

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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Mar 2, 2026 • 27min
#592 - Disabled and wheelchair bound people gain mobility with Zeen – Ryan Meers
Alan interviews Ryan Meers. Ryan Meers has developed a diverse range of products over his 25 year career. He's spent 9 years working with Zeen - evolving the design - giving mobility and autonomy to a wider range of disabled and wheelchair bound people. Now children weighing 50 lbs. to adults up to 325 lbs. can enjoy benefits. 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.GoZeen.com

Feb 26, 2026 • 10min
#591 - Stop and Smell the Roses - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is Stop and Smell the Roses. We live busy lives. Though we live in the present moment, our minds are often focused on the past - or worried about the future. Alan suggests that you stop, frequently, to smell the roses - focus your attention on the here and now. 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

Feb 23, 2026 • 26min
#590 – St. Louis inventor custom designs gun holsters for conceal to carry customers – Allen Boldt
Alan interviews Allen Boldt. Allen Boldt grew up in St. Louis and retired from a career as a product design specialist. One of his brothers-in-law asked Allen to design a less bulky, comfortable gun holster for conceal carry usage. After many prototypes, his Gun to Wear holsters are custom fit. Gun owners love his improved holsters. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. eBay: search GuntoWear

Feb 19, 2026 • 6min
#589 - Leverage Your Time with AI - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is Leverage Your Time with AI. AI is accelerating technology at Warp Speed. Leaders in the AI technology change places weekly, sometimes daily. It can feel overwhelming. Good news! Alan can help you - with the Tap the Power of AI workshop. 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

Feb 16, 2026 • 34min
#588 - Missouri engineer invents a water-saving way to wash cars in 10 minutes – Allen Boldt
Alan interviews Allen Boldt. Allen Boldt grew up in St. Louis and retired from a career as a product design specialist. A car enthusiast, he found it took too long to wash cars and wasted lots of water and soap. So, he invented the Dirt eRacer, a product that washes cars with minimal water and soap in only 10 minutes. 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: support@mydirteracer.com

Feb 12, 2026 • 10min
#587 - Don't Bemoan Your Comfort Zone - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought is Don't Bemoan Your Comfort Zone. We inventors love doing things inside our comfort zone - creating new products. Alan shares why pushing through comfort zones is crucial. To succeed - you must learn to take on new skills outside your comfort zone. 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

Feb 9, 2026 • 27min
#586 - Toronto inventor overcomes challenges to refine designs of his purse light invention – Brad Little
Alan interviews Brad Little. Brad Little is a Toronto inventor who wanted to help women to find things in their purses. His product is a unique purse light that lights up the entire interior of a purse. Brad describes how he worked through challenges to ensure prototypers understand and create the product he wants. 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: brad@inventionsynergy.com

Feb 5, 2026 • 5min
#585 - Compare and Despair - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought is compare and despair. It's in our nature to compare ourselves with others. But as an inventor, comparing your success - with that of any other inventor is unfruitful. Compare yourself today - only with yourself yesterday - for best results. 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

Feb 2, 2026 • 8min
#584 - 3 Perspectives About AI - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes 3 perspectives about AI, specific to inventors. AI is advancing very rapidly, and it can be daunting learning to use these powerful tools to save time, effort, and money. Learn to improve your productivity - by "dipping your toes in the water" with AI now. 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

Jan 29, 2026 • 5min
#583 - Confused Customers Don't Buy - Alan Beckley
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan posits that confused customers don't buy. Alan describes how children ask many questions - but adults tend to ask few questions, especially when they're confused. This means that your marketing message must be clear, concise, and compelling. 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


