Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan interviews Julieta Hughes. Julieta Hughes found a love for art at age 3 when chicken pox kept her home. As an artist, she found properly proportioning portraits difficult, so she invented the solution: the Face Mapper. Today artists use Face Mapper to align the key facial features for a perfect portrait every time. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get y...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought asks you a simple question. Do you have too little time? You may feel that you have too little time - there aren't enough hours in the day for you. Right? Well, wrong. You have exactly 24 hours every day. You will get done the things that matter to you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan interviews Rick Stockton. Rick Stockton's scientist dad and he both loved design. Rick graduated from Texas A&M as an engineer, then spent 15 years in automotive design. Later he transitioned to medical products. Today, as a design consultant, Rick now helps inventors to create prototypes that perfectly fit their needs. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you...

Today's Thursday Thought is Join a Mastermind Group. Alan answers 3 questions about mastermind groups - and why you should join one. Inventors benefit from collaborating with each other to share experiences, challenges, and resources. Alan also invites you to join his Mastermind Group. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a sing...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan admonishes you, "Don't Let Them Sink Your Dream."  Well-meaning friends may advise you to give up on your invention - "It's too risky," they say. Even the voice in your head may advise giving up. Don't let either sink your dream! Listen to your logical reasons to continue! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought asks you a simple question. Are you on a mission? During the many dark nights, you'll face as an inventor - you'll ask yourself: Why am I doing this? Listen to learn why you must be on a mission bigger than yourself. Just making money will not sustain you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...

Alan interviews Lily Asongfac. Lily Asongfac is a Cameroonian engineer who leverages her success to inspire youth to explore options in space. As a child, learning about Neil Armstrong walking on the moon - drove her to learn about space. Today, she is a recognized leader in space who drives collaborations across the globe. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you g...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is about sleep. The recommended sleep duration for adults is about 7 - 9 hours, but many get less than 7 hours of sleep at night. Sleep deprivation is associated with increased risk of heart disease and many ailments. Make it a priority to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night for your optimum health. Be sure to subscribe...

Alan interviews Dave Dussault. Dave Dussault grew up loving cold chilled coffee - except the flavor was lacking. So, he invented a way to snap chill hot coffee - for a tastier cold coffee. Today, his Snapchill coffee sells all over the U.S. through 200 roasters - allowing millions to experience full flavored cold coffee. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is 3 Free Resources for Inventors. Alan shares 3 free online resources you can begin using today to improve your productivity. Learn how to tweak and improve the impact of your emails, find companies to license to, and find emails of contacts.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pod...

Alan interviews Todd Hanson. Todd Hanson is an avid deer hunter - who decided to design an improved deer cart. He invented an innovative deer cart that easily carries game and gear, but also installs without unloading to the hitch hauler on the back of a vehicle. His Compass Cart carriers gear of all types over rough terrain. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is about the Creative Quandary. Ever wonder if you're using your time productively? Are you even doing the right thing? Those two questions are the creative quandary for inventors. Alan provides a 3-step process to evaluate the best answer for you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan interviews Ryan Meers. Ryan Meers has developed a diverse range of products over his 25 year career. He's spent 9 years working with Zeen - evolving the design - giving mobility and autonomy to a wider range of disabled and wheelchair bound people.   Now children weighing 50 lbs. to adults up to 325 lbs. can enjoy benefits.    Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherev...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is Stop and Smell the Roses. We live busy lives. Though we live in the present moment, our minds are often focused on the past - or worried about the future. Alan suggests that you stop, frequently, to smell the roses - focus your attention on the here and now.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or whereve...

Alan interviews Allen Boldt. Allen Boldt grew up in St. Louis and retired from a career as a product design specialist. One of his brothers-in-law asked Allen to design a less bulky, comfortable gun holster for conceal carry usage. After many prototypes, his Gun to Wear holsters are custom fit. Gun owners love his improved holsters. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or where...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is Leverage Your Time with AI. AI is accelerating technology at Warp Speed. Leaders in the AI technology change places weekly, sometimes daily. It can feel overwhelming. Good news! Alan can help you - with the Tap the Power of AI workshop.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast...

Alan interviews Allen Boldt. Allen Boldt grew up in St. Louis and retired from a career as a product design specialist. A car enthusiast, he found it took too long to wash cars and wasted lots of water and soap. So, he invented the Dirt eRacer, a product that washes cars with minimal water and soap in only 10 minutes. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get you...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought is Don't Bemoan Your Comfort Zone. We inventors love doing things inside our comfort zone - creating new products. Alan shares why pushing through comfort zones is crucial.  To succeed - you must learn to take on new skills outside your comfort zone.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you ge...

Alan interviews Brad Little. Brad Little is a Toronto inventor who wanted to help women to find things in their purses. His product is a unique purse light that lights up the entire interior of a purse. Brad describes how he worked through challenges to ensure prototypers understand and create the product he wants.  Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought is compare and despair. It's in our nature to compare ourselves with others. But as an inventor, comparing your success - with that of any other inventor is unfruitful. Compare yourself today - only with yourself yesterday - for best results.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your p...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes 3 perspectives about AI, specific to inventors.  AI is advancing very rapidly, and it can be daunting learning to use these powerful tools to save time, effort, and money. Learn to improve your productivity - by "dipping your toes in the water" with AI now. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get you...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan posits that confused customers don't buy. Alan describes how children ask many questions - but adults tend to ask few questions, especially when they're confused.  This means that your marketing message must be clear, concise, and compelling.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan interviews Curtis Breville. Curtis' aha invention idea came when his daughter's friend suffered after eating spicy hot sauce. Curtis gave him crushed hops from a brewing jar and the pain was gone. Curtis invented a cooling mouth spray that prevents pain from spicy foods. Today he sells his Dr. B's Elixir everywhere.  Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan asks what category of inventor describes you. Alan briefly describes 3 different inventor categories and what distinguishes each of them.  They range from pure dreamers - to doers - and everything in between. But only one of them makes money. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get y...

Alan interviews John Goneau. John Goneau has been an artist his entire life and loves to paint. Seven years ago, he slipped off a ladder rung - falling 26 feet onto a picket fence. Paramedics saved his life. This accident led him to invent The Perch - to provide safer footing for ladders and reduce the risk of falls. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your...