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The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 79 - Stop Believing in Your Own LiesI walk you through a simple 5-step method to help change your limiting beliefs, build a new belief, and take real action—today. It’s easier than you think.Show Notes:Plato U: https://www.plato.university/Podcasting Course: https://www.plato.university/courses/how-to-start-a-podcast2025-07-1607 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 78 - What’s in a Title?What titles should you really go after when reaching out to companies, and why?2025-07-0205 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 77 - Start.Just Start.2025-06-1803 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 76 - Your Hitlist Filter: The 3-Step Test to Save You Years (Quick Byte)Want to avoid wasting years pitching to the wrong companies? In this 5-minute episode, I share my top three must-have criteria for qualifying companies on your licensing hit list—ensuring they manufacture, distribute, and meet a revenue benchmark. Plus, send her a screenshot of your updated list and get her secret final parameter!2025-06-0406 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 75 - Don’t SNAPP to conclusions with FALSE Nos!Are you stuck wondering if those “no’s” you’ve gotten are really final? I break down how to track true rejections vs. misleading ones using my handy SNAPP and FALSE acronyms. Learn how to decode responses, keep your pitching momentum, and turn “no” into valuable insights — so you can confidently move forward in your inventor journey. Ready to separate real feedback from false dead ends? Tune in!Show Notes: Pitching Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u25NN9frs0E 2025-05-2110 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 74 - Get Clear on Who You Want to BeLet’s Get Serious.2025-05-0705 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 73 - Product Licensing Should Be A Non-NegotiableAre you treating product licensing like a “maybe someday” dream? If you’re serious about turning your ideas into income, licensing has to become a non-negotiable. No more excuses — just systems, action, and a new identity as a product licensor.Show Notes:Episode 13: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-13---Following-Your-Dreams-e1svnosEpisode 16 (Not mentioned, but worth a listen in relation to these topics): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-16---Musical-Chairs-e1v03unEpisode 18: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-18---Why-Y...2025-04-2308 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 72 - Consistency is a Pattern of Behavior (Inventor Challenge #3)Building consistency is a crucial but often overlooked behavior needed to land a licensing deal. If your identity drives behavior, and you want to succeed as an inventor, consistency must become your new normal.Show Notes:Inventor Challenge 1: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-37---Inventor-Challenge-1-The-Categories-Challenge-e2csou7Inventor Challenge 2: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-67---When-was-the-last-time-you-dreamed--Inventor-Challenge-2-e2u36h4Episode 9 on Priorities: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-9---Instead-of-saying-I-dont-have-time-e1qadva 2025-04-0904 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 71 - The Devil’s an Advocate for Intentionality (Quick Byte)In this Quick Byte episode, I explore the power of intentionality—how every action, from your environment to your mindset, shapes your life. By playing devil’s advocate, we challenge whether our choices are truly intentional or just habits. This simple mental shift can lead to greater productivity and happiness.Show Notes:Being Intentional: https://www.weber.edu/academicpeercoaching/blog/being-intentional.html2025-03-2607 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 70 - ChangeThis episode explores the powerful quote by Dr. John C. Maxwell about the four reasons people change—pain, inspiration, learning, and resources—and how understanding these can help overcome mediocrity. It encourages listeners to identify their barriers to success, take immediate action by listing them out, and seek solutions to move forward in their entrepreneurial or licensing journey.Show Notes:Dr. John C. Maxwell quote: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/v2j2W_e2UZ82025-03-1207 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 69 - The Power of Built-In Accountability: Structure Forces ActionCourtney shares real-world examples, practical ways to implement accountability with someone else, in product licensing, and how this simple shift can keep you engaged, learning, and moving forward. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck or struggling to stay on track, this episode will give you the tools to build consistency into your process. Tune in to discover how accountability can be the missing piece in your journey—and how to make it work for you!2025-02-2607 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 68 - What’s It Like to Have a Licensing Deal?In this episode, I challenge you to step into the mindset of success now by embodying the confidence, habits, and mindset of someone who has already achieved their goals. Through thought-provoking questions and insights from Jim Rohn, I encourage you to shift your perspective, take action faster, and close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.Show Notes: Video on acting like you already have it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3fG3_ksXys#:~:text=In%20this%20powerful%20motivational%20speech,Your%20environment%20shapes%20your%20success2025-02-1210 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 67 - When was the last time you dreamed? (Inventor Challenge #2)When was the last time you truly dreamed of the life you want—without limits? In this episode, I challenge you to pause, dream big, and imagine your ideal life.
