What happens when inventors can no longer afford to protect what they built?

On this episode of Brain on Loan, I’m joined by the President of US Inventor to talk about patents, power, theft, and the fight to restore rights for America’s independent inventors.

This one is for every entrepreneur, creator, and builder who has ever wondered: Is my idea really protected?

On this episode of Brain on Loan, Marty Fahncke shares how entrepreneurs can grow, buy, and sell businesses with strategy — and maximize value when it matters most.

Episode 2 of Brain on Loan dives into the world of corporate piracy — from idea theft and copycat products to the power imbalance innovators face when competing against larger companies.

Drawing from Amanda Sima’s own experiences as an entrepreneur and patented inventor, the episode explores how intellectual property disputes can impact creators emotionally, financially, and professionally. It also breaks down different forms of corporate piracy, including knockoffs, design replication, trade secret misuse, and large-scale retail copying, while highlighting real-world examples that have sparked major legal battles.

This episode is a candid conversation about innovation, accountability, and what happens when small businesses fight to protect what they built.

Welcome to Brain on Loan — where disciplined thinking meets real-world experience. In our debut episode, we dive into entrepreneurship, setbacks, innovation, mindset, and what it truly takes to build something meaningful in a world designed to test you. No fluff, no filters — just honest conversations, hard-earned lessons, and perspectives you can borrow to level up your own life and business.