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Inventors Helping Inventors

Mar 9, 2026

Alan interviews Todd Hanson.

Todd Hanson is an avid deer hunter - who decided to design an improved deer cart.

He invented an innovative deer cart that easily carries game and gear, but also installs without unloading to the hitch hauler on the back of a vehicle.

His Compass Cart carriers gear of all types over...


Mar 5, 2026

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

Today's Thursday Thought is about the Creative Quandary.

Ever wonder if you're using your time productively? Are you even doing the right thing?

Those two questions are the creative quandary for inventors. Alan provides a 3-step process to evaluate the best answer...


Mar 2, 2026

Alan interviews Ryan Meers.

Ryan Meers has developed a diverse range of products over his 25 year career.

He's spent 9 years working with Zeen - evolving the design - giving mobility and autonomy to a wider range of disabled and wheelchair bound people.  

Now children weighing 50 lbs. to adults up to 325 lbs. can...


Feb 26, 2026

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode.

Today's Thursday Thought is Stop and Smell the Roses.

We live busy lives. Though we live in the present moment, our minds are often focused on the past - or worried about the future.

Alan suggests that you stop, frequently, to smell the roses - focus your attention on the...


Feb 23, 2026

Alan interviews Allen Boldt.

Allen Boldt grew up in St. Louis and retired from a career as a product design specialist.

One of his brothers-in-law asked Allen to design a less bulky, comfortable gun holster for conceal carry usage.

After many prototypes, his Gun to Wear holsters are custom fit. Gun owners love his...