

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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Feb 1, 2024 • 6min
#377 - Is Your Product Compliant - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Is your product compliant - with all consumer product government safety requirements? Many products, especially toys, must be compliant with the CPSIA and also California Proposition 65. Your product may require an independent testing lab tests to ensure compliance. 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

Jan 29, 2024 • 15min
#376 - Ask Alan Your Question - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Me on the Mike episode. Alan introduces a new feature on the podcast: your ability to have Alan answer your question on the podcast. Is there a question that's been needling you for a while - but you can't seem to find an answer? Ask Alan. Alan also shares previews of upcoming February podcast episodes. 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

Jan 25, 2024 • 6min
#375 - If You Don't Believe in Your Product - Who Will - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. It's imperative you believe in your product - if you wish to succeed as an inventor. Alan shares examples from Steve Jobs and Elon Musk that illustrate the power of strong belief in a product. Validate your belief with research that shows your product is a solid competitor. 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

Jan 22, 2024 • 30min
#374 - Austin entrepreneur invents SaniBot to destroy COVID on floors - Duncan Ashworth
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 his SaniBot robot that kills up to 100 pathogens in children's 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

Jan 18, 2024 • 10min
#373 - Podcast Year 5 - Your Ideas for Me - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. This episode marks the start of the fifth year of the podcast. Alan shares podcast statistics as to how this podcast differs from other invention podcasts. What ideas do you have? What do you like best and least about the podcast? What else would you like to hear in the podcast? 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

Jan 15, 2024 • 37min
#372 - Former teacher invents games and toys to delight consumers of all ages - April Mitchell
Alan interviews April Mitchell. April Mitchell is a busy mom of 4 and a full time toy and game inventor - with 4 new products coming out in 2024. She taps her teaching skills to mentor, coach, and help other inventors. She encourages inventors to believe in themselves and not give up. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.4ascreations.com

Jan 11, 2024 • 8min
#371 - Comfort or Success - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Which would you prefer: comfort or success? Pick one. As an inventor, if you prefer to choose success, you'll have to learn to be outside your comfort zone - a lot. It will be uncomfortable. Doing what you've always done is comfortable, but you'll never achieve success that way. 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

Jan 8, 2024 • 18min
#370 - 3 Necessary Steps Inventors Hate to Take - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Me on the Mike episode. Alan shares 3 necessary steps you must take as an inventor to succeed. Unfortunately, many inventors choose not to take these steps - simply because they don't want to take them. For example, it is essential to research competitors extensively, but many inventors skip this step. 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

Jan 4, 2024 • 5min
#369 - Oh, the Places You'll Go - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares some vignettes from his inventor's journey. He invites you to consider - Oh, the Places You'll go - as an inventor. It truly is all about the journey - not the destination. This episode is a chance for you to reflect upon your journey thus far, and what may be next! 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

Jan 1, 2024 • 28min
#368 – Former NFL football player invents a better solution for asthmatics – Darryl Carter
Alan interviews Darryl Carter. In 1997, when Darryl Carter suffered a severe asthma attack, his asthma inhaler was empty - sending him to the hospital for 3 weeks. He invented a better solution: an asthma case with an easy to read puff counter and a place for pills. His AIR case invention will be hitting the market in 1 year. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Phone: 214-707-7266


