Inventors Helping Inventors

#111 - 3 Quick Fixes to Tune up Your Pitch

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, you'll learn 3 quick fixes to make to your pitch compelling and impactful....

#110 - From salsa dancer to painting the world with data - Alex Hertel

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Alex Hertel. Alex has successfully melded the Internet of Things (IoT) with Augmented Reality (AR) to create high-tech immersive exper...

#109 - How Hanging Secrets has succeeded during COVID lockdowns - Frances Prado

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Frances Prado. Frances Prado, inventor of Hanging Secrets, returns to the podcast. Frances shares with us how she has kept her inventi...

#108 - How to spot a scam before it is too late

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides a special Bonus Training Monday. In today's training episode, you will learn 4 steps so you can spot a scam before it's too late. These ...

#107 - How the Solemates powered through the COVID-19 storm - Becca Brown

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Becca Brown. Becca Brown, inventor of the Solemates, returns to the podcast. With the onset of COVID-19, the Solemates product has fac...

#106 - From forensic psychology to the perfect blanket for couples - Rebecca Katz-Baldwin

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Rebecca Katz-Baldwin Rebecca Katz-Baldwin was a creative thinker early in her youth. When she got married, she discovered sharing a be...

#105 - From the Streets of South-Central L.A. to a basketball training tool - Chad Briscoe

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Chad Briscoe. Chad Briscoe spent his youth on the streets of South-Central L.A. But he knew he wanted something better for his life. ...

#104 - From artist to the perfect wave-catching surf glove - James Rankin

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews James Rankin. James Rankin loved the California surf, but found it hard to "grab water" when body boarding. So, he invented Webs glov...

#103 From neurosurgery to space-age fasteners - Harold Hess

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Harold Hess. Dr. Harold Hess devoted his career to cutting-edge neurosurgery, inventing a spinal implant. That invention led him into ...

#102 - From Canadian cold to a hot new smart speaker product - Thomas Stachura

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Thomas Stachura. Thomas Stachura grew up in Edmonton, Canada. His flair for invention began as a youth. As an adult, he became annoyed...

#101 - Silver lining in the COVID-19 clouds

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, you'll learn 4 ways to turn the chaos and turmoil from the COVID-19 pandem...

#100 - From time off to game on - Robert Bear

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Robert Bear. Robert Bear is returning from a personal hiatus to again take the helm of the Invention Stories Podcast - Season 2. After...

#99 - From professional cricket player to AI guru - Amit Anand

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Amit Anand. Amit Anand grew up in India where he was a professional cricket player until age 20. Then, he pivoted into technology. Tod...

#98 - From heavy metal to molecular electronics - Adam Brown

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Adam Brown. Adam Brown grew up in Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. He first achieved fame as a drummer traveling the world with the heavy me...

#97 - From tap dancing to stopping sippy cup spills - Cara Brzezicki

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Cara Brzezicki. As a mom, Cara Brzezicki tired of retrieving sippy cups from the floor. So, she invented the solution: the Sippie Clip...

#96 - From cutting hair to kids bath time toys - Adam Ochrimenko

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Adam Ochrimenko. Adam Ochrimenko grew up in Montville, New Jersey. As a teenager, Adam felt called to invent, but he just wasn't sure ...

#95 - Helping inventors create prototypes - Scott Tarcy

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan does a follow up interview with Scott Tarcy. Scott Tarcy did product design for Bosch and United Pet Group for 10 years before decamping to start...

#94 - How 3 guys in a car sold millions of games - Dave Yearick

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Dave Yearick. While attending Colgate University, Dave Yearick was inspired by the hit game Trivial Pursuit. So, he and his partners d...

#93 - Validate your invention - on the cheap

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, you'll learn 2 low-cost, easy ways to validate your invention idea. Now y...

#92 - Military mom keeps kids towels off the floor - April Mitchell

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews April Mitchell. April Mitchell soon became a busy mom of 4. She invented the Towel Belt to keep towels off the floor during potty trai...

#91 - Adventurous Brit invents perfect sunglasses for kids - David Strang

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews David Strang. Globe-hopping entrepreneur, David Strang, noticed that parents wore sunglasses, but rarely provided them for their child...

#90 - Coaching call with Glenn McCain

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan coaches Glenn McCain. Glenn McCain, inventor of the Travel Kozy, was first interviewed on episode #27. In today's episode, he returns for an on-a...

#89 - Martial artist helps inventors build dreams - Brian Keast

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Brian Keast. Brian Keast's careers have included martial arts teacher. mechanic, and commercial art. Today, he taps his diverse experi...

