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Keith Duke & Mike Patrick on Accidental Innovation

2025/4/18

Living The Red Life

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Keith Duke: 我和Mike最初使用不同的技术，虽然面临很多挑战，但我们最终偶然发现了一种更好的涂层，并将其应用于屋顶瓦片的保护。我们公司致力于生产环保、易用且高性能的家居维护产品，让普通房主也能轻松使用。我们从2010年开始研发屋顶涂层产品，并在2013年推向市场。该产品可以显著延长屋顶使用寿命5年以上，并有助于维护屋顶外观。我们在建筑行业拥有多年的经验，并将这些经验结合起来创建了我们的公司。进入大型连锁店销售对我们来说是一个重要的里程碑，因为它带来了巨大的曝光度。我们未来的目标是扩展产品线，并与个体承包商合作，为他们提供更多赚钱机会。创业过程中每天都会面临挑战，需要不断努力克服困难。从年轻时开始创业，我们经历了很多艰难困苦，但我们坚持了下来。 Mike Patrick: 我们创造了一种独特的环保产品，其性能接近溶剂环氧树脂，但避免了溶剂带来的问题。我们最初的产品不被看好，但我们坚持不懈，最终取得了成功。在2019年国际建材展上，我们向大家展示了我们的产品，并引起了广泛关注。我们认为我们的产品应该在五金店销售，所以我们专注于进入大型连锁店。我们在公司内部分工明确，避免了冲突，提高了效率。我们坚持在美国本土生产产品，并亲自参与产品的包装和贴标。创业者要相信自己和自己的产品，并从错误中学习。设定每日目标非常重要，这有助于保持动力并最终实现更大的目标。消费者可以通过我们的网站、Facebook或Instagram账号了解我们的产品和公司。

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Vital Coat, co-founded by Keith and Mike, initially focused on various home maintenance coatings. Their accidental discovery of a superior concrete sealer led to the development of a roof coating that extends shingle life significantly, gaining traction in major retailers and disrupting the industry.

Initially created coatings for various home surfaces.
Accidental discovery of a superior concrete sealer.
Developed a roof coating extending shingle life by five years.
Launched in 2013 after a development process starting in 2010.
Product showcased at the 2019 International Builder Show.
Sold in major retailers like Home Depot.

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Keith Duke and Mike Patrick, co-founders of Vital Coat. With decades of experience in construction and wood preservation, the long-time friends turned business partners have created a revolutionary home maintenance product line. Their flagship offering, a roof coating that significantly extends the life of shingles, has landed them in major retailers like Home Depot and other big box stores across the country.

Throughout the episode, Keith and Mike delve into the trials and triumphs of launching a product that challenges industry standards. They share candid stories of early failures, accidental discoveries, and the persistent hustle that fueled their success. The duo offers valuable insights on scaling a product-based business, navigating partnerships, and staying grounded in their mission: creating eco-friendly, high-performance solutions that empower everyday homeowners.