Best LeeAnna Podcasts (2024)

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#434 - Breast cancer patient invents an easy way to track medications - Leeanna Gantt 26:28

2d ago26:28

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Alan interviews Leeanna Gantt. In 2018 Leanna Gantt endured a year of breast cancer therapy. Keeping track of all her medications was challenging - so she invented a better system: Tooktake. Today Tooktake sells in CVS and Walmart - helping people young and old to always be certain they took their medicine timely. Make sure to subscribe to the podc…

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His Death Was Blamed on Alligators for 17 Years?! The Murder of Mike Williams 1:12:25

1h ago1:12:25

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Since December of 2000, Mike Williams was presumed to have drowned in Lake Seminole, along the Georgia-Florida state line. But in 2018, it came out that his death was not an accident... He didn't drown, he wasn't killed by an alligator–he died at the hand of his own best friend, Brian Winchester. Why? Because Winchester was having an affair with hi…

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#435 - Successful Inventors are Humble - Alan Beckley 3:46

26m ago3:46

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. People love to read about celebrities who seem to have it all - cash, flash, and dash. They seem to live lives of ease and rarely have to work. Successful inventors, however, are always humble. Alan shares why the inventor's journey - filled with setbacks - makes anyone humble. Be sure to subscribe to t…

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Vanished After Leaving a Bar: What Happened to 27-Year-Old Gretchen Fleming? 52:08

36m ago52:08

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In the early morning hours of December 4th, 2022, Gretchen Fleming was last seen at a local bar near her home. She was with Preston Pierce, a man well-known in the area for his terrible reputation and numerous allegations of stalking, harassment, and assault. After this, she was never seen again, and people are highly suspicious of "Pierce"–a forme…

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#433 - Why Inventors Fail - Alan Beckley 9:15

17h ago9:15

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Why do inventors fail? Because they choose not to become product developers. Alan shares the 3 phases of product development - and why simply inventing a new product is the easiest phase. Learn what it takes to succeed as a product developer - the nitty gritty details. Be sure to subscribe to the podcas…

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#432 - A high-tech toaster that cooks better in half the time - Tom Klaff 37:17

1d ago37:17

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Alan interviews Tom Klaff. Tom Klaff's business partner, Bruce, hated slow heating toasters and ovens. So, they replaced a century old coil design into a sleek, high-tech toaster unit that cooked better and faster. Now the Revolution Toaster delights consumers everywhere with delicious toast that cooks in half the time. Make sure to subscribe to th…

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Massive House Fire Destroys All Evidence of Her Murder: Who Killed Nanette Krentel? 56:06

5d ago56:06

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Nanette Krentel was a beloved schoolteacher and member of her community when she was found dead in her house after a bad fire. Further investigation revealed that it wasn’t the fire that killed her, but a gunshot wound… and it wasn’t self-inflicted. After seven years, her case still remains open. If you have any information on the murder of Nanette…

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#431 - Treat Your Invention Like a Business - Alan Beckley 9:03

5d ago9:03

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Most inventors treat their invention like a hobby. Then they wonder why they never make any money. If you're a serious inventor - you must treat your invention like a business. Alan shares 3 ways to treat your invention like a business - to get you on the fast track to success. Be sure to subscribe to t…

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#430 - Minnesota inventors replaces sloppy caulk with smooth, easy InstaTrim - Greg Amundson 31:37

11d ago31:37

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Alan interviews Greg Amundson. Greg Amundson went from shopping center management to custom home building. The 2009 housing bust transformed him into an inventor. Greg has transformed messy caulking to a simple task for anyone with his product - InstaTrim. Today, he sells InstaTrim strips to help homeowners everywhere. Make sure to subscribe to the…

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She Rejected Him so He Killed Her?! The Murder of College Student Miya Marcano 1:05:23

12d ago1:05:23

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What happens when you take every safety precaution and it’s still not enough to keep predators away? College student Miya Marcano and her family knew that a maintenance worker at her apartment complex was a weird, possessive man, and they tried to keep him away. But things took a turn when he used the complex’s master key to get into her apartment.…

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#429 - 3 Keys to Convert It's Not for Us to Let's Take the Next Step - Alan Beckley 5:37

23d ago5:37

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Inventors spend months - even years pitching their inventions to companies with little luck. Alan shares 3 keys to convert "it's not for us" to "let's take the next step." To succeed, inventors must be open to learning effective ways to market their inventions. Listen to learn how. Be sure to subscribe …

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#428 - 3 False Narratives that Hold Inventors Back - Alan Beckley 16:53

16d ago16:53

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Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares 3 false narratives - commonly held beliefs - that hold inventors back from success. Pursuing a false narrative can result in years of wasted time and thousands in wasted capital. Let's avoid that! Listen to learn 3 very common beliefs and how to avoid falling victim to them. Be sure to subscrib…

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#427 - The Magic of Focus, Belief, and Visualization - Alan Beckley 8:00

30d ago8:00

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares why focus, belief, and visualization are crucial to your success. In 1985 Jim Carrey was a broke actor, trying to succeed. He wrote a $10 million check to himself, dated 1995. He had focus, belief, and visualization. Ten years later, he had $10 million in the bank. Be sure to subscribe to th…

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#426 - Florida doctor invents a VR tool to prepare patients for MRI - Sarah Hoffe 45:22

22d ago45:22

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Alan interviews Sarah Hoffe. Dr. Sarah Hoffe was always creative - looking for ways to drive better outcomes for her patients. She invented a virtual reality tool to give patients a preview of what to expect before they did an MRI. Today she uses both VR and 360 videos to enhance patient experiences in her clinic. Make sure to subscribe to the podc…

