Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, Alan shares 3 mental gaffes that stand in the way of success for many inventors. You'll learn how inventors often look for an "easier path" to invention success - to their detriment - and other gaffes. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episod...

Alan interviews Allan Menezes. Allan Menezes is a globe-trotting athlete who suffered a debilitating back injury in rugby. Allan invented the Tornado 360 - a unique Pilates exercise device that quickly relieves stress and muscle pains. Today, his invention helps clients get great workouts and relief in just 10 minutes per day. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever yo...

Alan interviews Adrian Pelkus. Adrian Pelkus is a prolific inventor who has helped startups for over 30 years and has 18 patents of his own. He has made a science of inventing with a 10-step process he applies to every invention. Today, continues to develop a variety of his own inventions as well as helping other inventors. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you g...

Alan interviews Clement Decrop. Clement Decrop was born in Belgium, then moved to Spain and then the U.S. He graduated from Penn State as an engineer, then began his career with IBM - where he filed 50 patents in 1 year. Now, he shares what he learned in a new book: The Idea Space: Unlocking the Creative Power of Your Mind. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you g...

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's episode, Alan shares short snippets from 12 different episodes from 2021. You'll learn about prototyping challenges, inventing in Africa, 2 fishing products, a product for toning glutes, and more in this 2021 year in review. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single e...

Alan interviews Christie Thrasher-Rudd Christie Thrasher-Rudd loved providing resistance training to her clients with the TRX workout. But many women found the workouts to be painful for their wrists, so she invented a better solution: the CRT Method. Today, she sells the CRT Method globally from her website. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast...

Alan interviews Lyn Kirk. Lyn Kirk's singing and film production career was blossoming when SARS struck Hong Kong in 2003. She took action, inventing a chemical-free plastic drain plug device to stop SARS and COVID from spreading into homes from floor drains - the EzyDrain. Today, she sells EzyDrain globally from her website. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you...

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, Alan shares 3 types of chaos that keep inventors from succeeding. You'll learn why our upbringing teaches us structure, but not how to deal with the chaos of inventing. You'll learn how to manage chaos to achieve success. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't...

Alan interviews Alison Brett. Alison Brett grew up in Ontario. She graduated from Queens University then began teaching children in Singapore and later Zurich. The busy mom of 4 now sells her invention, the Clasp Magic, globally. 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.claspmagic.com

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, Alan shares the 3 different meanings of the word, "no." Also, you'll learn a simple way to find out why they said "no" to your invention. You'll learn the "magic question" that gets them to tell you why they said no, Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss...

Alan interviews Harold Hess. Dr. Hess is a renowned spinal surgeon who invented an innovative fastener used by the military, aerospace, and other industries. The Enduralock is a locking fastener that is secure. Unlike competitive secure fasteners - Enduralock can easily be removed for maintenance, saving time and money. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get y...

Alan interviews Alina Kravchenko. Even as a little girl, Alina Kravchenko dreamed of being an inventor, Years later, her dream came true when she landed a Shark Tank deal for her baby cream product - SwipenSnap. Alina just introduced her newest invention - the Toner Bum - to help tone glutes in 5 minutes per day. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pod...

Alan is the guest on the Entrepreneurs Over 40 Podcast - with host Greg Mills. In today's episode, Alan shares his story on how he took a simple invention idea and got it into over 10,000 retail stores. In this wide-ranging interview, we cover everything from product strategies to royalties and more. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you wo...

Alan interviews Jim Rankin. Jim Rankin came to California in the 80's to go bodyboarding but had trouble "catching water." So, he invented Webs Gloves and sold to surf shops everywhere. Whamo licensed the product. Since then, he developed Flying Dragons, the Fit Boxer, and other items. Today he is a full-time inventor. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get yo...

Alan interviews Rhett Doolittle. Rhett Doolittle recognized that many small businesses were unable to obtain loans from traditional banks. He founded Business Warrior to help small businesses to increase profitability and gain access to innovative lending options. 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...

Alan interviews Dianna Roberts. Dianna Roberts grew up in beautiful British Columbia. She later moved to Southern California, where she met her husband. As a grandma, her fussy grandson didn't care for rocking chairs, but loved bouncy balls. So, she invented a chair that soothed babies with both motions - the Lunaruu. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get you...

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, I share 3 behaviors that separate successful inventors from wannabe inventors. You'll learn how to get on track so you can accelerate your journey to success. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com Membership:...

Alan interviews Jenn Everett. Jenn Everett grew up in Elkhorn, Nebraska and got a master's degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. A busy mom with 3 kids, she soon added 3 businesses, then 3 inventions that she licensed in 1 year! Tune in to learn how she licensed so quickly and how she balances it all! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcas...

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, I share why inventors must learn the lingo of marketers to achieve success. You'll learn about the 3 W's that marketers want to hear from you. You'll also learn the 4 key parts to your marketing pitch. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episod...

Alan interviews Chad Briscoe. Growing up in South Central L.A. was not easy for Chad Briscoe. But sports captured his attention. After a career in basketball and coaching, Chad became an inventor. He invented Ball By Yourself - a way for children to practice basketball without losing the ball into the street. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast...

Alan interviews Chris Amato. Chris Amato left a geology career in academia to pursue his artistic, creative passions. He created a web development agency, Knectar, then designed an innovative toy, Thing Y for children. Children in Northampton, MA are delighted that Thing Y is now for sale in the first of many toy stores. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, Alan shares how inventors often lack creativity in the business side of inventing. You'll learn3 common questions that inventors often ask and Alan's solutions to being creative in business as well as inventing. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a sin...

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 helps women entrepreneurs through her company Mom Genius. Website: www. TiffanyKrumins.com

Alan interviews Keith Lawrence. Growing up in rural Oklahoma, Keith Lawrence was a natural tinkerer, even as a child. On a fishing trip in Canada with his dad, he saw how difficult it was to remove fishhooks from fishes' mouths. So, he invented the OUT Tool, a jaw spreader tool to remove hooks safely and easily. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podc...

Alan interviews Rob Rastovich. Rob Rastovich grew up on a ranch in Bend, Oregon. He combined his love for ranching with his technology expertise to become CTO of ThingLogix. Rob is passionate about using technology to improve lives. ThingLogix deploys IoT and AI technical solutions for businesses of all sizes. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts, so y...