In this special Halloween edition, we wander through the eerie corridors of invention how it might feel like you’re a mad scientist working alone. In this episode, I’ll reveal how a strong inventor community can help you progress faster, overcome challenges, and make your invention journey less spooky and more rewarding. Buckle up and enter… if you dare!

Show Notes:

8 - Who is the Monster in the Abyss: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-8---Who-is-the-Monster-in-the-Abyss-e1pnhgs⁠

34 - Back from the Dead! (Quick Byte): ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-34---Back-from-the-Dead--Quick-Byte-e29mtfs⁠

41 - DEADlines: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-41---DEADlines-e2f5r5q⁠

45 - The Ghosting Blues! (Quick Byte): ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-45---The-Ghosting-Blues--Quick-Byte-e2hkc5q⁠

59 - How to Sell The Souls of Your Product: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-59---How-to-Sell-the-Souls-of-Your-Product-e2p5qhd⁠

Music by: FASSounds from Pixabay

How do you make sure your sell sheet really pack a punch when it comes to the language on it? Well - it starts with really understanding the benefits of your product - the souls of each benefit if you will. This episode talks about a technique you can use to get there.

Show Notes:

LEI: https://www.lean.org/lexicon-terms/5-whys/#:~:text=5%20Whys%20is%20the%20practice,to%20discover%20the%20root%20cause.

Tulip: https://tulip.co/glossary/five-whys/

Mind Tools: https://www.mindtools.com/a3mi00v/5-whys

Root Cause Analysis: https://tulip.co/blog/fishbone-ishikawa-diagram-template-for-root-cause-analysis/?

Sell Sheet Lingo Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIYtVNkAwXQ

Jahmali Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jahmali-campbell-3490a2258_motivationmonday-becomeyourbest-activity-7129898066538573824-ZF-E/

This one simple question will help you to uncover something deep. But the question at the end, will help you become who you want to be. Everything starts at awareness. Grit is built here.

Show Notes:

Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0

How to use the 3 a’s to build a relationship after the no! Did you send your sell sheet to a company and they passed on your concept? Don’t just reply with a thank you, or even worse, without a reply at all! Use the 3 a’s to help you build a relationship-building reply back! This episode includes 5 scripts you can use for when you get a no from a company.

Show Notes:

Imago: https://imagoworks.com/the-imago-dialogue/steps/

Imago on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/yec/2018/04/05/using-the-imago-technique-to-deal-with-unhappy-customers/#:~:text=Imago%20is%20all%20about%20deepening,%3A%20mirroring%2C%20validation%20and%20empathy.&text=Mirroring%20is%20when%20you%20repeat,you%20are%20truly%20hearing%20them.

If you do not create consistency in your pitching, you massively lower your chances of getting a licensing deal.

Show Notes

Jesse Itzler: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesseitzler_18-minutes-a-day-thats-all-it-takes-to-activity-7017097857337856000-62oc/

The 1% Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=147&v=NQxYlu12ji8&embeds_euri=https%3A%

1% Better: https://fullforlife.com/how-a-1-change-can-transform-your-life/

The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.

In this brutally honest podcast episode, I get into two powerful takeaways that unlock the keys to the kingdom... if followed.

Show Notes:

Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/

Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA

Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM

Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/

The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.

Are you ready to climb Mount Everest and attack your dumpster fire of an email inbox? It’s easier than you think to have zero emails in your inbox, and when you do have emails, they are automatically organized. Did I pique your curiosity?

Show Notes:

Inbox Zero Information: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/inbox-zero#:~:text=Inbox%20Zero%20is%20a%20rigorous,empty%20%2D%2D%20at%20all%20times.

UnRoll.Me App: https://unroll.me/

UnRoll.Me Unsubscribing: https://support.unroll.me/hc/en-us/articles/115004143826-What-is-Unroll-Me#:~:text=After%20signing%20up%2C%20Unroll.Me,the%20rest%20in%20your%20inbox.

Gmail Labels: https://youtu.be/oLdHnWLbn4A?si=7XaDCh1D2Bj11vQs

In this episode I celebrate my podcast's 2-year anniversary! I share ten practical ways to quickly acquire valuable industry insights!

Show Notes:

The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.

Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0

Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA

Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM

Show Notes:

CASAR from previous episode for the Baby Bites Keeper: A unique suction cup container that acts as both a baby food bowl and a storage container for the fridge.

Category: Meal time baby products

Audience: Moms walking the baby aisle, looking for meal time products for her baby aged between 4 to 9 months old.

Similar products: Rubber plates, bowls and utensils.

Application: Using it as a bowl for baby to eat from, and storing it with its lid in the fridge when done.

Retailers: Target, Walmart, Buy Buy Baby.

Spend time understanding who would buy your product, and turn that information into a goldmine of a hitlist, through an acronym I coined called CASAR.

Show Notes:

Example of CASAR filled out for the Baby Bites Keeper: A unique suction cup container that acts as both a baby food bowl and a storage container for the fridge.

Category: Meal time baby products.

Audience: Moms walking the baby aisle, looking for meal time products for her baby aged between 4 to 9 months old.

Similar products: Rubber plates, bowls and utensils.

Application: Using it as a bowl for baby to eat from, and storing it with its lid in the fridge when done.

Retailers: Target, Walmart, Buy Buy Baby.