Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Are you a good researcher? To become a successful inventor - you must become a good researcher. Alan shares a 3-question quiz with you to determine if you are a good researcher now. Most inventors aren't good researchers initially, but learn how to do so. You can as well. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your po...

Alan interviews Tiffany Krumins. Growing up in rural Georgia, Tiffany Krumins had big dreams. As a young nanny, she invented Ava the Elephant to help children take medicine. Pitching her product in the inaugural episode of Shark Tank - she closed a deal with Barbara Corcoran. Today she markets her own line of probiotics - Opu Probiotics. Website: www. TiffanyKrumins.com  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. How committed are you as an inventor? Ask yourself the question. Casual inventors and tinkerers may enjoy what they're doing, but they'll never make much money from it. Committed inventors focus on taking actions, whereas casual inventors focus on dreaming of ideas. Which are you? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you ge...

Alan interviews Cole Rosentreter. Canadian Cole Rosentreter's company, Pegasus Imagery, provides real-time imagery to fight wildfires using drone technology. Over 5,000 wildfires have occurred in Canada this year - 10 times last year's count. His VTOL aircraft give first responders real-time data for wildfire control. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get you...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Consumers won't buy your invention simply because it's a great product. That's not compelling in a crowded marketplace. They must know your why - what will your product do for them? What are its unique benefits? Listen to learn how to find your why - so they'll want to buy. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan interviews Nick Opie. Professor Nick Opie was interested in devices to help paralysis patients. He invented Stentrode, a revolutionary brain-machine interface that allows paralysis patients to use their thoughts to send texts and emails. Unlike competitor devices, Stentrode requires no invasive, risky open brain surgery. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Your marketing message for your invention is very important - more important than the platform you sell it through. Focus upon creating a clear, benefits laden, concise and interesting marketing message for your product. Then it will sell well on any platform you choose. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pod...

Alan interviews Kevin Moran. Kevin Moran disliked costly mistakes from oil change at auto shops and he hated the mess of changing his own oil. So, he invented an innovative way to change his oil without the mess - the Oil Udder. Today, he assembles his product, the Oil Udder himself and sells it everywhere to happy buyers. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you ge...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Do you have a catchy hook line for your invention? Product hook lines are clever, concise, and best of all, memorable. Alan shares examples of famous hook lines and tips for creating one for your invention. Listen in to learn the key elements of a successful hook line. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podca...

Alan interviews Nancy Tedeschi. On a trip to Nicaragua, Nancy Tedeschi's mom broke her eyeglasses. She grabbed an earring and clipped it back together. From this, Nancy came up with the idea for SnapIt Screw - a simple way to rejoin broken eyeglass frames. Today, SnapIt Screws are sold all over the world. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts so you won'...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors love to create and innovate - but they don't love to market their inventions. Alan shares 3 reasons why inventors must market their inventions themselves if they want to be successful. Listen to learn practical reasons why you are the best marketer for your product. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get you...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mike episode. You must do your homework on a potential licensee company - before you pitch to them. But how, specifically, do you do thorough homework on your potential licensee? Alan walks you through a step-by-step example you can apply to any company - so you can pitch with confidence. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your p...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Stories abound of inventors pitching 50 or more times without success. Alan shares 2 key reasons why - often, inventors are simply missing the mark. They are not appealing to what companies care about. Listen to learn how to avoid this gaffe - so you can get results faster. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mike episode. Alan provides his thoughts to listeners in a conversational format - and finishes with a question. Alan shares that inventors are naturally cautious - sometimes too cautious. Also, he's observed that inventors benefit tremendously from being in community and sharing together. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. The inventor's journey is a metaphorical climb to a mountaintop with many challenges, victories, and setbacks. Alan provides a mindset in this episode to keep you motivated when the going is tough. Listen to recognize and appreciate your accomplishments along the journey to success. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mike episode. Alan reviews 3 lessons he learned from working with inventors in 2023 thus far. To succeed, inventors must adjust their thinking and actions. Specifically, when they form a community and then invest in learning effective marketing skills, they advance more quickly. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, s...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. The inventor's journey is metaphorically like pushing a rock up a steep hill - the odds are stacked against us. Improve your odds by selecting a product that is like pushing a smaller rock up the hill. Listen in to learn 3 ways that you can improve your chances of success. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your p...

Alan interviews Chandra Devam. Chandra Devam grew up in a challenging rustic environment as a child, which taught her to be resilient, creative, and inventive. Inventing was always in her DNA. Today she is the co-founder of Aris MD, a high-tech imaging company. Her product is a 'Google Maps for surgeons' that creates precise 3-D views of body organs. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Often, inventors get scammed out of precious capital by crafty invention marketing firms. Learn 3 common reasons why inventors fall prey to such scams and how to avoid all 3 of them. Once you know the tactics used by scammers, it becomes easy to spot them and to avoid them. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan interviews Adrian Berliner. Adrian Berliner entered university at age 11 and has been involved with fascinating chemistry and biology projects ever since. Adrian believes health innovation is at the center of many great inventions. Today, at his VC firm Zoic Capital, he helps great inventors become great innovators. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors have 3 ways to achieve success. Two of them rarely work very well. Continuing to do the same thing you've been doing - over and over again - is unlikely to lead to success. There's a much better way - but it will require you to invest in yourself and your knowledge. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get you...

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 y...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors get to experience the 3 joys of purposeful creation. There's joy in creating something new - that didn't exist before. Most employees rarely experience this joy. Tune in to learn about the other 2 joys of purposeful creation - that keeps inventors moving forward. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your p...

Alan interviews Duncan Ashworth. Duncan Ashworth had a 41 year career in the semiconductor industry. After retiring, he began developing a Roomba-like robot that destroyed COVID on floors automatically. Today, he is testing his SaniBot robot that kills up to 100 pathogens in various medical facilities - before licensing. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Having a bad day? Reframe your thinking - and lift your spirits. You can't always choose what happens to you - but you can choose how you see it, positive or negative. Learn how to reframe your thinking to see circumstances in a positive light and see how much better you feel. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get yo...