May 24, 2013
Latest Stories:
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Deep River Snacks -Thursday, May 9, 2013
7-Eleven -Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Green Screen Animals -Wednesday, May 8, 2013
EcoTensil -Thursday, May 2, 2013
Tempest Tours -Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Toastmaster -Monday, April 29, 2013
The First Ballpoint Pen -Monday, April 29, 2013
Bic Pens -Monday, April 29, 2013
Bezos Expeditions -Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Rapid Repair -Monday, April 22, 2013
The Story of Square -Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Books For Entrepreneurs -Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Gatorade -Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Starbucks’ $1 Tumblers are a Savvy Business Move -Monday, April 15, 2013
Barcode -Sunday, March 17, 2013
Weightwatchers -Sunday, March 10, 2013
NCR Cash Registers -Sunday, March 10, 2013
Bootights -Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Surf Air -Monday, February 25, 2013
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Dunlop Tires
In February 1888, British veterinary surgeon Jonn Boyd Dunlop wanted to cushion his young son’s bumpy tricycle ride. His family physician suggested filling sheet-rubber with air – creating similar to the air-filled mattresses used in hospitals.
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Deep River Snacks
He’s revolutionizing the snack world with healthy potato chips that are all natural, gluten free, kosher … and …. taste great. Hear the flavor-filled story of Deep River Snacks.
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Green Screen Animals
Thanks to him, animals can act in movies … without ever going on location. Hear about the digital studio that’s capturing Hollywood’s wildest performers …from squirrels to grizzly bears. Green Screen Animals.
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EcoTensil
You can’t make a weapon out of a paper spoon! That’s why the nation’s prisons became the best customers for a new environmentally-friendly eating utensil. The story EcoTensils.
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Tempest Tours
It’s one twisted concept — Tornadoes for Tourists! Hear about the tour company that lets thrill seekers ride with storm chasers, as they track tornadoes and super cell storms. The story of Tempest Tours.
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Dunlop Tires
May 19, 2013
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Deep River Snacks
May 9, 2013
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Green Screen Animals
May 8, 2013
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EcoTensil
May 2, 2013
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Tempest Tours
May 1, 2013
Radio Stories
Silly Bandz
Back in 2002, a Japanese design team decided to create rubber bands in cute animal shapes to encourage sustainability. Along came American traveler Robert Croak, who saw the rubber bands on a business trip, and envisioned completely different possibilities.
GoDaddy
This internet service provider stays a winner … by relentlessly trying to destroy itself. Learn how Go Daddy keeps its web sites secure.
Avis Rent-a-Car
When Ford dealer Warren Avis saw businesses begin flying sales reps to distant cities, he opened a rental car business at Detroit’s Willow Run airport.
The Comfort Company
Looking for a suitable gift for her relative whose father had died, Renee Wood wanted something more personal than a flower and a card. Not finding what she wanted, she crafted a teardrop-shaped memorial pendant in Play-Doh® and took it to a silversmith to make into a necklace.
Liquid Sculpture
Martin Waugh enjoyed his photography hobby better than his job as a software architect.
Games2U
Brothers Stuart and David Pikoff wanted to jump off the corporate merry go round. It was always their dream to build a business together. Their goal: do something fun, innovative, exciting, and geared to kids.
TRX
Randy Hetrick, a Navy Seal, was trying to find a way to stay in shape on covert missions. He hand-stitched some parachute webbing with stirrups at each end, attaching one end to a pole while holding onto the other, creating a pulley device for exercise.
Sweaty Bands
Workouts caused her headbands to slip and slide out of her hair. Now this fitness instructor’s invention is making her a cool fortune. Learn the story of Sweaty Bands.
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Deep River Snacks
He’s revolutionizing the snack world with healthy potato chips that are all natural, gluten free, kosher … and …. taste great. Hear the flavor-filled story of Deep River Snacks.
7-Eleven
Ice wasn’t enough – he wanted to sell more. Learn how an innovative employee inspired a Texas ice company to invent the modern convenience store. Hear how 7Eleven went from 8 stores in Dallas to 40,000 around the world.
Green Screen Animals
Thanks to him, animals can act in movies … without ever going on location. Hear about the digital studio that’s capturing Hollywood’s wildest performers …from squirrels to grizzly bears. Green Screen Animals.
Daily Player
Podcast
Podcast Episode #5: “Rethink Your Industry”
In the latest episode of the Why Didn’t I Think of That? Podcast, Bob Smith and Greg Anastos sit down with thinkofthat.net blogger Benjamin Christopher and discuss the first of their Axioms For Entrepreneurs, “Re-think Your Industry.”
The Why Guys explore how companies like Netflix, Apple, Xerox, and General Motors were able to look at their industries, and their companies, in a new light.
Podcast Episode #4: “Utilikilts”
Searching for comfort from the heat, Steven Villegas altered a pair of army surplus pants into a legless skirt, optimized for the working man. He called it the “Utilikilt.” His utilitarian man-skirt quickly became a surprise hit with construction workers, bikers, and other unlikely customers. On the latest episode of The Why Didn’t I Think of That? ® Podcast, we put the spotlight on this up-and-coming entrepreneur.
The Why Guys speak with Villegas about his unique product on this week’s Why Didn’t I Think of That? Podcast.
Podcast Episode #3: “Pandora and Social Music”
In this episode of the Why Didn’t I Think of That? Podcast, the Why Guys are joined by blogger Benjamin Christopher for a wide-ranging discussion on Pandora Radio and the current state of Social Music.
