This Invention Generated $10 Million In Passive Income

Stephen interviews Brian Walker, a uniquely talented and wildly creative inventor from Bend, Oregon whose remarkable toy invention 'The Light Chaser' generated $10 million in royalties. It took him three hours and cost $0. It's been out for 18 years in every Disney theme park. There are more than 100 different designs! Learn more about him and why he decided to join the inventRight coaching program.
He considers himself a general inventor who has no boundaries. Thank you Brian!
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[@nattybushdoctor9021]

This guys is as honest and real as it gets. Very inspirational for all us grown up "kids". Thank you for this.

[@KG88KiteGodMusic]

Not disability. Just a special type of ability! Very inspiring

[@masterindextrader]

This guy reminds me sooo much of Robin Williams...great video and very inspirational!!!

[@stephenkey3137]

Thanks for watching!

[@sahnie82]

Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking.

[@2020Bookworm]

He and Robin Williams were/ are bi polar.

[@juddbrady1825]

When he says grown up stuff scares him, everyone of us is a kid inside trying to project an image of competence. Great video guys.

[@inventRight]

Thank you for watching Judd!

[@acharich]

#Adulting scares so many of us.. 🙇🏾‍♂️

[@Ultra-Lawyer]

Ha! This guy is my hero! Could we all get a beer!?

[@TheRealMe333]

hahah ditto!

[@fivestaruber9172]

Make it two for me...lol

[@utubebyers4]

Great Stuff! I love the fact that Brian is the REAL deal - brilliant, quirky, good personality but ... NOT polished! His story is inspiring because he speaks of his setbacks as well as his victories. Thanks Steven!

[@saadalbadri5210]

What I liked about this video the Guest’s age, he is about 65 and looks as enthusiastic as 14 years old.....that’s “The Inventors’ Mentality”.... Thank you Steve for this great input.

[@stephenkey3137]

What I like about this industry, being creative you never grow old!

[@inventRight]

How creativity keeps you young: www.inc.com/stephen-key/want-to-feel-younger-it-s-never-too-late-to-try-licensing-your-ideas.html

[@charlottevoss4431]

I love this guy! “I have No boundaries”

[@inventRight]

Such a great line.

[@fundude2]

Yes Brian is perfect example of how the imagination just plain kicks in with no extra effort. He see things in his mind before they are created. He continuously modifies things in his head and then with with tooling to make them what they could be. I totally get it, wish I could have started earlier. It's nice to hear about a story like his.

[@jgraham8248]

I completely agree with the connection to Brian! Hey, at times I wish I could have/would have started earlier. But, I remind myself I wouldn't have been able to work through things as well because didn't have the experience I have by getting started later.

[@drdrace]

Brian's incredibly open, hardworking, and inspirational! Thank you so much InventRight for introducing us to him!

[@waynefederico9396]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/baGyloBuiKmBiK8 link to Brian

[@stephenkey3137]

Thank you for watching!

[@cameemichelle5619]

Wowww!! So inspirational!! Thanks!! I am following you all through my invention journey and I am doing all the things you all suggest..i really hope I get blessed like this guy!!

[@gonzooznog8986]

Thanks Bryan Walker for your confidence. I, m bipolar, bilingual & bicultural. Diagnosed Hyperactive ADD at 33 years of Age. The Armed forces wouldn't take. Scores 72 percentile. Me because of age & large family. Got my first PPA 2015, with a revolutionary technology. One piece. Automotive theft determent lock and a hockey puck. Capable to be installed on Motorcycles wheels, Cars' Wheels, Trucks' Wheels, including attached to the Steering wheel. Basic embodiments fit 18-Wheel trucks ALCOA Wheels.Ramifications are able to instal on over 50% of wheel And/or Steering wheels on modern Transports. I have been inventing since 1995- i only applied for PPA. Expired 2015 We want to change paradigms. Thank you for your story. Thomas Alva Edison was mexican too, bipolar, bilingual And Bicultural. He spent $ like you, it doesn't matter it's only printed paper. Manufactured by the Bankers. Invent with the reuse, recycle & repurpose in mind.

[@cupright1786]

Thank you Stephen and Brian. This was such an energetic and inspiring interview!

[@stephenkey3137]

Thank you very much!

[@olboitheeinnovatordoanythi8480]

Where is Brian from

[@waynefederico9396]

Brian give yourself a hand shake from all of us. Thank you so much as real people doing crazy things using their minds....

[@Randy-J]

Who or why would anyone give this a thumbs down!? MOTIVATING x2 I just started reading your first book. I have an old school buddy up here in Ontario that has met you Stephen. He and I are moving forward.

