Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan interviews Mark Turnbaugh. In his youth, Mark Turnbaugh loved tinkering. But he found that knife sharpening with his dad's stone was confounding. Later, as an engineer, he invented a better knife sharpener - Sharpworx, that even novices could use. Today Mark makes and sells his Sharpworx sharpeners all over the U.S. 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.SharpWorx.com  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Every inventor must answer this simple question about their invention: "Why Would They Buy?" Alan describes 3 aspects to consider ensuring that your product provides a strong answer to "Why Would They Buy." Listen to learn why clear product benefits are essential to your 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 provides a new Me on the Mic episode. The 5% of inventors who succeed - choose to do things other inventors don't do. Alan shares 3 things most inventors don't do - but should. Learn why doing an extensive product search is crucial to the success of your invention and a key mistake most inventors make when they pitch. 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. You must give consumers a strong Why to Buy if you want your invention to succeed in the marketplace. Consumers are creatures of habit - who tend to buy familiar name brand products - rather than new products. Listen to learn how to give buyers a strong Why to Buy your 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. Website: www.alanbeckley.com  

Alan interviews Marj Weir. As a realtor, it perplexed Marj why beautiful homes - often featured glaring, ugly lights in the bathroom. She longed for a better way. So, she invented EZLightWraps - to beautify and soften bathroom lighting. Today, her EZLightWraps beautify American home lighting - one bathroom at a 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. Website: www.EZLightWraps.com  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. What is the 'inventor's greatest fear?' Probably, it's that someone will knock off your invention and sell more than you do. Alan shares tested tools for dealing effectively with fear to keep it from stopping you in your tracks. Also, tactics to deal with knockoffs. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Bootcamp: www.alanbeckley.com/Bootcamp  

Alan interviews Allan Shaw. During a family picnic, Allan Shaw was frustrated when the wind blew his paper towel dispenser onto the ground. He knew there must be a better way. So, he invented Clip N Rip - a simple device to clamp the dispenser firmly to any surface. Allan and his son, now sell Clip N Rips all over the U.S. 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: AShaw65@yahoo.com  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. If there is a 'mountain' between where you are in your journey - to get to your next step? What do you do? Do you 'climb the mountain' or 'take the pass' to get there? Many inventors choose to take the mountain when they might pay someone to help them get there faster. 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 Eli Packouz. Eli Packouz began creating and selling products at age 21 with his brother. He noticed that flossing did not remove bits of mangoes from his teeth. So, he invented a better floss device - Instafloss. With $2.5 million in presales via crowd funding, Instafloss is poised to launch in Q1 of 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. Email: Eli@Instafloss.com  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. The inventing journey is often a long, arduous one. The process is analogous to what Seth Goden calls "the dip" in his book by that title. Your challenge is to endure the "U-shaped" dip that is the invention journey - to stay in the battle - long enough so you can achieve 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