Inventors Helping Inventors #519 - How Can I Help You - Alan Beckley
Jun 19, 2025
Discover insights from Alan's personal journey as he shares five impactful ways he's helped fellow inventors. Explore an exclusive AI workshop designed to enhance invention potential, where participants can learn to leverage technology for research and creativity. Alan also delves into the inventor's journey, offering guidance through personal anecdotes and resources tailored for growth. It's a wealth of knowledge aimed at empowering inventors with practical tools and support!
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Use AI To Reclaim Time
- Join focused workshops to reclaim time by using AI for research and problem solving.
- Alan teaches concrete skills like AI research mastery, instant troubleshooting, and creative amplification.
Early Consulting And Wallet Hustle
- Alan worked part-time for 14 years at the Small Business Development Center and met over 3,000 startups.
- He simultaneously marketed his Slim Wallet while working full-time in telecom, learning small business struggles firsthand.
Seven Years Selling In Person
- After failing to license, Alan manufactured and sold his wallets directly, vending seven days a week at military bases, VA hospitals, and gun shows.
- He managed manufacturing, importing, packaging, and sales personally to keep the business alive.