[@gsp631]

Focus focus FOCUS!!! key key key. People that's a big KEY. Fight the good fight, it's important. :)

[@stephenkey3137]

Absolutely!

[@MrALEG213]

Lets all get inventing during this lockdown 😅😁

[@MacMcIntire]

Love how honest this guy is. He's so inspirational!

[@icecreamwednesday7862]

Nice!!! I have a product idea right now that I am making the effort to license. I have so much more in my head.... I’m kind of like you with being more of a thinker than a speaker. So I hope these phone calls go well. Lol. Cause I get nervous. But I’m ready for it. Question. Can you get someone to license your product even with a provision patent?

[@inventRight]

Absolutely. 99% of our students license their ideas with just a provisional patent application. More on our strategy: www.inc.com/stephen-key/how-to-license-an-idea-without-a-patent.html If you're looking for help, reach out! www.inventright.com/contact

[@gonzooznog8986]

Most do, read patents. All products start as Ptent Pending. No product goes from prototype To Patented.

[@JARRAEDIEZ]

@inventRightTV what are some companies you went through to get your invention created and patented ? What are some top companies?

[@marioalberti6368]

This man inspire me to continue with my ideas and continue on my journey. Thank you very much.

[@inventRight]

Keep inventing!

[@miguelpedroza1094]

I've been delaying watching this video due to its length, but now I can say this was the best way to invest 15 and a half minutes of my life, in a long time!. Three takeaways (for me): 1) if you're working on an invention: FINISH IT! 2) Don't rush on a Provisional Patent, evaluate all possible angles 3) Have someone to keep you on track. Any other takeaway fellow inventors?

[@stephenkey3137]

Your takeaways are perfect! Thanks for watching Miguel!

[@thefamilyroost6681]

Absolutely love this guy- both of you guys! Thanks so much for your inspiration and candid sharing- I can't tell you enough how much it means

[@stephenkey3137]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@bradkons4659]

Very inspirational..thank you for sharing your story, Brian!

[@jochimoreta4440]

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[@imeldainteriano_DesdeAquiTV]

Excellent advice! Thanks to both of you.

[@TheHallway7]

Brian is a true rock star in the industry!!!!! I so can relate to his background!!

[@has4896]

OMG this man is real 😳 crazy inventer,,, no family,,no permanent Job,,But Chasing His DREAMS 😃😄😁😇

[@susiesunshynewelch974]

Hey Mr. Davidson? Every time I go grocery shopping, I think about my corney invention. Because I can't be the only one suffering with this type of disability. I do Believe, the only thing that can beat a Failure, is a Try. U know what? I'm tired of having to go find a store clerk, or hope someone taller than me come down the which ever lane I be shopping in,and ask, can you please get that for me? Not only is it kinda embarrassing, some time I clime up, and knock 3or4 can goods on my head. So embarrassing. SHORTSTEPA! It should be made mandatory for all stores. I thought it was only 1 store I had this problem with. But now I realize, shopping at several places. What makes me so for sure? Have you ever heard of a young child reaching and for something and pull the hole pot of boiling water on their little bodies. That's how I feel about getting hit by can goods on my head and face.

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

One simple idea just shipped to my house ordered another copy for my partner today.

[@inventRight]

Thank you for reading!

[@CourtneyLaschkewitsch]

What a great video. You really do need a coach. With the expertise and motivation, you really can't go any other way. Thanks again guys!

[@deboww1]

Hi!! I just put in two provisional patent applications. It's my understanding the I have patent pending status now! One is for a type of trash bag. What do I need now? Do I need a video demonstration? Do I just call up companies and present? What's the next step? Thank you

[@inventRight]

We can help! Read Stephen's book "One Simple Idea" or get in touch with us: www.amazon.com/One-Simple-Idea-Revised-Expanded/dp/1259589676 www.inventright.com/contact

[@hawsshaw]

Imagination is more important than knowledge... words from a genius guy

[@prestontucker1687]

Your agent gets 1/3 and you're the one making follow-up calls? Get a New agent.

[@nighthiker8872]

Thanks,

[@mr.be.5630]

I actually contributed towards that 10 mill. Bought a R2D2 @ Disney world 2013

[@NT-yw9kb]

He’s the epitome of a mad genius. What a brilliant guy.

[@stephenkey3137]

N T yes!

[@2020Bookworm]

Stephen has said before that one of the industries to avoid is the toy industry. I guess the real secret to successfully licensing an invention idea, is to have a really good agent.

[@redneckradiorocks]

*when you stumble on a video this good, you click thumbs up.

[@TheHallway7]

This is a great lesson from Brian that a “ disability” is not an excuse for him. NO EXCUSES for the rest of us!

