Alan interviews Dale Crook.

As a general contractor, Dale Crook always looked for time-saving ways to get work done.

He invented ways to improve flexible ducting, wire splicing and more.

Today, his inventions are sold to wholesale and retail stores that serve consumers and contractors across the U.S. and online.

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Website: www.BuildRight.net

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

Alan opens this episode with a simple question: Do you have a time budget?

A money budget is important to keep your finances in order. To succeed as an inventor you must have a time budget. 

Alan shares his story on creating a time budget - so he could write a novel. 

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Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan interviews Brad Little.

Brad Little is a Toronto inventor who wanted a simple invention with a wow factor. His product is a unique light bulb that lights up in your hand with a logo printed on it.

Brad describes how he worked through some design glitches with a manufacturer to create a better final design.

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Email:  [email protected]

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

Like Jeopardy, this episode begins with an answer: Ask Good Questions

It's the answer to a common inventor question: how do you know if you can trust someone before you work with them?

Alan provides a couple of good examples of inventors asking good questions.

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Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode.

Today, Alan share with you why your future not only begins today, but now is the only time that matters.

Alan shares 5 thoughts from Eckhart Tolle from his book The Power of Now.

Begin to live right now, in the present moment, and tomorrow will be brighter for you. Give it a try.

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Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In this episode, Alan explores the joy of creating.

Inventing a product is unlike any other creative endeavor. Unlike an artist, the inventor doesn't start out with a vision of the end product.

You seek to solve a problem - then set out to create something new - a new solution.

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Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan interviews Sara Slettebo.

As a jogger, Sara Slettebo wanted an easy access towel to wipe from her space. So, she invented the solution - Dry in Stride - a hands-free retractable towel. 

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Website: www.dryinstride.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In this episode, Alan asks, "Are you thick-skinned?"

Successful inventors are thick-skinned: they're unflappable in the face of challenges and criticisms. Alan gives you a 5-step process to respond to setbacks. Remember - negative thinking will never yield positive epiphanies.

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Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode.

If you've pitched your product many times, but don't seem to get much traction. 

The problem is probably not your product - the problem is your messaging.

Alan shares 3 different message problems you may have - then a template to solve them. Learn how to pitch so they'll get it!

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Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

In this episode, Alan shares 5 red flags of scammers.

He describes 5 different ways invention marketing company scammers can bilk you out of large sums of money. Learn to avoid their clever entreaties that fool you into buying their dubious product offerings.

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Website: www.alanbeckley.com