How I Invented a $1,000,000 Product

► BOTTLEHOOKS: corterleather....
How I Invented a $1,000,000 Product
In 2012 I invented a product that would go on to change my life and do well over $1,000,000 in retail sales. This is the story of how I invented that product, called the Bottlehook. In this video we talk about how the product was designed, how it was launched on Kickstarter, getting a patent for the invention, getting media and finally taking it off the market to perfect it and bring out version 3, which is available starting today!
Thank you for this crazy ride - I hope you enjoy the video :)

[@kingcatfish3188]

"I'm not trying to sell it to you" well too bad cause i kinda want one now...

[@flyrodu]

Ordered one as he said it lol

[@spdcrzy]

Seriously lol. I just realized how quickly I blow through bottle openers AND keychains/keyrings. The bottlehook is a genius invention.

[@EdensukoV]

Indeed. I'm on it.

[@dianalondono5599]

same i didnt know i needed this

[@FlashySenap]

yeah, same XD

[@sirnillocsemaj]

“Cause again I was in college... and we .. opened a lot of bottles.”

[@newthrash1221]

Omg a college students who drank, what a shocker 🙄

[@willforker243]

@@newthrash1221 I don’t think he put the quote to contest the idea of his college life. More so to relate or have a laugh with him.

[@GregJoshuaW]

@@newthrash1221 haters gonna hate

[@sogeqt9188]

@@newthrash1221 bruh, why is everyone harassing this man, it's called sarcasm.

[@kevinparker2409]

@King Croc you just angry cause never got invited to a college party and now everyone can see why lmao

[@astro22]

Next video: How i made a 1M product become a 10M product by making a youtube video. Good work man, i respect your hustle

[@xTHERANGAx]

Next next video: So apparently in technical terms I’m a “billionaire”.

[@Connorknoxrox]

i agree this is great advertising, I never knew it existed and now I do. That's big, especially when 1m people have seen it by the time i have. How many people need a better keychain bottle opener.

[@2stroketyson79]

@@Connorknoxrox ive had the same keychain bottle opener on my keys for 12 years dont think I will ever need another one

[@henrikpettersson2886]

hehehe

[@zagyex]

true dat "sold out"

[@TheNightstalkerShow]

"I'm not an inventor" You are an inventor and a leather smith, just not a metal worker.

[@Neosum]

There's something about this thing. I don't need a bottle opener and I don't need a keychain hook, but looking at this makes me just want one. Congratulations on your success.

[@johnpeetube]

I've had my bottle hook on my hip for 7 years now, and i'm happy to finally hear the story behind it. Thanks for sharing.

[@firstranger7282]

Yet this is the first time in 7 years I hear about it. I wanted a neat and good quality bottle opener for years.

[@arman4chok]

@@firstranger7282 do you work at a bar?

[@bakedstreetyt]

you paid 40 bucks for a bottle openner ? lmao

[@peterpengproductions920]

@@bakedstreetyt I would pay 7-8 dollars for it. tops!

[@littletimmy7746]

@@peterpengproductions920 did you not just watch the video dude its single purpose isn't a bottle opener

[@whitandpark]

love the story, love the product. Great work Eric:)

[@rodster3600]

Great story, you’re very real and down to earth. Glad for your success :)

[@luiscosta9186]

LOL!!!!!?????

[@christopherheredia3369]

I was just about to say Love the Story as well 😅😌 Never giving up pays off, endure and move forward (as it relates to his down time due to injury)

[@charlies7155]

36$ bit expensive tho

[@charlies7155]

for a piece of cast metal, would sell better at a lower price

[@daszo9364]

"I don't want this to be a sales pitch." Proceed's to give the best sales pitch for the next 4 minutes.

[@unlink1649]

And then doesn't have any product and does not sell in Europe. I can't imagine the amount of revenue missed here. Super sad.

