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Inventor Smart Community App Spotlight

Inventor Smart Community App Spotlight

Written by: Brian Fried
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 Ever wonder what it really takes to bring an invention to life? 🤔 The Inventor Smart Community podcast takes you behind the scenes! Hosted by our VP of Community, Samantha St. Raymond, each episode features insightful conversations with inventors who've successfully navigated the challenges and triumphs of the invention journey. From securing patents to landing licensing deals, we'll explore their stories, celebrate their milestones, and uncover valuable lessons for aspiring innovators. Join the Inventor Smart Community app and listen now!

#inventionjourney #entrepreneurship #productdevelopment #inspiration

Download the Inventor Smart Community app for iOS in Apple App Store
For Andriod in Google Play Store
or on the web @ https://app.inventorsmart

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Episodes
  • Conquer Your Fear of Water

    Conquer Your Fear of Water
    Sep 6 2025
    Host: Samantha St. Raymond
    Guest: Melon Dash — founder of Miracle Swimming for Adults, inventor, author
    Powered by: Inventor Smart Community App & National Inventor Club

    Half of U.S. adults can’t swim—and most say the real issue is fear, not technique. In this episode, inventor and educator Melon Dash shares her breakthrough framework—the Five Circles model of panic vs. presence—and how it helps adults become truly safe and comfortable in water before they ever learn strokes. She also demos her Learn-to-Float Station (float bar + safety tether) and talks about her patent-pending, storm-smart “last fence you’ll ever need” concept inspired by Hurricane Milton.

    What you’ll learn
    - The Five Circles model: from calm → panic (and the mirror path of how real learning happens)
    - Why “learning to be in your body” makes you safe in deep water (strokes come later)
    - How the float bar + tether lets adults feel buoyancy safely—at home, hotels, and community pools
    - Kit details: float bar, tether, book + ebook, videos, podcast—$199 at Miracle Swimming
    - Applying the Five Circles beyond swimming: math anxiety, test nerves, everyday fear & procrastination
    - Teaser: Melon’s patent-pending hurricane-resilient fence (field tests coming)

    Guest Links
    Miracle Swimming: https://miracleswimming.com
    Book: Conquer Your Fear of Water (Amazon)
    Book: Conquer Your Fear of the Triathlon Swim (Amazon)

    Safety note: Always follow pool rules and consult qualified instructors when practicing new water skills. Use safety equipment as directed.

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    To learn more about the Inventor Smart Community App, watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PxQvjjBq1S0
    Inventor Smart Community App: The Ultimate Inventor's Community! Imagine a place where your invention ideas are celebrated, nurtured, and propelled forward. Welcome to Inventor Smart, where you'll connect with a passionate community of creators who understand your journey and help you bring your ideas to life!
    Here's how Inventor Smart Community App will inspire you:
    *Connect and Collaborate: Join lively group chats and forums to brainstorm with fellow inventors, share your progress, and overcome obstacles together.
    *Tap into a Wealth of Knowledge: Get expert advice on patents, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, and retail distribution – all from experienced inventors who've been there.
    *Spark Your Inspiration: Attend exciting online and in-person events designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with fellow innovators. Join live streams with industry leaders and the National Inventor Club, participate in book club meetings and Q&A sessions, or meet face-to-face at Meet and Greets.
    *Gain Recognition: Showcase your invention to the community and gain valuable exposure. Pitch your ideas to explore potential partnerships. Be featured in our "Inventor in the Spotlight" series, where we share your inspiring journey with the community.
    *Stay in the Know: Receive real-time notifications and announcements to keep you informed and inspired. Download Inventor Smart today and experience the power of a supportive community!

    Download the Inventor Smart Community app today:
    iOS in the Apple app store:
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inventor-smart-community/id6448789752
    and Andriod in Google Play store: https://inventorsmartplay.com
    Also on the web app.inventorsmart.com.

    Have a great invention idea? Do you want to know if your idea will make you money? If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing overseas or in the USA, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com
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    40 mins
  • Inventor Spotlight Episode 17: Surgeon-Turned-Inventor: How Dr. Turner Osler Is Redesigning Sitting for Kids & Adults

    Inventor Spotlight Episode 17: Surgeon-Turned-Inventor: How Dr. Turner Osler Is Redesigning Sitting for Kids & Adults
    Sep 2 2025
    Welcome to Episode 17 of the Inventor Spotlight Podcast, hosted by Samantha St. Raymond and powered by the Inventor Smart Community App and the National Inventor Club. In this episode, we meet Dr. Turner Osler, a trauma surgeon-turned-entrepreneur who’s rethinking how the world sits. As CEO and Founder of QOR360, Turner brings his medical background and passion for public health into the world of active seating.

    About Turner Osler, MD Dr. Osler is an academic trauma surgeon turned research epidemiologist who has authored over 300 peer-reviewed medical papers and book chapters. After decades of sitting in conventional chairs, he set out to design healthier seating alternatives — a journey that led to the development of The Eccentric Bicylinder, the foundation of QOR360’s innovative products.

