Nancie Weston's guest appearances

Nancie Weston

Power Trip Travel Podcast

The Beehive Product Launch Show

Innovation Divaz

Margaret Sinclair

Sheila Benjamin

Tim Hayes

Felena Hanson

Jean Haley

Dawn Davis

Cyndi Lee

Sarah Kunst

Kim Ades

Kristen Ley

Molly Gordon

Mike Gonzalez

Sharon Bolt

Kristen Robinson

Ade Hassan

OwlTail

Nancie Weston is the inventor, founder and chief designer at GRAYL Inc., the maker of advanced yet stylish water filters and purifiers that allow you drink water from any source, anywhere in the world. She founded GRAYL due to her concerns about water quality and the impact of plastic from bottled water bottles on our land and oceans. Nancie had worked in sales and marketing for over 25 years and then she found her true passion product design. I wanted to talk to Nancy to better understand how she came up with such an innovative idea and also to find out how she was able to get her product manufactured. Her Philosophy  Never taking "NO" for an answer.  Her Advice to Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs   Never take "no" for an answer.  If you believe in your product, your passion and your vision, just keep going until you get   someone who will listen. Don't be afraid of your weaknesses.  Instead, hire people who can help.  Use a subcontractor, friend, relative, volunteers, etc. Before launching your product or starting on the design process, get retailers on board.  Ask them: 1) What does it take to get into your store?; 2) What do you need?; 3) Would this be a product of interest?; 4) Theoretically, if you were going to order, how many would you order? Use the retailer information (above) in your negotiations with manufacturers Be very sure of the people you are hiring.  Don't just hire the first person who comes into your office.  Wait until you get the right person. Believe in yourself.  Understand what you like and what your vision is.  Links  http://www.thegrayl.com/ 

Nancie Weston is the inventor, founder and chief designer at GRAYL Inc., the maker of advanced yet stylish water filters and purifiers that allow you drink water from any source, anywhere in the world. She founded GRAYL due to her concerns about water quality and the impact of plastic from bottled water bottles on our land and oceans. Nancie had worked in sales and marketing for over 25 years and then she found her true passion product design. I wanted to talk to Nancy to better understand how she came up with such an innovative idea and also to find out how she was able to get her product manufactured. Her Philosophy <ul> <li>Never taking "NO" for an answer.</li> </ul> Her Advice to Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs <ul> <li> Never take "no" for an answer.  If you believe in your product, your passion and your vision, just keep going until you get   someone who will listen.</li> <li>Don't be afraid of your weaknesses.  Instead, hire people who can help.  Use a subcontractor, friend, relative, volunteers, etc.</li> <li>Before launching your product or starting on the design process, get retailers on board.  Ask them: 1) What does it take to get into your store?; 2) What do you need?; 3) Would this be a product of interest?; 4) Theoretically, if you were going to order, how many would you order?</li> <li>Use the retailer information (above) in your negotiations with manufacturers</li> <li>Be very sure of the people you are hiring.  Don't just hire the first person who comes into your office.  Wait until you get the right person.</li> <li>Believe in yourself.  Understand what you like and what your vision is.</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li><a href="http://www.thegrayl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thegrayl.com/</a></li> </ul>

