Inventors Helping Inventors

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 the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.GoZeen.com

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 Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

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 podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.Swiggies.com

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 the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

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 to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.SnapSlide.com

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 podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

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 the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.DrBsElixir.com

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 the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

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 podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.MobenoSolarSolutions.com

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 podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com