HQ Weekly #59

Hello,

We’ve officially stepped into March.

And March is about movement.

Last week we talked about decision points —
about separating emotion from business
and choosing your next clean step forward.

This week, let’s build on that.

Inventing isn’t about waiting for perfect timing.

It’s about committing to the process.

There will always be:

• Unexpected costs

• Setbacks

• Opinions from people who don’t understand your vision

The real challenge isn’t avoiding obstacles.

It’s continuing forward anyway.

As we begin this new month, ask yourself:

What am I committing to this March?

🚨 LAST CALL: Be Part of Something Bigger

National Inventor Club at the

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Inventor Day 2026

📍 Alexandria, VA
📅 March 26, 2026
🌙 Networking Mixer — March 25 (evening)

This is more than an event.

It’s an experience.

When you attend, you will:

• Tour the USPTO headquarters
• Attend educational sessions
• Meet USPTO professionals
• Network with inventors nationwide
• See the system from the inside

There is something powerful about physically standing in the building where intellectual property decisions are made.

If you’re serious about your invention journey in 2026 —

This is where you want to be.

Brian will be there.
Your fellow inventors will be there.
The energy will be there.

👉 Register now:

https://inventorday.com

If you’re arriving the night before, join us for the Meet & Greet Networking Mixer on March 25 at Trademark Restaurant (The Westin Alexandria Old Town).

Inventing can feel like a solo journey.

This reminds you that you’re not doing it alone.

Add to Calendar

Why Showing Up Matters

Success in inventing comes from patience with the process.

Not passive waiting.

But steady, engaged action:

• Research

• Protection

• Development

• Pitching

• Learning from people who’ve done it

Being in the room changes perspective.

Conversations create clarity.

Clarity creates momentum.

And momentum builds confidence.

If you’ve been circling your next move —

This may be it.

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📅 What’s Happening This March

Stay engaged. Stay moving.

March 16

Community Hangout — Inventor Smart Meet & Greet
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM EST

March 19

INTERNATIONAL PATENTS: What Every Inventor Needs to Know
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM EST

March 26

Inventor Day 2026 at the USPTO
(All day)

March 31

Ask the Inventor Coach — Live Q&A with Brian Fried
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM EST

👉 View full details and RSVP inside the app:
https://app.inventorsmart.com/events

You don’t move forward by doing everything.

You move forward by deciding what matters next —
and taking that step cleanly.

Momentum builds confidence.
Confidence builds courage.
Courage builds progress.

You don’t need to solve everything this month.

Just take the next step.

March forward.

—

Team Inventor Smart

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Meet Brian Fried — The Inventor Coach

With 15 patents and 18+ years guiding inventors through licensing and manufacturing, Brian helps inventors make confident, informed decisions at every stage.

Schedule a call with Brian at brianfried.com.