Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan interviews Pracheeti Shikarkhane. Pracheeti Shikarkhane's team of high school girls won an international innovation challenge with their invention, Eco Gel - an improved aerogel for aerospace applications. Now they have funding to bring their unique banana fiber-based product to market. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't mi...

Alan interviews Rhonda Mason. Rhonda Mason had a 39-year career in radiology when her mom's sudden stroke brought her home to care for her parents. Soon Rhonda invented a home accessory item that upgrades the function and decor of any bathroom. Now she is moving towards licensing with 4 potential companies. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts,...

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, Alan shares 3 Mindset Hacks to Overcome Setbacks. You'll learn why you must have a mission that is bigger than you or your product. Learn why your greatest critic may be inside your head - your reptilian brain. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a sing...

Alan interviews Azhelle Wade. Azhelle Wade grew up on Long Island, then went to the Fashion Institute of Technology. She found her passion in designing toys and became an executive at age 30. She left the corporate world to help inventors and entrepreneurs as The Toy Coach. Today, she helps inventors as the Toy Coach and through Toy Creators Academy. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple...

Alan interviews John McDonagh. John McDonagh grew up on Long Island, then studied accounting at Villanova University. After 20 years' experience in consumer products at Johnson & Johnson, he became an inventor. Today, as the CEO of NextEvo Corp., he markets an improved CBD supplement with 4 times the absorption of competitors. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever yo...

Alan was interviewed on the One-Person Business Podcast. Alan describes his journey from being a young engineer at Boeing to telecom project management and finally an inventor. Listen to learn what your first steps should be after you get an invention idea - and pitfalls to avoid. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single ep...

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...