Everyday Edison audition in Chicago

by **dragon smile** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:19 pm

by dragon smile » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:19 pm

dragon smile: White Belt; Posts: 35; Joined: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:48 am

Thanks Make and idea girl, I will give it one more try. and If I can't get it fixed By Wednesday, I probably will go to next one. :oops:

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by **dragon smile** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:30 am

by dragon smile » Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:30 am

dragon smile: White Belt; Posts: 35; Joined: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:48 am

My prototype works Ok now.

Make came over yesterday and helped me straighten the joint, now it won't lock up and I can make it goes forward and reverse by flipping on switch. Woohoo

I am booking ticket and hotel now for Chicago. See you there.

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by **makeworldbetter** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:39 am

by makeworldbetter » Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:39 am

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No need to mention it. The coffee was good.

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by **ideagirl** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:04 am

by ideagirl » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:04 am

ideagirl: Green Belt; Posts: 248; Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:16 am

Good Luck with the big pitch. So here's a hint about making the pitch.
Start off with what the problem this solves, and how it is important. Talk about who will use it, and how it will make their lives easier, better, whatever. Don't go in to detail about how your invention works. Get the message across about what it does, but they don't have to understand HOW it works. You only have 2 minutes. First you have to get their attention. Get them thinking about the benefits your invention provides. Then pitch the invention. They just have to like the idea- they don't need to know all the techincal aspects to know if they like it or not.

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by **dragon smile** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:30 am

by dragon smile » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:30 am

dragon smile: White Belt; Posts: 35; Joined: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:48 am

Thanks for the tips. I am preparing mine now.

Wish me luck.

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by **baxter** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:09 pm

by baxter » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:09 pm

baxter: White Belt; Posts: 12; Joined: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:37 am

great presentation hints ideagirl ... I have gained so much knowledge and insight from all of the inventor spot members ... I will walk into the Chicago casting calls feeling prepared and therefore more confident ... thanks to all for the valuable advise !!! Very excited for this opportunity !

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by **Average Inventor** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:36 pm

by Average Inventor » Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:36 pm

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Well I'm finally all set. I have 2 inventions I'm gonna show and I'm bringing 2 other people who also have 2 ideas. My bro and girlfriend are coming so it should be a fun trip. Does everyone have gold passes? I will prolly be wearing a blue patterned dress shirt and dress/casual pants FYI. Say hi if you see me and I will do the same.

Good Luck!

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by **ideagirl** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:58 pm

by ideagirl » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:58 pm

ideagirl: Green Belt; Posts: 248; Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:16 am

Good Luck everyone going to Chicago this week-end. Have fun, make some new friends, and just enjoy the whole thing. Can't wait to start hearing from everyone.

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by **makeworldbetter** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:16 pm

by makeworldbetter » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:16 pm