Inventors Helping Inventors

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 podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

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 get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. People love to read about celebrities who seem to have it all - cash, flash, and dash. They seem to live lives of ease and rarely have to work. Successful inventors, however, are always humble. Alan shares why the inventor's journey - filled with setbacks - makes anyone humble. 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

Alan interviews Leeanna Gantt. In 2018 Leanna Gantt endured a year of breast cancer therapy. Keeping track of all her medications was challenging - so she invented a better system: Tooktake. Today Tooktake sells in CVS and Walmart - helping people young and old to always be certain they took their medicine timely. 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.Tooktake.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Why do inventors fail? Because they choose not to become product developers. Alan shares the 3 phases of product development - and why simply inventing a new product is the easiest phase. Learn what it takes to succeed as a product developer - the nitty gritty details. 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

Alan interviews Tom Klaff. Tom Klaff's business partner, Bruce, hated slow heating toasters and ovens. So, they replaced a century old coil design into a sleek, high-tech toaster unit that cooked better and faster. Now the Revolution Toaster delights consumers everywhere with delicious toast that cooks in half the time. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Email: TKlaff@RevCook.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Most inventors treat their invention like a hobby. Then they wonder why they never make any money. If you're a serious inventor - you must treat your invention like a business. Alan shares 3 ways to treat your invention like a business - to get you on the fast track to success. 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

Alan interviews Greg Amundson. Greg Amundson went from shopping center management to custom home building. The 2009 housing bust transformed him into an inventor. Greg has transformed messy caulking to a simple task for anyone with his product - InstaTrim. Today, he sells InstaTrim strips to help homeowners everywhere. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Email: Greg@Instatrim.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors spend months - even years pitching their inventions to companies with little luck. Alan shares 3 keys to convert "it's not for us" to "let's take the next step." To succeed, inventors must be open to learning effective ways to market their inventions. Listen to learn how. 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

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares 3 false narratives - commonly held beliefs - that hold inventors back from success. Pursuing a false narrative can result in years of wasted time and thousands in wasted capital. Let's avoid that! Listen to learn 3 very common beliefs and how to avoid falling victim to them. 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