[@Corter]

We ship to Europe daily :) you can preorder the next batch on the website, didn't expect to sell out so fast haha

[@martinljungberg5753]

@@Corter You might wanna think about a division in England if you grow more. Taxes make EU countries pay a lot more when it's from out of EU

[@ClurTaylor]

@@martinljungberg5753 England is not in the EU

[@mmohler919]

@@Corter YOU SOLD OUT? youtube is a godsend for people like you

[@pereaxpereahandmadeartisan6144]

Very cool and so glad you posted this. We would love to see the patent process and your take on it. Thanks!

[@BlackOut321123]

My man, you'd have to hold me at gunpoint to stop me giving money to a Kickstarter that consisted to pictures of the actual, simple, finished product and a clear plan to make more. Most of the stuff on there is pie-in-the-sky nonsense with six digitally rendered videos that cost more than my house to make. You did it right.

[@chiphungerford]

Great Story, I worked with your Dad and he gave me a Camo Bottle hook, Still have it works great, Glad you have had success with your business and hope your dad and mom are doing well

[@hughhudson5102]

Absolutely fantastic. Totally inspiring, foound this story through your leather craft vlogs

[@GarryPatricio]

Yes I would like a patent "how to" video please

[@Corter]

Ok! Coming up!

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

@@Corter Yay!

[@ohnuh]

@@Corter Hello! If you can, could you please include costs and duration of the development of the patent.

[@Corter]

I'll do my best, that's going to be VERY different for every individual product though

[@InfernoPhilM]

Definitely

[@chrispysaid]

My takeaway from this video: "If you want to be successful, make something insanely useful in the worst way possible."

[@evilkidm93b]

I am not even at the stage of wanting to be successful yet.

[@alexanderm8975]

@@evilkidm93b i am not even in the stage of grasping the concept of success myself

[@philosoraptorvi5309]

I. Can. Not. Even. Successful.

[@miningcow]

"If you want to be successful, get extremely lucky"

[@chrispysaid]

@@miningcow "If you want to be lucky, get extremely successful."

[@donko2987]

Just by looking at this video I can see how much effort you put in the stuff u make, Its so nice!

[@matthewcarrick2722]

I bought one of those original bronze/copper ones. and have long since lost it, was super nice while I had it. Thanks for having the throughput to put that thought into reality.

[@myggen2111]

1:58 "I've never been a big spender" sounds funny coming from a guy that makes wallets for a living lol

[@lilypower]

Well, if he doesn't spend it he'll need a lot of wallets to keep the cash in! 😅

[@Muudge]

@@lilypower i applaud you for this reply

[@lilypower]

@@Muudge thanks! 😁

[@Nightmarebaby796]

😂😂😂😂

[@FBarbarian]

and for a guy who asks for 36 dollars for a bottle opener

[@ZedrowTK]

"i'm not trying to sell this to you, but this finish is silky smooth" I can hear the passion in your voice and it's very wholesome to hear you geek out about the product you created. I think most people can tell it's not a sales pitch, you are just excited about the quality of your product and it shows.

[@Philip_J]

Which is also why it works so well as an unintentional sales pitch.

[@hothands955]

@@Philip_J for real, isnt the phrase something like "cant sell something you dont believe in"?

[@silenciovincent9062]

Yes passion of money in his voices, I can feel it too

[@charlesgriswold13]

As a Mechanical Engineer I found this inspiring. I went to college to learn how to manufacture useful, physical things like this, and found most manufacturing was moving over seas. Worse yet, most designs were being copied, often poorly, and undercutting costs so we could not make a living. I tip my hat to you sir.

[@CircleSeven]

Agreed, I'm studing mechanical engineering and like to see more countries having local industries and not outsourcing everything.

[@cate01a]

@@CircleSeven as some regular consumer though, I'm just after some robust item for cheap

[@TheSully48]

Idk how much you really care to know but just fyi these are manufactured overseas. If you look on the website it says they're imported and that they're partnered with IAS which owns a factory in China where the casting is done.

[@charlesgriswold13]

@@TheSully48 Fair enough. Although I thought I saw "made in USA" on an early version. When you go to volume, it just makes sense. In my dealings with China for example, the cost of finished goods (shipping and tarrifs included) can be less than 1/2 the cost of raw materials in the United States. That blows my mind. I don't know how to fix that. Of course, for that price, the cost of defending your IP and scrapping the out of specification parts will cut into that gap, but generally not by enough. More power to the people that keep swinging, and fighting that battle I say.

