Hey, I'm Jim DeBetta
Thanks for visiting my website. I’m an Invention, Product Placement, and Retail Expert with 25+ years of experience. I help startups, inventors, and entrepreneurs go from product idea to selling in top retail stores.
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My Story
I’m a world-renowned invention/product expert, award-winning business person, founder of multiple multi-million dollar companies, best-selling author, and a former Vice President of Commercialization for Kevin Harrington, one of the Sharks from the hit reality show Shark Tank. My keen sales and marketing strategies and ability to build successful product based businesses has made me a highly influential and sought-after consultant and mentor.
I joined a start up consumer product company as VP of Sales that imported binoculars, telescopes, and optical products for children. My retail customers included a “who’s who” in retail such as Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy, Michael’s, Cabelas, Home Shopping Network, QVC, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Amazon, Costco, and many others. I employed nearly 20 people inside and had dozens of sales reps all over the US, Canada, and Europe. Ultimately, I helped expand the company from virtually no significant revenue to a leading brand in the industry that has sold more than 100 million dollars of product since the early 2000’s. When I was ready for a new adventure, I left the company as President and Chief Operating Officer.
I decided I was ready for yet a bigger challenge and joined a leading premium incentive company as their National Key Accounts Manager. I represented major national brands for this $200 million a year premium incentive firm such as Apple, Toshiba, Hoover, Sony, Nikon, Movado and others. The products were used to create various incentive programs for Fortune 1,000 companies around the world.
I’ve sold nearly a quarter of a billion dollars worth of products to the world’s leading retailers. After a recent stint as an investor on the CNBC reality show Make Me A Millionaire Inventor and the creation of some of the most followed social media groups in the world of inventing, I was the co-host of the popular Get Retail Ready podcast that produced nearly 100 episodes and was a top download on Apple and Google Play. I continue to help thousands of people who aspire to achieve massive success with their products and inventions through coaching, writing, podcasting, and speaking at live events. Most recently, I was named as an Ambassador to the United Inventors Association – the leading non-profit inventor education and advocacy organization in the USA.
My Mission Today as a Retail & Invention Expert
Today, I help inventors and entrepreneurs with getting their products from the idea stage to licensing them and selling them to major retailers. From product development and manufacturing to sales and marketing, I can be your ideal partner to help you achieve success!
My mission is to educate and assist inventors to improve their chances of succeeding with their invention ideas. Having been successful with my own product start up business, I understand the importance of having the proper knowledge and understanding of how to make money with your ideas.
Hear what Others Say
I’ve worked with 1,000s to push their inventions and retail products forward.
Joyce Bone
Millionaire Mom, Author, and Speaker
“He has his pulse on what it takes to be a success as an inventor. Jim DeBetta is the source for anyone needing help getting their invention to market.”
Melinda Knight
Inventorz Network Founder
“I highly recommend Jim to my network of women inventors. Jim’s knowledge of the industry combined with his honesty and integrity are qualities that make anyone feel like they are in good hands. Jim gets results for all of his clients!”
Stephen Key
World-renowned licensing expert, inventRight Founder
“When it comes to knowing what the buyers want, Jim is the guy! When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of retail and knowing what the buyers want and how to get it made, Jim is the guy.”
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