Show Notes:
The 12 Week Year Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3REkfTM
The 12 Week Year Field Guide (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3EgFfNp
Inventor Calendar: https://serial-inventing-shoppe.printify.me/product/11563471/the-inventors-challenge-calendarDaydream song by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX02025-01-2907 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 66 - Detective Work (Quick Byte)In this Quick Byte episode, you will become the detective in your own product licensing journey so you can connect with decision-makers at companies. Learn how to navigate internal and external communications so you can avoid accepting a "no" from someone who can't give you a "yes." Revisit companies you’ve given up on, try new approaches, and take one actionable step to move closer to success.2025-01-1506 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 65 - Volume Negates LuckInspired by Alex Hormozi’s powerful principle, Courtney gives her audience two pitching strategies for bringing in the new year. Tune in for a motivational boost, actionable advice, and a free PDF guide to accelerate your path to a licensing deal this year.
Show Notes:
Video on Working Hard - Alex Hormozi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln24y0FPJHo
32 Greatest Hits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yAaHaCip2w93zAgp2De9Owrz4t_1IwIR/view?usp=sharing2025-01-0105 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 64 - Effortless Pitching: Turning Struggle into EnjoymentIn this episode, I dive into insights from the book Effortless, the powerful follow-up to Greg McKeown's Essentialism. I’ll show you how to overcome procrastination and make daunting tasks, like pitching, not just doable but enjoyable. I introduce a thermostat analogy to help you transform negative energy into positive momentum by pairing tasks with things you love—like music, tea, or a clutter-free workspace. I’ll share practical tips to help you raise your “thermostat” and reach a balance of productivity and joy.
Plus, I’ve got a byte-sized task to get you started today!
It’s time...2024-12-1807 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 63 - From Noise to ActionThis episode dives into the art of silencing distractions and staying focused—especially during the busy holiday season. Learn why overthinking stunts your progress and how to prioritize forward movement over endless to-do lists. Tune in for practical tips to help you stay on track and cut through the noise to make real progress as an inventor!2024-12-0406 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 62 - From Lost to Limitless: A Simple Framework to Break Through and Achieve Your GoalsLearn how to transform the way you think about your dreams, and where to go when you don’t know what the next steps are to get to the next level.
Show Notes:
Dan Koe: https://www.youtube.com/@DanKoeTalks2024-11-2009 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 61 - How Do You Find Your Customer & Company Superfans?What is a Superfan and what type of role does it play when building your hitlist of companies to reach out to?
Show Notes:
Merriam-Webster Dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan
What are Superfans in Music: https://trolley.com/learning-center/what-are-superfans-why-are-they-the-talk-of-the-music-industry/
The Power of Superfans: https://www.flathatmagazine.com/blog/superfans
Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveolenski/2016/05/31/for-real-marketing-success-focus-on-your-superfans/2024-11-0607 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 60 - Conquering the Scary Side of Invention with Community (Quick Byte)In this special Halloween edition, we wander through the eerie corridors of invention how it might feel like you’re a mad scientist working alone. In this episode, I’ll reveal how a strong inventor community can help you progress faster, overcome challenges, and make your invention journey less spooky and more rewarding. Buckle up and enter… if you dare!
Show Notes:
8 - Who is the Monster in the Abyss: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-8---Who-is-the-Monster-in-the-Abyss-e1pnhgs
34 - Back from the Dead! (Quick Byte): https://podcasters.spotify.com...2024-10-2306 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 59 - How to Sell the Souls of Your ProductHow do you make sure your sell sheet really pack a punch when it comes to the language on it? Well - it starts with really understanding the benefits of your product - the souls of each benefit if you will. This episode talks about a technique you can use to get there.
Show Notes:
LEI: https://www.lean.org/lexicon-terms/5-whys/#:~:text=5%20Whys%20is%20the%20practice,to%20discover%20the%20root%20cause.
Tulip: https://tulip.co/glossary/five-whys/
Mind Tools: https://www.mindtools.com/a3mi00v/5-whys2024-10-0908 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 58 - Who Are You When the Chips Are Down? (Quick Byte)This one simple question will help you to uncover something deep. But the question at the end, will help you become who you want to be. Everything starts at awareness. Grit is built here.
Show Notes:
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX02024-09-2505 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 57 - How to Respond to a NoHow to use the 3 a’s to build a relationship after the no! Did you send your sell sheet to a company and they passed on your concept? Don’t just reply with a thank you, or even worse, without a reply at all! Use the 3 a’s to help you build a relationship-building reply back! This episode includes 5 scripts you can use for when you get a no from a company.