[@Corter]

I don't usually talk money but tbh it's more expensive to have them made overseas now than it was domestically - we couldn't find the quality we wanted in the US at the volume we needed and sampled from dozens of foundries all over the US for years. Custom brass mix, cooling times need to be monitored because of the open hook design so things don't get too brittle, specific finishing of the raw castings before plating...took almost 10 years to do it but i finally bit the bullet so we could get them up to the best quality possible.

[@pubbiehive]

Love that you don't cheap out and compromise on the finish of the product, it looks great.

[@biosaber585]

I learned years ago the "why didn't I think of that" is not grounds for sadness. It is grounds to forever keep striving forward. Every idea is a good idea for SOMEONE, you just need to find who it's the best idea for.

[@chasebh89]

as the old saying goes : "if it has 1 square inch of free space, it will have a bottle opener"

[@MinecraftsDarkest1]

Mad respect for the "I don't want this to be a sales pitch"

[@Mel-qx1mg]

Reverse psychology

[@tinsel7847]

Watched a 20 min ad and doesn’t even know

[@entrex7596]

If you didnt hurt your hand this could have never been created, incredible story !

[@nothin1456]

Right! Sometimes necessity can be the be king!

[@DragonHuman00]

You have no idea if that's true lol

[@FairButNotReally]

@@DragonHuman00 Well it wouldn't have been by him though, Only reason he set out to make it was because he couldn't make Leather Wallets. 1:41

[@Sniffowasabi]

If he didn't hurt his hand, he would have drawn the thing quicker and made the hook right-handed.

[@FairButNotReally]

@@Sniffowasabi Refer to my reply from a week ago. He wouldn't have drawn it at all.

[@arforafro5523]

My man created this hooks without any plans to invent a $1M product, and now he just published a video without the intention to promote his product further. So pleasing to hear you talk about something you created I just want to buy one myself.

[@aaronq2627]

These are the kinds of simple and genuine innovations that should be taught in high school. Because it would open up kids' thought process of how the world works and how anyone can not only invent cool stuff but also protect their patented ideas.

[@galonappe1531]

i mean you are right but a he was able to do that already being graduated from school. srry if my english is kinda bad im from argentina.

[@Ak-zb9bn]

This is actually dumb.

[@MrJDG2011]

honestly this is not even close to new- i have at least 10 bottle openers that i can attach to my keys.

[@Alpenmagier]

@@MrJDG2011 idk why people praise this thing so much its a fucking bottleopener with key hold its nothing new and its overpriced af with 37 dollars

[@corail53]

its a bottle opener - not exactly inventing anything.

[@brockjensen7149]

SO weird, I've been watching your videos on leather working and then saw this. I've used this key chain for my keys for at least 5 years, never put it together that it was your design.

[@Corter]

small world, i'm glad it's treating you well!

[@voteZDLR]

You should try to take this on Shark Tank but I guarantee they're gonna probably roll their eyes like "The bottle opener's already been invented, man."

[@Corter]

we actually turned shark tank down 5-6 years ago haha, they took an automatic percentage of the company if you appeared on the show at the time. I think they've stopped doing that now but I was like 'well...i don't exactly know what i'd ask for?"

[@alons1000jerk]

@@Corter ask for their connections to places like Home Depot etc.

[@Batmannerz]

@@Corter I know exactly what you mean. You currently have a manageable product and you are fully able to supply the demand. Glad you realized you had something cool and kept it fairly unique; I think the fact not everyone has one of these makes it more exclusive and much cooler. Not every product needs to be the next Scrub Daddy.

