Meet Jim
Jim is 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 for one of the Sharks from the hit reality show Shark Tank. His keen sales and marketing strategies and ability to build successful product based businesses has made him a highly influential and sought-after consultant and mentor.
Jim’s career in retail began at an early age with the family business. He led the expansion of the business from a small successful operation into a multi-million dollar business and it became one of the most recognized and respected store of its kind on Long Island.
Jim decided it was time to grow and joined a start up firm that imported binoculars, telescopes, and optical products for children. His retail customers included a “who’s who” in retail such as Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael’s, Cabelas, Home Shopping Network, QVC, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Amazon, Costco, and many others. Jim employed nearly 20 people inside and had dozens of sales reps all over the US, Canada, and Europe. Ultimately, Jim 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 Jim was ready for a new adventure, he left the company as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Jim decided he was ready for yet a bigger challenge and joined a leading premium incentive company as their National Key Accounts Manager. Jim 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.
Jim has 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, he continues to help thousands of people who aspire to achieve massive success through coaching, writing, podcasting, and speaking at live events.
His enthusiastic and “real world” approach to business has allowed people to break free from the everyday restraints that hold so many hopeful entrepreneurs back! Jim teaches inventors how to create sales and marketing strategies, understand the world of licensing, develop a product using CAD design, raising money to fund a business, and locating factories overseas to produce products.Just a few of Jim’s achievements:
- Former executive for Kevin Harrington - one of the original Sharks from the hit reality television show Shark Tank
- Investor on the reality television show Make Me a Millionaire Inventor
- Former staff writer for Inventors Digest Magazine
- Featured speaker at nationally renowned events such as: Tory Johnson's Spark & Hustle, Ladies Who Launch, INPEX, and SHINE
- Author of The Business of Inventing
- Sold nearly 100 MILLION DOLLARS of products to the world's largest retailers
- Former host of the invention radio show LAUNCH
- Featured contributors for well-known websites such as Startup Nation and Edison Nation
- Featured interviewees for such prestigious publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine and BusinessWeek
What Some of the Industry Pros are saying:
He is not only extremely knowledgeable and well connected but passionate about helping individuals.
I’ve known Jim for over 15 years and watched him build a thriving business helping inventors and entrepreneurs successfully manufacture and distribute their products. He is not only extremely knowledgeable and well connected but passionate about helping individuals successfully commercialize their innovations. If you want to sell your products to retailers I highly recommend you talk to Jim before you do anything else and set yourself up for success!
Jim is well connected and was very helpful.
Jim is well connected and was very helpful getting us in touch with buyers at big retail stores.
Jim is a Licensing Guru!
I am so thankful for Jim’s outstanding knowledge and expertise on licensing! I had no idea how to even start a licensing agreement or even what to ask for. Jim was able to negotiate a better licensing percentage and also to allow my product to be used in different industries.
Jim’s ability to effectively execute all obstacles, we business owners have to constantly dodge to bring a product to market, is unmatched!
Jim’s ability to effectively execute all obstacles, we business owners have to constantly dodge to bring a product to market, is unmatched! Having the pleasure to work with Jim has not only sped up the process and helped connect me with industry leaders but also enabled my company to scale up and see the future clearly! His vision to create and connect parallels with his drive to follow through and over deliver with precision.
Jim is smart, savvy, personable and really knows the retail market place!
If you are starting a business please put Jim on speed dial before you make any costly mistakes. Jim is smart, savvy, personable and really knows the retail market place. You will proceed with confidence knowing he is on your team!
Jim is a consummate marketing professional!
Jim is a consummate marketing professional. If you need help navigating the complexity of selling at retail, I highly recommend his services. Not only has he successfully brought his own products to market but he has helped countless others open doors and avoid retailing pitfalls. Get started on the right track with Jim on your side!
I highly recommend Jim to my network of women inventors.
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!
Jim is a true shark!
Jim is a true Shark….his retail connections are unmatched…you are unbelievable Jim!
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.
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. He has his pulse on what it takes to be a success as an inventor.
He is my go to person when I need to hire a retail product expert.
I have had the pleasure to work with Jim on several big brand deals that involved bringing products to market. Jim’s knowledge has been valuable when it comes to clients and TV development around our clients brands and products. He is my go to person when I need to hire a retail product expert to make something a sensation in the marketplace for our clients.
A true asset to the innovation industry!
Jim is a seasoned professional in helping product developers work with all types of companies, including Fortune 500 types. He’s candid, competent and tireless. A true asset to the innovation industry.
Jim is on my short list when I’m looking for a skilled pro.
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Jim on several recent projects. In each case, Jim was a professional who knew what he was doing. Jim is on my short list when I’m looking for a skilled pro.
I recommend Jim DeBetta highly!
Jim’s product experience, work ethic and vast industry connections make him an excellent choice for anyone looking to take a product to market. I’ve worked with Jim on numerous recent projects and the experience has been both enjoyable and financially rewarding. I recommend Jim Debetta highly!