#88 - College student invents the perfect blender - Jonathan Katz

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Jonathan Katz. Jonathan Katz was a body builder who loved protein shakes, but hated the clumpy mess of blending them. From his college...

#87 - Using data analytics to help patients - Glen Coppersmith

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Glen Coppersmith. Glen Coppersmith founded Qntfy.com to meld human behavior analytics with healthcare info for better patient outcomes...

#86 - Bonus - Making Zoom a boon to your business

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, Alan discusses how adding Zoom Meeting can be a boon to your business. Wit...

#85 - Air Force vet solves the kitty litter problem - Amy Wees

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Amy Wees. Amy Wees suffered from migraines - and odor from her 3 cats' litter boxes didn't help. Her invention - the Siftease - solved...

#84 - From childhood prodigy to serial entrepreneur - Scott Edgar

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Scott Edgar. Scott Edgar began programming at the age of 4 and was reading Hardy Boys novels in kindergarten. He became friends with C...

#83 - Veteran inventor Stephen Key returns

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Stephen Key - serial inventor. Stephen Key went from working the production line at hit toy item Teddy Ruxpin - to inventing his own p...

#82 - From hippie childhood to high-tech inventor - Chandra Devam

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Chandra Devam. Chandra Devam grew up in a challenging rustic environment as a child, which taught her to be resilient, creative, and i...

#81 - Inventing in a COVID19 world

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, you'l learn 3 thoughts for inventing in a COVID-19 world. You'll learn why...

#80 - Daddy of the Scrub Daddy - Aaron Krause

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Aaron Krause - inventor of the Scrub Daddy. Tune in to learn how Aaron Krause converted his simple idea for a hand cleaner - the Scrub...

#79 - 9Round kickboxer invents perfect kitchen organizer - Shari Hammond

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Shari Hammond. For Shari Hammond, invention was in the family. Her father holds over 150 patents and she got her first patent at the a...

#78 - PR executive helps inventors succeed - Andrea Pass

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Andrea Pass. With 30 years of PR experience, Andrea Pass has transitioned from helping large blue chip clients to small entrepreneurs ...

#77 - Restaurant manager invents solution for bussing tables - Rich Richardson

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Rich Richardson. As a restaurant manager, Rich was frustrated by the inefficient ways that employees cleaned or bussed tables. Rich in...

#76 - From teaching teenagers to calming canines - Susan Hansen

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Susan Hansen. Susan Hansen loved her canine companion, Coleman. But thunderstorms and other loud noises terrified him. Susan realized ...

#75 - Bonus - Fun Fact Friday - derail the fear-worry cycle

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides a new Bonus - Fun Fact Friday. In today's episode, Alan talks about how the Dramatic Duo - of fear and worry -plague most of us every da...

#74 - Podcaster Jon LaClare interviews Alan

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon LaClare, host of the Harvest Growth podcast, interviews Alan. In today's episode, Alan shares how he pivoted 3 times to achieve success as an inve...

#73 - Technology guru creates the perfect pet bowl - Cigdem Delano

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Cigdem Delano. Cigdem Delano left a lucrative IT executive career to pursue her dream of creating innovative new products. Her first i...

#72 - From Desert Storm to the French Twister - Lisa Lloyd

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Lisa Lloyd. Lisa Lloyd has enjoyed a 28 year successful career as an inventor. She began with the French Twister, an innovate way to q...

#71 - Bonus - Secret Strategies of Successful Inventors

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, Alan shares 3 secret strategies of successful inventors. Tune in to find o...

#70 - From optometric technician to full-time inventor - Michelle Morrison

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Michelle Morrison. Michelle had invention ideas, even as a child. As an adult, she helped her brother with his improved guitar pick in...

#69 - From knocked off - to $31 million settlement - Josh Malone

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Josh Malone. Josh Malone had the inventor's dream: a $1 million Kickstarter campaign and a huge selling invention. But, then a huge co...

#68 - Wedding debacle to the perfect dress shirt - Rob Kessler

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Rob Kessler. RobKessler and his bride had a perfect wedding day on a beach in Jamaica - except his freshly-pressed new dress shirt loo...

#67 - From Kraft Foods to crafting product launches - Jon LaClare

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Jon LaClare. Jon LaClare, became a marketing executive executive, managing new product launches with Kraft Foods. Later he began worki...

#66 - From art school to inventor - Valerie Guglielmo

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Valerie Guglielmo. Like many women, Valerie Guglielmo found it annoying that her concentrator nozzle would pop off and fly across the ...

#65 - Bonus - 2019 Year in Review

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, Alan takes a look at 2019 year in review for the IHI podcast. Tune in to l...

