

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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Apr 28, 2025 • 34min
#505 - California inventor of the Bola Grill - a new tabletop grill - David Levy
Alan interviews David Levy. David Levy loved having friends over for fun and backyard grilling. But he found he couldn't enjoy great conversations and tend to the food. He wanted great conversations and great grilled food. He invented the Bola Grill - a versatile tabletop grill. Now he can tend to guests and the food. 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.BolaGrills.com

Apr 24, 2025 • 8min
#504 - Does Your Invention Have a Fatal Flaw - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares with you why your invention may have a fatal flaw. He describes how to find out early if there is a fatal flaw and how to remedy it - before it's too late. You'll learn about two types of fatal flaws of otherwise successful inventions - one may surprise 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

Apr 21, 2025 • 33min
#503 - Canadian high-tech inventor discovers a veterinary segment for her invention - Chandra Devam
Alan interviews Chandra Devam. Chandra Devam grew up in a challenging rustic environment as a child, which taught her to be resilient, creative, and inventive. Inventing was always in her DNA. Today she is the co-founder of Aris MD, a high-tech imaging company. Her product is a 'Google Maps for surgeons' that creates precise 3-D views of body organs. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts so you won't miss a single episode. LinkedIn: Chandra Devam

Apr 17, 2025 • 6min
#502 - Trust But Verify - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares with you why you must Trust but Verify your invention to succeed. What does this mean? You should do validation testing on your invention. He describes why choosing not to do validation testing early - may cost you thousands of dollars later on. 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

Apr 14, 2025 • 4min
#501 - 3 Questions for You - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan reaches out to you for your input and feedback. Please answer 3 questions: What do you like best about the podcast? What do you like least about the podcast? What would you change - or like to hear? Your feedback will help improve the podcast experience for all listeners. 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

Apr 10, 2025 • 5min
#500 - Your New Identity - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Your mindset model for invention success may be exactly backwards. Many inventors operate from a Have - Do - Be model. When I have more money, I can commercialize my invention. Then, I'll be successful. Learn to use the Be - Do - Have model, so you can succeed. 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

Apr 7, 2025 • 29min
#499 - Texas farmer and prolific inventor - George Burkhardt
Alan interviews George Burkhardt. George Burkhardt grew up on a farm and often invented things to solve problems. He became an engineer, working for the Air Force before retiring back to the farm. Today, he's an active inventor, not only licensing his own inventions, but helping other inventors, as well. 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: gwburkhardt@gmail.com

Apr 3, 2025 • 6min
#498 - 5 Elements of Your Marketing Pitch - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes 5 elements of your marketing pitch. To succeed as an inventor, your marketing pitch must be clear, concise, and compelling. Alan shares each of the 5 elements of a clear, concise, and compelling pitch - giving you an example - of your 30-Second 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

Mar 31, 2025 • 39min
#497 – Aggie engineer helps inventors optimize their prototypes and designs – Rick Stockton
Alan interviews Rick Stockton. Rick Stockton's scientist dad and he both loved design. Rick graduated from Texas A&M as an engineer, then spent 15 years in automotive design. Later he transitioned to medical products. Today, as a design consultant, Rick now helps inventors to create prototypes that perfectly fit their needs. 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.JRStockton.com

Mar 27, 2025 • 8min
#496 - How Much Will You Gamble - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan asks - How Much Will You Gamble? He shares 4 times when he gambled money. Three events occurred in gambling casinos in Panama, Las Vegas, and Macau. The fourth was when he borrowed money to go on QVC. Tune in to learn how it turned out and his message to you 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