    We explore two of his groundbreaking inventions:
    • The Button Chair – A free, DIY tippy chair design for kids to help them focus, fidget, and feel confident in class
    • The Foot Wave – A dynamic under-desk foot platform to increase movement, posture, and metabolic activity for adults who sit for long periods
    What you'll learn:
    • The medical dangers of sitting still
    • How fidgeting and movement boost metabolism and longevity
    • How to support kids with ADHD using better design
    • Why empowering schools with open-source furniture matters
    • Turner’s call for partners to manufacture and distribute these solutions
    Explore Turner’s work: https://qor360.com https://buttonchairs.org

    Watch the episode here: Surgeon-Turned-Inventor: How Dr. Turner Osler Is Redesigning Sitting for Kids & Adults | Ep. 17

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    To learn more about the Inventor Smart Community App, watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PxQvjjBq1S0
    Inventor Smart Community App: The Ultimate Inventor's Community! Imagine a place where your invention ideas are celebrated, nurtured, and propelled forward. Welcome to Inventor Smart, where you'll connect with a passionate community of creators who understand your journey and help you bring your ideas to life!
    Here's how Inventor Smart Community App will inspire you:
    *Connect and Collaborate: Join lively group chats and forums to brainstorm with fellow inventors, share your progress, and overcome obstacles together.
    *Tap into a Wealth of Knowledge: Get expert advice on patents, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, and retail distribution – all from experienced inventors who've been there.
    *Spark Your Inspiration: Attend exciting online and in-person events designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with fellow innovators. Join live streams with industry leaders and the National Inventor Club, participate in book club meetings and Q&A sessions, or meet face-to-face at Meet and Greets.
    *Gain Recognition: Showcase your invention to the community and gain valuable exposure. Pitch your ideas to explore potential partnerships. Be featured in our "Inventor in the Spotlight" series, where we share your inspiring journey with the community.
    *Stay in the Know: Receive real-time notifications and announcements to keep you informed and inspired. Download Inventor Smart today and experience the power of a supportive community!

    Download the Inventor Smart Community app today:
    iOS in the Apple app store:
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inventor-smart-community/id6448789752
    and Andriod in Google Play store: https://inventorsmartplay.com
    Also on the web app.inventorsmart.com.

    Have a great invention idea? Do you want to know if your idea will make you money? If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing overseas or in the USA, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com
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    23 mins
  • Inventor Spotlight Ep 16: From Hidden Trails to Hit Product | Deanna Ratnikova’s GoDeck Journey

    Inventor Spotlight Ep 16: From Hidden Trails to Hit Product | Deanna Ratnikova’s GoDeck Journey
    Sep 2 2025
    How do you turn neighborhood walks with a 3-year-old into a retail-ready product line? 🌲 In Episode 16 of Inventor Spotlight, host Samantha St. Raymond interviews Deanna Ratnikova—San Diego entrepreneur and creator of GoDeck, a 52-card guide that sends locals and visitors on one new outdoor adventure every week of the year.

    🔗 Explore GoDeck: https://thegodeck.com
    🔗 Join the Inventor Smart Community: https://app.inventorsmart.com
    🔗 More inventor resources: https://theinventortoolbox.com

    Watch the episode here: From Hidden Trails to Hit Product | Deanna Ratnikova’s GoDeck Journey — Inventor Spotlight Ep 16




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    To learn more about the Inventor Smart Community App, watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PxQvjjBq1S0
    Inventor Smart Community App: The Ultimate Inventor's Community! Imagine a place where your invention ideas are celebrated, nurtured, and propelled forward. Welcome to Inventor Smart, where you'll connect with a passionate community of creators who understand your journey and help you bring your ideas to life!
    Here's how Inventor Smart Community App will inspire you:
    *Connect and Collaborate: Join lively group chats and forums to brainstorm with fellow inventors, share your progress, and overcome obstacles together.
    *Tap into a Wealth of Knowledge: Get expert advice on patents, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, and retail distribution – all from experienced inventors who've been there.
    *Spark Your Inspiration: Attend exciting online and in-person events designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with fellow innovators. Join live streams with industry leaders and the National Inventor Club, participate in book club meetings and Q&A sessions, or meet face-to-face at Meet and Greets.
    *Gain Recognition: Showcase your invention to the community and gain valuable exposure. Pitch your ideas to explore potential partnerships. Be featured in our "Inventor in the Spotlight" series, where we share your inspiring journey with the community.
    *Stay in the Know: Receive real-time notifications and announcements to keep you informed and inspired. Download Inventor Smart today and experience the power of a supportive community!

    Download the Inventor Smart Community app today:
    iOS in the Apple app store:
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inventor-smart-community/id6448789752
    and Andriod in Google Play store: https://inventorsmartplay.com
    Also on the web app.inventorsmart.com.

    Have a great invention idea? Do you want to know if your idea will make you money? If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing overseas or in the USA, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
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