Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares that every successful invention does one of two things. It changes people's lives in small or big ways. Or it truly changes the world. Alan shares with listeners two past episodes where the inventor either changed lives or they changed the world. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple …

Alan interviews Garrett Brown. Inspired by his dad's invention - Garrett grew up to be a serial inventor. As a youth, Garrett went from folk singing to film making. He invented the Steadicam that is used globally in film making. Recently he invented the Zeen - a mobility device to enable disabled people to stand and walk. Make sure to subscribe to …

Alan interviews Julie Austin. Julie returns to describe how her Swiggies - wrist bottles for water for runners - is progressing now. Julie shares creative ways she has found for dealing with Chinese infringers of her product. She also discusses the benefits she achieved by registering her trade dress for Swiggies. Make sure to subscribe to the podc…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors often find their vision forward is like driving with a muddy windshield. Mr. Beckley describes consequences you may confront - if you lack a clear vision for your product. Listen to learn how Alan can help you to gain clarity and set action plans to help you succeed. Be sure to subscribe to th…

Alan interviews Rocky Batzel. Rocky Batzel's grandmother struggled to open the push-and-twist caps on her pill bottles. Rocky thought there ought to be a way to make child-resistant caps easier to open - so he invented SnapSlide. Soon, his innovative SnapSlide pill bottle cap will soon be available to pharmacies everywhere. Make sure to subscribe t…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares 3 challenges with inventing in a crowded market segment - called a red ocean. What makes your invention stand out from dozens of others? You must differentiate your invention - so consumers will buy. Listen to learn 2 others challenges of red ocean marketplaces. Be sure to subscribe to the p…

Alan interviews Curtis Breville. Curtis' aha invention idea came when his daughter's friend suffered after eating spicy hot sauce. Curtis gave him crushed hops from a brewing jar and the pain was gone. Curtis invented a cooling mouth spray that prevents pain from spicy foods. Today he sells his Dr. B's Elixir everywhere. Make sure to subscribe to t…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors don't particularly enjoy validating what they create. Alan describes why product validation testing is critical to your invention success. Alan shares that there are 3 outcomes from validation testing. All three ultimately result in a better, more successful invention. Be sure to subscribe to …

Alan interviews Erez Halfon. Erez Halfon liked working in his garage - but it lacked ventilation - and got hot and stuffy inside. He invented the solution - a solar-powered ventilation system that cooled with fans. Today, he markets his Zula Ventilation system to homeowners who love his solution to stuffy garages. Make sure to subscribe to the podc…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares that inventors tend to be cautious - even paranoid. This is because unscrupulous copycats are always stalking inventors. But there are 3 perils to excessive caution - inventor paranoia. Listen in to learn 3 reasons why being paranoid causes many inventors to fail. Be sure to subscribe to the…

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan describes why ideas are not products. Ideas cannot be produced or licensed and they aren't particularly unique. Alan also shares the 3 phases of converting your idea into a product - that someone could buy. Learn about the design phase, the prototyping phase and the validation. Be sure to subscribe to…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan asks a simple question: Are you willing to challenge your beliefs? To achieve success you must be willing to your beliefs. Alan shares a key belief that is aligned with invention success. Also, he provides 2 common inventor beliefs that could be holding you back. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast…

Alan interviews Greg Fredin. Greg Fredin's father was a mining executive, so the family traveled all over Canada. Greg became a software developer who worked previously as a welder. At that time, he invented an innovative foldable welding screen. He innovates in high-tech while considering options for his welding screen. Make sure to subscribe to t…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes 3 steps to deal with uncertainty. Every aspect of inventing is surrounded with uncertainty. Alan shares 3 steps he's used to stay on track and keep moving forward despite uncertainty. He also shares a great book all about working through uncertainty. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on…

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ALANBJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Alan interviews Brad Little. Brad Little is a Toronto inventor who wanted a simple invention with a wow factor. His product is a unique light bulb that lights up in your hand with a logo printed on it. Make sure to subscrib…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes typical consumable items consumers can purchase for 35 dollars. Then he describes the benefit of investing only 35 dollars to join the Inventors Helping Inventors membership group. He offers a unique bonus to podcast listeners who join before February 14. Be sure to subscribe to the podca…

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ALANBJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Alan interviews Sara Slettebo. As a jogger, Sara Slettebo wanted an easy access towel to wipe from her space. So, she invented the solution - Dry in Stride - a hands-free retractable towel. Make sure to subscribe to the pod…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes a common communication error that inventors make during their first phone call to a prospective licensing prospect. To use a basketball analogy: they fail to "keep the ball in their court." Learn how you can act proactively to better control your marketing results. Be sure to subscribe to…

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ALANBJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Alan interviews Evelyn Wilson. One morning, when Evelyn was taking her grandson to school, she had a runny nose, and she was throwing dirty tissues into the passenger seat. When she got home, she vowed to create a new inven…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes 3 marketing hacks for inventors. These marketing hacks can help you find companies to license your invention, help you save time and improve productivity when drafting emails and more. Also, learn about apps that can help you find email addresses for key contacts. Be sure to subscribe to …

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan describes how writing a book is like inventing in 3 different ways. He also describes the 3 phases of his own journey to writing his first book. Book writing and invention are both creative ventures with lots of risk where less than 5 percent of the people are profitable. Be sure to subscribe to the p…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan explains why the average consumer likes to buy a product to solve a problem - especially a product that solves an annoying problem for them. Consumers are hesitant to try new unproven products - but they may buy your invention if it solves an annoying problem for them. Be sure to subscribe to the p…

Alan interviews Prithvi Krishnan. After Prithvi Krishnan's grandfather tragically died with pneumonia, he vowed to find a way to improve diagnosis accuracy. His invention uses AI methods to achieve up to 99% accuracy from a chest x-ray. He's planning to work with universities to get his invention to hospitals globally. Make sure to subscribe to the…

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors may focus either upon their long-term objectives - or they learn to enjoy the journey - focusing on today. Alan describes why too much focus on future objectives can be detrimental - why it's better to focus on today, enjoying the journey. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts …

Magic Mind limited offer: up to 48% off 1st subscription or 20% off one-time purchase: https://www.magicmind.com/ALANB20 Alan interviews Cole Rosentreter. Canadian Cole Rosentreter's company, Pegasus Imagery, provides real-time imagery to fight wildfires using drone technology. His VTOL aircraft give first responders real-time data for wildfire con…