This week we are joined by THE INVENTOR OF THE SECOND BEST SELLING CARD GAME IN THE WORLD, Phase 10, Ken Johnson. Ken is the epitome of the American Dream, however it was not always easy and success is NEVER guaranteed. We are going to talk about success, failure, and how the decision that Ken made has resulted in Phase 10 celebrating 40 YEARS in 2022! Ken's big success came in 1982 when he set out to design a new card game. Upon seeing the success of Uno, he wanted to design a card game that could achieve similar success. After just a couple of days sequestered in his apartment, he came up with the Phase 10 card game. His first customers included K-Mart and Meijer stores. In 1987 Ken licensed the manufacturing and distribution rights of Phase 10 and began receiving royalties from the worldwide sales. Phase 10 is now licensed and produced by Mattel, the largest toy company in the world, with worldwide sales of over 4 million games per year. Phase 10 is sold in over 30 countries and is the 2nd best selling card game in the world. In the summer of 2022, Ken will celebrate Phase 10's 40th Anniversary! In 2012, Ken was nominated for a TAGIE award – the Oscar of the Toy and Game industry. Ken lives in Southeast Michigan with his wife of 26 years and their 15 year old son. Ken currently owns a number of other businesses. Ken has been a guest speaker at inventor clubs, universities, civic organizations and other institutions across the country, and provides support and resources for inventors, entrepreneurs, and youth organizations. Ken is also an author, you can find his book here: https://amzn.to/3OyrWY7 __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for 5% off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code 3DM 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: [email protected] #kenjohnson #phase10 #inventor #phase10inventor #howtoinvent #kenjohnsoninventor #invention success #licensing #inventionfailure #smallbusiness FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

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