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

@@Corter They ( tank you no, I'll go make my million without you ) would want you to immediately start making the product in a factory in china or India from whom they likely have an interest in. I doubt they would see anything novel, especially without a utility patent. I am AMAZED you won a lawsuit against another making a similar shape and design, as most knockoffs only need to change the smallest detail. Congrats on that! There was a keyring made in the 1970s that dissapeared. It was called jailer's key ring. Patterned roughly on a keyring used in jaihouses, so Otis could put himself to bed. It consisted of a solid round 1/4"dia brass ring, and from it a special swivel and a J-hoold with a ball on the end. This keyring sold in hair shops and giftstores, as well as sold by locksmiths. I could not get them in fast enough. They were made in a reg and large size. 19.99 and 29.99...back in the 1970s. If you want to give me a royalty of 2.00 per unit, I will send you ther only iteration of one of these you are likely to find today! ( Call ME Locksmith Wonderful )

[@cbalan777]

@@Batmannerz It's crazy how much money someone has made off a happy face sponge. It kind of makes me...angry?

[@MrCivick]

Wow, I have been following and watching your channel for a while now and this story was an unexpected surprise on what an entrepreneur and small business success story you have been. It's very inspiring. Through the lens of just your videos, it's easy to assume Corter Leather is a small simple operation (which I realize you are) but when you step back and realize all of your offerings, intellectual proprerties, partnerships, collaborations, etc it's clear how much hard work, investment, and good business acumen you really have. I have a lot to learn from this channel.... much more than just how to make a wallet. Thank you.

[@HotFreshTofu]

maybe like 10 or more years ago I bought a belt from you. Then today I found one of your videos suggested by yt. (not this one). I love when things just come together and make connections down the road. and now I want a bottle hook.

[@jamesthomson7047]

Fantastically simple idea. Really encouraging to see how such a simple idea can do so well. Love it

[@CloudyShinobi]

“I’m Not trying to sell this to you” -Proceeds to sell it to us

[@Pulko172]

Did you actually bought it?

[@thedollsofchaos]

Basically saying “I cut my hand and couldn’t work so I spent all of my money making a bottle opener that I had no idea would sell” haha love that I’m glad it worked out

[@canadude6401]

Kinda like Bob Ross used to say... "Happy Little Accidents" it's interesting when inventions arrive at a time of loss, hardship and setback.

[@TheGreatChrisB]

I've never seen this thing before, but this is EXACTLY what I've been looks my for for my work keys.

[@briancows8368]

just don't keep 'em next to your car keys

[@0xEden.]

@@briancows8368 why not?

[@briancows8368]

@@0xEden. well I don't wanna be the guy to explain the joke but.. its cause its a beer bottle opener and with car keys so ya know, cars and beer don't really go well together

[@robertshank1131]

I didn't plan to watch this video but you caught my attention immediately and kept it right until the end of the video! The algorithm works

[@siltzi]

I don't need a bottleopener or a keyhook, but this one is just so aesthetically pleasing that I want one

[@loboranto]

For someone who studies design right now, this is a really interesting story. Thank you.

[@DustyBoxTreasures]

I like background stories like this, brings things into perspective. Love your stuff

[@jeromeclaessen3921]

As a quadriplegic this is perfect for me. I can attach it myself and no one can steal my keys out of my wheelchair's pouch no more.

[@Busted.Knuckles.Garage]

Very nicely done, my father Alistair has been in Sales, Marketing, a buyer and has always told Me and explained in detail this very story not 100 % the same but how to cut corners, but I let life and others needs, come first in my life, so I have note pages, sticky notes, scraps of paper drawing books, diaries full with what I believe are marketable products. So in short My hats go off to You, the Wife (which with every successful Man out there, a Great Woman is right behind him Pushing, prodding, pouring him forward) and any another Team members Dog, Cat, friends, sister-in-law, etc. For getting it done. Thanks for sharing great, fantastic lives story, and examples of Goal Setting. Wit-Luv™ Andy T Barrie Ont. Canada

[@Busted.Knuckles.Garage]

How can a quadriplegic even Move a HAND to hook this key chain anywhere at all. I'm not trying to be insensitive but isn't that what Quadriplegic Means or is this person just being A Smartass. From Lost somewhere in 🇨🇦

[@Reivehn]

@@Busted.Knuckles.Garage You do realise Quadriplegic doesn't necessarily mean the limbs are entirely non-functional right? For example, maybe they cant move their shoulders but they can still move their bicep, bending their elbow? maybe they cant move their upper arm but roll their wrist and move their fingers? You don't know the specifics of their condition so you really have no leg to stand on in your statement. Pun intended. As someone who regularly watched his mom take care of a quadriplegic man I can say with experience that man could move their hands and arms, Being impeded in movement of all four limbs is enough to be diagnosed as Quadriplegic, It doesn't mean they have no function of their limbs or their are entirely immobilised.

