by Alan | Jun 11, 2017 | Attitude, Invention, Shysters
One of the biggest mistakes made by inventors is to blurt out exactly what is on their mind with no rational filter in place. “We'll all make millions with this product!” Really? You are very excited about the potential of your new invention. To wit, you...
by Alan | Mar 25, 2017 | Attitude, Behaviors of success, Benefits are easily demonstrated, Criticism, Critiquing ideas, Dealing with rejection, Disappointments, DRTV, Invention, Paths for your product, QVC, Sell on TV, Strategy, Turning setbacks into success
For over fourteen years, I made a living, first part-time and now full-time, from creative endeavors, most especially, inventing. It took me a few years to realize that many of foundational values of the corporate world, don't work well at all in the inventing,...
by Alan | Mar 13, 2017 | Attitude, Behaviors of success, Criticism, Dealing with rejection, Disappointments, Invention, Keys to Success, Setbacks, Strategy, Turning setbacks into success
I decided to tell a bit of my personal story because I think mirrors the experiences of many entrepreneurs and, especially, inventors. I will set the stage a bit like a novel with three different timeframes and what was going on in my life during each. September 2009...
by Alan | Mar 5, 2017 | Attitude, Behaviors of success, Criticism, Dealing with rejection, Disappointments, Invention, Keys to Success, Setbacks, Strategy, Turning setbacks into success
I can tell a lot about an inventor based upon his or her attitude towards setbacks and more especially rejection. By ‘rejection' I mean when a prospective retailer or licensee gives the dreaded ‘it's not for us' answer. Inventors respond most typically to...
by Alan | Nov 20, 2016 | Attitude, Behaviors of success, Criticism, Entrepreneurial rollercoaster, Invention, Make the best deal you can, Pursue your passion, Risk versus reward, Setbacks
What is the difference between an attitude and a behavior? Over many years, I have observed that successful inventors exude different behaviors from wannabe inventors. Successful inventors: Embrace risk in a healthy, balanced way Accept criticism with an open mind...
by Alan | Jun 4, 2016 | Attitude, Invention, Keys to Success, Licensing, Make the best deal you can, Why inventors succeed
There are many aspects to licensing your invention rather than building a business around your product. Prolific inventor Stephen Key has written many good articles on the benefits of licensing. Let's instead focus more narrowly on 3 keys to licensing your invention...