IBN Member Jim DeBetta's Page

Hey inventors....



As you may know, season 2 of Shark Tank is set to air this January. After the first season and a lot of cool products, the invention world is excited to see who will become famous or infamous for their unique invention and the deals they strike with the sharks.



Having been working with Kevin Harrington, the Infomercial King who is one of the sharks (the guy with the spiky blondish hair for those that often want to be sure which one is Kevin) for much of this… Continue

Over the past few months as the VP of Product Development for Kevin Harrington from the hit ABC show Shark Tank, I have seen literally hundreds of interesting and often really amazing products. The great

ideas arrive here daily...but deciding which ones are the most

appropriate for infomercials. What am I looking for?

- Products that have a "wow" factor and are truly unique

- Pricing is important - for a 2 min infomercial the price needs to be 19.99 or…

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INDEPENDENT SALES REPS OR IN-HOUSE SALES EMPLOYEES – which are most effective??

Deciding between hiring independent sales representatives and in-house sales people can be a difficult decision to make. On one hand, bringing on

independent reps is a free way to get the sales cycle started. You

have no financial commitments, no salaries, no benefits…

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I am looking for inventors for my new book I am writing! I an writing a new book profiling

inventors with great stories of struggle and determination who have

gotten their

products to market - even if it the level of success has been minimal

or if your products are just sold through your own website. Please

send me your story to jim@jimdebetta.com and then I will choose the

12-15 inventors who…

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As I get ready for my trip to NYC for Toy Fair this weekend, I am reminded of the many things I have to do before I head out. Granted, I am not exhibiting but walking the show…and spending a lot of time in

the booth of Brainy Baby who I represent their great products to the

specialty retailers in the USA. Trade shows are one of the best

opportunities to meet up with retail store buyers, the media, and other

people who can help propel your business. This is why being…

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