[@alangarduno9540]

@@Busted.Knuckles.Garage they still use wheel chairs they steer with their mouths

[@Adierit]

@@alangarduno9540 how they using a key though bro they dangling off the key like a dog turning it with their mouth? how they opening anything they're supposed to have a care taker

[@SuperKevinPang]

I remember this when it was on Kickstarter, backed the project and got myself the camo variant, still using it til today :)

[@hiimbolo]

really crazy, i saw this when it released 3 years ago, recently started picking up leatherworking and realized the same person i've been learning from is the creator of this. very neat

[@alvinforslind]

Cant even imagine how thankful you must be for that one piece of glass

[@Jake-jo1iz]

Thank you slum lord 🥺🙏

[@Eetu_Veikkola]

@@Jake-jo1iz?

[@fernandopolania]

Thank you. I just purchased the stainless steel one. Glad I can support you since I've learned so much from your channel.

[@macholoco65]

That was a cool story and very nice product 👌

[@theeguy9022]

It's a shame that theres so many people who have probably had amazing ideas like this but dont have the equipment motivation or skills to bring them to life

[@EVATVDirect]

You don't need equipment, everything can be designed and produced externally. It's probably motivation like you say, and the ability to spend the time to learn what you need to learn, and execute what you need to execute.

[@DeathProductions200]

@@EVATVDirect so. Another thing to keep in mind is the ability physically or mentally. Now, what I mean by physically (im using myself as an example) i have severe pain throughout my body. Sometimes I can't even draw for 5 minutes without crying out in pain. So this is a HUGE hit or miss situation. Mentally, the pain has a huge toll on my mental health, so on days I don't feel much physical pain, I am drained emotionally. I do truly try, but my health just isn't there sadly to keep up.

[@solcutta3661]

@@DeathProductions200 snap

[@Colphin]

It's a keychain with a bottle opener. Save "Amazing" for things like syringes and the wheel.

[@theeguy9022]

@@Colphin looking at your other comments it's clear your against this and when it comes to the price its high because each one of these are made by hand they dont have a big company now onto your comment yes the creation of syringes was a great time but even simple inventions can change life without you noticing think of things like stair railings or straws tinted lenses all things you dont think about but still have an effect on your quality of life

[@t.f.3305]

Ok I finally subscribed after staying up all night watching leather working videos and making a list of things to buy. Thanks!!

[@urieaaron]

My first thought is I want one of these, than I remember that I can't remember the last time I opened that kind of bottle. After that I remember I have never hooked my keys or anything else in a beltloop. This shows that with billions of people in the world, there will always be a market for something that is well made and meets a need.

[@thewaltest]

I got one brass and one steel. So excited to see them in person! So proud to support this awesome brand!!

[@joestuttgen5058]

Awesome story! I'm a product design engineer and it's so refreshing to see something created to solve a problem instead of so many companies trying to jump on a bandwagon to make cash...

[@maxxsteele9396]

But it was to make cash because his hand was fuxord and he needed another way to work. It's always about money. Love doesn't cost a thing but the rent does.

[@damianreed9081]

@@maxxsteele9396 He’s saying that it’s solving a problem while making money and not just making what’s popular at the time like fidget spinners or Gaming chairs, people making those are just copying off each other and not solving or making anything new

[@maxxsteele9396]

@@damianreed9081 You think making a 129 year old invention is new. This is the reason for the phrase, "build a better mouse trap." Solving a problem doesn't automatically make the solution novel. Admiration for the problem solver doesn't separate it from it's monetary significance. Why am I explaining this to you when he explained why he made it in the video? Come on and represent your species in a positive light for once. Pretend that human common sense is on trial. If found innocent you live. If found guilty, the planet is nuked from orbit.

