Inventors Helping Inventors

Alan interviews Ryan Pickens. After a back injury, Ryan discovered that riding bicycles was painful. He set out to create an improved cycle for riders.

So, he founded Pickens Cycles - to develop comfortable recumbent trikes that were enjoyable to ride, even for long periods of time. His trikes provide great exercise without the saddle pains of bicycles.

Website: www.PickensCycles.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes 3 positive mental reframes to help you to "stay the course," even when nothing seems to be going well.

If you focus too much inwardly - as many of us do - you forget that it's not all about you - it's about your product. 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 provides a new Me on the Mic episode.

Alan discusses 3 advantages to "taking a hike," going for a walk - especially in the morning.

Taking a walk helps you to reduce stress - and you get good ideas as well. You spend a lot of time indoors, getting outdoors gives you a mental break your brain needs.

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 provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes how developing an Attitude of Gratitude for all the events in our lives can make a big difference.

If you approach your daily events with gratitude, feel thankful for your many blessings - more good things come your way. Try it! 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 provides a new Me on the Mic episode.

Alan discusses 2 key observations he has when inventors tell him, "there's nothing like it out there," regarding their invention.

The first thought is that it's not true - they just haven't looked very thoroughly.

Tune in for the details of the second observation he has to share.

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 provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes a common inventor error - not realizing that companies are most focused on the risks versus rewards when considering a new product.

Your product must offer clear benefits to consumers (rewards) at a competitive cost (reward) to 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 Samar Anjum.

Samar Anjum got his first aha idea when he saw triangular plates on airlines. He decided to invent a better shaving razor.

Today, his Freedom Razor allows men and women to use one handle for up to 45 different blades.

Now, clients can change razors without having a cabinet full of handles.

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: [email protected]

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes 2 types of commitment that inventors make to their businesses.

You'll learn why committing yourself to do the best you can - and to see how it works out - is not enough. This is because, for a long time - it won't be working out! 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 Lauren Gwin.

Lauren Gwin is an engineer who loves turning ideas into designs - that can be manufacturable products. As a designer, she brings her ideas, expertise and creativity to help inventors. She helps inventors at every stage of the design process, focusing on their goals and their budgets.

Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 303-865-5242

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In today's Thursday Thought, Alan describes 3 inventors who've been guests on the podcast: ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Inventors are unheralded heroes - who simply build better products to make life easier for everyone. Listen in to learn what Clay Alexander, Lisa Crites, and Cody Soodeen have invented. 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