Show Notes:
Imago: https://imagoworks.com/the-imago-dialogue/steps/
Imago on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/yec/2018/04/05/using-the-imago-technique-to-deal-with-unhappy-customers/#:~:text=I...2024-09-1110 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 56 - Pitching ConsistencyIf you do not create consistency in your pitching, you massively lower your chances of getting a licensing deal.
Show Notes
Jesse Itzler: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesseitzler_18-minutes-a-day-thats-all-it-takes-to-activity-7017097857337856000-62oc/
The 1% Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=147&v=NQxYlu12ji8&embeds_euri=https%3A%
1% Better: https://fullforlife.com/how-a-1-change-can-transform-your-life/
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.2024-08-2812 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 55 - The Keys to the KingdomIn this brutally honest podcast episode, I get into two powerful takeaways that unlock the keys to the kingdom... if followed.
Show Notes:
Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM
Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.2024-08-1412 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 54 - Inbox Zero - Too Good To Be True?Are you ready to climb Mount Everest and attack your dumpster fire of an email inbox? It’s easier than you think to have zero emails in your inbox, and when you do have emails, they are automatically organized. Did I pique your curiosity?
Show Notes:
Inbox Zero Information: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/inbox-zero#:~:text=Inbox%20Zero%20is%20a%20rigorous,empty%20%2D%2D%20at%20all%20times.
UnRoll.Me App: https://unroll.me/
UnRoll.Me Unsubscribing: https://support.unroll.me/hc/en-us/articles/115004143826-What-is-Unroll-Me#:~:text=After%20signing%20up...2024-07-3112 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 53 - How to Quickly Acquire Experiential Knowledge & Gain Industry Insights (Quick Byte)In this episode I celebrate my podcast's 2-year anniversary! I share ten practical ways to quickly acquire valuable industry insights!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM2024-07-1708 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 52 - Using your Product’s Audience to Find Companies with Large DistributionShow Notes:
CASAR from previous episode for the Baby Bites Keeper: A unique suction cup container that acts as both a baby food bowl and a storage container for the fridge.
Category: Meal time baby products
Audience: Moms walking the baby aisle, looking for meal time products for her baby aged between 4 to 9 months old.
Similar products: Rubber plates, bowls and utensils.
Application: Using it as a bowl for baby to eat from, and storing it with its lid in the fridge when done.
...2024-07-0312 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 51 - Understanding your Product’s Audience to Create a Hitlist of your DreamsSpend time understanding who would buy your product, and turn that information into a goldmine of a hitlist, through an acronym I coined called CASAR.
Show Notes:
Example of CASAR filled out for the Baby Bites Keeper: A unique suction cup container that acts as both a baby food bowl and a storage container for the fridge.
Category: Meal time baby products.
Audience: Moms walking the baby aisle, looking for meal time products for her baby aged between 4 to 9 months old.
Similar products...2024-06-1912 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 50 - Concomitant CoachingI talk about how and why I coach the way that I do, in this emotional episode, celebrating my 50th podcast.
Show Notes:
Concomitant Coaching: https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/concomitant
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company
Holistic Coaching: https://www.ukcoaching.org/holistic-coaching
Developmental Coaching: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-developmental-coaching-thomas-j-pickett/2024-06-0518 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 49 - Never Assume the Reason for a Lack of Response (Quick Byte)Do not assume the reasons behind a lack of response from companies when pitching ideas. There are many reasons for silence, such as the company being busy, having internal discussions, or dealing with personal matters, rather than outright rejection. Learn on this episode what to do instead!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.Comic: https://serialinventing.com/adventures-in-licensing-comic/2024-05-2206 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 48 - Take Back Your Time with Efficiency Pro TipsAre you using your environment both physically and digitally efficiently? Or is it using you? Learn pro tips from 8 years of pitching experience and gain back some of your time!
Show Notes:
Email Clients: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-email-clients
Session Buddy: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/session-buddy/edacconmaakjimmfgnblocblbcdcpbko2024-05-0813 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 47 - How to Get a Licensing Deal FastLicensing success boils down to a simple formula that I go over in this episode, following in the footsteps of famous Inventor, John Hays Hammond Jr!
Show Notes:
Pitching Tips Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u25NN9frs0E
Serial Inventing Merch: https://serialinventing.com/shop-2/
Alex Hormozi Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8EGWoGnEQ
Efficiency: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efficiency2024-04-2409 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 46 - Never Give Up Getting into a Company, and Here’s WhyThis week on The Pitching Detective, Courtney dives into why you should never give up on a company, and to make sure you never leave a stone unturned!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Comic: https://serialinventing.com/adventures-in-licensing-comic/2024-04-1007 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 45 - The Ghosting Blues! (Quick Byte)Are companies not getting back to you? Are you getting GHOSTED!? Tune in for a perspective shift to help combat the ghosting, and hear the answers to how to make movement for 6 of the most common scenarios I hear from my students!
