EPISODE · May 19, 2024 · 32 MIN
Becoming an Inventor: From Idea to Success in 2024
from Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals · host Time We Discuss
Watch this video to discover the journey of becoming an inventor by creating things that can change the lives of everyday people. Dive into the exciting world of a career as an inventor and learn the strategies and mindset needed to create groundbreaking innovations. Don't miss out on the resources and secrets to turning your ideas into a successful business empire! ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What is a typical day like for an inventor - where do you get your inspiration? 2:01 - Do inventors need to be good at science? 3:00 - How long have you been inventing things? 4:09 - What was your first successful invention? 6:30 - What was it like going through the patent process? 7:01 - The importance of a patent search. 8:13 - How are your family members involved in your process? 10:18 - 15 patents, licensed products. 12:19 - Different products in different stages. 14:12 - Helping other inventors. 17:02 - When did you consider yourself an inventor? 18:16 - Demonstration: Paper Tower Topper 20:40 - Demonstration: Eggstra Space Collapsible Egg Tray 22:26 - Inventor Club, Trade Shows and other resources for inventors. 23:40 - Inventor Groups, Inventor Clubs 24:51 - The Inventor Smart Community, collaborate with other inventors 25:32 - Personal anecdote 26:41 - Surprise question 29:03 - Talent has the floor 30:21 - Demonstration: Tongs 31:04 - Demonstration: Pull Ties Bag Sealer 31:53 - Think bigger 32:32 - Outro ================================================================= Photo credits: Lightbulb Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-lighted-pendant-lamps-266688/ Sketchpad Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/sketches-and-drawings-on-a-sketchpad-6615229/ ================================================================= Guest Information: Brian's website: brianfried.com Paper Towel Topper: https://amzn.to/3unZ0dH Book: https://amzn.to/3E3oWR2 Inventor Smart Community App: inventorsmart.app National Inventor Club: nationalinventorclub.com Eggstra Space Collapsible Egg Tray: inventorsmart.com/eggstraspace/ ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss
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Watch this video to discover the journey of becoming an inventor by creating things that can change the lives of everyday people. Dive into the exciting world of a career as an inventor and learn the strategies and mindset needed to create groundbreaking innovations. Don't miss out on the resources and secrets to turning your ideas into a successful business empire! ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What is a typical day like for an inventor - where do you get your inspiration? 2:01 - Do inventors need to be good at science? 3:00 - How long have you been inventing things? 4:09 - What was your first successful invention? 6:30 - What was it like going through the patent process? 7:01 - The importance of a patent search. 8:13 - How are your family members involved in your process? 10:18 - 15 patents, licensed products. 12:19 - Different products in different stages. 14:12 - Helping other inventors. 17:02 - When did you consider yourself an inventor? 18:16 - Demonstration: Paper Tower Topper 20:40 - Demonstration: Eggstra Space Collapsible Egg Tray 22:26 - Inventor Club, Trade Shows and other resources for inventors. 23:40 - Inventor Groups, Inventor Clubs 24:51 - The Inventor Smart Community, collaborate with other inventors 25:32 - Personal anecdote 26:41 - Surprise question 29:03 - Talent has the floor 30:21 - Demonstration: Tongs 31:04 - Demonstration: Pull Ties Bag Sealer 31:53 - Think bigger 32:32 - Outro ================================================================= Photo credits: Lightbulb Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-lighted-pendant-lamps-266688/ Sketchpad Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/sketches-and-drawings-on-a-sketchpad-6615229/ ================================================================= Guest Information: Brian's website: brianfried.com Paper Towel Topper: https://amzn.to/3unZ0dH Book: https://amzn.to/3E3oWR2 Inventor Smart Community App: inventorsmart.app National Inventor Club: nationalinventorclub.com Eggstra Space Collapsible Egg Tray: inventorsmart.com/eggstraspace/ ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss
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