Inventors Helping Inventors

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. Is your invention a winner? Can it make money in the marketplace? Alan shares 3 questions to answer about your invention to see if it is likely to be a winner. The first question is does it solve a problem that people really care about. Tune in to learn the other 2 questions. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get you...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan describes 3 expensive mistakes inventors often make during the first 90 days - that can put them out of business. Inventors spend large amounts of money either before they need to - or often that they don't need to spend at all. Find out how to avoid these preventable gaffes. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get y...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Are you here right now? Are you present here in the moment? According to Eckhart Tolle - if you are feeling negative emotions now - your mind is in the past or the future. Living in the present is the key to freedom. 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...

Alan interviews Marcy McKenna. As a seasoned successful inventor, Marcy McKenna knows that inventing is tough. So, she is helping women inventors to use live shopping to grow sales. Marcy believes that inventors must join together to help all to succeed. Every day, Marcy does one bold move in her business to keep her sharp. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you g...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares a creative 2 question process that shows you how to reduce stress by delaying worry. We all have circumstances that we need to think about - or worry about - in advance. But we spend time worrying well in advance - before we need to. Learn how to schedule your worry. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get...

Alan interviews Dale Crook. As a general contractor, Dale Crook always looked for time-saving ways to get work done. He invented ways to improve flexible ducting, wire splicing and more. Today, his inventions are sold to wholesale and retail stores that serve consumers and contractors across the U.S. and online. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podc...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Having a clear, concise, and compelling 30-second pitch for your invention is crucial to your success. Most inventors lack such a pitch. If you talk too much, you'll lose your audience in the first 2 minutes. The 30-second pitch keeps their attention and interest. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts,...

Alan interviews Darryl Carter. In 1997, when Darryl Carter suffered a severe asthma attack, his asthma inhaler was empty - sending him to the hospital for 3 weeks. He invented a better solution: an asthma case with an easy to read puff counter and a place for pills. His AIR case invention will be hitting the market in 1 year. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at iTunes or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Artists, sculptors, inventors and other creative types find great joy in creating. Inventors simply see the world through a different set of eyes compared to the average person. Tune in to learn all 3 of the joys that every inventor will experience. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't mi...

Alan interviews Julieta Hughes. Julieta Hughes found a love for art at age 3 when chicken pox kept her home. As an artist, she found properly proportioning portraits difficult, so she invented the solution: the Face Mapper. Today artists use Face Mapper to align the key facial features for a perfect portrait every time. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get y...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan poses 2 questions that every inventor must answer - to be successful. Consumers don't care about buying a new or innovative product - unless it offers them a compelling benefit. Also, every inventor must have a clear, concise marketing message for your product. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares how inventors often feel "stuck" - at points in their journey - where they don't know what to do. He gives three examples where you might feel stuck - and warns against spending lots of money with a firm that seems to have all the answers. Reach out to Alan instead. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares that for inventors - focus feels like work. We love the creative process - coming up with new innovations. But without focus, we'll never get anywhere - we must learn to focus and prioritize to succeed as inventors. Alan shares tips on how to focus and do what we like. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you ge...

Alan interviews Nick Opie. Professor Nick Opie was interested in devices to help paralysis patients. He invented Stentrode, a revolutionary brain-computer interface that allows paralysis patients to use their thoughts to send texts and emails.  Unlike competitor devices, Stentrode requires no invasive, risky open brain surgery. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever y...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares how the combination of action, belief, and faith are critical to invention success. Without action, nothing happens. Acting will give you valuable feedback from others, which will inform your beliefs. Learn why faith is the most important of the 3 elements. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podca...

Alan interviews Lesia Farmer. Lesia Farmer describes how she progressed from selling on America's Big Deal with Joy Mangano to now selling her innovative Trap Door Colander invention via her website, the Grommet, and on Amazon. Lesia shares the rewards and challenges of running her own product development company. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your po...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Why do inventors often invest large sums of capital into promotions that don't pan out? Because they make an emotional decision instead of considering the ROI - the return on investment. Alan shares a simple 3 question ROI test you can use to make objective purchase decisions. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get yo...

Alan interviews Aneela Idnani - inventor of the Keen 2 bracelet. After suffering for years with a psychological disorder that caused her to pull out all her eyebrows, Aneela Idnani invented a solution - the Keen 2 bracelet. The Keen 2 bracelet has changed habits and touched thousands of lives all over the globe. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, so...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. What is the one thing - holding you back as an inventor - that could make a real difference? Alan shares his story of the one thing that held him back from success for years - and how he finally overcame it to achieve success. Share with Alan that one thing that is holding you back - and he will help you. This could save you years of time and wasted mo...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares how most inventors work hard towards achieving success. But all too often, you don't get the results you want. It's like running the race in the wrong direction. Alan shares that today, he can help you get on track - running the race in the right direction to success. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get yo...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventing is a very risky business. So, it's essential you learn how to thrive amidst an environment of risk. Alan describes why your brain is designed to help you survive - not thrive. You'll learn a 4 question quiz to help you successfully navigate risky decisions. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast...

Alan interviews Jordan Thiessen. Jordan Thiessen began cleaning swimming pools at age 22. He found that cleaning pool filters was laborious and painful to his back. He invented a simple device to enable filters to be cleaned in half the time, without back pain. Today his Cyclone Filter Cleaner sells all over the U.S. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your...

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. All inventors must work to keep their intellectual property secret and safe. Alan describes 2 guidelines for - when you should share - or not share your IP. Having a non-disclosure agreement is always a good practice, though NDAs are unnecessary with patent attorneys. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcas...

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares 3 habits of successful inventors he's observed from over 200 podcast interviews. As an inventor - you're very creative - and you see solutions that others overlook. But are you good at being focused? Maybe not so much? Listen to learn 2 other habits of successful inventors. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...