Show Notes:
The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Comic: https://serialinventing.com/adventures-in-licensing-comic/2024-03-2706 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 44 - Rational Thought or Rocket Science?Has the kraken already returned? Feat. How Successful People Think, Neuroscience, and our brain spewing lies? - oh myy!
Show Notes:
How Successful People Think Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/48Yb8DT
Article by Laura Noel: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/reacting-vs-responding-difficult-conversations-laura/
Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256849130145049350
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX02024-03-1311 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 43 - Combating Mental ExhaustionMental exhaustion is a big problem when it comes to not making movement on your projects - but these five things might just crack the code!
Show Notes:
Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256849130145049350
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0
Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM
Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/
...2024-02-2807 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 42 - Ahuh or Uh UhHow well do you listen to your gut? This episode helps you strengthen it so you can make better decisions as a product developer! Did any answers surprise you?
Show Notes:
Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256849130145049350
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0
Sacral Calibrations: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR35shEF/2024-02-1406 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 41 - DEADlinesAre you ready to discuss DEADlines? This episode touches on techniques for keeping goals, and deadlines. Wait till the end to see where the word really came from! Plus learn what one of my top 5 books I have ever read is!
Show Notes:
The Snakes & Ladders of Creative Thinking Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Ums3wl
Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256184138238830263
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0
Other books I recommend for inventors: https...2024-01-3109 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 40 - Tiny Tasks (Quick Byte)In our 3rd quick byte, I go over Tiny Tasks, and what you can do when you either don’t know what to do next, or feel defeated.
Show Notes:
Linkedin Accountability Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/courtney-laschkewitsch_callingallinventors-inventor-discipline-activity-7153448370248761344-uTDq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
The 12 Week Year Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3REkfTM
Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256184138238830263
Will Power Doesn’t Work Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3lgGgMi
Essentialism Book (Affiliate Link): http...2024-01-1705 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 39 - Commitment & ExecutionHave you chosen to commit to your dreams? Learn about how you can make that commitment yourself, and get closer to your goals through an actionable takeaway, and notes on time, analytics, and accountability.
Show Notes:
The 12 Week Year Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3REkfTM
Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-256184138238830263
Will Power Doesn’t Work Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3lgGgMi
Essentialism Book (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Tj5whF
Your Mind the Magician Book (Affiliate Link): ht...2024-01-0312 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 38 - Happy Morphic Holidays!This episode is bringing in the past, present, and future, and taking my most popular episode topics, your identity, the flow, and consuming your passion, a step further to skyrocket your 2024! Plus, a precursor into morphic resonance!
Show Notes:
Morphic Resonance Definition: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/morphic-resonance
Sheldrake Website: https://www.sheldrake.org/
Inventor Calendar: https://www.zazzle.com/the_inventors_challenge_calendar-2561841382388302632023-12-2009 min
Area 831Episode 013 - Courtney Laschkewitsch (Entrepreneur)A chat with the multi-hyphented entrepreneur-inventor-teacher AND Santa Cruz NEXTie award-winner Courtney Laschkewitsch Courtney always wanted to carve her own path, and passed on nine colleges to instead create an entrepreneur-based curriculum locally at Cabrillo College, utilizing their Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She’s currently a Product Licensing Coach at InventRight, helping others realize their dream of bringing their own inventions to market. She also hosts the serialinventingpodcast.2023-12-1353 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 37 - Inventor Challenge #1: The Categories ChallengeDo you have a familiarity bias? And are you ready for your first inventor challenge? This podcast is all about soft skills and hard work, and this episode collides both! Let's make it happen!
Show Notes:
Video on Working Hard - Alex Hormozi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln24y0FPJHo
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
The Obstacle is the Way Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3MW3aSF
Will Power Doesn’t Work Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://am...2023-12-0606 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 36 - Does Your Emotional Maturity Play a Role in Getting a Licensing Deal? Feat. the KrakenMy Thanksgiving special brings you a heartfelt yet important and intense talk about going pro by maturing as an inventor, and realizing you are playing chess with the Kraken?! Say what?!
Show Notes
Video on Working Hard - Alex Hormozi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln24y0FPJHo
Video on Creating Contrast - Dan Donohue: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyMGvnHPXc7/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D
Video on Flyers - Alex Hormozi: https://www.tiktok.com/@ahormozi/video/7302894543370767659
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate...2023-11-2214 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 35 - How to Steep into a Flow State to up Your GameLet's steep in the flow state tea, and up your inventing game another level thru the lens of peak performance.