#64 - From $100,000 debt to successful inventor - Warren Wilson

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Warren Wilson. Warren went from a "broke, reclusive guy working from a little shed" to successful inventor of the BetterBlocks toys fo...

#63 - Former Neonatal ICU Nurse - Inventor of Extendher - Maria Messier

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Maria Messier. Former neonatal ICU nurse, Maria Messier invented the perfect clothing solution for new moms - the Extendher maternity ...

#62 - From alcohol rehab to successful inventor - Dana Knowles

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Dana Knowles. Dana Knowles' life journey was a tumultuous one: from drugs and alcohol addiction to rehab and success as an inventor. D...

#61 - How theft led to a new invention - James Sanchez

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews James Sanchez. In 2012, James Sanchez had the license plate stolen from his truck. So, he invented the solution to this problem: the T...

#60 - Lisa Crites

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A Alan interviews Lisa Crites. In 2009, Lisa Crites had breast cancer and had mastectomy surgery. Afterwards, she was advised to wear a plastic trash ...

#59 - Mary Lou Palazzola

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Mary Lou Palazzola. Mary Lou Palazzola faced a daily worker's dilemma - finding and retrieving her lunch bag from those of co-workers ...

#58 - How to Avoid Invention Marketing Scams

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, You'l learn how to tell the difference between legitimate invention market...

#57 - Steve Waddell

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Steve Waddell. Steve Waddell was intrigued by Roman Nasoni fountains: public faucets which also had a separate spigot on top to provid...

#55 - Rothana Walbolt

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Rothana Walbolt. Rothana Walbolt as a child survived the brutal Cambodian Khmer Rouge regime to emigrate to the U.S. Rothana was amaze...

#54 - Lessons Learned from 50 Inventors

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan reflects on lessons learned from interviewing 50 inventors. In today's special episode, you'll learn about 7 lessons that Alan learned after inte...

#53 - Jessica Haynes

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Jessica Haynes. Jessica Haynes was annoyed because wall sockets in her home were loose and appliances would become unplugged while she...

#52 - Riley Spear

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Riley Spear. As a new parent, Riley found his infant son's bottles got dirty with milk film on the inside. There was no effective way ...

#51 - Scott Folley

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Scott Folley. Learn how auto shop owner Scott Folley got tired of dried out caulking tubes, so he invented the solution - Tube A New....

#50 - Perry Kaye - Part 2

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Perry Kaye. Learn how serial inventor Perry Kaye creates markets for his inventions, increasing royalties. Tune into this Part 2 inter...

#49 - Perry Kaye, Part1

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Perry Kaye. Learn how serial inventor Perry Kaye created his first toy invention in just 14 minutes. Mr. Kaye has over 50 US and forei...

#48 - Bonus - 5 Habits of Successful Inventors

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday. In today's training episode, you'll learn about 5 habits I see in every successful inventor. Tune in to...

#47 - Frances Prado

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Frances Prado. Learn how Frances invented a product to solve a lingerie problem almost every woman has. Frances' product,Hanging Secre...

#46 - Angie Myers

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Angie Myers. Learn how a busy mom with 6 kids invented the solution to laundry overwhelm and bath-time chaos. Angie's product, the My ...

#45 - Dimitry Boss

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Dimitry Boss. Learn how Dimitry Boss turned his frustration at fitness equipment that didn't really develop the core muscles into a ne...

#44 - Robert Bear

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Robert Bear. Tune in to learn how Robert Bear took an interest in researching inventors and their inventions after discovering 2 simil...

#43 - Don Debelak

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviewsDon Debelak. Tune in to learn how Don Debelak has leveraged his 35 years of experience with new product marketing to help inventors gai...

#42 - Brian Fried returns

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews inventor Brian Fried. Brian Fried is a serial inventor, a resource for other inventors, and the executive director of the United Inven...

#41 - Connie Inukai

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews inventor Connie Inukai. Tune in to learn how Connie got frustrated with attempting to read tiny print on restaurant tabs in dimly lit ...

#40 - Mina Yoo

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews inventor Mina Yoo. Tune in to learn how Mina Yoo transitioned from a professor teaching entrepreneurship to inventing and commercializ...

#39 - Bootstrapping Your Invention

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday - Bootstrapping Your Invention. Tune in to learn 4 different ways to bootstrap your invention to success...

#38 - Becca Brown

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews inventor Becca Brown. Tune in to learn how Becca and her business partner took an innovative high heel protector - Solemates - to the ...

#37 - Louise White

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews inventor Louise White. Tune in to learn how Louise White has sold over 500 toy designs over 20 years. Learn how Louise has leveraged h...

