Alan Beckley - inventor of the Wonder Wallet - interviews successful inventors each week, to learn their secrets. We ask them the questions you want to know.
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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…
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#485 - Israeli inventor solves the hot, stuffy garage problem - with solar ventilation - Erez Halfon
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36:56Alan 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…
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#483 - Your Idea is not a Product - Alan Beckley
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11:44Alan 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…
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#482 - Are You Willing to Challenge Your Beliefs - Alan Beckley
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7:33Alan 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…
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#481 - Canadian software engineer invents a foldable welding screen - Greg Fredin
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27:06Alan 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…
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#480 - 3 Steps to Deal with Uncertainty - Alan Beckley
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7:04Alan 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…
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#479 - Toronto inventor's bright idea invention lights up in your hand - Brad Little
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28:50Get 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…
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#478 - What Can You Buy for 35 Dollars - Alan Beckley
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4:31Alan 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…
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#477 - Jacksonville inventor creates hands-free go anywhere retractable towel - Sara Slettebo
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30:41Get 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…
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#476 - Keep the Ball in Your Court - Alan Beckley
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5:24Alan 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…
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#475 - Nurse from Philly is patenting her solution to the dirty tissue issue – Evelyn Wilson
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28:27Get 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…
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#474 - 3 Marketing Hacks for Inventors - Alan Beckley
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7:51Alan 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 …
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#473 - How Writing a Book is Like Inventing - Alan Beckley
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8:56Alan 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…
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#472 - Can Your Invention Solve an Annoying Problem - Alan Beckley
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4:22Alan 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…
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#471 - Texas high school student achieves 99% accuracy in pneumonia detection - Prithvi Krishnan
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39:09Alan 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…
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#470 - Enjoy the Journey, Part 2 - Alan Beckley
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5:04Alan 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 …
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#469 – Canadian inventor uses new drone technology to fight wildfires – Cole Rosentreter
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33:18Magic 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…
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#468 - Vancouver front end engineer helps inventors develop games and software apps - Miguel Gatmaytan
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26:40Magic Mind limited offer: up to 48% off 1st subscription or 20% off one-time purchase: https://www.magicmind.com/ALANB20 Alan interviews Miguel Gatmaytan. Miguel Gatmaytan loved computer games as a youth – so he started coding. After graduating from college - he helped innovators with game apps. Today he helps inventors to develop apps and games. M…
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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes two types of questions inventors can use to create new improved products: why and what if. Why questions point to the shortcomings of an existing product. What if questions point to creating a better solution - a new invention. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wher…
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#466 - Toronto software developer helps inventors bring their dreams to life - Julie Exel
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30:46Magic Mind limited offer: up to 48% off 1st subscription or 20% off one-time purchase: https://www.magicmind.com/ALANB20 Alan interviews Julie Exel. Julie Exel became interested in computers as a young girl - creating her first website at age 12. She continued to develop her software skills and - today, she helps inventors to bring their software a…
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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares 3 programs he's used to help inventors gain more traction and achieve success for over 5 years now. Then, he poses the question, "What Am I Missing?" This is your chance to share with him what you need help with - that he may be missing. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts …
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#464 - You Have Enough Time - Alan Beckley
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16:55Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan describes why saying you don't have enough time for inventing - is an excuse. No matter how busy you are, you can allocate time for inventing - if it's a priority. You have 24 hours each day and you can create a time budget, so inventing is a part of your schedule each week. Be sure to subscribe to th…
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#463 - 3 Elements of Your Slam-Dunk Pitch - Alan Beckley
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8:13Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Like basketball players, inventors need slam-dunk pitches to be successful. Alan describes 3 elements that make up a slam-dunk invention pitch. Incorporate these elements into your pitch - and you're on the right path. Tune in to learn all 3 of the elements of a slam-dunk pitch. Be sure to subscribe to …
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#462 - Kansas healthcare executive invents a better cat litter station - Amy Leiker
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30:34Alan 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 …
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#461 - Scam Checker - 2 Red Flags - Alan Beckley
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5:51Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. A company is offering you offering to help you to successfully commercialize your new invention. But are they legit - or a scam that will take your money and run? How can you tell? Alan shares a simple methodology - 2 red flags to watch for so you can avoid scams. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on …
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