#4: How to Validate and Launch a Successful Product in the Market with Mike Watts

In this episode, Mike Watts (@mike100w) joins us for a 1-on-1 interview on the SaaS District podcast.
Mike is an experienced entrepreneur who has 6 startup companies under his belt including founding three consecutive multi-million dollar companies in the last 10 years. He has successful exits from three companies including one for over $6 million, and he had a business partnership with Shark Tank famous: Daymond John.
He currently serves as Founder and CEO of https://www.lovehandle.com/ (LoveHandle), a fast-growing American manufacturer of custom smartphone grips. His products which have been featured on Good Morning America, QVC, HSN, The Today Show and sold through major retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Home Depot, Lowe’s, RiteAid, Office Depot and more.
Mike is also a regular keynote speaker for entrepreneur and inventor group, a guest professor at Texas AM University's entrepreneur program in College Station, a 2-time winner of the Aggie 100 Award for fastest growing companies and has been listed on the Fortune 5000. In today’s interview Mike shares his tips and experience on how to overcome the market’s most challenging scenarios.
During this interview we cover:
Challenges when starting off as an entrepreneur
Sourcing and manufacturing a product during a crisis
Finding a reliable supplier for your product
Increasing the odds for success
Finding a valuable investor/mentor
Steps on overcoming the “perfect” idea
Validating your business model
Dealing with competition
Links and mentions:
LoveHandle's Website: https://www.lovehandle.com/ (https://www.lovehandle.com/)
Get in touch with Mike:
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-watts-21402578/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-watts-21402578/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike100w (https://twitter.com/mike100w)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikewatts/ (https://www.instagram.com/mikewatts/)
Get in touch with Akeel:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AkeelJabber (https://twitter.com/AkeelJabber)
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/akeel-jabbar (https://linkedin.com/in/akeel-jabbar)
More Podcast Sessions - https://horizencapital.com/saas-podcast (https://horizencapital.com/saas-podcast)
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In this episode, Mike Watts (@mike100w) joins us for a 1-on-1 interview on the SaaS District podcast.

Mike is an experienced entrepreneur who has 6 startup companies under his belt including founding three consecutive multi-million dollar companies in the last 10 years. He has successful exits from three companies including one for over $6 million, and he had a business partnership with Shark Tank famous: Daymond John.

He currently serves as Founder and CEO of LoveHandle, a fast-growing American manufacturer of custom smartphone grips. His products which have been featured on Good Morning America, QVC, HSN, The Today Show and sold through major retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Home Depot, Lowe’s, RiteAid, Office Depot and more.

Mike is also a regular keynote speaker for entrepreneur and inventor group, a guest professor at Texas AM University's entrepreneur program in College Station, a 2-time winner of the Aggie 100 Award for fastest growing companies and has been listed on the Fortune 5000. In today’s interview Mike shares his tips and experience on how to overcome the market’s most challenging scenarios.

During this interview we cover:

Challenges when starting off as an entrepreneurSourcing and manufacturing a product during a crisisFinding a reliable supplier for your productIncreasing the odds for successFinding a valuable investor/mentorSteps on overcoming the “perfect” ideaValidating your business modelDealing with competition

Links and mentions:

LoveHandle's Website: https://www.lovehandle.com/

Get in touch with Mike:

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-watts-21402578/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike100wInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikewatts/

Get in touch with Akeel:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AkeelJabber

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/akeel-jabbar

More Podcast Sessions - https://horizencapital.com/saas-podcast

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