Show Notes:
Steven Kotler on Flow State: https://bigthink.com/the-well/flow-state-peak-performance/#:~:text='Flow%20state'%20is%20a%20peak,works%20in%20just%207%20minutes.&text=Everyone%20has%20experienced%20flow%20%E2%80%94%20that,optimally%20with%20little%20conscious%20effort.
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3QqJBnz
The Obstacle is the Way Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/472b99X
2023-11-0810 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 34 - Back from the Dead! (Quick Byte)In this special Halloween Quick Byte episode, I address the common struggle of inventors who lose their way due to a lack of grit, discipline, and accountability. I share a simple, 2-minute action plan to help dormant inventors reawaken, and embrace their new persona of a Zombie Inventor!
Show Notes:
Video on Discipline: https://youtu.be/xkd36cJ6Z78?si=wdidFhoagSpca0Pk
Grit by Angela Duckworth (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/47ahG2O
Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link...2023-10-2507 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 33 - How Do You Find Your Way Home?In this episode, I delve into the art of reigniting inspiration when faced with moments of stagnation or distraction. I explore "The Magic 5" - a set of strategies that are designed to help you rediscover your drive and passion for inventing or any creative pursuit, really. Learn how these powerful techniques can breathe new life into your journey, and bring you back to North.
Show Notes:
102 new things to try: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/what-should-i-do-today/2023-10-1108 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 32 - Why The Short Game Makes You ShortsightedLet's consider your future perspective as a serial inventor, and broaden your pitching approach to a wider view so you can make better decisions when conversing with companies.
Show Notes:
Shortsighted Definition: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/short-sighted#:~:text=If%20someone%20is%20short%2Dsighted,re%20being%20very%20short%2Dsighted.
Emerson Quote: https://www.psca.org/news/blog/mind-once-stretched-new-idea-never-returns-its-original-dimensions-ralph-waldo-emerson#:~:text=%22The%20mind%2C%20once%20stretched%20by,Plan%20Sponsor%20Council%20of%20America
Unthinking Definition: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/unthinking
Daydream by Lily Meola...2023-09-2711 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 31 - Where All Dreams Go to DieShow or go. Order or get out of the line. Drive or get out of the car. But make a decision. Give yourself permission to stop doing things you aren’t passionate about, and decide, am I going to overcome all of my excuses and learn how to have grit and discipline? Or would I prefer to spend my time doing something else that I love?
Show Notes:
Finish by Jon Acuff (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3OjvWNW
Grit by Angela Duckworth (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/47ahG2O2023-09-1309 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 30 - A Special Kind of InsanityWhy do we wait until our frustration hits a certain level? Your future relies on what you do between the success bar & the frustration bar. Stop being an inventing NPC and hit the success bar!
Show Notes:
Episode 3: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-inventing-podcast/episodes/Episode-3---The-Success-Bar--How-to-Get-Beyond-Average-Results-e1m03b9
Bad Habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3KDwirPd-4
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Black Mirror, Season 6, Episode 1: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20247352/
Free Guy: https://www...2023-08-3006 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 29 - The Quick Byte Sacrifice!Introducing Quick Bytes! Even smaller byte-sized pieces on actionable takeaways to get you taking action fast! This first Quick Byte is on essentialism and sacrifice!
Show Notes:
Essentialism Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Tj5whF
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
What is Essentialism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9x6D09AKBU
Greg McKeown’s Podcast: https://gregmckeown.com/podcast/episode/eliminate-the-nonessentials/2023-08-1605 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 28 - Let’s Get Down to the Nitty Grit!Down the road of grit we go!
Show Notes:
Grit by Angela Duckworth (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/47ahG2O
Finish by Jon Acuff (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3OjvWNW
Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Alice in Wonderland Quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9467-alice-laughed-there-s-no-use-trying-she-said-one-can-t
63%: https://jonacuff.com/increase-success-63-video/
Headway App: https://makeheadway.com/2023-08-0216 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 27 - Is It Worth It?Is licensing really worth it?
Featuring:
My last episode to complete my first year
Discipline
The 'secret to success'
A note about coaches & gurus
Show Notes:
Article: The #1 Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing Deals Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/#:~:text=A%20licensing%20contract%20is%20like,build%20one%20with%20each%20company.
Peak Performance: https://www.businessweekly.co.zw/7-disciplines-of-peak-performance/
Article on Discipline by Brian Cain: https://briancain.com/blog/how-to-develop-a-championship-level-of-discipline.html
The Mindset Mentor Podcast episode, “how to develop discipline”: https://podcasts.apple...2023-07-1914 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 26 - It's Time to Celebrate!Celebrating milestones both big and small can be really fun - but did you know it is functional too!?
