Predictable Designs Podcast

In this episode I answer the following questions: Q1: What PCB design software do you recommend? Q2: How can I ensure that I'm able to sell my product so I don't end up with a warehouse full of unsold inventory? Q3: How can I find a technical co-founder?

In this episode you will learn the truth about prototyping a new product including the various stages and types of prototypes that are needed from idea to mass production.

Do you know which microcontroller is best for your new electronic product? In this episode you will learn about the various microcontrollers available, and how to select the best one for your specific project.

One of the most common questions I get asked is how long does it take to develop a new electronic hardware product and bring it to market? The simple answer is: probably longer than you think. The more accurate answer depends on 3 critical variables which I reveal in this episode. Near the end of this episode I then give you some concrete estimates on how long to expect it to take to develop your new electronic product.

If you are looking to outsource the development of a new product or parts of a new product, then in this episode I’m going to show you how to do it correctly so you end up with a solid design while minimizing your financial risk.

Just about any new electronic product requires some sort of “brains”. The question though is what type of brains does your product really need? There are two choices: a microcontroller unit (MCU) or a microprocessor unit (MPU). In this episode you will discover how to determine which of these processor choices is right for your specific product.

In this episode you will discover how much it costs to both develop and manufacture a new electronic product.

In this episode you will discover how to develop a new electronic product in 15 steps. Download your FREE PDF cheat sheet at https://predictabledesigns.com/15steps

In this episode I share with you 13 of the most common reasons why new hardware products fail. We'll look at three categories of failures including technical, financial, and sales/marketing. Most importantly, you will discover how to prevent these same failures with your own hardware product.

In this podcast episode I share my story about the worst day I experienced bringing my new product to market. I also share my most exciting day, and my most terrifying day. The story goes from my relaxing life in Alaska to presenting my product to executives at a multi-billion dollar company conveniently located at the top of a very intimidating skyscraper. I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode I discuss why it's critical for hardware entrepreneurs to simplify their product in order to successfully bring it to market.

Just about everyone with a new product idea immediately focuses all of their attention and money on getting a patent. But this is a HUGE mistake! In this episode you will learn what you should do instead.

In this episode you will discover 10 serious product design mistakes that I see repeated over and over again in the development of new electronic products. These include specific mistakes with the electronics design and the enclosure design, as well as more general product development

Discover 10 ways to know if your new hardware product idea is really worth the time and financial investment it takes to get it to market.

There are 3 critical mistakes that I see so many hardware entrepreneurs make over and over again. Not only will you now discover these 3 critical mistakes but you will learn how to avoid making them yourself.

In this episode you will learn a process for validating there is a market ready to buy your new product before you spend the time and money getting it developed. This is a interview/presentation with Ivo Kalburdzhiev who is the founder of Creator Club, and one of the experts available to help you inside our Hardware Academy program. If you prefer to watch the video with all of the presentation slides then you can watch the full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-qvBzh6G_A&t=10s

In this episode I compare three different manufacturing strategies for new hardware products: offshore, domestic, and hybrid manufacturing.

Startup incubators and accelerators are two types of programs that support new companies in their early stages of development through mentoring, networking, resources, and funding. In this episode we’ll explore the differences between the two and their pros and cons.

I’m going to share with you the four steps I followed to fund my manufacturing, build a global sales team, and successfully sell my product in hundreds of retail stores. See the full article where I share this story: https://predictabledesigns.com/the-4-step-process-i-followed-to-get-my-own-hardware-product-to-market/

Developing a new hardware product is never quick or cheap, but today you’ll discover many ways to significantly reduce your cost and time to market. Prefer to read? If so, here is the blog version of this same content: https://predictabledesigns.com/ways-to-get-your-new-hardware-product-to-market-faster-and-cheaper/