EP1: Welcome to The Inventor Coach Podcast — Meet Brian Fried & Your Guide to Innovation

In this very first episode of The Inventor Coach Podcast, meet your host Brian Fried — inventor, author, and trusted mentor to thousands of inventors worldwide. Brian shares his journey from securing 15 patents to helping inventors turn their ideas into market-ready products. You’ll learn what inspired him to start this podcast, what to expect from future episodes, and how his insights can help you navigate the often confusing world of invention. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to license, manufacture, or pitch your product, this podcast delivers practical tips, real inventor stories, and strategies to help you succeed. Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 💡 Coaching Sessions → https://BrianFried.com
• 📰 Invention Playbook Newsletter → https://InventionPlaybook.com
• 👥 Inventor Smart Community → https://InventorSmart.com

Subscribe to The Inventor Coach Podcast for new episodes, tips, and stories to help inventors succeed. Join the community → InventionPlaybook.com

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:15):
Hi, I'm Brian Freed, inventor author and your inventor coach.
Welcome to the Inventor Coach podcast, where I'll be sharing
everything you need to take your ideas and turn them
into successful inventions. This first episode is all about who
I am, why I'm starting this podcast, and what you

(00:35):
can expect as a listener. I've been inventing and helping
inventors for over twenty years, with fifteen patents to my
name and products you might have seen on QVC infomercials
or in major retailers. I know firsthand the challenges and
excitement that comes with bringing ideas to life. My passion
is guiding inventors, whether you're just starting out with a

(00:58):
spark of an idea, or or you're well on your
way to licensing or manufacturing. Over the years, I've spoken
at trade shows, government agencies, libraries, and on TV sharing
the insider knowledge I've gathered. But the invention journey isn't easy.
When you first get an idea, it can be exciting

(01:19):
but also confusing. Where do you go next, who do
you trust? What steps should you take. That's why I
wrote how to Make Money with Your Invention Idea to
help you focus on the business side of your idea
so you can make smart, informed decisions. This podcast is
a natural extension of that work. It's designed to give

(01:41):
you practical advice, stories from real inventors, tips to protect
and develop your ideas, and insight into the innovation industry.
Think of it as your go to resource, delivered in short,
focused episodes so you can listen to anytime. Alongside this podcast,
I run the inventor Smart Community app and the National

(02:03):
Inventor Club where inventors connect, collaborate, and get support. I
want this podcast to be part of that ecosystem, a
place where inventors like you feel empowered, informed, inspired to
keep moving forward. So, whether you're an aspiring inventor or
as seasoned innovator, this podcast is for you looking for

(02:27):
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(03:10):
com get the help you need when you need it.
If you like this episode, please subscribe to The Inventor
Coach Podcast, leave a review on your favorite platform, and
share it with anyone who's dreaming of inventing. Visit invention
playbook dot com to join our community and get updates
on new episodes and resources. Thanks for joining me on

(03:32):
this first episode of the Inventor Coach Podcast. I'm excited
to bring this new project into existence. It makes perfect
sense for what we're trying to do. May it be
successful and beneficial to all. Until next time, keep inventing, Yeah,