Inventors Helping Inventors

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

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. As an inventor, you reach an important milestone and then wonder, "What should I do next?" Alan presents 3 examples of times in your business where you have a decision to make: what to do next? In each case, it's helpful to take a step back and consider your action carefully. 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 Lisa Lloyd. From consulting for Fortune 100 companies to helping new inventors, Lisa Lloyd's invention career spans 30 years. Today, she is helping a Korean company scout for new innovative products, while working on 4 new inventions of her own and mentoring other inventors. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.TheInventionAccelerator.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Can your product succeed - at a premium price? Alan cites examples of 2 recent guests on the podcasts who answer "yes." Ember high-tech coffee mugs and Kara Pure water are 2 successful premium products. With the right focus - your premium priced product can succeed also. 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 Charlie Cannon. Charlie Cannon loved riding his skateboard down long hills but hated using his shoes as brakes. So, he invented VibeRide - an innovative brake system for skateboards - providing a safe and enjoyable skateboarding experience. Now skateboarders everywhere use VibeRide for a smooth journey. 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.VibeRide.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. As an inventor, you must be willing to consider changes to commercialize your invention successfully. But at the end of the day, you are the boss, and it is your product. Sometimes you must be willing to say "no" and push back and not accept too many compromises. 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 Cody Soodeen. Cody Soodeen's parents lived in a town with contaminated well water - so they had to buy bottled water. This led him as an architect to invent a way, using desiccants, to extract pure water from dry air. Today, his company, Kara Water sells air-to-water extraction units to thousands of 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.KaraWater.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Here's a provocative question: "Why would anyone want to be an inventor?" Alan presents 3 examples of the negative view of this question: the high-level view. Then, he presents 3 examples of the positive view - why you might want to become an inventor. The personal view. 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 Clay Alexander. Clay Alexander hated too hot or too cold coffee. So, he invented Ember - temperature controlled coffee mugs. Next, he invented a self-heating baby bottle that provides the perfect temperature for baby. His company also created Ember Cubes to keep pharmaceuticals safely chilled during transport. 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.Ember.com