#571 - Get Away and Enjoy Yourself - Alan Beckley
Release Date: 12/18/2025
Inventors Helping Inventors
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:
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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
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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan asks what category of inventor describes you. Alan briefly describes 3 different inventor categories and what distinguishes each of them. They range from pure dreamers - to doers - and everything in between. But only one of them makes money. 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:
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Alan interviews John Goneau. John Goneau has been an artist his entire life and loves to paint. Seven years ago, he slipped off a ladder rung - falling 26 feet onto a picket fence. Paramedics saved his life. This accident led him to invent The Perch - to provide safer footing for ladders and reduce the risk of falls. 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:
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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan addresses a question many inventors ask him: "Why does it take so long to get the first royalty check after signing a deal?" Alan shares how long it typically takes and why, specifically, it takes so long. As an inventor, you must be patient! 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:
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Alan interviews Bob Hawkinson. Bob Hawkinson loved his commercial landscape management business. But he hated seeing thousands of discarded plastic mulch bags going into landfills. So, he invented a biodegradable mulch bag that installs easily and inhibits weed growth. It installs quickly and doesn't pollute the environment. 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:
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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan addresses a misunderstanding some inventors have - a PPA is not a patent. Alan briefly describes what a PPA - or Provisional Patent Application - provides you as an inventor, and what it does not provide. A PPA can be valuable - if used appropriately. 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:
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Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes 3 ways that AI is your foe - not your friend. Because AI is very powerful - and will do whatever you ask - you may rely on it too much. Then it becomes a crutch. There is a subtle but important difference between as AI as your helper - and AI as the doer. 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:
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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares reasons why you shouldn't give up as an inventor. If you believe in yourself and your invention - and know that it solves a problem competitors don't. Don't give up! Listen to hear more examples of circumstances when you shouldn't give up. 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:
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Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes 3 ways that AI is your friend. Alan gives a specific example to show how AI can save you time - lots of time. Time is your most valuable asset. You can't afford to waste it. He also shares how AI can save you money - and can allow you to multi-task effectively. 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:
info_outlineAlan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.
In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares why you should get away and enjoy yourself.
You'll learn your best ideas come from your subconscious mind. But the chatter of the conscious mind inhibits idea.
Get away, enjoy, and quiet your mind and watch what happens! Ideas come forth.
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