On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discuss "Fighting for Inventor Rights" with President of US Inventor Inc, Randy Landreneau, & inventor of JumpNrope, Molly Metz.

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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HomeTalk with Michael King Broadcast #1147

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Topic: Fighting for Inventor Rights | Feat.: Randy Landreneau & Molly Metz

On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discuss "Fighting for Inventor Rights" with Randy Landreneau, inventor and President of US Inventor, Inc., whose mission is to restore innovation by establishing a strong patent system. To learn more, please visit: https://usinventor.org.

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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Guest: Randy Landreneau | Topic: Fighting for Inventor Rights

On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discuss "Fighting for Inventor Rights" with Molly Metz, inventor of "JumpNrope" and 5x World Jump Rope Champion. To learn more, please visit: www.jumpnrope.com. 

About:
Molly Metz has been involved in the sport of jump rope for over 35 years. Her various offerings to the sport range from competitor, coach, innovator, and Founder/Owner of JumpNrope, and she has served on numerous jump rope boards both in the US and abroad. Molly also operates JumpNrope, a Jump Rope Manufacturing Company in Louisville, CO. She is proud of her USA MADE and USA sourced jump rope parts. All her ropes are hand made in Colorado and shipped worldwide.

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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Guest: Molly Metz | Topic: Fighting for Inventor Rights

On this week's broadcast of HomeTalk, host Michael King welcomes lan O'Connor, Product Manager for Carlisle, discusses the benefits of using spray foam insulation to increase your home's energy efficiency.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Challenges. The Fun. The Rewards! (of Being an Inventor)" featuring Al Mango, inventor & owner of Mangorock International.

And for HomeTalkUSA's "BUILD with America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Mark Andol, founder of the Made In America Store.

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

HomeTalk with Michael King Broadcast #1148

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HomeTalk Broadcast #1148 (07-19-2025)

On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discuss "The Challenges. The Fun. The Rewards! (of Being an Inventor)" featuring Al Mango, inventor & owner of Mangorock International, specializing in custom faux rock displays.

Al Mango started his own graphic art company in his late teens, designing and creating logos, menus, and labels for various advertising agencies. Mango went on to become the Art Director for JG Durand, a French made glass company in New York, designing packaging and showrooms. Around this time, he was also designing and constructing sets for dinner theaters near Atlantic City, New Jersey, and worked for Resorts International Casino in Atlantic City setting up the Superstar Theater. Mango went on to be hired by Universal Studios in Florida, working on the construction of the Islands of Adventure and became Lead Scenic at various Islands. Projects also included the aquariums at Bass Pro Shops and the Elephant Fountain at the Audubon Zoo, in New Orleans. Al Mango started Mangorock International, specializing in custom faux rock displays, with clients such as Paramount Studios, Universal Studios, and Dollywood. Marine Chevrolet in Jacksonville North Carolina saw his work and commissioned him to develop lightweight faux rock retaining walls and a display for their Chevrolet dealership, which received recognition from General Motors. From there he did work extensively for Ford, Toyota, Jeep and Nissan all around the United States. To learn more, please visit: https://mangorock.com. 

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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Topic: The Challenges. The Fun. The Rewards! (of Being an Inventor) | Feat.: Al Mango, Mangorock

On this week's broadcast of HomeTalk, host Michael King welcomes Guy Woods with Green Products Company to discuss wood preservatives, paint removers, all-purpose cleaners, & more. And Tyler Hortin with Lion Energy discusses optimizing the way you store and use energy.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Where to Show Off!" featuring inventors lan Osborn with Night Golf Systems & Angela Kendall with Snap N Pack, joined by Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director at ASD Market Week.

And for HomeTalkUSA's "BUILD with America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss FTC cracking down on "Made In America" claims and products, joined by Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director at ASD Market Week, the most comprehensive US tradeshow for consumer merchandise.

We also dedicate this broadcast to the memory of Mark Andol, owner of General Welding & Fabricating, Inc. & Founder of the Made In America Store, who passed away a few weeks ago. 

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

HomeTalk with Michael King Broadcast #1149

HomeTalk Broadcast #1149 (07-26-2025)

On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discuss "Where to Show Off!" featuring inventors lan Osborn with Night Golf Systems & Angela Kendall with Snap N Pack, joined by Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director at ASD Market Week.

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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Topic: Where to Show Off! | Feat.: Angela Kendall, lan Osborn, & Stephanie Beringhele

On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton welcome  the winner of the INNOVATION AWARD at the 2025 ASD Market Week, Angela Kendall, inventor of Snap N Pack to discuss "Where to Show Off!" The Snap N Pack is the ultimate modular storage solution. The ONLY container with customizable compartments, the Snap N Pack easily snaps together different sections to store hot, cold, and room-temperature foods separately.

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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Guest: Angela Kendall | Topic: Where to Show Off!

On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton welcome lan Osborn to discuss "Where to Show Off!". Osborn is the Founder and CEO of Wild Ideas Light Company and is the inventor of Night Golf Systems. To learn more, please visit: https://wildideaslightco.com.

About:
Ian Osborn has designed, developed, and manufactured items that he invented, such as New Golf Shots in the Dark - The Ultimate Night Golf Experience. He strives to provide quality products designed to function better than existing products. Professional Pilot, designed products that increase safety for the general public and holds multiple patents.

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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Guest: Ian Osborn | Topic: Where to Show Off!

On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discuss "Where to Show Off!" with Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director for ASD Market Week. To learn more, please visit: https://asdonline.com.

About:
ASD Market Week is the most comprehensive tradeshow for consumer merchandise in the United States. At ASD, the world’s widest variety of general merchandise and consumer products comes together in one efficient four day shopping experience.

Beringhele develops and leads programs that connect retail businesses to the best on-trend, wholesale products from around the world. She works cross functionally with sales, marketing, and operations to drive profitable event growth and empower small to large retailers to diversify their merchandise and boost their profitability.

Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's Inventor Lady".

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA.

Listen to HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment every week on KBN (King's Broadcasting Network) Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT. Stream and download "Invent America" broadcasts at https://hometalk.info.

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