sharpest remarks I've ever heard and, if original, you deserve congratulations.

Thanks Lew. Came up with it on my lonesome. 'Twas really just messing with JW.

 

[spacefuzz]

If your a laywer perhaps you have enough start up capitol that it doesnt matter, or perhaps you know a cheap patent attorney, but you have a year to file after public disclosure of your idea so if startup funds are tight, defer that cost until you have cash flow.

Im sure you know to start an LLC to limit your personal liability.

Business plans arnt that hard once you get started, the hardest part is trying to be realistic.

Testing your market ASAP is one of the most important things you can do.

Marketing should never be overlooked.

If your idea requires engineering analysis or you need someone to consult on manufacturability / cost of production I have years of experience in R&D and manufacturing and am available to consult at $50/hr. (seriously, I have two young startups of my own in various stages of development / patents pending. And Im a rocket scientist).

 

[jwbryson1]

If your a laywer perhaps you have enough start up capitol that it doesnt matter, or perhaps you know a cheap patent attorney, but you have a year to file after public disclosure of your idea so if startup funds are tight, defer that cost until you have cash flow.

My brother is a patent attorney and he works for me for free. I do his tax work for him for free. It's a good deal both ways.

Im sure you know to start an LLC to limit your personal liability.

LLC or S-Corp are my 2 current options. Either work for my purposes and for limited liability. Perhaps multiple LLCs for different product lines.

Testing your market ASAP is one of the most important things you can do.

Marketing should never be overlooked.

Agreed. I am at the **bright idea** stage of this project at the moment so marketing is a bit ahead of the curve, but I am definitely trying to think of ways to get the product to market and establish a brand name and "buzz" about this item.

If your idea requires engineering analysis or you need someone to consult on manufacturability / cost of production I have years of experience in R&D and manufacturing and am available to consult at $50/hr.

Thanks for that. It is really a simple project / item that anybody could understand. I just think there is a market for this type of thing, and in 2010 my target market spent $43 BILLION. So, there is definitely something to tap into and get my share.

 

[spacefuzz]

If your a laywer perhaps you have enough start up capitol that it doesnt matter, or perhaps you know a cheap patent attorney, but you have a year to file after public disclosure of your idea so if startup funds are tight, defer that cost until you have cash flow.

My brother is a patent attorney and he works for me for free. I do his tax work for him for free. It's a good deal both ways.

Im sure you know to start an LLC to limit your personal liability.

LLC or S-Corp are my 2 current options. Either work for my purposes and for limited liability. Perhaps multiple LLCs for different product lines.

Testing your market ASAP is one of the most important things you can do.

Marketing should never be overlooked.

Agreed. I am at the **bright idea** stage of this project at the moment so marketing is a bit ahead of the curve, but I am definitely trying to think of ways to get the product to market and establish a brand name and "buzz" about this item.

If your idea requires engineering analysis or you need someone to consult on manufacturability / cost of production I have years of experience in R&D and manufacturing and am available to consult at $50/hr.

Thanks for that. It is really a simple project / item that anybody could understand. I just think there is a market for this type of thing, and in 2010 my target market spent $43 BILLION. So, there is definitely something to tap into and get my share.

Very cool, Im jealous you have a patent attorney in the family

Some of the best actionable advice I have found for starting out is through the 4 Hour Work Week book and website, awesome tips for running adwords tests, where to find market numbers, recomendations for various services, etc. As an engineer I liked the straightforward approach.

My biggest mistake so far was wasting $2500 on a marketing firm that didnt deliver. So I ended up out a bunch of cash with no customer base to show for it.

If your product needs any tooling for injection molding etc let me know, I have lots of industry connections.

 

[Brice101]

I dont understand that what kind of business you ans your wife has started. Anyhow i wish you all the best for your new business and may God help you to get success in your new business.

 

[Compaq]

Side question: What kind of engineer are you, spacefuzz?