[@williampierce5579]

@@maxxsteele9396 that was rude and unearned. "represent your species in a positive light" come on man

[@maxxsteele9396]

@@williampierce5579 If you and your little playmate don't want to set a good example for your people, someone else will. I refuse to believe that you're the best humanity has to offer.

[@SenatorDodo09]

he sounds so innocent while saying "cause again, i was in college...and we opened a lot of bottles"

[@tinajackson9047]

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[@jermainegomez8982]

@Jesse Jacob is not about ignorance but unprofessional broker in the market.

[@jermainegomez8982]

I will introduce you to my broker Mrs ..Tiffany..fx..Morris she is from US and her method working for me the moment.

[@timothyday90]

wow I'm just shock someone mentioned and recommended expert Mrs .Tiffany..fx..Morris.

[@timothyday90]

I thought people don't know her, she helped me recover what I lost trying to trade for myself.

[@quinnlavoie2947]

you don't need to be surprised because I'm also trading with expert Mrs .Tiffany..fx..Morris.

[@avananana]

I don't even drink much but this id too good of a product to pass upon. Definitely a good gift to friends as well. Probably the most interesting and entertaining sales pitch I've seen so far.

[@DayZilya]

"I am not trying to sell it to you" Me: Hmmmm, I kinda want one *goes to the site* Message on the site: " YOU SOLD US OUT"...

[@RenderBones]

if commercials were more like this, then i wouldn't mind watching. this really feels like an up close look.

[@JulianViquez]

Man this is actually so inspiring, a super simple product that can really fulfill the buyer's needs

[@PanicProvisions]

Normally I'm annoyed by product placements and people constantly shoving things in my face they want to sell me but you actually made an interesting and informative video that features the product by necessity, so kudos to you.

[@sgt.miningdrill2680]

this product is kinda useless

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

@@sgt.miningdrill2680 No it's not, it's made him a heap of money so therefore it was very useful to him...

[@sgt.miningdrill2680]

@@bagpussmacfarlan9008 to him maybe but to other people i can't find any use for this I needed bottle opener like twice in my life Why would i lug it around

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

@@sgt.miningdrill2680 Well obviously you're not the entire world as it seems plenty of people find it useful or he wouldn't be making a video about how many he's sold 🤷‍♂

[@sgt.miningdrill2680]

@@bagpussmacfarlan9008 i wouldnt be saying that if i knew people finding use for this This item is probably targeted for americans anyway

[@StillOnTrack]

I don't know how KZbin knew to recommend this video for me but I'm glad it did! No wonder you were so successful. These are rad! I've been looking for something like this (bar quality style opener) for years. PURCHASED!

[@JonStratford1234]

Really appreciate you sharing that story. Your channel is one of my favorites.

[@YitianTheSword]

imagine the guy who's been copying you went up and applied for the patent before you did...

[@AutomationBrother]

What would happen in this situation? Any Patent Experts out there?

[@AMSinc301]

@@AutomationBrother The reason it can take so long to get a patent is because the Patent Office thoroughly searches the market to ensure that your patent doesn't infringe on a pre-existing product (patented or not) before granting the patent protection. That is not to say it doesn't happen, as the Patent Office staff aren't infallible and may miss something, particularly if it is a product not in mass circulation. If the other company did successfully file a patent, the true inventor should be able to demonstrate quite easily (so long as they've kept documents) that their product was designed, manufactured and on the market before the copy cat, and get the patent invalidated

[@AMSinc301]

You also need to be able to demonstrate the product is "novel and non-obvious" to get a patent. In other words, it has to be judged to be both original and not something that somebody else in the field could have plausibly come up with independently. This criteria is vague and open to interpretation though.

[@AutomationBrother]

@@AMSinc301 Thanks! How non-obvious does a product have to be? Can you be specific?

