Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. People love to read about celebrities who seem to have it all - cash, flash, and dash. They seem to live lives of ease and rarely have to work. Successful inventors, however, are always humble. Alan shares why the inventor's journey - filled with setbacks - makes anyone humble. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get y...

Alan interviews Leeanna Gantt. In 2018 Leanna Gantt endured a year of breast cancer therapy. Keeping track of all her medications was challenging - so she invented a better system: Tooktake. Today Tooktake sells in CVS and Walmart - helping people young and old to always be certain they took their medicine timely. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your po...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Why do inventors fail? Because they choose not to become product developers. Alan shares the 3 phases of product development - and why simply inventing a new product is the easiest phase. Learn what it takes to succeed as a product developer - the nitty gritty details. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podca...

Alan interviews Tom Klaff. Tom Klaff's business partner, Bruce, hated slow heating toasters and ovens. So, they replaced a century old coil design into a sleek, high-tech toaster unit that cooked better and faster. Now the Revolution Toaster delights consumers everywhere with delicious toast that cooks in half the time. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get y...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Most inventors treat their invention like a hobby. Then they wonder why they never make any money. If you're a serious inventor - you must treat your invention like a business. Alan shares 3 ways to treat your invention like a business - to get you on the fast track to success. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get y...

Alan interviews Greg Amundson. Greg Amundson went from shopping center management to custom home building. The 2009 housing bust transformed him into an inventor. Greg has transformed messy caulking to a simple task for anyone with his product - InstaTrim. Today, he sells InstaTrim strips to help homeowners everywhere. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get yo...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors spend months - even years pitching their inventions to companies with little luck. Alan shares 3 keys to convert "it's not for us" to "let's take the next step." To succeed, inventors must be open to learning effective ways to market their inventions. Listen to learn how. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you g...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares 3 false narratives - commonly held beliefs - that hold inventors back from success. Pursuing a false narrative can result in years of wasted time and thousands in wasted capital. Let's avoid that! Listen to learn 3 very common beliefs and how to avoid falling victim to them. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares why focus, belief, and visualization are crucial to your success. In 1985 Jim Carrey was a broke actor, trying to succeed. He wrote a $10 million check to himself, dated 1995. He had focus, belief, and visualization. Ten years later, he had $10 million in the bank. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get yo...

Alan interviews Sarah Hoffe. Dr. Sarah Hoffe was always creative - looking for ways to drive better outcomes for her patients. She invented a virtual reality tool to give patients a preview of what to expect before they did an MRI. Today she uses both VR and 360 videos to enhance patient experiences in her clinic. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your po...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan takes you on a journey into the past - to the beginning of his invention journey in spring 2002. Alan describes how he wrestled with the decision whether to proceed with his new invention idea - during the midst of a recession that cost him his job. Learn what he did and why. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you ge...

Alan interviews David Levy. David Levy loved having friends over for fun and backyard grilling. But he found he couldn't enjoy great conversations and tend to the food. He wanted great conversations and great grilled food. He invented the Bola Grill - a versatile tabletop grill. Now he can tend to guests and the food. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get you...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. When you pitch your product for licensing, have you considered the view from their side of the table? | Companies are concerned with risk, reward, and product fit - that's their view. To license your invention, you must address all 3 of these elements with them. Listen to learn how. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares details about his new Inventors' Forum event being held on July 24th. The Inventors' Forum is your chance to meet Alan and other podcast listeners, while learning tools and tactics of successful inventors. The event is free of charge for podcast listeners to attend. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. The failure rate for new products is brutally high - so 'nice to have' products rarely succeed. Alan describes steps you can take to transition your product from 'nice to have' to 'must have' - the key to invention success. Learn how to assess your product and to adjust. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pod...

Alan interviews Prithvi Krishnan. After Prithvi Krishnan's grandfather tragically died with pneumonia, he vowed to find a way to improve diagnosis accuracy. His invention uses AI methods to achieve up to 99% accuracy from a chest x-ray. He's planning to work with universities to get his invention to hospitals globally. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get yo...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Did your dream vacation cruise offer you a 100% money-back guarantee? I didn't think so. A few retail stores offer such guarantees. Alan shares a bit of his story and the reason why he's always offered all of his services to inventors with a 30-day money back guarantee. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podc...

Alan interviews Clay Alexander. Clay Alexander hated too hot or too cold coffee. So, he invented Ember - temperature controlled coffee mugs. Next, he invented a self-heating baby bottle that provides the perfect temperature for baby. His company also created Ember Cubes to keep pharmaceuticals safely chilled during transport. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes the 3 circles of invention expertise - critical to your success as an inventor. You must treat invention as a business and a career. That means you must invest not only in your invention, but also in yourself - to learn how to market your invention. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts,...

Alan interviews Brad Little. Brad Little grew up near Toronto, and got a systems design engineering degree from the University of Waterloo. After working to help various companies with product design, he became a full-time inventor. Today, he's developing an improved purse light - so women can easily find everything. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventing is full of ups and downs - including exciting news and disappointments. Alan shares 4 key steps to help you respond after a disappointment - then to make a decision that will serve you. What is most important is not the disappointment - but what you choose to do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you g...

Alan interviews Rocky Batzel. Rocky Batzel's grandmother struggled to open the push-and-twist caps on her pill bottles. Rocky thought there ought to be a way to make child-resistant caps easier to open - so he invented SnapSlide. Soon, his innovative SnapSlide pill bottle cap will soon be available to pharmacies everywhere. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you g...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Along your invention journey - you'll encounter both critics and negative Neds of your product. Alan shares the key differences between critics and negative Neds.  Also, which one you should listen to and which one to ignore. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Web...

Alan interviews Marj Weir. As a realtor, it perplexed Marj why beautiful homes - often featured glaring, ugly lights in the bathroom. She longed for a better way. So, she invented EZLightWraps - to beautify and soften bathroom lighting. Today, her EZLightWraps beautify American home lighting - one bathroom at a time. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares why inventors often fall prey to a "What Do I Do Next?" spiral because they seek clarity and certainty. This spiral of fear may sidetrack you for months - or cause you to give up on your invention. Learn how to trust yourself and move forward through uncertainty and fear. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...