

Inventors Helping Inventors
Alan Beckley
Welcome to a podcast for inventors and innovators where each Monday we interview successful inventors and ask them the questions you want to know.
You'll learn the tools, tips, and tactics expert inventors use to achieve success - so you can get your invention out of the tank and into the bank!
You'll learn the tools, tips, and tactics expert inventors use to achieve success - so you can get your invention out of the tank and into the bank!
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Dec 4, 2025 • 6min
#567 - Don't Worry, Be Happy - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares a simple, but profound epigram: Don't Worry, Be Happy. Alan describes that our thoughts precede our emotions; and we can choose our thoughts - so we can choose our emotions. You can choose to worry or to be happy. Don't worry, be happy. 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.alanbeckley.com

Dec 1, 2025 • 31min
#566 – Skycam inventor creates Zeen to enable persons in wheelchairs to stand and walk – Garrett Brown
Alan interviews Garrett Brown. Inspired by his dad's invention - Garrett grew up to be a serial inventor. As a youth, Garrett went from folk singing to film making. He invented the Steadicam that is used globally in film making. Recently he invented the Zeen - a mobility device to enable disabled people to stand and walk. 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.GoZeen.com

Nov 27, 2025 • 4min
#565 – How to Get Unstuck and On Track in 2026 – Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes 2 big challenges for inventors: feeling stuck; and feeling off track. Alan shares his upcoming webinar to help inventors: How to Get Unstuck and On Track in 2026. Registration is now open for this free webinar. Get on track in 2026. 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.alanbeckley.com

Nov 24, 2025 • 43min
#564 – Seattle culinary innovator develops a high-tech ultrasonic chef's knife – Scott Heimendinger
Alan interviews Scott Heimendinger. Scott Heimendinger transitioned from a microsoft developer to a culinary innovator. Studying industrial ultrasonic food cutters, he vowed to bring that technology to consumer's kitchens. Today, he's introducing his C-200 innovative ultrasonic chef's knife to consumers. 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.SeattleUltrasonics.com

Nov 20, 2025 • 6min
#563 - Sharpen the Axe - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares why you must "sharpen the axe" - to hone your marketing skills. You must spend time doing "messy research" - solidifying your marketing message - before you contact your first company for licensing. Listen to learn how to do this. 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.alanbeckley.com

Nov 17, 2025 • 35min
#562 – UK inventor creates an improved shower experience – ShowerSpaah – Alan Somerfield
Alan interviews Alan Somerfield. Alan Somerfield grew up in London and was inventive as a youth. Later, working for a product innovation company, he combined soap into a shower stream. Years later, he refined it into ShowerSpaah - to improve shower safety for elderly and disabled persons. ShowerSpaah sells everywhere now. 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.ShowerSpaah.co.uk

Nov 13, 2025 • 5min
#561 - Are You Tapping the Power of AI - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan asks, "Are you fully tapping the power of AI?" The short answer for most inventors is "no." Alan describes some time-consuming tasks you're doing that AI can do for you - saving you at least 10 hours of time each week to focus on inventing. 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.alanbeckley.com

Nov 10, 2025 • 21min
#560 - How a Jersey Shore beach house inspired an innovative shower hose for cleaning – Lisa Lane
Alan interviews Lisa Lane. Lisa Lane loved spending time at her Jersey Shore beach house. But constantly using a bucket to wash out showers was tiring and time-consuming. She invented Rinseroo - a flexible hose that attaches to any shower head with no tools. Now, washing out showers is a breeze for everyone. 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.Rinseroo.com

Nov 6, 2025 • 5min
#559 - Give Yourself a Break - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares why you must give yourself a break. You juggle many responsibilities including work, family, friends, and more. Sometimes, we drop the ball. Alan shares a 4-step R-A-C-M process to get back on track - while giving yourself a break. 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.alanbeckley.com

Nov 3, 2025 • 6min
#558 - Learn to License - I Can Show You How - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes two big myths inventors often believe. One myth is that there's no way you can market your invention - you can. That myth may cause you to spend $10,000 with a company with big promises, zero results. Tune in to learn the other myth, plus how you can learn to license. 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.alanbeckley.com


