The Serial Inventing Podcast

In this brutally honest podcast episode, I get into two powerful takeaways that unlock the keys to the kingdom... if followed. Show Notes: Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/ Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/ The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Ge...

Are you ready to climb Mount Everest and attack your dumpster fire of an email inbox? It’s easier than you think to have zero emails in your inbox, and when you do have emails, they are automatically organized. Did I pique your curiosity? Show Notes: Inbox Zero Information: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/inbox-zero#:~:text=Inbox%20Zero%20is%20a%20rigorous,empty%20%2D%2D%20at%20all%20...

In this episode I celebrate my podcast's 2-year anniversary! I share ten practical ways to quickly acquire valuable industry insights! Show Notes: The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company. Daydream by Lily Meola: htt...

Show Notes: CASAR from previous episode for the Baby Bites Keeper: A unique suction cup container that acts as both a baby food bowl and a storage container for the fridge. Category: Meal time baby products Audience: Moms walking the baby aisle, looking for meal time products for her baby aged between 4 to 9 months old. Similar products: Rubber plates, bowls and utensils. Application: Using it as...

Spend time understanding who would buy your product, and turn that information into a goldmine of a hitlist, through an acronym I coined called CASAR. Show Notes: Example of CASAR filled out for the Baby Bites Keeper: A unique suction cup container that acts as both a baby food bowl and a storage container for the fridge. Category: Meal time baby products. Audience: Moms walking the baby aisle, lo...

I talk about how and why I coach the way that I do, in this emotional episode, celebrating my 50th podcast. Show Notes: Concomitant Coaching: https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/concomitant The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20ea...

Do not assume the reasons behind a lack of response from companies when pitching ideas. There are many reasons for silence, such as the company being busy, having internal discussions, or dealing with personal matters, rather than outright rejection. Learn on this episode what to do instead! Show Notes: The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-re...

Are you using your environment both physically and digitally efficiently? Or is it using you? Learn pro tips from 8 years of pitching experience and gain back some of your time! Show Notes: Email Clients: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-email-clients Session Buddy: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/session-buddy/edacconmaakjimmfgnblocblbcdcpbko

Licensing success boils down to a simple formula that I go over in this episode, following in the footsteps of famous Inventor, John Hays Hammond Jr! Show Notes: Pitching Tips Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u25NN9frs0E Serial Inventing Merch: https://serialinventing.com/shop-2/ Alex Hormozi Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8EGWoGnEQ Efficiency: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eff...

This week on The Pitching Detective , Courtney dives into why you should never give up on a company, and to make sure you never leave a stone unturned! Show Notes: The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company . Comic: https:...

Are companies not getting back to you? Are you getting GHOSTED!? Tune in for a perspective shift to help combat the ghosting, and hear the answers to how to make movement for 6 of the most common scenarios I hear from my students! Show Notes: The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licen...

Has the kraken already returned? Feat. How Successful People Think, Neuroscience, and our brain spewing lies? - oh myy! Show Notes: How Successful People Think Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/48Yb8DT Article by Laura Noel: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/reacting-vs-responding-difficult-conversations-laura/ Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256...

Mental exhaustion is a big problem when it comes to not making movement on your projects - but these five things might just crack the code! Show Notes: Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256849130145049350 Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0 Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/ Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affilia...

How well do you listen to your gut? This episode helps you strengthen it so you can make better decisions as a product developer! Did any answers surprise you? Show Notes: Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256849130145049350 Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0 Sacral Calibrations: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR35shEF/

Are you ready to discuss DEADlines? This episode touches on techniques for keeping goals, and deadlines. Wait till the end to see where the word really came from! Plus learn what one of my top 5 books I have ever read is! Show Notes: The Snakes & Ladders of Creative Thinking Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Ums3wl Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_...

In our 3rd quick byte, I go over Tiny Tasks, and what you can do when you either don’t know what to do next, or feel defeated. Show Notes: Linkedin Accountability Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/courtney-laschkewitsch_callingallinventors-inventor-discipline-activity-7153448370248761344-uTDq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop The 12 Week Year Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/...

Have you chosen to commit to your dreams? Learn about how you can make that commitment yourself, and get closer to your goals through an actionable takeaway, and notes on time, analytics, and accountability. Show Notes: The 12 Week Year Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3REkfTM Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256184138238830263 Will Power Doesn’t Wor...

This episode is bringing in the past, present, and future, and taking my most popular episode topics, your identity, the flow, and consuming your passion, a step further to skyrocket your 2024! Plus, a precursor into morphic resonance! Show Notes: Morphic Resonance Definition: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/morphic-resonance Sheldrake Website: https://www.sheldrake.org/ Inventor Calendar: https...

Do you have a familiarity bias? And are you ready for your first inventor challenge? This podcast is all about soft skills and hard work, and this episode collides both! Let's make it happen! Show Notes: Video on Working Hard - Alex Hormozi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln24y0FPJHo Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA The Obstacle is the Way Book (Amazon Affilia...

My Thanksgiving special brings you a heartfelt yet important and intense talk about going pro by maturing as an inventor, and realizing you are playing chess with the Kraken?! Say what?! Show Notes Video on Working Hard - Alex Hormozi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln24y0FPJHo Video on Creating Contrast - Dan Donohue: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyMGvnHPXc7/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D Video...

Let's steep in the flow state tea, and up your inventing game another level thru the lens of peak performance. Show Notes: Steven Kotler on Flow State: https://bigthink.com/the-well/flow-state-peak-performance/#:~:text='Flow%20state'%20is%20a%20peak,works%20in%20just%207%20minutes.&text=Everyone%20has%20experienced%20flow%20%E2%80%94%20that,optimally%20with%20little%20conscious%20e...

In this special Halloween Quick Byte episode, I address the common struggle of inventors who lose their way due to a lack of grit, discipline, and accountability. I share a simple, 2-minute action plan to help dormant inventors reawaken, and embrace their new persona of a Zombie Inventor! Show Notes: Video on Discipline: https://youtu.be/xkd36cJ6Z78?si=wdidFhoagSpca0Pk Grit by Angela Duckworth (Am...

In this episode, I delve into the art of reigniting inspiration when faced with moments of stagnation or distraction. I explore "The Magic 5" - a set of strategies that are designed to help you rediscover your drive and passion for inventing or any creative pursuit, really. Learn how these powerful techniques can breathe new life into your journey, and bring you back to North. Show Notes...

Let's consider your future perspective as a serial inventor, and broaden your pitching approach to a wider view so you can make better decisions when conversing with companies. Show Notes: Shortsighted Definition: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/short-sighted#:~:text=If%20someone%20is%20short%2Dsighted,re%20being%20very%20short%2Dsighted . Emerson Quote: https://www.psc...

Show or go. Order or get out of the line. Drive or get out of the car. But make a decision. Give yourself permission to stop doing things you aren’t passionate about, and decide, am I going to overcome all of my excuses and learn how to have grit and discipline? Or would I prefer to spend my time doing something else that I love? Show Notes: Finish by Jon Acuff (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amz...