42:  Nancie Weston Creates an Ultra Light Water Purifier

Nancie Weston, CEO and Founder, The GraylNancie is a 25-year veteran of the outdoor product industry. She has considerable experience with designing, branding, marketing, selling and introducing new products into the marketplace. She has held the position of Sales Director at McNett and Ultimate Survival Technologies. Her wide range of experiences in multiple product sectors and channels is complimented by an open-minded approach to problem solving, team building and leadership. She has shown a passion for inventing, with several patents to her name.Nancie founded GRAYL because of concerns about the quality and taste of the tap water she drank on the go. She was also concerned about leaching from plastic bottles and the impact of bottled water on the environment. She set out to create a device that not only made water safe and taste great, but also that was beautifully designed and made with the highest quality materials. GRAYL's Water Filtration Cup was created for busy people who care deeply about both what they put in their bodies and their footprint on earth.To purchase The Grayl for yourself visit: www.thegrayl.comSamuel and Jennifer Shipp, Inventors of The Knife GliderSamuel is a successful building maintenance business owner and Jennifer is a happy housewife. They've been married 12 years with two beautiful children.Sam enjoys helping others and solving problems. Jennifer had a big problem when she sliced her hand open chopping food for dinner. Nine stitches later the idea for The Knife Glider was born. "I couldn't find any product on the market that would protect without slowing me down. In fact, cooking with The Knife Glider saves time!"Slip! Ouch! When's the last time you cut yourself in the kitchen?Introducing The Knife Glider! The revolutionary new cooking device that virtually eliminates your chances of being cut in the kitchen.The Knife Glider's Patent Pending Design:-Protects and Shields your hand from the knife.-Has specialty grooves to hold food securely in place while cutting and chopping.-Glides off food stuck on the plate with its specialty slits.- Peel food not your knuckles with the Pealing Attachment.-Securely hold hot or raw meat with the meat attachment not your hand.-Collapse for easy storage.-BPA free and Dishwasher Safe.The Knife Glider, the new way to feel safe while prepping food.Cut, chopped, slice, peel, FOOD not FINGERS!The Knife Glider Demo: http://youtu.be/oNjo0uypRv0To purchase The Knife Glider visit: http://www.knifeglider.com

Nancie Weston, CEO and Founder, The Grayl Nancie is a 25-year veteran of the outdoor product industry. She has considerable experience with designing, branding, marketing, selling and introducing new products into the marketplace. She has held the position of Sales Director at McNett and Ultimate Survival Technologies. Her wide range of experiences in multiple product sectors and channels is complimented by an open-minded approach to problem solving, team building and leadership. She has shown a passion for inventing, with several patents to her name. Nancie founded GRAYL because of concerns about the quality and taste of the tap water she drank on the go. She was also concerned about leaching from plastic bottles and the impact of bottled water on the environment. She set out to create a device that not only made water safe and taste great, but also that was beautifully designed and made with the highest quality materials. GRAYL's Water Filtration Cup was created for busy people who care deeply about both what they put in their bodies and their footprint on earth. To purchase The Grayl for yourself visit: <a href="http://www.thegrayl.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thegrayl.com</a> Samuel and Jennifer Shipp, Inventors of The Knife Glider Samuel is a successful building maintenance business owner and Jennifer is a happy housewife. They've been married 12 years with two beautiful children. Sam enjoys helping others and solving problems. Jennifer had a big problem when she sliced her hand open chopping food for dinner. Nine stitches later the idea for The Knife Glider was born. "I couldn't find any product on the market that would protect without slowing me down. In fact, cooking with The Knife Glider saves time!" Slip! Ouch! When's the last time you cut yourself in the kitchen? Introducing The Knife Glider! The revolutionary new cooking device that virtually eliminates your chances of being cut in the kitchen. The Knife Glider's Patent Pending Design: -Protects and Shields your hand from the knife. -Has specialty grooves to hold food securely in place while cutting and chopping. -Glides off food stuck on the plate with its specialty slits. - Peel food not your knuckles with the Pealing Attachment. -Securely hold hot or raw meat with the meat attachment not your hand. -Collapse for easy storage. -BPA free and Dishwasher Safe. The Knife Glider, the new way to feel safe while prepping food. Cut, chopped, slice, peel, FOOD not FINGERS! The Knife Glider Demo: <a href="http://youtu.be/oNjo0uypRv0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/oNjo0uypRv0</a> To purchase The Knife Glider visit: <a href="http://www.knifeglider.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.knifeglider.com</a>

Featured Inventors - Nancie Weston, The Grayl AND Samuel Shipp, Knife Glider