Show Notes:
17 Ways you can celebrate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JnkRmD7GqyNrn77sv-cXTU09tSokQbNM/view?usp=sharing
Celebrate: https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/celebrate
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Emotions Create Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/tell-me-more2/
Purpose-Focussed Celebrations: https://tinyhabits.com/purpose/2023-07-0509 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 25 - The Number One Reason Why Inventors Don’t Get Licensing DealsAre you ready to learn the number one reason why inventors don't get licensing deals?
Show Notes:
Article: https://inventright.com/the-1-reason-why-inventors-dont-get-licensing-deals/
Otto Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwjHyQqUWOI&t=2s
Alex Hormozi Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz08_8qT0-k
Businesses Fail Stat: https://www.fundera.com/blog/what-percentage-of-small-businesses-fail2023-06-2117 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 24 - How Your Workspace Shapes Your CreativityIt's time to clean up the chaos and make space for your creativity!
Show Notes:
An Inventor’s Wishlist: https://serialinventing.com/home/inventors-products/an-inventors-wishlist/
Aqua Notes (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3z7jPN8
Mouse Pad (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3NdGL4V
Sticky Notes (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3oGkIdT
Shower Thoughts: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/shower-thought#:~:text=noun,during%20an%20unconnected%20mundane%20activity
Article on The Shower Effect Study: https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/wh...2023-06-0713 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 23 - If You Could Major in Anything…Who are you when the chips are down?
Quote to remember: “I don’t feel like doing this. But I will do it anyway because that’s what champions do and it’s the start that stops most people so let’s get started.”
Show Notes:
Peak Performance: https://www.businessweekly.co.zw/7-disciplines-of-peak-performance/
Article on Discipline by Brian Cain: https://briancain.com/blog/how-to-develop-a-championship-level-of-discipline.html
The Mindset Mentor Podcast episode, “how to develop discipline”: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/how-to-develop-discipline/id1033048640?i=10004779807252023-05-2412 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 22 - What Serial Inventing is Made ofSoft skills are what dreams are made of.
Show Notes:
Hard Vs Soft Skills: https://resources.workable.com/hr-terms/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills#:~:text=Hard%20skills%20refer%20to%20the,really%20thrive%20in%20the%20workplace.
Linkedin Post about Coaching Shirt: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/courtney-laschkewitsch-a1327094_doitrightthefirsttime-ego-enoughsaid-activity-7044386371641176064-ri5H?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2023-05-1009 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 21 - The Nexus Between The Conscious & Unconscious Mind"Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination..." - Gene Wilder
Stop spinning in circles with this easy fix! #activeimagination #imaginalrealm
Show Notes:
Essentialism Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Tj5whF
The Obstacle is the Way Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3MW3aSF
Your Mind the Magician Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3YQ6S4i
Pure Imagination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVi3-PrQ0pY
2023-04-2614 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 20 - Radio SilenceDo you hear that...? Yeah, I don't either.
Show Notes:
Essentialism Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Tj5whF
Headway App: https://makeheadway.com/
Video on Essentialism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euJc0UmSik8
Radio Silence Definition: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/radio-silence#:~:text=The%20term%20radio%20silence%20has,silence%20come%20from%20the%201970s.2023-04-1209 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 19 - Would You Do This for Free?If you do it paid, would you do it for free? Let's shift that lifestyle of yours!
Show Notes:
Will Power Doesn’t Work Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3lgGgMi
Essentialism Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Tj5whF
Your Mind the Magician Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3YQ6S4i
Dare to Lead: Dare to Lead (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3lxHWAX
TEDx with Benjamin Hardy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj-91dMvQQo&list=WL&index=1...2023-03-2914 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 18 - Why Your Identity is Holding you BackAre you ready to delve into the world of Organizational Psychology, Zig Ziglar, a TEDx talk, and why it's so hard to be successful without an identity change? Let's do this!
Show Notes:
Will Power Doesn’t Work Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3lgGgMi
Essentialism Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3Tj5whF
Your Mind the Magician Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3YQ6S4i
Inspirational Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8stQZD2uhg
TEDx with Benjamin Hardy: https://www.yo...2023-03-1521 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 17 - Sitting in MediocrityLet's get into a heavy hitting topic and talk about why most people don't even attempt to accomplish their dreams.
