Terry O'Mara

Senior Project Manager at inventRight Gateway

Albuquerque, NM

Terry O’Mara has always been creative. He remembers drawing on the slats of his older brother’s bunk bed when he was just a kid. Later on, he got the go-ahead to ‘customize’ the walls of his bedroom.) In his early twenties, he helped found multiple art-related businesses, including a gallery and a framing business. He followed a passion for fine wine into the wine distribution business, where he spent more than 15 years developing brands and managing sales teams for Southern Wine and Spirits of New Mexico. There was something about the magic of winemaking—of bringing a product to fruition—that appealed to him.

A few years ago, a period of soul-searching led him to the realization that he wanted to do something more explicitly creative. Reading about product licensing in The 4-Hour Workweek prompted him to think about bringing his own product ideas to market. “I’d been writing down ideas for years. A friend asked me, ‘Why can’t you do something with them already?’”

What he appreciates most about the inventing community is its willingness to take action. “It’s great to have ideas and be passionate about them, but you have to follow through,” Terry said. “People in this community are creative and really committed to their pursuits.” He also loves that inventRight students and staff are down-to-earth and authentic. “Those qualities are harder to find in the corporate world.”

He’s excited to put his diverse skillset to work as an inventRight coach. Learning how to motivate individuals and a team to do their best is a lifelong interest, which he’s explored as both a manager and a personal development consultant. For him, seeing others succeed is by far the most fun. After completing the inventRight program, he’s currently fielding interest from two potential licensees about an idea for the flatware industry.

In his free time, he stays active rock climbing, skiing, hiking, and mountain biking near his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Terry’s Testimonials

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You actually listened to my idea. You gave me great feedback. You pointed me to some resources. We were able to take this 1-hour conversation from the top and explore all the different possibilities and potential paths I can take. I took 4 pages of notes and I don’t think I did justice to even gathering all the pearls of wisdom you provided. I enjoyed especially when you circled back to other services inventRight has to offer (this was during the time I mentioned if I should get a lawyer to negotiate a deal – if I get that far). I will definitely take advantage of that service and other services from inventRight. I was very pleased with how you listened to all of my items and provided insightful feedback and assurance on which pathway to take. I was very much looking forward to our discussion since Friday last week and you more than exceeded my expectations. I believe that I have enough information to follow through and move this project along. Thank you sincerely for all of your help.

Veronica Rodriguez

Kickstart Caller

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As my membership comes to an end, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything over the past year. Working with you has been such an inspiring and life-changing experience. Your guidance, encouragement, and kindness have truly meant the world to me. I’ll always remember when you said, “I love how your brain works” during one of our brainstorming session. That simple phrase really stuck with me and keeps me motivated to keep pushing towards my goals. It’s those little moments that have made all the difference in my journey. Your belief in me has made such a big difference. Even though my membership has ended, I’d love to stay in touch and share updates with you as I make progress. I’d love to swing by your office hours now and then to say hi. If that is ok with you, and maybe someday I’ll get the chance to visit you in New Mexico! Thanks again, from the bottom of my heart. Words can’t fully express how grateful I am to have worked with you. I wish you good health and happiness in everything you do.

Sara Liu

inventRight Member

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Amazing kickstarter call! Thank you again! Incredible information you provided me in a short amount of time. Really excited and appreciative.

Debbie Hanig

inventRight Member

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I signed up as a student. I am now the proud owner of a licensing deal. The tools and resources that inventRight has to offer are incredibly helpful. The one-on-one coaching is an integral part to keep the student on point, focused, and accountable. I refer to inventRight as taking a college course. But in this “college” your professor (coach) meets with you once a week. Not to mention the follow up emails, articles, contacts, and so much more. Thank you, Terry O’Mara, for your encouragement, knowledge, and enthusiasm. You have been there at every turn and your patience is immeasurable!

Kelly Ehrenman

inventRight Member

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We then turned to inventRight for clear, actionable steps that took us from idea inception to product reality. Our coach Terry was always there for us, guiding us throughout our journey. Along the way, we picked up contract advice from David, legal counsel from their associated attorney, Noah, and even assistance on patents from Stephen himself. We simply could not have done it without the entire inventRight team! We hope our invention will soon be bringing smiles to patients and their treating orthodontists throughout the world. In the meantime, we will be moving forward with our next project with inventRight!

Chris Cetta & Rich Kaye

inventRight Members

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I’m not sure if you are the person to match the new students with coaches. If not, I’d appreciate if you could pass this along. One of my dental assistants, will be signing up for the program soon. Her product idea is related to swim instruction (fortunately not teeth). Is it possible to pair her with Terry? If Terry is not available, I’d appreciate if she could be paired with an equally amazing coach.

Chris C.

inventRight Member

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I am absolutely amazed at how well the inventRight program works. I went from selling my product, the Bikini Band, on my own, to successfully licensing it to a major swimwear company in less than six months. Like a finely oiled machine, the inventRight team helped me through every step of the way. The knowledge and encouragement I received from my coach Terry was absolutely invaluable. The skills he has taught me, and confidence he has given me, will allow me to continue to successfully invent and license products throughout my lifetime. David, Stephen and Andrew also played an integral role in guiding and teaching me throughout the process. I could never have reached this lifelong goal of inventing and licensing without the help of this amazing inventRight team. I am excited to see what the future has in store for the Bikini Band and my other inventions. I couldn’t be more grateful for all you have done.

Candice

inventRight Member

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Hi Terry! Thank you so very much again for sending over this info at the last minute... I appreciate it so much and it absolutely helped. I had just enough time to read it through before I made the call. Two of the items on the list were particularly helpful, thank you so much!

Laura Lynn

inventRight Member

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Thank you Terry. That helps a lot. We both appreciate your excellent feedback.

James Wolowicz

inventRight Member

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Filed my first PPA today. What an experience that was! Thank God for the forum, my coach Terry O’Mara and inventRight. They put the “FUN” in fundamentals. Now I take the clock ticking, challenge accepted!

Remington Parker

inventRight Member

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Hi Andrew, I’ve been an inventRight student for about three weeks, and I just wanted to say thanks for doing inventRight. I am somewhat of a cynic, so please don’t take this the wrong way when I say that it really seems like you honestly care about people. My coach Terry has been great. A very helpful, Thank you.

Wayne Fung

inventRight Member

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One thing that comes across loud and clear with everyone on the InventRight Team. You are all genuine, warm, patient people, who care very much about your students and as you stated, “want them to be successful.” It shows in your spirit, your time and attention, in the coaching sessions, webinars, etc. One never goes away from those sessions not feeling they have 1) benefited and learned something and #2 that the person conducting the classes are wanting their audience to find “Purposeful Value.” Thank you! I applaud you for reaching out to Terry, I feel sincerely blessed to have had his eyes and talent on our project. He is a master in the area of marketing.

Francie Z.

inventRight Member

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I want to thank you and tell you that I appreciate all your work and knowledge you share with me! Invent right have to be proud to have you, because are people like you are not for money, but for their students to succeed on their journey! You are the SUPER MAN of inventRight! Thank you again!

Poliana H.

inventRight Member

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