HQ 66: Welcome to May. Take the Next Step.

Hello,

It’s the first week of May.

A fresh month. A clean page. A new opportunity to move your idea forward.

Today also happens to be May 4th.

You may hear people say, “May the Fourth be with you.”

It’s a fun phrase. But for inventors, it’s a reminder of something real:

Progress comes from action.

Not luck. Not waiting. Not overthinking.

Action.

📅 Next Week: Inventor Community Meet & Greet (Free)

If you’ve been looking for a simple way to get involved, meet other inventors, and feel part of something…

This is a great place to start.

📅 Monday, May 11
🕗 7:00 PM ET
📍 Live on Google Meet

Hosted by Samantha St. Raymond and Shawn Taylor, this is a relaxed, welcoming space for inventors at every stage.

Whether you’re just getting started or already working on something…

You are welcome here.

What to expect:

• A casual, open conversation

• Meet other inventors and hear what they’re working on

• Share your idea, or just listen and learn

• Ask questions without pressure

👉 Join live:
https://meet.google.com/hva-oait-nem

👉 View event details:
https://app.inventorsmart.com/events/hangout_may11

Add to Calendar

Sometimes the best next step is simply showing up.

💡 A Simple Shift for May

At the beginning of a new month, many inventors ask:

• Where should I start?

• What is the right step?

• What if I do it wrong?

Here’s the truth.

You do not need the perfect step.

You need a real one.

As Brian teaches:

That could mean:

• Writing your idea down

• Sketching it out

• Talking to someone about it

• Doing a quick search to see what exists

It does not have to be big.

It just has to be real.

Small steps create momentum. Momentum creates clarity.

🧠 Inventor Insight: Expand Your Idea

One of the biggest mistakes inventors make is thinking too small about where their idea fits.

You might think your idea is for one use.

But what if it could be used in three… five… or ten different ways?

Brian often talks about expanding your “window of opportunity.”

Start by asking yourself:

• Who is this really for?

• Where else could this be used?

• What problem does it solve in different situations?

When you expand how your idea can be used, you expand your potential.

And sometimes, the bigger opportunity is not where you first thought.

🧪 Try It Yourself

If you have an idea in your head right now, take one minute and run it through:

👉 https://uinvent.ai

It’s quick, simple, and gives you a new perspective to think about.

Then ask yourself:

• Does this make sense?

• What could I improve?

• What is my next step from here?

If you have feedback, send it directly to [email protected].

We are building this for you.

🌐 Stay Connected with the Community

There is a lot happening inside the Inventor Smart community.

You can explore upcoming events here:
👉 https://app.inventorsmart.com/events

You can also follow the full calendar and add events with one click:
👉 https://cal.ae/KO748324

The more you stay connected, the more opportunities you create for yourself.

🔓 Become a Premium Insider

If you are ready to take things more seriously, Premium gives you direct access to guidance, resources, and opportunities.

What you get:

• Monthly live Q&A sessions with Brian Fried

• Opportunities to be featured on the Inventor Spotlight Podcast

• Access to exclusive events and networking

• Full Inventor Class (a $450 value)

• 10% discount at InventorMart

• 10% discount on Brian’s services

👉 Join here:
https://app.inventorsmart.com/paywall

$9.99 per month or $99 per year.

If you are serious about your idea, this is one of the best investments you can make in yourself.

🔄 Keep Moving Forward

Every inventor faces the same challenges:

• Doubt

• Uncertainty

• Not knowing what comes next

That is part of the process.

The difference is not who avoids it.

The difference is who keeps going anyway.

As Brian shares:

🚀 Final Thought

You do not need to have it all planned out this week.

You just need to take one step.

Write it down.
Talk about it.
Show up.

And keep going.

We are here with you every step of the way.

— Inventor Smart Team

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