Show Notes:
Daydream, by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0
Dare to Lead: Dare to Lead (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3lxHWAX
Those who didn’t give up: https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/growth-strategies/2016/08/10-people-who-didnt-give-up.html
Giving up on your dreams: https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/15-sad-reasons-people-give-up-on-their-dreams.html
Never accomplishing your dreams: https://medium.com/raymmars-reads/7-reasons-why-you-will-never-do-anything-amazing-with-your-life-2a1841f1335d2023-03-0111 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 16 - Musical ChairsHave you ever wanted to go pro and do inventing full-time? Today we peek into that window and talk about bad habits, marginal gains, and taking baby steps toward changing your lifestyle so it works for you and not against you!
Show Notes:
Dare to Lead (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3lxHWAX
Brene Brown Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en
Bad Habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3KDwirPd-4
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link...2023-02-1513 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 15 - It’s Like a Magic Trick!In this episode I share with you my 6 One Sentence Benefit Statement creating tricks, so you can up your Serial Inventing game! This is where you really get to know your product... Are you ready?
Show Notes:
Wisdom Vs Knowledge: https://www.dictionary.com/e/wisdom-vs-knowledge/#:~:text=The%20primary%20difference%20between%20the,%2C%20researching%2C%20and%20memorizing%20facts.2023-02-0116 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 14 - Decluttering your Mental SpaceYour mental space is incredibly important, and we need to protect it at all times. So why do we clutter it so often and to no end? Let's gain some of it back and get used to proactively putting our minds in the best position to work with us and not against us.
Show Notes:
The Five Minute Journal (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3wf6wZ7
The Obstacle is the Way Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3MW3aSF
Decluttering your mind 1The Life-Changing Magic of...2023-01-1819 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 13 - Following Your DreamsAre you ready to take the pledge to commit to your dreams? That means making the sacrifices necessary to get there, and getting serious and sitting down with yourself...
Show Notes:
Daydream by Lily Meola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjVRyIBIX0
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM
Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/2023-01-0416 min
The Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 12 - The Magic of LicensingWith magic in the air, it’s the perfect moment to go back in time to when you first embarked on the licensing journey with rose colored glasses with excitement in your voice…
Show Notes:
Marginal Gains: https://champions-speakers.co.uk/news/ultimate-guide-marginal-gains#:~:text=Definition%20of%20marginal%20gains%3A%20The,British%20Cycling%20team's%20recent%20success.
The 1% Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=147&v=NQxYlu12ji8&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fchampions-speakers.co.uk%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDI&feature=emb_logo
Innovation: https://www...2022-12-2109 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 11 - Don’t Let the Holidays Become Your New ExcuseIt's easy to forget about responsibilities during fun holiday festivities, but companies continue to move forward with projects during this time, so why shouldn't you?
Show Notes:
Headway: https://web.get-headway.com/book/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people?c=share&af_adset=insights&af_ad=the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3iy0AHd
Products licensed by inventors: https://serialinventing.com/home/inventors-products/
Products I recommend for inventors: https://serialinventing.com/home/inventors-products/an-inventors-wishlist/
50 Ideas of where you can...2022-12-0707 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 10 - Thank you for your TrustHaving gratitude can up your chances of getting a deal. Give it a listen to find out how!
Show Notes:
The Golden Rule: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule
Your Mind the Magician Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3XnVZap
Plato Quote: https://www.herald.wales/comment-news/platos-theory-of-empathy/#:~:text=ONE%20of%20my%20favourite%20quotes,%2C%E2%80%9D%20writes%20Jonathan%20Edwards%20MP.2022-11-2310 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 9 - Instead of saying ‘I don’t have time’Priorities priorities priorities. We all have busy lives, and a lot of us seem to very eagerly overcommit to things. But what type of damage could that do to us? Could it cost us our dreams? It's time to sit ourselves down and have a conversation about it.
Show Notes:
Printable Empty Matrix: https://www.goodsignals.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/
Digital Empty Matrix: https://conceptboard.com/blog/manage-your-time-with-the-priority-matrix-template/
Eisenhower Matrix: https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/
4 Quadrant Method: https://appfluence.com/productivity/time-management-strategies-for-busy-people-using-the-4-quadrant-method/#:~:text=If%20it's%20important%20...2022-11-0915 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 8 - Who is the Monster in the Abyss?Who is the monster in the abyss staring back at you? I suppose there is only one way to find out... and just in time for halloween!
Show Notes:
When You Gaze Into The Abyss: https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/blog/article/when-you-gaze-into-the-abyss#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBattle%20not%20with%20monsters%2C%20lest,abyss%20gazes%20also%20into%20you.%E2%80%9D&text=Nietzsche's%20quote%20above%20has%20become,what%20you%20are%20made%20of.
