72 years old, 50% French, 50% Brit and 100% American.
I spent 30 years anchoring news and presenting programs on French TV, but decided to come over the USA when my daughter was born, as I figured she would have more opportunities in life over here than in Europe...I was right!
I invented 3 products during Covid, because hello...blocked at home for2 months....
My previous invention, the Golf Ball Grabber is already on the market, but I invested a major part of my capital towards it and although people love it, I haven't had the success I hoped for.
- However the reactions to my new item, the Golf Ball Returner (prototype) have been fantastic. I could have sold several dozens just in the Pro-shop where I work... had they been available for sale.
What We Need & What You Get
- I have to order a minimum of 2000 units for production to begin.
- The first production costs are always very important because of tooling/mold costs and one-time industry and mechanical design modifications.
- Just those come to more than $40,000.
- Add an extra $18 per unit and you get near the $85,000 including packaging, shipping and taxes.
- If you pre-order my Golf Ball Returner, not only will you receive one, but I will also send you, free of charge, my Golf Ball Grabber which retails at $20.
- You can check it out www.golfballgrabber.com
- If I don't get my 2000 pre-orders, your funds will be refunded within 5-8 days...so no worries
The Impact
- Although Golf Ball Returner won't have any effect on the inflation, cost of gas or immigration, thanks to its small size, it will help golfers practice their putting anyplace, anytime.
- My previous inventions, Swing-Beep, Handy Cup and Golf Ball Grabber have had a certain amount of success but I haven't been able to break even yet...hence my presence on Indiegogo for my Returner
- Feel free to check the above websites, www.swing-beep.com, and www.pasadagolf.com
Risks & Challenges
I know that if I am lucky enough to reach my goal, there will be many more hurdles to overcome, the most important being marketing.
Thankfully I have one of the top putting mat companies very interested in the Golf Ball Returner (which makes a lot of sense) and as they are also very present on the Asian market, I have hopes they will use their marketing department to make sure gadget-loving Japanese and South Koreans will buy Golf Ball Returner.
Other Ways You Can Help
Whether you can pre-order or not, thank you for having taken the time to read all this, and if by chance you have a golfer friend who you think might be interested, feel free to tell him about Golf Ball Returner on Indiegogo.
Thank you
Cheers
Patrick