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High School Teen & Rodeo Star Murdered by Her Ex: The Case of Ashley Doolittle 51:12

1M ago51:12

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Ashley Doolittle was an 18-year-old with a passion for horses and horse shows, and dreams of studying agriculture at university, which she'd begin in the fall. But her life was cut short by a controlling and possessive ex-boyfriend, Tanner Flores, who couldn't handle that she had broken up with him. Ashley Doolittle Foundation: https://www.ashleydo…

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#425 - Spring 2002 - How My Invention Story Began - AlanBeckley 6:29

1M ago6:29

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan takes you on a journey into the past - to the beginning of his invention journey in spring 2002. Alan describes how he wrestled with the decision whether to proceed with his new invention idea - during the midst of a recession that cost him his job. Learn what he did and why. Be sure to subscribe t…

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#424 - California inventor creates the Bola Grill - a tabletop grill - David Levy 34:44

1M ago34:44

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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 …

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166. Gila Pfeffer (Breast Cancer Previvor and Survivor and Author of Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences)

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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Gila Pfeffer. Gila is a 15-year breast cancer previvor turned survivor, a writer and author of the newly published memoir “Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences.” Gila shares her experience of losing family members to cancer including her mother who passed away from breast cancer…

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Kansas Moms Killed by Grandma & God’s Misfits: The Case of Veronica Butler & Jilian Kelley 1:06:35

1M ago1:06:35

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Veronica Butler was in a long-standing custody battle for her children with her mother-in-law, Tiffany Adams, for several years, but in March of 2024, it all came to an end when Tiffany orchestrated and carried out her murder. Veronica had been granted supervised visitation with her children once a week, on Saturdays, and on March 30th she and the …

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#423 - View From the Other Side of the Table - Alan Beckley 7:45

1M ago7:45

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. When you pitch your product for licensing, have you considered the view from their side of the table? | Companies are concerned with risk, reward, and product fit - that's their view. To license your invention, you must address all 3 of these elements with them. Listen to learn how. Be sure to subscribe…

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#422 - The Inventors Forum Event - Alan Beckley 12:25

2M ago12:25

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Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares details about his new Inventors' Forum event being held on July 24th. The Inventors' Forum is your chance to meet Alan and other podcast listeners, while learning tools and tactics of successful inventors. The event is free of charge for podcast listeners to attend. Be sure to subscribe to the …

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Pastor Kills “Sister-Wife” After She Gave Birth to Their Baby: The Case of Marie Carlson 50:49

1M ago50:49

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Marie Carlson was going through tough times battling her mental health when she met James and Tanya Flanders. James, who was the pastor of a local church, took Marie in and began helping her pay her bills and eventually allowed her to move in with him and his wife. All seemed to be going well… that is until Marie became pregnant. Rumors circulated …

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#421 - Nice to Have - or Must Have - Alan Beckley 6:54

2M ago6:54

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. The failure rate for new products is brutally high - so 'nice to have' products rarely succeed. Alan describes steps you can take to transition your product from 'nice to have' to 'must have' - the key to invention success. Learn how to assess your product and to adjust. Be sure to subscribe to the podc…

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#420 - Austin high schooler achieves 99% accuracy in pneumonia detection with AI - Prithvi Krishnan 37:44

2M ago37:44

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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…

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He Vanished Mysteriously From His College Apartment… Where Is Caleb Harris? 52:42

2M ago52:42

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In the early hours of March 4, 2024, college student Caleb Harris was awake with his roommates, meeting their new dog, playing with her outside, and taking her out for a walk. Caleb stayed up later while his roommates went to bed. He messaged a friend, ordered food delivery, and then disappeared. The following morning when his roommates saw that al…

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#419 – What If Your Dream Vacation Cruise was Money-Back Guaranteed – Alan Beckley 5:28

2M ago5:28

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Did your dream vacation cruise offer you a 100% money-back guarantee? I didn't think so. A few retail stores offer such guarantees. Alan shares a bit of his story and the reason why he's always offered all of his services to inventors with a 30-day money back guarantee. Be sure to subscribe to the podca…

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#418 – California inventor creates temperature controlled coffee mugs – Clay Alexander 41:29

2M ago41:29

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Alan interviews Clay Alexander. Clay Alexander hated too hot or too cold coffee. So, he invented Ember - temperature controlled coffee mugs. Next, he invented a self-heating baby bottle that provides the perfect temperature for baby. His company also created Ember Cubes to keep pharmaceuticals safely chilled during transport. Make sure to subscribe…

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What Happened to Missing 5-Year-Old LeeAnna Warner? 42:58

2M ago42:58

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In June 2003, five-year-old LeeAnna Warner suddenly went missing after going off to play with a friend. Even after the entire town got involved with the search effort, there was no break in the case; no one could find the little girl. A neighbor who lived down the street was separately charged after police found CP on his computer, but he took his …

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#417 - 3 Circles of Invention Expertise - Alan Beckley 6:03

2M ago6:03

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan describes the 3 circles of invention expertise - critical to your success as an inventor. You must treat invention as a business and a career. That means you must invest not only in your invention, but also in yourself - to learn how to market your invention. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on …

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#416 - Toronto inventor creates a better purse light - that makes it easy to find everything - Brad Little 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Alan interviews Brad Little. Brad Little grew up near Toronto, and got a systems design engineering degree from the University of Waterloo. After working to help various companies with product design, he became a full-time inventor. Today, he's developing an improved purse light - so women can easily find everything. Make sure to subscribe to the p…

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