Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan posits "How to Stay Focused." He mentions that focus is essential for your success as an inventor. But how can you stay focused? Alan shares 3 different ways to do so that worked for him and other inventors. The first one is obvious - but few inventors do it. 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 Tanya Jackson. Tanya Jackson likes jogging, but she noticed that parents lacked an enjoyable way to jog with their toddlers. She invented an innovative solution to the problem. She now has a working prototype and an issued patent. Soon parents everywhere will enjoy a better way to jog with toddlers. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. LinkedIn: Tanya Jackson

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan asks a question, "Are you too busy?" He shares a 3-question litmus test to determine if you're too busy - to be an inventor. As you'll hear - it's never about being "too busy," but rather how you prioritize your time. You find time for what is important to you. 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. In this episode, Alan asks you a question, "Are you willing to do - what most people won't?" He shares 3 things successful inventors do - that most aren't willing to do. Listen in to determine if you haven't been willing to do any of these 3 essential behaviors for 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 Bob Hawkinson. Bob Hawkinson loved his commercial landscape management business.  But he hated seeing thousands of discarded plastic mulch bags going into landfills. So, he invented a biodegradable mulch bag that installs easily and inhibits weed growth. It installs quickly and doesn't pollute the environment. 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.WeedRecede.com

Discover insights from Alan's personal journey as he shares five impactful ways he's helped fellow inventors. Explore an exclusive AI workshop designed to enhance invention potential, where participants can learn to leverage technology for research and creativity. Alan also delves into the inventor's journey, offering guidance through personal anecdotes and resources tailored for growth. It's a wealth of knowledge aimed at empowering inventors with practical tools and support!

In this engaging conversation, product naming and branding expert Alexandra Watkins shares her journey from ad agencies to founding Eat My Words. Notably, she created the iconic Baconator name for Wendy's. Alexandra discusses the art of crafting memorable names, the potential pitfalls of culturally insensitive branding, and debunks the myth surrounding Chevrolet's Nova. She also introduces her SMILE approach for effective naming, emphasizing creativity and thematic consistency, while cautioning against over-reliance on focus groups. A must-listen for inventors!

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan asks a question, "Are You 1 in a Million?" If you own U.S. patent, congratulations - you're in rarefied air.  Only about 0.15 percent of adults in the U.S. have received a patent this year. Now it is time to work on making money from your invention. 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 Jenny De Leon. Growing up, Jenny De Leon worked at her parents' hardware store. After graduating college, she became an IT consultant who traveled a lot for business. Packing her skincare products was challenging, so she invented a compact system to make it easy to carry everything in the TSA quart bag. 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.RepeatablTravel.com