[@inventRight]

Absolutely!

[@erickmandianez]

Nice interview!!! It is good to know that it is possible, no matter how many No's are part of the process.

[@stephenkey3137]

You have to stay with it! Thanks for watching!

[@SalesWhispererTH]

No just means not right now. You just have to figure out why not now and solve that problem.

[@SalesWhispererTH]

Kind of reminds me of Jimmy Buffett writing Margaritaville in 5 minutes and finishing it up in Key West for a few minutes spawned an empire. Awesome!!

[@inventRight]

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[@ChasingMidnight001]

That is cool! Best IR so far

[@stephenkey3137]

Thank you very much!

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

From Quirky To Quantum' We Cherish Our Eccentric Brians Walkers🔣' Always Wonderd Where Those Things Came From?Thank You' For This Great Testimonial Information To Help Very Many of Us Out Here!⛅

[@IglooDweller]

This guy knows how to build submarines and stuff. What if I have an IDEA light this lightstick, but absolutely 0 idea how to physically make it? I have lots of ideas, but I don't know how to build anything. :'[

[@NFTBoardgames]

Brian Walker's awesome! love this video

[@javiergomez5854]

Robin William?

[@brawndo8726]

I think I have a really similar mind to Brian's. I'm really good at the creativity but fall in my face in follow-through. I need help 🥺

[@sectormentor6265]

What an inspiration Brian is! I wish I had his brain.(Just realized Brian and Brain are the same letters) I am so happy he knew about PPAs, which saved him a lot of money. Steven: "So, you made, you made a couple of dollars?" (With a knowing expression) I am no expert in licensing, but his agent took a third of his royalties. That might be a little steep, and Steven might have thought the same, with a slightly revealing expression at 4:43

[@stephenkey3137]

We had to edit this video down. He's not using anyone to represent him now. Thanks for watching!

[@sectormentor6265]

@@stephenkey3137 Brilliant! I am happy he has found the winning Invent Right team!

[@christian_coulson]

i had one of those light chasers as a kid, wow crazy

[@eduardomatos2874]

Is he still getting royalties for this invention, the light chasers, or did his patent expire? If his patent didn’t expire how many years does he have left on his patent application?

[@stephenkey3137]

No patent...

[@inventRight]

No patent. He's still receiving royalties. You gotta love that!

[@margaritaescobedo841]

It was meant for me to watch your video. The day I found you was a little mysterious. I was on my phone and was looking for a patent attorney and your video channeled in on my phone. I was so surprised it happened so fast. I surely am glad that happened cause now I'm watching you, Brian and Anthony, these videos are so informative, thank you.

[@inventRight]

There is a list of inventor-friendly patent attorneys and patent agents on the inventRight website. Check it out: www.inventright.com/help/patent-attorneys

[@LTV999]

This guy is so cool!!

[@coreynoemif3j29]

I’m on the fence now with this fishing toy idea I have but it worries me to license it because whereas it’s easier to license as in they have everything in place, you lose so much money. He said he made 10 million in royalties of which he has personally kept 6 million but the product generated 600 or 800 million? Don’t get me wrong I understand why you would want to license it as it’s so much easier. But with those kind of figures it just might be worth it to put in the hard work to become a manufacturer/marketer/logistics person.

[@inventRight]

Wonderful. Go for it!

[@jms6184]

Do you have to have a prototype to license an idea? My ideas are simple in nature, but most prototype manufacturers are technically oriented, making bigger, more advanced products.

[@inventRight]

Not necessarily. Depends on the complexity. Depends on the industry. Many ideas get license with a 3-D computer generated rendering. Thank you for watching and commenting. Please subscribe if you haven’t already we’re trying to hit 70,000 subscribers! Stephen Stephen

[@jenzi6639]

This is me all day. I just filed my FIRST provisional, and I'm so stuck that I'm commenting on a video that's 2 years old hoping to have a response. I need help and direction for sure.

[@inventRight]

Congratulations on filing your first PPA! We are here to help. Get in touch with us: www.inventright.com/contact

[@marieevesauvage8461]

Makes me think that I'm bipolar too 🤷🏼‍♀️😅

[@michaelshondel9274]

Ha! That's my friend Brian! After I' studied the IR program and read the One Simple Idea book, I told Brian about the program and I'm so glad he got involved... He needs a good team!

[@inventRight]

Michael you ROCK!!! Thank you for spreading the word.

[@brent7565]

wow! I have so much information from this video. Thanks

[@titiantitiam3640]

My new hero!!! Brian Walker I'm like you... Through out my life everybody had told me to concentrate on one type of project but I'm like you said General Inventor Thx for sharing this gives me hope that one of my concepts/ideas/projects are going to make it!!!