The Collected Works of Carl Jung: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Collected_Works_of_C._G._Jung#Archetypes_and_the...2022-10-2619 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 7 - MovementMaking movement & failing fast will really help your product development career. It will change your perspective and help you hone in on your future success. Masked monsters and virtual frankensteins make a fun appearance in this episode!
Show Notes:
Taylor Swift Quote: https://quotefancy.com/quote/756805/Taylor-Swift-You-have-to-write-100-songs-before-you-write-the-first-good-one
Prefrontal Cortex: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/782167#:~:text=Different%20areas%20of%20the%20orbitofrontal,various%20functions%20important%20for%20reasoning.
Thomas Edison Quote: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/learning-from-failure-quotes2022-10-1210 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 6 - How to create discipline in a world of fleeting motivationStaying consistent for the long haul in inventing is hard. In this episode we focus on the most common reason why consistency is difficult for serial inventors. Put on your proton pack, and get ready to combat the myth of motivation!
Show Notes:
Tim Gillett Coaching: https://timgillettcoaching.com/
Tiny Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3DUkchA
Atomic Habits Book (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3dJTkWM
Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabits.com/
ABC: https://www.nehrlich.com/blog/2020/03/03/tiny-habits-by-bj-fogg/
Continuous Improvement: https://jamesclear...2022-09-2818 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 5 - Put some heft into your product development!In this episode, we do a quick dive into the importance of adding some weight & pride into your product development, and how your ideas will transform the way consumers consume.
Show Notes:
Lonnie Johnson: https://www.invent.org/inductees/lonnie-johnson
Laszlo Josef Biro: https://www.invent.org/inductees/laszlo-josef-biro2022-09-1416 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 4 - Becoming a Licensing Olympian is how you succeed!In this episode, we go into the world of peak performance, how discipline and motivation overlap, and how developing consistency in your practice leads you to the right mindset to create success. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and roller coasters make a fun appearance!
Show Notes:
Peak Performance vs Optimal Performance: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/peak-performance-vs-optimal-lee-eldridge
Jocko Willink on Motivation vs Discipline: https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChxWN0_prAC/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
Tiny Habits - book on forming habits successfully (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3e3HqH42022-08-3113 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 3 - The Success Bar & How to Get Beyond Average ResultsIn this episode, we define the technical aspect of success. I delve into how I like to look at piercing through the veil of success, what soft skills are important for creating success in this industry, and how to jump over the Success Bar.
Show Notes:
Book mentioned (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3QKX8F6
Stats on mushing: https://humanemushing.org/statistics/
Einstein: https://www.uky.edu/~eushe2/Pajares/OnFailingG.html
2022-08-1710 min
Inventors Helping InventorsFrom teaching robotics to licensing dorm room products - Courtney LaschkewitschAlan interviews Courtney Laschkewitsch. Courtney Laschkewitsch taught robotics to youth. As an inventor, she aspired to license multiple products. After enduring countless rejections, Courtney quickly licensed 4 products to one company, Dormco. All of her current products are unpatented and in the dorm space. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Podcast: The Serial Inventing Podcast 2022-08-1534 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 2 - My JourneyToday I will talk about my childhood, education, and my own product development journey.
Show Notes:
More about me: https://linktr.ee/courtneylasch
My bio on inventRight: https://inventright.com/about/our-team/courtney-laschkewitsch/
Here are my 6 licensed products:
Multi Use Possum Hanger: https://www.dormco.com/Possum_Hanger_Multi_Use_p/psm-hng-multiuse-nol.htm
Shoe Holder Possum Hanger: https://www.dormco.com/Possum_Hanger_Shoe_Holder_p/psm-hng-shoe-nol.htm
Keyboard Desk https://www.dormco.com/Keyboard_Desk_p/e1ew01bc...2022-08-0318 minThe Serial Inventing PodcastEpisode 1 - Welcome to the Serial Inventing Podcast!Hello everyone! My name is Courtney Laschkewitsch, and I am the Host of The Serial Inventing Podcast. Welcome to the Introduction episode! Today we will briefly discuss what this podcast is all about, what you can expect, and a bit about my background. Ready. Set. Soar!2022-07-2009 min
The Key to LicensingEpisode 29 – Hosted by Sylvia Pomazak Featuring inventRight Alumni Courtney LaschkewitschCourtney Laschkewitsch always has ideas. By the time she was in high school, she already had 300 of them written down! She didn’t want to start a business, so she needed another way of bringing her ideas to life. She started doing research and found Stephen Key’s book “One Simple Idea” and fell in love… Read More »
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