Everything Intellectual Property
My name is David Spears and I am an Intellectual Property attorney who manages patent portfolios for client ranges from start-up companies to multibillion dollar companies around the world. I am also a former college football player for Michigan State University. I am interviewing people who have invested in themselves and Intellectual property, and who then goes on to start a business around their intellectual Property.
Everything Intellectual Property
From Low-Income Living to Shark Tank Success 💼
Matt Hall, founder and CEO of TrueFit Customs, discusses how he risked $125K to build a $15M business. He talks about his journey from low-income housing to scaling his revolutionary custom-fit mouthguard company, which now serves NFL and NHL teams like the Eagles and Rams. Matt shares the challenges of starting with credit card debt, his breakthrough moments, and the importance of systems and processes in manufacturing. He also reflects on his Shark Tank experience, where he landed a deal with Rohan Oza, and how custom-fit products like mouthguards and insoles are transforming the market.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Saquon Barkley Customer Experience
02:55 - Overview of TrueFit Customs
05:07 - Sports-Specific Mouth Guards
06:54 - Mouth Guard Manufacturing Process
09:04 - Order Fulfillment Timeline
11:16 - Inspiration Behind the Business
15:02 - Entrepreneurial Aspirations
17:41 - Risks in Entrepreneurship
21:33 - Ignorance and Business Startups
23:20 - Business Debt Insights
25:18 - Surprises from the Shark Tank Deal
31:20 - Intellectual Property Protection
35:25 - Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank
36:04 - Getting Featured on Shark Tank
38:48 - Collaboration with Daymond John
43:16 - Business Breakthroughs and Challenges
47:52 - True Fit Custom Insoles Overview
48:08 - Entrepreneurial Advice
50:01 - Following True Fit Customs
52:25 - Shark Tank Deal Insights
52:37 - Final Thoughts