Warning: This video contains some foul language. When you have an idea for a new product or come up with an invention, what should you do first? What are your options as far as getting to market? The two main paths to commercialization for inventors are licensing, which you can think of like renting, and manufacturing your product yourself — the traditional process of starting a business.

Product licensing expert Stephen Key debates Marc Portney, investor, entrepreneur, and business advisor about the merits of the licensing business model versus venturing. Both men have experienced the benefits and drawbacks of each! As Marc explains early on, it's really about understanding what your strengths, weaknesses, and desires are. Are you more of a business type, or a creative type?

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Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are the world's leading experts on how to license a product idea. If you have an invention idea, this is the show to watch. Steve and Andrew are the cofounders of inventRight, a coaching program that has helped people from more than 60 countries license their ideas for new products. Visit http://www.inventright.com for more information and to join the oneoneone coaching program.

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