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The Research Phase: How to Know If Your Idea Is Worth Pursuing

Jul 29, 2026

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10 min read

The Research Phase: How to Know If Your Idea Is Worth Pursuing

A Step-by-Step Guide to Smart Patent Searching Before You Invest Time and Money

Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Intellectual Property

+10

Help Me Test a New Tool for Inventors

Jul 17, 2026

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1 min read

Help Me Test a New Tool for Inventors

Spend five minutes with HelpMeInvent.com and tell me what you think.

Brian Fried
Brian Fried

HelpMeInvent

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Jul 1, 2026

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7 min read

5 Things I Wish Every Inventor Knew Before They Spent Their First Dollar

What every inventor should know before spending money on patents, prototypes, manufacturers, or pitching their idea.

Invention Playbook

+4

Jun 10, 2026

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3 min read

Why How You Say It Matters More Than What You Built

The pitch lesson most inventors miss and the simple shift that can change how people respond to your idea

Invention Tips

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May 13, 2026

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2 min read

I Built Something Every Inventor Needs

A free AI tool that helps inventors visualize, evaluate, and explore their invention ideas in minutes.

Market Validation

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Jun 10, 2025

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11 min read

How to Protect Your Invention Idea and Move Forward with Confidence

A step-by-step guide on securing your invention, knowing when to move forward, and making smart business decisions.

Invention Coaching

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

May 27, 2025

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6 min read

The 3 Mistakes First-Time Inventors Make When Prototyping — And How to Avoid Them

Avoid costly prototyping mistakes with practical advice and insider tips from years of coaching inventors.

Invention Coaching

+2

Brian Fried
Brian Fried

May 20, 2025

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3 min read

What One Rejection Taught Me: Turning Setbacks Into Breakthroughs

How a tough no became the turning point that shaped my invention journey.

Invention Tips

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

May 12, 2025

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16 min read

Why Every Inventor Needs a Prototype (and How to Build One That Works)

Turn your idea into a working prototype — and take the next big step in your invention journey.

Invention Tips

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Apr 28, 2025

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6 min read

The 5-Minute Market Test: Validate Your Invention Idea Fast (Without Spending a Dime)

A simple system to test market demand for your invention idea — before you waste time or money.

Market Validation

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Apr 14, 2025

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7 min read

Are You Sitting on a Million-Dollar Idea?

How to Evaluate If Your Invention Has Real Market Potential

Inventor Mindset

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Apr 7, 2025

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3 min read

Welcome to The Invention Playbook

Your journey from idea to product starts here — and I’m here to guide you.

Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Brian Fried’s Invention Playbook

A must-read newsletter for inventors and innovators looking to turn ideas into successful products, with expert guidance from Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach.

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