Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes how developing an Attitude of Gratitude for all the events in our lives can make a big difference. If  you approach your daily events with gratitude, feel thankful for your many blessings - more good things come your way. Try it! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan discusses 2 key observations he has when inventors tell him, "there's nothing like it out there," regarding their invention. The first thought is that it's not true - they just haven't looked very thoroughly.   Tune in for the details of the second observation he has to share. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes a common inventor error - not realizing that companies are most focused on the risks versus rewards when considering a new product. Your product must offer clear benefits to consumers (rewards) at a competitive cost (reward) to succeed. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you g...

Alan interviews Samar Anjum. Samar Anjum got his first aha idea when he saw triangular plates on airlines. He decided to invent a better shaving razor. Today, his Freedom Razor allows men and women to use one handle for up to 45 different blades. Now, clients can change razors without having a cabinet full of handles. 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, Alan describes 2 types of commitment that inventors make to their businesses. You'll learn why committing yourself to do the best you can - and to see how it works out - is not enough. This is because, for a long time - it won't be working out! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan interviews Lauren Gwin. Lauren Gwin is an engineer who loves turning ideas into designs - that can be manufacturable products. As a designer, she brings her ideas, expertise and creativity to help inventors. She helps inventors at every stage of the design process, focusing on their goals and their budgets. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, so...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes 3 inventors who've been guests on the podcast: ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Inventors are unheralded heroes - who simply build better products to make life easier for everyone. Listen in to learn what Clay Alexander, Lisa Crites, and Cody Soodeen have invented. Be sure to subscribe to the pod...

Alan interviews Graham Harris - the British inventor of the Tri-Creaser. Graham rose from obscurity as a lowly factory floor worker to become a successful serial inventor with 81 patents to his name. His invention - the Tri-Creaser has sold in over 100 countries. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts so you won't miss a single episode. Business website:...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes that our brains haven't changed much in 2 million years. It's time for a creativity upgrade. Today, most of us have a negative bias - that author Martha Beck calls the Anxiety Spiral. Alan shares tips to convert into the Creativity Spiral. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever yo...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan discusses 2 key points that are foundational to improving the impact of your marketing. The first is key to any presentation - speak to the audience about what they care about - not what you care about.  Alan shares that marketing is a learnable skill - he can help you with. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get yo...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes how you can hire an employee for free.  You're right. You can't hire an employee for free - unless it is a powerful AI agent - to do work in 10 minutes that could take you 10 weeks. Find out how at the upcoming workshop. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts...

Alan interviews Lisa Crites. When Lisa Crites got breast cancer - she knew her life would be forever changed. Her doctor told her - to shower after surgery - she must wear a trash bag to keep her surgical drains clean. Lisa invented a much better solution: a waterproof Shower Shirt - used by breast cancer patients worldwide. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcast, or wherever you g...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan discusses 3 keys to creating effective emails.  Today, we must sift through hundreds of emails, to separate the few which are important - from the many that are trivial. Alan shares 3 keys to make your emails more likely to get noticed and read. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you ge...

Alan interviews Greg Fredin. Greg Fredin's father was a mining executive, so the family traveled all over Canada.  Greg became a software developer who worked previously as a welder. At that time, he invented an innovative foldable welding screen.  He innovates in high-tech while considering options for his welding screen.  Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you g...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan discusses 3 different cognitive reframes that can help you.  Buddhism holds that all suffering arises from resisting what is. Yet that is what most of us do - we deny what is. Alan shares 3 reframes that helped him move beyond this challenge.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan discusses the 3 different types of inventors. It turns out that some "inventors" really shouldn't be called inventors as they are just hoping to sell an "idea" to a company with minimal effort - wannabe inventors. Other types of inventors are more committed and serious. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your po...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan reviews excerpts from Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art.  Alan reviews 3 aspects of The Big R - Resistance - described in the book. He discusses self-doubt, fear, and friends - who try to sabotage your work. Learn about how these affect you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...

Alan interviews Tony Gonzales. Tony Gonzales is an attorney who has also built a business using an innovative coating that keeps scorpions, rodents, and other pests out of people's homes. Now he is taking his product - Slick Barrier - nationwide and soon internationally as part of the future of pest control. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts,...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan reviews a small sample of the over 300 amazing inventors who've been on the podcast.  Inventors don't crave the spotlight, they just want to change the world with better products. Learn about inventors and their products that change the world.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Episode Description Alan interviews Tony Gonzales. Tony Gonzales is an attorney who has also built a business using an innovative coating that keeps scorpions, rodents, and other pests out of people's homes. Now he is taking his product - Slick Barrier - nationwide and soon internationally as part of the future of pest control. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcast or wherever you...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan offers help for podcast listeners to get together as a group - for Q&As with Alan - Freebie Friday. Join with other inventors in a Mastermind on Freebie Friday. Get answers to your most vexing questions for free on Friday August 21st.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pod...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan is now offering podcast listeners something special - a Free 30-minute consult. Alan is focusing this summer on reaching out and helping more inventors to pursue a proven path for success. He can help you decide what to do next - or if you are on the right track and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes why inventors rarely prevail in court against invention marketing scammers. Alan shares how deceptive, positive-sounding phrases in contracts often bind the company to nothing in court and the one word that is binding. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts,...

Alan interviews Cole Rosentreter. Canadian Cole Rosentreter's company, FlyPegasus.ai, provides real-time icing detection systems applied directly to aircraft surfaces. MIDAS technology shows where ice is forming, how thick it is, and how fast it is building, so pilots can accurately assess risk. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Website:  w...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes - 3 perils of trusting no one. Scam artists prey on unsuspecting inventors every day. But Alan shares that trusting no one - will never serve you. You cannot do it all yourself. Learn what you should do instead to be successful. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...