The Inventor Coach Podcast

Should you license your invention — or launch it yourself? In this episode, Inventor Coach Brian Fried explains what licensing is, why it might be the smartest move for your invention, and how to know if it’s right for you. Learn the pros and cons, how to prepare your product, and what companies look for when choosing products to license. 📌 What You’ll Learn: What licensing is and how it works Th...

Episode 7: Manufacturing Smart — How to Build Your Invention Without Getting Burned In this episode, Inventor Coach Brian Fried shares essential wisdom for turning your prototype into a real product without costly mistakes. Learn how to choose between domestic and overseas manufacturing, why samples are critical, what must go into your agreements, and how to protect yourself with quality control....

Episode 6: Building Your Invention Team — Who You Need to Help and When Inventor Coach Brian Fried breaks down the essential players you need to bring your invention to life — from patent pros and designers to engineers and manufacturers. Learn who to bring on, when to bring them in, and how to build strong, reliable partnerships that move your idea forward. Resources Mentioned: Coaching & Con...

Episode 5: Evaluating Market Demand — How to Know if People Will Buy Your Invention Inventor Coach Brian Fried shares quick, practical ways to test whether your invention has real demand — before you invest heavily. Learn how to collect honest feedback, analyze existing products, run low-cost tests, and validate your idea with real customers. Resources Mentioned: Coaching & Consulting: https:/...

What Every Inventor Needs to Know Before Filing Thinking about patenting your invention? Before you spend a dime, listen to this. Inventor Coach Brian Fried explains the must-know basics about patents — types, timing, costs, and how to use them strategically. A must-watch for every inventor getting started. 📌 What You’ll Learn: The 3 types of patents and when to use each How to avoid filing too e...

Taking Your First Tangible Step Brian Fried explains how to turn your concept into a working prototype, why prototyping is critical, and how you can do it affordably. Learn tips on starting simple, getting feedback, and using your prototype to refine your invention and pitch it effectively. Resources mentioned: Coaching & Consulting: https://BrianFried.com Invention Playbook Newsletter: https:...

Expanding Your Window of Opportunity In this episode, Brian Fried shares practical advice on how to evaluate your invention’s potential by identifying your target market and expanding your window of opportunity. Using real examples from his experience, Brian helps inventors think beyond their initial ideas to discover multiple uses and markets. He also discusses the importance of early research to...

Meet Brian Fried & Your Guide to Innovation In this very first episode of The Inventor Coach Podcast, meet your host Brian Fried — inventor, author, and trusted mentor to thousands of inventors worldwide. Brian shares his journey from securing 15 patents to helping inventors turn their ideas into market-ready products. You’ll learn what inspired him to start this podcast, what to expect from f...