Inventors Helping Inventors

The invention journey can be challenging and lonely. 

When you join our membership group you'll gain access to top-tier inventors -  trusted resources - tools, tips and tactics. We'll support each other - with the goal that our ideas become wildly successful consumer products!  

We've created a unique inventors' membership group. You're invited to join us now. 

Inventing is a journey - our membership group is structured the same way.

Each month in 2024 the group is dedicated to a theme or topic - aligned with the inventor's journey. 

JAN: How do I legally set up my invention business?

What form should my business take: LLC, S Corp., etc.?

FEB: How do I know if my product is already out there? Part 1

Doing a comprehensive, extensive product search early on

MAR: How do I know if my product is already out there? Part 2

Doing an effective patent search before proceeding

APR: Proof of concept. How do I create a working prototype?

Converting your idea into a product - with a working prototype

MAY: Wisely investing capital when working with partners.

Prudent tips when working with prototypers, patent attorneys, etc.

JUN: Can you manufacture AND license your invention?

Hybrid approaches to commercializing your invention

JUL: Am I ready to build a business around my product?

Venturing logistics: manufacturing, shipping, warehousing and more

AUG: Is licensing the right path to market for my product?

How to prepare and present your product for licensing

SEP: QVC/HSN, Kickstarter - and other paths to market

How to assess the benefits, risks, rewards of various paths to market

OCT: How do I position my product for success in the market?

Considering customers' perspectives - and alternative products

NOV: I’m not a marketer. How do I pitch my product so they’ll ‘get it’?

Creating a concise, compelling, 30-second pitch for your invention

DEC: How do I find and approach companies to license my invention?

Building a list of target marketing prospects, then start marketing 

Every month in the membership, we will have 2 scheduled events for our members:

1. A successful inventor from the podcast - as our featured guest

2. Office hours & inventors showcase - where I answer your Q & As 

Each month, we'll feature a successful inventor as our guest in a live, interactive Zoom meeting. 

Our guests will share their stories, successes, and challenges with our members.  

There will be time at the end for Q&As. The meeting will be recorded - so you can watch it later in case you missed it live. 

Also, Alan will host a live, interactive Q & A 'Office Hours' meeting each month - where you can ask him about anything you need help with.  Additionally, we have IHI MG members who showcase during this time with other inventors in the group.

The Q & A - Office Hours meeting will be recorded - so you can watch it later in case you missed it live. 

As a member, you'll get access to a curated list of trusted resources including:

-- Patent attorneys

-- Designers - who can help with prototyping, 3D printing, etc.

-- Consultants who have years of experience assisting inventors

-- And more...

Members will have access to two resource lists:

1. Contact information for each member in the group*

2. Contact information for our resource members

Let's recap everything you will be getting in the membership group.

IHI Membership Group Resources