Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan interviews Brad Little. Brad Little is a Toronto inventor who wanted a simple invention with a wow factor. His product is a unique light bulb that lights up in your hand with a logo printed on it. Brad describes how he worked through some design glitches with a manufacturer to create a better final design. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podca...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Like Jeopardy, this episode begins with an answer: Ask Good Questions It's the answer to a common inventor question: how do you know if you can trust someone before you work with them? Alan provides a couple of good examples of inventors asking good questions. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan share with you why your future not only begins today, but now is the only time that matters. Alan shares 5 thoughts from Eckhart Tolle from his book The Power of Now . Begin to live right now, in the present moment, and tomorrow will be brighter for you. Give it a try. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get y...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan explores the joy of creating. Inventing a product is unlike any other creative endeavor. Unlike an artist, the inventor doesn't start out with a vision of the end product. You seek to solve a problem - then set out to create something new - a new solution. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan interviews Sara Slettebo. As a jogger, Sara Slettebo wanted an easy access towel to wipe from her space. So, she invented the solution - Dry in Stride - a hands-free retractable towel.  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.dryinstride.com

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan asks, "Are you thick-skinned?" Successful inventors are thick-skinned: they're unflappable in the face of challenges and criticisms. Alan gives you a 5-step process to respond to setbacks. Remember - negative thinking will never yield positive epiphanies. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. If you've pitched your product many times, but don't seem to get much traction.  The problem is probably not your product - the problem is your messaging. Alan shares 3 different message problems you may have - then a template to solve them. Learn how to pitch so they'll get it! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get you...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan shares 5 red flags of scammers. He describes 5 different ways invention marketing company scammers can bilk you out of large sums of money. Learn to avoid their clever entreaties that fool you into buying their dubious product offerings. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so...

Alan interviews Jesse Morgan - inventor of the Extractor Line Cutter. Tune in to learn how narrowly escaping death from a head-on collision led to Jesse's aha moment for his Extractor invention. Learn how he's evolved his invention to be an all-in-one tool for fishing. Now fishermen and women don't have to lug a big tool kit when fishing. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan posits "How to Stay Focused." He mentions that focus is essential for your success as an inventor. But how can you stay focused? Alan shares 3 different ways to do so that worked for him and other inventors. The first one is obvious - but few inventors do it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...

Alan interviews Tanya Jackson. Tanya Jackson likes jogging, but she noticed that parents lacked an enjoyable way to jog with their toddlers. She invented an innovative solution to the problem. She now has a working prototype and an issued patent. Soon parents everywhere will enjoy a better way to jog with toddlers. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your p...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan asks a question, "Are you too busy?" He shares a 3-question litmus test to determine if you're too busy - to be an inventor. As you'll hear - it's never about being "too busy," but rather how you prioritize your time. You find time for what is important to you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever yo...

Alan interviews Cody Soodeen. Cody Soodeen's parents lived in a town with contaminated well water - so they had to buy bottled water. This led him as an architect to invent a way, using desiccants, to extract pure water from dry air.  Today, his company, Kara Water sells air-to-water extraction units to thousands of consumers.  Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever y...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan asks you a question, "Are you willing to do - what most people won't?" He shares 3 things successful inventors do - that most aren't willing to do. Listen in to determine if you haven't been willing to do any of these 3 essential behaviors for success. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get you...

Alan interviews Bob Hawkinson. Bob Hawkinson loved his commercial landscape management business.  But he hated seeing thousands of discarded plastic mulch bags going into landfills. So, he invented a biodegradable mulch bag that installs easily and inhibits weed growth. It installs quickly and doesn't pollute the environment. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan shares a bit of his back story. He shares 5 different ways that he has helped other inventors and can help you also. Alan named this podcast "Inventors Helping Inventors" because he is passionate about helping other inventors. Reach out to him if you need help.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever y...

Alan interviews Alexandra Watkins. Alexandra Watkins worked for ad agencies until she found her real passion - product naming and branding. She created the Baconator name for Wendy's. Through her company, Eat My Words, she helps Fortune 100 companies and small entrepreneurs, including inventors, with product naming. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan asks a question, "Are You 1 in a Million?" If you own U.S. patent, congratulations - you're in rarefied air.  Only about 0.15 percent of adults in the U.S. have received a patent this year. Now it is time to work on making money from your invention. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your p...

Alan interviews Jenny De Leon. Growing up, Jenny De Leon worked at her parents' hardware store. After graduating college, she became an IT consultant who traveled a lot for business. Packing her skincare products was challenging, so she invented a compact system to make it easy to carry everything in the TSA quart bag. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get yo...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan discusses the benefits of being part of a larger inventor community. He shares 3 elements of the inventor community: sanity check, resources, and helping others. Listen in to learn why all 3 elements are essential to your success as an inventor. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podca...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan dives into the details to describe 3 technology tools for inventors.  In today's world a constant challenge isn't a paucity of information, but an ocean of information - much of it inaccurate. Alan shares 3 technology tools he uses, that you can use to improve productivity. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan poses a litmus test - "Is inventing for you?" He shares 3 beliefs held by those who are rarely successful - and 3 beliefs held by successful inventors.  Listen in to determine which set of beliefs best describe you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a singl...

Alan interviews Brenda Birrell. While in Africa with the Global Uplift Project, Brenda Birrell learned many girls dropped out of school because they had no access to menstrual pads during their periods. She invented pads that were reusable, washable and affordable for these girls - helping them to stay in school and have careers. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever...

Alan   provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Henry Ford said, "If you think you can, or you think you can't. Either way you are probably right." This is the principle of attraction: you tend to draw towards you the things you focus on most - whether good or bad. Alan uses quantum physics to illustrate why it works.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan interviews Bonnie Pastman. Growing up in the Philadelphia area - Bonnie Pastman was always thinking of new product ideas. After a career in the travel industry, she decided to pursue her jewelry product idea. She had to pivot from discouragement, when another nearby inventor filed a patent on her idea just 3 months before she did. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wh...