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A former coaching client lands big retail deal with her baby product invention!
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If you need to learn the ins and outs of how to sell major retail chains, catalogs, and TV shopping channels, I can help! With nearly 20 years experience and more than 50 million dollars of products sold since the late 90's, I can guide you!See More
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Season 2 of Shark Tank to air in Jan - what inventors can learn to launch their product business

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

Posted on October 18, 2010 at 3:34pm

IBN Member Jim DeBetta

Is your product suitable for an infomercial?

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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Posted on July 7, 2010 at 5:25pm — 8 Comments

IBN Member Jim DeBetta

Commission only reps or in-house salespeople - which are the best to hire?

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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Posted on February 22, 2010 at 7:46pm

IBN Member Jim DeBetta

Need inventors to profile for a book I am writing!

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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Posted on February 22, 2010 at 2:41pm

IBN Member Jim DeBetta

Heading to NYC for Toy Fair...here is how I prepare for a show

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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Posted on February 11, 2010 at 3:12pm

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At 10:59am on September 1, 2011, Yoki K HanleyYoki K Hanley said…
The information you provide is invaluable and it has greatly helped me to further define my expansion. Especially as I go about earning new retail outlets and prepare for the move into larger and greater markets. I know there is a fee for any and all consulting work you do with members. How would one go about getting that information?
At 8:22am on August 26, 2011, Ricci AckermanRicci Ackerman said…
Jim - I'll send you an e-mail and set a date, time for lunch.  Thanks for responding!  My email is ricci at thenaturoway dot com.
At 5:40am on February 12, 2011, dionne Abdus-Salaamdionne Abdus-Salaam said…

Hi Jim,

I love reading all of your comments!  You are a wealth of information!!

I am nervous just posting here!

I have had a desire to open an online retail store for years! I have finally started to really get going! However, I'm at a nervouse stage! My goal is to open an online retail that focuses on providing nothing but the best in quality and ingredients of Naturally made bath and body products! Which is why I LOVE this site so much. 

 I am just not sure how to go about reaching out to businesses as a start-up and become a great wholesale customer. I'm a start up and not sure what I should be looking for in ordering minimums and terms, and what to ask and how to ask the wholesaler about their products.  I have read many of the comments here and want to make sure I start out the right way!

 

Dionne

At 1:28pm on November 1, 2010, IBN Member Sherri WillsonIBN Member Sherri Willson said…
Jim - we should have connected when I first joined a year ago !!!!
I look forward to learning all the valuable information you offer and share.
Huge Hugs
Sherri
Designer Label Gal
At 1:38pm on October 19, 2010, Cara HigbyCara Higby said…
Hi Jim! Great to meet you too. I am in upstate NY..originally from Boston though :) So excited about joining this group and hoping to gain some useful information for the next stage in my business.
At 9:56am on February 19, 2010, IBN Member Jim DeBettaIBN Member Jim DeBetta said…
Thanks Sarah!!
At 9:41am on February 19, 2010, Sarah TorranceSarah Torrance said…
Hi Jim, Thank you for adding me as your friend. I am excited about joining your group. Looking forward to talking to you some more. ~Sarah~
www.scentsationalsoapsskincare.com
At 1:30pm on January 29, 2010, Lori StoiaLori Stoia said…
Thanks Jim. Look forward to following and reading....
At 3:07pm on December 9, 2009, IBN Member Jim DeBettaIBN Member Jim DeBetta said…
My pleasure Liana :)
At 2:48pm on December 9, 2009, IBN Member Liana SpiegelIBN Member Liana Spiegel said…
Thanks for adding me Jim! I am looking forward to all your comments! I am going to be a very active member of your group, because I am just starting out :)

Liana.
 
 
 

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