Welcome to 2026 (A Little Early)
Let me be one of the first to welcome you to 2026.
Yes, it’s a little early—but inventors are known for getting a head start. The best ideas don’t wait for January 1st, and neither do the people who turn ideas into real opportunities.
So before the year officially kicks off, I want to ask you one simple question:
How can I help you move forward with your invention in 2026?
After working with inventors for many years, I’ve learned something important: most people aren’t stuck because they lack ideas. They’re stuck because they don’t have clarity soon enough—about the idea, the opportunity, or the smartest next step.
My Goal for 2026
This year, I’m committing to a clear goal:
Help 1,000 inventors make better decisions about their ideas.
That might mean helping you move forward with confidence.
It might mean licensing, manufacturing, or selling your invention.
And sometimes—just as important—it means recognizing when an idea isn’t the right one, before you invest more time and money than you should.
As I often say:
The goal isn’t just to invent something.
It’s to make your invention pay its way.
Behind the scenes, I’m also launching a new brand this year focused specifically on helping inventors sell—their ideas, their products, and their intellectual property. I’ll be sharing more on that soon.
Let’s Set the Goal Together
I don’t believe inventors should figure this stuff out alone.
If you’re willing, I’d love to hear:
What you want to accomplish with your invention this year
What decision you know you need to make
Or where you feel stuck right now
You can hit reply and share your goals with me directly. If it makes sense, I’ll help point you toward the right next step.
If you prefer listening and learning, I also share real inventor stories, lessons, and guidance on The Inventor Coach Podcast:
👉 https://brianfried.com/podcast/
Join the Conversation with Other Inventors
If you want to share your goals publicly and learn from other inventors doing the same, I invite you to join the Inventor Smart community.
It’s a place to talk openly about ideas, progress, setbacks, and wins—without hype or pressure.
👉 Join the community and share your 2026 invention goals:
app.inventorsmart.com
You can also explore more ways to connect:
Work with me directly: brianfried.com
Events, education, and inventor resources: nationalinventorclub.com
Here’s to a smart, focused, and productive year ahead.
Inventively yours,
Brian Fried
Inventor Coach | Product Licensing Expert | Founder, Inventor Smart
