IdeaProsReviews of ideapros.com

Reply from IdeaProsFeb 1, 2023

I appreciate the confidence, especially in this day and age. Some people think everything is easy. Thank you

Reply from IdeaProsMay 9, 2022

Hi Galvin. I agree, it's really hard to "invent" something and get anywhere without money. There are millions of "new ideas" around the world every single day and there really are no resources to take a raw idea and turn it into tomorrow's must have product. In fact, even "inventors" who find the money to patent an idea end up where 97% of all patents end up - on the wall and never built. That's why we don't even work with inventors; we partner with entrepreneurs that want to build businesses with that first idea. And it's a long, complicated and, yes, expensive process. While Ideapros, and companies like venture capital firms and private equity group can greatly decrease the amount of money it takes to launch a business - it's certainly not free. And, speaking of Elon Musk, he started his first company with a $28,000 loan from his dad. Here's a cool story: https://www.sitebuilderreport.com/origin-stories/elon-musk So, keep trying. Talk to family and friends. Get some help. Fred, CEO (who borrowed money to buy a lawnmower for my first business!)

Reply from IdeaProsMar 27, 2022

You've identified the hardest part of being an entrepreneur. It's taking that great idea and being able to actualize it! And there are companies out there that claim, with a few thousand dollars, you'll have your great idea patented and licensed. That doesn't happen. A small Nationwide launch can typically run well over a million dollars. And most people don't have that, of course. That's why so many entrepreneurs want to work with us. So - take bite-sized pieces. What's ONE STEP you can take to get just a little bit closer to your goal? Start the process of getting closer and closer to where you want to be - and at some point you'll have it solid enough that people WILL invest money with you. And you can grow from there. Incidentally, I will soon be launching a video series on entrepreneurship that will tell any first time entrepreneur exactly what they need to do in order to get from idea to launch. Look out for it on the ideapros website, maybe a month from now. In the meanwhile, I provide tips every day on Instagram @officialfredcary, and we have a series of video guides on YouTube on the IDEAPROS page. Fred

Reply from IdeaProsJan 22, 2022

Well thank you. You know being an entrepreneur is really, really hard. Working with entrepreneurs is equally as hard. Anyone who's not entrepreneurial thinks that we are all crazy. And the truth is we are. It's only crazy people that change the world. The dreamers - the believers; the people who will continue despite what all their friends and family tell them is impossible. And we can't help everyone. But I have tried to broaden the level of services and solutions we can offer to people, whether you're ready for a full partnership or you just want to read some of the free materials in our blogs on our Web page. Entrepreneurship is a journey - but it's also a club of very dedicated, motivated, and inspirational people. Welcome to the club. Fred

Reply from IdeaProsAug 3, 2021

well, first of all, I love your statement at the end "I know many wealthy people but they did not get wealthy betting on long shots like me." Bob - we're ALL long shots. Anytime you want to change the world even the most experienced of us are still long shots. So - a couple of suggestions. First of all, forget the notion that any corporate investor will directly invest in, as you describe yourself, an inexperienced founder. Frankly, there is no other company I'm aware of that will even risk what we do. First it's a massive amount of work; second, because a lot of it is experience and brain power, you can find yourself with a partner that thinks you "didn't do very much;" just like the heart doctor patient whose life was saved but then complained to the doctor that he just did an EKG and a couple of blood tests. So - if your idea rocks, the very first place to go with it is with friends and family. It you have a well laid out presentation you will be surprised how many of those "wealthy friends" may open up their wallet for you. Other than than you can try an incubator - they may assist for a small part of this to move you forward a little. While we can't currently help you we do want to see as many entrepreneurs succeed as possible; so don't hesitate reaching out to your business advisor, Grant, and he'll help you get answers. Fred

Reply from IdeaProsJul 26, 2021

You are awesome! So proud to launch, we must have tried 100 formulations before we were happy. And, you're right, being an entrepreneur is REALLY hard. We will give you an unfair advantage but, at the end of the day, if you don't have the drive, patience, spirit and determination of Raphael, you may as well just stay home.

Reply from IdeaProsJul 25, 2021

Hi Sonya. Wow, you do dream big! So, my advice is to think a lot smaller first. Look at your big plan and figure out what one piece of it is the most doable. You'll need investors and it's a lot easier to get buy-in is your have a strategy that is achievable. Dreams stay dreams unless you act on them. So find the smallest piece to start with and go step by step. There is a ton of content on our Facebook page and on the ideapros blog page that can help you raise money and figure out a game plan.i want a lifetime ticket! :) Fred

Reply from IdeaProsJul 6, 2021

Hey Quentin. In exchange for saving you around 80% of what it would otherwise cost to do a product development and nationwide launch, we seek apx 30% equity. And we are your partner rather than a service provider so, if anything goes wrong, we'll work with you until it's right. And our name carries weight when, after launch, you need to open doors or seek growth investment.