Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. When you create a new product and get it into the market - you'll change the world. I promise! Alan shares 3 examples of inventions - including his Wonder Wallet - that have changed the world.  Isn't it nice to know you will change the world in ways you may never have anticipated. 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 Serena Fadlun. Serena grew up in Italy, then moved to New Zealand to finish high school and college. She returned to Italy and got married. She invented a unique broom called the Bendy Butler - to clean even hard to reach spots of her home. She launched Bendy Butler successfully in May 2023. 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.BendyButler.com  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. How can you make your invention compelling for buyers - so it will be a success? Alan shares 3 ways you can make your product compelling, so buyers will say, "yes." It seems obvious you must highlight the attractive benefits of your product - but Alan describes 2 other ways. 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 Duncan Ashworth. Duncan Ashworth had a 41 year career in the semiconductor industry. After retiring, he began developing a Roomba-like robot that destroyed COVID on floors automatically. Today, he is testing and selling his SaniBot robot that kills up to 100 pathogens - in daycare schools - before licensing. 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.FloorBotics.com  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares that many inventors feel they can save money by - "figuring it out on their own" - rather than paying for help. In fact, trial and error is the costliest path and the longest path to success. He discovered that from his own experience. Tune in to learn why. 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. What is your approach towards licensing your product: the shotgun approach or the rifle approach? Alan describes 2 divergent approaches to licensing your product. One approach is more passive, whereas the other is more active. Alan shares which approach he prefers and why. 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 discusses two different market segments for inventors: mass market versus aspirational buyers. The mass market segment offers a potentially huge number of buyers who are price sensitive. The aspirational buyer segment offers a smaller market of buyers, who will pay more for a unique quality product. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode.

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. What is the success rate for inventors? Is it only 5% or 2%? Alan shares the truth - inventor failure rates are simply bogus statistics. Neither "inventor" nor "success" is defined - so ignore the abysmal rates and carve your own 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 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