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Inventor Smart Weekly HQ Update – April 21, 2025
New Faces, Big Ideas, and This Week’s Must-See Moments Inside the Community
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April 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes
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Happy Monday, Inventor Smart Community!
A new week is here—and with it, fresh opportunities to take your invention journey to the next level. Whether you're looking for expert guidance, helpful tools, or a supportive community that speaks your language, we've got your back.
Here’s what’s ahead this week and how you can keep the momentum going: 👇
🎯 Premium Insider Event: Live Q&A with Brian Fried
Wednesday, April 23 @ 8PM ET
Exclusively for Premium Insiders—join The Inventor Coach Brian Fried for a live virtual hangout and Q&A session inside the Inventor Smart Community App. This is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and gain direct insight from one of the most experienced inventors and mentors in the game.
✅ Ask Brian your burning questions
✅ Get expert advice on your invention journey
✅ Hear real talk from someone who’s been there, done that
✅ Connect with fellow Premium Insiders in an intimate setting
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM ET
📍 Where: Online – Premium Insiders only
🔗 Access the Event + Zoom Link
📅 Add to Calendar
Not a Premium Insider yet? Join here to gain instant access.
🎥 Now Streaming: Go from Concept to Cashflow
Brian Fried Featured on Creativity Boost
In this inspiring and practical interview, Brian Fried—“The Inventor Coach” and founder of the National Inventor Club—joins Creativity Boost to share how you can turn your ideas into income.
From capturing your initial concept to navigating the invention process, Brian explores the real-world steps that help inventors and creatives transform their passion into profit. Whether you're stuck on what to do next or ready to take your product to market, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools you need.
💡 Highlights include:
✅ How to capture and validate your ideas
✅ The difference between licensing and manufacturing
✅ What most creators overlook when trying to monetize
✅ Real advice for getting unstuck, staying persistent, and pitching smart
✅ Why marketing matters more than ever—and how to do it right
📺 Watch the Full Interview on YouTube
📱 Also available in the Inventor Smart App
🙌 Welcome to Our Newest Members!
The Inventor Smart Community Is Growing — and You’re Invited
We’re happy to welcome a fresh wave of creative minds, innovators, and idea-driven doers to the Inventor Smart Community App this week! Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your invention journey, you’re now part of a supportive space built by inventors, for inventors.
A big welcome to:
@WoodzysBranch (Spencer Wood)
@NotDigiorno (Jean Paul Boucha)
@Madmack33 (Jamie33)
@Parker (Sharon)
@JonKarlin (Jon Karlin)
New members are joining every day—and we’re so glad you’re here. This isn’t just another app—it’s your hub to connect, collaborate, and create with people who get what you're building.
🎯 Not in the app yet?
Join the movement. Meet fellow inventors, access exclusive tools, and stay in the loop:
👉 app.inventorsmart.com
Let’s build what’s next—together.
🌟 Monday Inventor Spotlight
Featuring: Derek Thompson — Inventor of The Sputter
This week’s spotlight shines on Derek Thompson, the innovative mind behind The Sputter—a simple yet powerful tool designed to keep people safe while cleaning gutters, hanging lights, or tackling outdoor chores. With a patent pending and listings on Amazon and Walmart.com, Derek is already making strides in the world of product development.
Based in Southfield, Michigan, Derek is driven by a clear mission: reduce the number of ladder-related injuries and deaths each year. Over 500,000 people end up in the ER due to ladder falls annually—and The Sputter aims to change that by helping users stay safely on the ground.
“Keep your loved ones safe and off a ladder… keep your feet safely on the ground, year-round!”
Derek has already manufactured his product and is actively engaging in the Inventor Smart Community to connect with other like-minded creators, share progress, and grow alongside fellow inventors.
📌 View Derek’s Profile
🛒 Check out The Sputter on Amazon & Walmart.com
Derek, we admire your commitment to solving real-world problems with practical innovation. Your journey is a powerful example of how inventors can turn ideas into impact—and we can’t wait to see what you build next!
✨ Want to be featured in a future Spotlight? Stay active, share your story, and you might be next!
📅 April Events at a Glance
Here's what's coming up in the Inventor Smart Community:
🎯 Live Q&A with Brian Fried (Premium Members Only)
🗓 Wednesday, April 23 · 🕗 8:00 PM ET · 📍 Inside the App
An exclusive chance to ask your invention questions directly to The Inventor Coach himself.
📚 Inventor Smart Book Club – April Meetup
🗓 Tuesday, April 29 · 🕗 8:00 PM ET · 📍 Online
Join fellow inventors for this month’s discussion, inspiration, and idea-sharing around the featured read.
Stay engaged. Keep showing up. Let’s build what’s next—together.
Add event to calendar
😂 Weekly Inventor Joke
Why did the inventor bring a ladder to the patent office?
Because the idea was just above everyone’s head! 😆
Sometimes a little laughter is all you need to spark your next big breakthrough.
💬 Got a great inventor joke?
Share it in the Activity Feed inside the Inventor Smart Community App:
👉 Log in here
📸 Show Your Face, Spark a Connection!
Let’s put faces to the brilliant minds in our community.
Adding your profile photo isn’t just a small touch—it’s a big step toward making meaningful connections. In a space full of ideas and innovation, a friendly face goes a long way.
Here’s why it matters:
✅ People connect quicker when they see who they’re talking to
✅ It builds trust and credibility in conversations
✅ It brings warmth and personality to the platform
It only takes a moment—and it helps the whole community feel more connected.
Let’s keep building a community that feels real, personal, and human—one photo at a time.
💡 Inventor Smart Community – Where Ideas Become Action
Got something brewing in your mind? Whether it’s your first idea or your fifteenth, you don’t have to go it alone. This is your space to connect, create, and grow—with people who truly get it.
The Inventor Smart Community is your all-in-one hub for invention, innovation, and inspiration. Here, aspiring inventors, experienced creators, and curious thinkers come together to turn sparks into solutions.
🔍 Inside the community, you’ll discover:
✅ A welcoming network of inventors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts
✅ Live events, meetups, and weekly drops to keep you inspired and informed
✅ Templates, tools, and resources to help you move faster and smarter
✅ Honest feedback, support, and momentum when you need it most
🎯 No matter where you are on your journey—you’ve got a place here.
It’s free to join, and getting started takes just a tap.
Let’s bring bold ideas to life—together.
🎉 That’s a Wrap for This Week!
Keep pushing forward—one idea, one breakthrough, one bold move at a time. Whether you're sketching your first concept or scaling your latest invention, just know: you’re not in this alone.
The Inventor Smart Community is right here with you—to support your wins, guide your next steps, and cheer you on through every twist and turn.
✨ Keep building what matters.
💡 Keep turning ideas into impact.
🚀 Keep showing up—we notice.
We’ll see you at this week’s events and inside the app. Let’s keep the momentum going—together.
Until next time,
— The Inventor Smart Team
📩 Got questions, feedback, or an idea to share? We’re listening: [email protected]
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Meet Brian Fried - Your Inventor Coach, Author, Speaker, and Founder
Get to know Brian Fried, the Inventor Coach. With 15 patents and a successful licensing history, he has dedicated 18 years to coaching inventors. Explore his ventures like the Got Invention Show, National Inventor Club, and Inventor Smart Community app. Schedule a call with Brian at brianfried.com.
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