John McGreevy
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John McGreevy is medically retired from the horse racing industry. Once he could no longer continue in that industry, he invented the T-Butt—an idea he had since his younger days working on sport fishing boats. After long days at sea fighting big fish, his stomach was often bruised, and the discomfort stayed with him.
With time on his hands, he patented the T-Butt. It is shaped like a T, and the butt of the fishing pole fits into the bottom of the T. Fishermen from all over the world have the same reaction: 'This is awesome! Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before?'
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How John McGreevy turned a medical retirement from horse racing into a patented fishing innovation.
- Why the T-Butt eliminates the traditional fighting belt and places support directly on the fishing pole.
- How a T-shaped design cradles the rod butt to make fighting large fish more comfortable.
- Why fishermen worldwide say the T-Butt is awesome and wonder why nobody thought of it before.
- How enduring brain tumor surgery, cancer surgery, and radiation shaped John's relentless drive to launch his invention.
- That the T-Butt comes in three colors—blue, red, and yellow—for a personalized fishing setup.
- How John secured a US distribution partner and a European distribution partner nine months after patent approval.
- Why applying and using the T-Butt is a simple, no-brainer upgrade for any angler fighting big fish.
- That John's four-year patent journey through COVID delays and health setbacks ended in a market-ready product.
- How a former professional horseman trainer, farrier, breeder, and racehorse owner pivoted to product innovation.
about the show
Legacy Makers is an entrepreneur TV series and business documentary experience built around powerful founder stories, leadership lessons, personal branding, and the strategies behind lasting success.
Each episode takes viewers inside the minds of influential entrepreneurs, industry leaders, pro athletes, executives, and business titans to uncover the moments, decisions, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped their journey.
Through cinematic storytelling and in-depth conversation, Legacy Makers highlights the real experiences behind success, from building a brand and overcoming obstacles to developing expertise, creating impact, and leaving a legacy that reaches beyond business.