[@AMSinc301]

@@AutomationBrother An obvious example would be a slight modification to a pre-existing invention. Like if you were to try and patent a 10 slice toaster. Sure its different to your standard toaster because it can fit 10 slices, but its an obvious and unimaginative idea which anyone else could have feasibly come up with. As I said previously, it can be pretty open to interpretation so it really depends on how the patent team in your jurisdiction interpret the rule and where they draw the line

[@luismacedo5777]

I've had my Bottlehook since 2015! The thing is built like a tank. It's been with me all around the world with me popping countless bottles along the way. It will forever be a part of my EDC - thank you for creating one of my favorite products ever! I will definitely be recommending the V3 to everyone and anyone who might need one

[@olord7426]

Mate this was such a beautiful and amazing video! I'd love to for you to make a video about the patent process! That would be incredible!

[@blaketucker9070]

This guy sounds so genuine and I'm happy for him.

[@1pixle]

I love this video. The genuine pride you have in this product came through in the video, and is really what charmed me into watching the whole thing. I don't have a reason why I watched it all, but I really don't feel like I need it. 10/10, very interesting! Please continue leading an awesome life!

[@jessadayutspeers8152]

The design is going to be a classic design in the future, like the paperclip. This is the Bottlehook, and it's going to appear in the dictionary.

[@wjrodgers]

Great story! I still have my natural leather Corter belt from back in the day. Fun fact, I think I only know about your stuff from back in the VWVortex days!

[@Wolf-fcg]

You know if you move the eyelet up by the bottom opener you can make it smaller but still have the necessary leverage to open any bottle while making it more compact

[@mark_spit7839]

Some of the best inventions are the simplest. Well done!

[@calebmerry3337]

i have only just found this by random YT algorithm, and I love how much passion you have for your products, and your passion for quality work!

[@gretathuumberg]

As a person who has keys, I need this. As a Newfoundlander, I need this

[@boopsaber6905]

Saying ur a newfy on the internet is risky

[@cane870]

@@boopsaber6905 why

[@Xenothios]

I love how passionately and excitedly he tells the story. It's like listening to him talk about his kid growing up

[@lordgandalf22]

still love my stainless steel v3 version it has be my main keyhook and i have bought the stainless steel split rings to organize my keys and other stuff i have hanging on my keyring and it hasnt failed me at all

[@alexfletcher1567]

It’s amazing how life experience can give you an idea to create something. “If you want be successful in business solve a problem.” - some rich guy can’t remember probably ghandi

[@trill625]

Lol

[@scottperrier7281]

One of my favorite movie quotes on inventing, "See a Need, Fill a Need" from Robots. Thank you for sharing an interesting story and I do like the look of the v3.

[@Zephury]

When can we expect a black v3? I'll definitely pick one up.

[@pieman2d]

Same, went to the online store expecting to see one. Would definitely love to get one if it was in that leica black

[@christopherrichardson1608]

Congratulations on your success. I would personally really appreciate a video on the patent process. I have a few things I’m working on by myself and am clueless on nearly everything. This video was helpful and inspiring. Thanks.

[@vedroy2688]

his voice is so calming to listen to at 4:28am

[@zenith5048]

2:16 am for me

[@joeyperry7216]

3:10 am for me

[@jakubkonopa5840]

9:30 am i really need to get some sleep

[@eh6914]

His voice pisses me off at 4:13 am

[@PadreMortalis]

I came from the recommended Hermes Wallet. I love watching leather stuff. Then I saw a bottle opener and my curiosity was piqued. After watching, I want one of those keyring/bottle opener v3's. Didn't know this existed and I love it! I'm gonna buy one now. Nice channel buddy! Edit: Dammit! Stainless steel is sold out right now.

[@ViktorBludov]

THis is a true American entrepreneurship, thank you so much for sharing your story. you have inspired me. Everything happens for a reason, that was your terrible cut that made a huge positive change in your life. Glad you are feeling and doing better!

[@TKVirusman]

This actually amazing man. Really glad to hear a story of someone taking something that should be a huge setback and turning it into an opportunity to do something really good for themselves. Good on you!

[@MiikaWasHere]

Cool product! I would had kept the "Corter Leather" name in the bottle hooks. In my opinion it kinda gave more personality to the product and in the end was not out of something that just happens. Anycase, your product your decisions and as mentioned... a cool product!

[@4nus]

I wish they kept “corter leather” too😭

[@madmax6961]

Shoot, I just watched a 19 minute commercial. But, congrats on your good idea.

