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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 24 MIN

#580 – Massachusetts contractor invents a safer platform for ladders – John Goneau

from Inventors Helping Inventors · host Alan Beckley

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: www.ThePerchLLC.com

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#580 – Massachusetts contractor invents a safer platform for ladders – John Goneau

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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...

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