Turning Ideas Into Products That Sell

InventSmartUSA helps inventors bridge the gap between idea and retail-ready product—through real-world mentorship, proven systems, and hands-on guidance from people who’ve done it.

For over 30 years, we’ve helped inventors avoid costly mistakes and build products the right way—before they ever reach a buyer.

As the research, development, and mentoring division of Trentco Innoventions, InventSmartUSA provides the hands-on guidance inventors need before spending thousands on manufacturing.

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Meet Frank Saladino, Jr.

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our mission is simple

Empower Inventors to Succeed.

InventSmartUSA exists to help inventors build products that are actually ready for retail—without wasting years or money chasing the wrong path.

We combine current retail insight, business planning, and mentorship to help you think like an entrepreneur, not just an inventor.

Everything we teach comes from real-world experience—as inventors, product developers, and retail vendors—not theory.

Led by Industry Veteran,

Frank Saladino, Jr.

Frank Saladino has spent over 30 years helping inventors bring ideas to market — including the Home Depot–featured ProHandle and dozens of other successful products.

As the last inventor to work with the late, great Billy Mays, Frank brings unmatched experience and mentorship to every client InventSmartUSA serves.

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InventSmartUSA + Trentco Innoventions

InventSmartUSA focuses on education, product development, and preparation—helping inventors build, refine, and validate their product before retail.

Trentco Innoventions handles execution—managing manufacturing, retail placement, and vendor relationships once a product is ready.

Together, they take your idea from concept to shelf with one connected process.

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**The InventSmartUSA Team**

Our core team includes experts in research and development, design, prototyping, and marketing — all working together to help you go from sketch to store shelf.

Each core member is an inventor or subject matter expert, with their own personal experiences and expertise, and can provide compassion and knowledge on a personal level to every inventor client.