#6 - Good ideas, a patent – and still failed
A good idea, a lot of effort – and even a patent. And yet, in the end, it doesn't work. In this episode of Scent Marketing Talk, Kessi and Jens discuss two very different projects that illustrate precisely this: why even well-thought-out concepts don't automatically lead to success and what often happens between idea and reality.
Using a scented teddy bear and another unusual product as examples, they offer insights into the practicalities of product development. They discuss expectations, challenges, setbacks, and the question of how to actually tell if an idea truly has potential – or not.
The conversation makes it clear: behind every development lies far more than just a good idea. Factors such as implementation, timing, target group, and perception play a crucial role. Personal experiences, honest reflections, and concrete examples make this episode a look behind the scenes – and show why failure is often just as valuable as success.
An episode about entrepreneurship, reality, and the realization that even with a patent, not every idea automatically works.


#6 - Good ideas, a patent – and still failed
A good idea, a lot of effort – and even a patent. And yet, in the end, it doesn't work. In this episode of Scent Marketing Talk, Kessi and Jens discuss two very different projects that illustrate precisely this: why even well-thought-out concepts don't automatically lead to success and what often happens between idea and reality.
Using a scented teddy bear and another unusual product as examples, they offer insights into the practicalities of product development. They discuss expectations, challenges, setbacks, and the question of how to actually tell if an idea truly has potential – or not.
The conversation makes it clear: behind every development lies far more than just a good idea. Factors such as implementation, timing, target group, and perception play a crucial role. Personal experiences, honest reflections, and concrete examples make this episode a look behind the scenes – and show why failure is often just as valuable as success.
An episode about entrepreneurship, reality, and the realization that even with a patent, not every idea automatically works.
Scent Marketing Talk - Timestamps
Nils Goltermann: Anyone who only does today what they did yesterday will remain tomorrow what they are today.
00:00 - Failed Ideas & Why They Matter
01:54 - How the Scented Teddy Bear Came About
05:22 - From Scent to Product
16:46 - Branding, Patent & Production
59:06 - Why the Idea Failed
01:09:10 - Second Idea & Key Lessons Learned
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