Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan discusses the benefits of being part of a larger inventor community. He shares 3 elements of the inventor community: sanity check, resources, and helping others. Listen in to learn why all 3 elements are essential to your success as an inventor. 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

Explore the transformative impact of modern technology on invention. Discover three essential tools that empower today's inventors, streamlining their processes and improving productivity. From AI search engines to optimization resources, these innovations are designed to tackle the overwhelming flood of information. Learn how embracing these advancements can elevate the inventing experience and enhance commercialization.

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In this episode, Alan poses a litmus test - "Is inventing for you?" He shares 3 beliefs held by those who are rarely successful - and 3 beliefs held by successful inventors.  Listen in to determine which set of beliefs best describe 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 Brenda Birrell. While in Africa with the Global Uplift Project, Brenda Birrell learned many girls dropped out of school because they had no access to menstrual pads during their periods. She invented pads that were reusable, washable and affordable for these girls - helping them to stay in school and have careers. 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.TGUP.org

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Henry Ford said, "If you think you can, or you think you can't. Either way you are probably right." This is the principle of attraction: you tend to draw towards you the things you focus on most - whether good or bad. Alan uses quantum physics to illustrate why it works.  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 Bonnie Pastman. Growing up in the Philadelphia area - Bonnie Pastman was always thinking of new product ideas. After a career in the travel industry, she decided to pursue her jewelry product idea. She had to pivot from discouragement, when another nearby inventor filed a patent on her idea just 3 months before she did. 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: Bonnie RTN

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. As an inventor, you may think you don't have a team - it is just you doing everything. But you do have a team - perhaps a small one. It could include a patent attorney and a prototyper.  Alan shares why you must think more broadly and expand your team to help you 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

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan poses a simple question to you, the listener.  Are you catastrophizing? When there are setbacks, do you get emotional and view the circumstance as a catastrophe? Alan shares 3 questions to ask yourself to stay on the positive side and move forward, even when things go wrong.  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 Amy Leiker. Amy Leiker discovered that many cat owners with mobility issues found it painful to bend down to clean their litter boxes. Why not raise the litter box so owners can access them easily? She invented an elevated litter box solution called the Lofty Loo - great for owners and their furry friends. 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.LoftyLoo.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Is your invention risky or rewarding? It's both. Alan briefly shares why inventing is risky. Then he describes 3 ways that invention is rewarding - in ways no other career can duplicate. Tune in to learn about comfort zones, the ripple effect, and the success factor. 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