#36 - Jesse Morgan

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Jesse Morgan - inventor of the Extractor. Tune in to learn how narrowly escaping death from a head-on collision led to Jesse's aha mom...

#35 - Bonus - Venturing Versus Licensing

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday - Venturing Versus Licensing. Tune in to learn benefits and trade-offs between venturing versus licensin...

#34 - Alan's Invention Story

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan's Invention Story. Podcaster Robert Bear interviews Alan. Learn about Alan's 13 year inventor's journey: from setbacks and frustration to QVC and...

#33 - Dennis and Mary Lou Green

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan talks to Dennis & Mary Lou Green - inventors of Sneaker Balls. Tune in to learn how the Greens have grossed over $120 million in sales of their 5...

#32 - Rita Crompton

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Rita Crompton - known as the Inventor Lady. Tune in to learn how entrepreneur Rita Crompton applied her expertise in product licensing...

#31 - David Lieberstein

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews David Lieberstein - inventor of the Bondsai Urn. Tune in to learn how serial inventor David Lieberstein has grossed over $100 million ...

#30 - Bret Newman

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Bret Newman - inventor of Turbo Scoop. Tune in to learn how Bret solved the problem of having to turn up the sound on his flat screen ...

#29 Patricia Nolan-Brown

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Patricia Nolan-Brown, inventor of the rear facing baby car seat mirror. Tune in to learn how Patricia Nolan-Brown, as a new parent, wo...

#28 - Bonus - 3 Keys to Venturing Your Invention

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday episode - 3 Keys to Venturing Your Invention. Tune into learn 3 keys to venturing your invention. Follow...

#27 - Glenn McCain

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Glenn McCain - inventor of Travel Kozy. Tune in to learn how Glenn solved the discomfort of traveling in airplanes and trains in cramp...

#26 - Gene Luoma

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Gene Luoma - inventor of Zip-It drain cleaner. Tune in to learn how Gene solved a common household annoyance - drains clogged with hai...

#25 - Sarinya Oliver

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Sarinya Oliver - inventor of the Aspen Tyke Traveler. Tune in to learn how Sarinya created an innovative solution to harried parents a...

#24 - David Hill

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews David Hill - inventor of EZ Nectar hummingbird feeders. Tune in to learn how David turned an annoying task - continually having to cle...

#23 - Bonus - 3 Steps to Prepare Your Licensing Pitch

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday episode. Tune in to learn 3 steps to preparing your licensing pitch. Learn why you must first know your ...

#22 - Kurt Tompkins

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Kurt Tompkins - inventor of the Bedfan. Tune in to learn how Kurt turned an annoying dilemma - trying to sleep in comfort during hot, ...

#21 - Aneela Idnani

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Aneela Idnani - inventor of the Keen bracelet. Tune in to learn how, after suffering for years with a psychological disorder that caus...

#20 - Aaron Krause

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Aaron Krause - inventor of the Scrub Daddy. Tune in to learn how Aaron Krause converted his simple idea for a hand cleaner - the Scrub...

#19 - Raquel Graham

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Raquel Graham - inventor of NEKZ and HEADLIGHTZ unique clothing accessories. Tune in to learn how Raquel Graham turned an annoying pro...

#18 - Graham Harris

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Graham Harris - the British inventor of the Tri-Creaser. Tune in to learn how Graham rose from obscurity as a lowly factory floor work...

#17 - Bonus - 7 Keys to a Perfect Invention

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday episode. Tune in to learn 7 keys to a perfect invention - how to pick your best invention idea. Listen t...

#16 - Nancy Tedeschi

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Nancy Tedeschi - inventor of the Snapit Screw. Tune in to learn how Nancy Tedeschi took an idea inspired from a trip to Nicaragua and ...

#15 - Bobby Edwards

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews Bobby Edwards - inventor of the Squatty Potty. Tune in to learn how Bobby Edwards and his mom, Judy, turned a potty problem into a Sh...

#14 - Carrie Jeske

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews DRTV expert Carrie Jeskie. Tune in to learn from Carrie how As Seen on TV products, even a very small 2% royalty, can produce a lucrat...

#13 - Bonus - Your Next 3 Steps as an Inventor

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan provides another Bonus Training Thursday episode. You'll learn your next 3 steps as an inventor (listen to episode #6 for the first 3 steps to ta...

#12 - Scott Tarcy

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews successful inventor Scott Tarcy. Tune in to hear about how Scott, after working in industry as an engineer and inventor, opened his ow...

#11 - Mike Gillespie

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan interviews inventor Michael Gillespie. Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Mike Gillespie, who recovered from a brain tumor, then had to learn...