I'm always amazed by how many "me too" products are on the market, but I wanted to stand out in a crowded niche. To do this, I created something unique and executed it quickly, eventually finding success. I started by identifying an untapped opportunity in marketing iconic characters from companies like Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, and Disney. I convinced these companies to license their characters for my new business, CelebriDucks, which features celebrity rubber ducks. To bulletproof this niche, I moved fast and got licenses with multiple companies before anyone else could try to replicate it. I then focused on creating a great product that would be hard to copy, with unique designs and gift boxes. Effective marketing, such as press releases and partnerships, helped me get noticed, including a call from the Philadelphia 76ers' vice president who wanted a duck of their superstar, Allen Iverson. To stay ahead, I continued to innovate by creating new products, like Breaking Bath soap ducks, and adapting my business to cater to new markets, such as baby-safe rubber ducks made in America. By innovating and offering smaller-scale offerings, I bulletproofed my niche and secured my company's position in the industry.