[@DeclanBurger]

d no idea about these but its very cool to watch, you sound super passionate about your product and the releases, thanks for sharing! Version 3 has a real nice finish on them.

[@vinnyvidivici]

When that bottle of Coke came on screen, I had the sudden urge for a glass bottle of Coke.

[@cryx4]

get advertised, nerd. xd

[@vinnyvidivici]

@@cryx4 😂

[@TheKooKooMan117]

You weren't trying to sell me a product. You told a beautiful story, and that's worth more than any advertisement could ever be worth.

[@rockybilbao]

Necessity is the mother of all inventions my dude. this is so cool. very inspiring!

[@CrystalClearSQL]

Such an awesome story! Inspirational. I love it.

[@steamgent4592]

Wow thats a kool invention and product. Seems like it would have been invented 130 yrs ago. It's looks so nice and timeless. The key rings themselves are my favorite style as well.

[@applex6371]

Your video is helping me a lot with my KZbin activities. Thank you. This video is also very helpful.

[@leomakessomething]

I would like a Video about patend

[@joshuamoore4971]

"I know these are twist off" *opens it* yeah that's not a twist off...

[@krasichobi]

how strong is he if he can twist off normal caps?

[@Jeweled_and_tooled_customs]

Normal coke bottles that are glass are twist off because they don’t expect children in the 40s or whenever to have bottle openers because children don’t drink. There’s a reason they made alcohol in glass bottles not able to twist off.

[@joshuamoore4971]

@@Jeweled_and_tooled_customs Mike's hard and Smirnoff ice come in twist offs just to name a couple. And the bottle in the video isn't twist off. There are loads of sodas that don't twist off.

[@andreas_schlegel]

I always liked such simple, but ingenious tools. Thank you for sharing the story on how you brought it into life. It's inspiring.

[@aronandreas]

as an inventor, so nice to see your journey.

[@bbowling4979]

I would love to see a story of the patent process and what it took to get through it.

[@holyman4027]

No it's not a simple process, and lots of $

[@postprophet6384]

I’d love a video of the patent process I’m absolutely bursting with ideas I know would’ve made me billions by now but when it comes to the process of getting started and patents I’m so lost and my motivation takes a hit and then I see them all one by one get made by someone else like Elon musk and his full solid panel roofs the filtering gutter system self stringing weed eater and many many more things I’ve thought of myself looked up to see if it was being made and months later seeing ads on tv about them and videos suggested to me that are similar I have other ideas for producing energy and water in California and wildfire prevention but the process is staggering to someone like me. It’s good to see you succeeding at this though, good video man.

[@EZCreepin]

You're the reason why I started to get into leathercraft this past Winter, but this story is just amazing, I love it

[@jessechuff]

This is awesome and love how humble you are. I’ve been tired of my typical carabiners I’ve owned but never really thought about there being an alternative. Just ordered a copper plated one and I’m really excited for it to arrive!

[@C-64]

It’s a novelty bottle opener. There isn’t really anything special about it, a mass produced Chinese bottle opener will get the job done. It’s just like those fancy electric pepper grinders going for $300

[@techster8650]

LOL THATS WHAT HE WANTED CONGRATS U R FOOLED

[@RoivonPC]

I don't know how this ended up in my suggested area but I've been wanting a wallet and if I get one from you I'll add a bottle hook...impressive story.

[@metenrog]

This was an awesome story, I'm very happy everything worked out because is sounds like you took some huge risks at the start. The picture of the product didn't impress me until you showed that it hooked on a belt loop, as which point I was like "I need this!".

[@horvathbotons0]

You say you don't want it to be a sales pitch, but by the time you got there we all knew because you sounded so genuinely passionate about it.

[@kimainsworth4857]

I got my solid brass bottlehook a few weeks ago. Its not that I open a lot of bottles, but it really is a gorgeous piece of work!

[@seanreidy143]

love the copper plated. sad to see it sold out at the moment, but that's great for you!!

[@Ahlhehxhandherh]

This would make an excellent case study for biz school or entrepreneurship. Very nice story!