Inventors Helping Inventors

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...

Alan interviews Jenn Everett. Jenn Everett helps busy moms stay organized and she's a successful inventor with 6 inventions. Her SleepyMommyShop.com website is a hit with moms during the holidays. Find out how she manages her 3 children, her businesses and her inventions - without losing her sanity. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Many inventors consider the royalty rate percentage paid to them as the most important aspect of their license deal - but it is not. Likewise, inventors often overestimate the actual royalty payments they're likely to receive. Alan clarifies both aspects of license deals. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your po...

Alan interviews Dale Miller. Dale Miller grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, then became an attorney. Mr. Miller snored loudly and suffered from sleep apnea. So, he invented a snoring solution: Chin-Up Strips. Today, over 10 million Chin-Up Strips have sold worldwide- helping snorers and their partners finally get relief. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you g...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today you'll learn about the risks of trapping your cash into too much inventory too soon - a mistake lots of inventors make. You'll learn why it's better to understock your product rather than overstock. Also why having too many SKUs may put you out of business. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, s...

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. Alan discusses a big issue for inventors: overcoming paranoia. New inventors often fear that everyone is going to knock off their product. You'll learn 3 aspects of inventor paranoia to put this in perspective - so you can move forward confidently with your invention. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcas...

Alan interviews Serena Fadlun. Serena grew up in Italy, before moving to New Zealand to finish high school and college.  Returning home to Italy, she got married and was concerned about too much dust in the house for her toddler son. She invented a unique broom called the Bendy Butler - to clean even hard to reach spots. She's excited to be launching the Bendy Butler commercially in May 2023. Soon...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today you'll learn about 2 ways to polish your knowledge as an inventor. You must become an expert in the invention process, and you must learn to present your product properly. Alan gives you 5 books to read and 2 ways to properly pitch your product in today's episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podc...

Another Alan on the Mic episode regarding happy customers versus happy licensees. Your product solves problems in beneficial ways for your customers. But that doesn't mean licensees will embrace it. Tune in to learn the missing element that will make for happy licensees. 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 provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares that polite persistence pays off. Inventors often give up when a key contact fails to respond timely to emails or phone call messages. Learn how to stay proactive and to keep the relationship moving forward and on track. Alan advises to "keep the ball in your court." Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan interviews Jeremiah Chapman. In college, Jeremiah Chapman was fascinated by finding ways to clean and convert cooking oil to other uses. He developed an all-natural way to clean and extend the life of commercial cooking oil, saving restaurants time and money. Today, his FreshFry Pods are used in restaurants globally. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today you'll learn about 5 ways to leverage rejection. You'll hear 'no" many times before you'll get your first 'yes" answer. Learn the 5 ways you can leverage rejection - rather than feeling defeated. These 5 ways will always give you a positive outlook as an inventor. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podc...

Alan interviews Soroya Garner. Soroya Garner is an IP attorney seeking to help creatives to leave a legacy. Soroya finds that inventors focus on patents, while overlooking trademarks - which may be more valuable in the long run. She works with entrepreneurs to ensure all their IP is properly secured, including contracts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today you'll learn about 3 keys to failure as an inventor. It's been said we learn more from our failures than our successes. Make sure you're not on the road to ruin - pursuing any of these guarantees to failure. Sometimes the key to success is to sidestep known paths to failure. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you ge...

Alan interviews Julie Austin. Julie returns to describe how her Swiggies - wrist bottles for water for runners - is progressing now. Julie shares how Swiggies does very well as a promotional product she intends to license. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website:  www. Swiggies.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Lone wolves don't eat much - and lone inventors don't either. Don't be a proud "lone wolf" inventor if you want to succeed. Reach out to a community of other inventors, helpful service providers, prototypers, and more. Don't 'go it alone' - seek help from those with expertise. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get yo...

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. Inventors love to talk all about their inventions, including minutiae. This is, the "what" of their product. Marketers want to learn first about the "why." Why is the product unique and better than others? Alan shares how you can amplify your marketing pitch in this episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Today Alan has a 'Me on the Mike' episode to share his plans for 2023. Alan shares 4 ways he helps inventors to get traction and accelerate their journey, plus something new to be introduced soon. Learn about the ways Alan can help you as a podcast listener and also about his plans to help listeners via a different media. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get yo...