[@charleslamprey2047]

Hope you both had as much fun making the video as I did watching it!

[@stephenkey3137]

Hello Chuck, it's time to interview you!

[@sangoi24]

Brian, you just described my life...

[@shawnduncan2639]

This is my favorite video so far!

[@darrylryan5568]

What an inspiration!

[@stephenkey3137]

I would agree, thank you Darryl!

[@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922]

This is me I have so many inventions I got your book and I’m Going to be in touch in a week or so ❤❤

[@inventRight]

@@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 wonderful!

[@TheeKeefe]

I remember seeing those when I was little

[@johnp1232000]

Great information 🙏 👍 🍀 💯

[@TheHallway7]

I’ve watched this video many times. Inspiring every time.

[@inventRight]

That’s fantastic. Please subscribe if you haven’t already!

[@sphakhumalo3346]

thats wat i call a grate advice

[@heroknaderi]

Wow 😮

[@CuriousSoulCanada]

My older brother from another mother....thanks for inspiring not to quit

[@iDelta77]

I bought several of that actually for my boys years ago

[@truthoneal931]

TOTALLY relate to Brian!!! He’s just a big kid - Love Him!!! 💙

[@TwoTrees777]

"rejection is my middle name" man this was one of the best videos thanks guys! It truly is a numbers game

[@thecraftofcreation1015]

Hey I just wanted to say that I sent my idea to a company via online submission and hard copy! Also that was on Monday (Two days ago) and I sent my idea proposal, sell sheet, and video. How long do you think I should wait? Even after that should I call and ask if there's anything I could do to help or something? LOL

[@stephenkey3137]

Please be patient. Reach back out to them in 2 week!

[@ethandenton3393]

Aww man, I had one of those when I was a kid!

[@paulyvee]

I am so much like this guy

[@Mcourtney4444]

Being bipolar is a gift!

[@robertkerr766]

I bought a few of these for my children years ago. They are fun 🤩

[@inventRight]

Thank you

[@damonbarnhurst185]

This was really cool. Thanks for the video.

[@inventRight]

Thank you for watching!

[@Fkzionism]

Brian "aka" Elmer fud lol is a brilliant guy ty sir!!! Stay fun and humble

[@sphakhumalo3346]

thats wat i call a grate advice

[@lavidaenusa1307]

Sorry how I can contact them I have a lot of adias I need help?🥺

[@chrisutopian8472]

A great, so-called lifestyle entrepreneur. Thanks for sharing the story. I came across your channel just after finishing my submission of an application for a petty invention, hoping to make lots of $$. LoL 🤗

[@michellelynaugh6993]

Love this guy.

[@VictorJamesincognito]

Brian you’re 👍

[@seyedshir183]

Awesome video

[@stephenkey3137]

Thanks for watching!

[@plkhhghj]

Yes one day

[@angelinaurquidi797]

WOOHOO! WAY TO GO!!

[@keliciabrown9068]

Thank you

[@dexternrooks1210]

The guy in the hat seems just like me, and what the guy said that got me motivated again to do the business side of things said “the man who invented the pencil made $1 million, and the man who invented the eraser also made $1 million, and then the man who put the eraser on to the pencil also made $1 million and he just combined two things” 🤷‍♂️ You really do not have to reinvent the wheel to make money was his point

[@PowerGearPerformance]

This guy is special

[@xaviersalazar5082]

Wow! Really cool video.

[@bellarelax4580]

Cool!

[@margaritaescobedo841]

Stephan, I learned alot from you video and now I'm going to buy your book. I've invented a pillow for infants to toddlers neck. It's to protect their tiny necks, while they're in their car seat. Due to the fact I haven't the money to pay for a patent attorney's fees. I'd like to sell my pillow and of course like you start getting royalties.😊 What do you suggest? Read your book first? Then go from there? I need to learn about licensing, right? If it's not much to ask I truly appreciated it. Maggie

[@truthoneal931]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@artybone6946]

I have an invention for a specific trade. I can see it being sold in 10s of thousands stores world wide! I used my first prototype and it worked ok. My second prototype it worked great. Now I'm hoping to start talking to the right people to get some samples made. Wish me luck!

[@DanielGonzalez-ew9md]

I have a great product idea but need some help.

[@inventRight]

We'd like to help. Get in touch with us: www.inventright.com/contact

[@williamguan5962]

Hi Stephen, I know you are enjoying your work, but why Brian looks sad in the interview? Do you know what happened for getting him unhappy in his journey?

[@jeremiahbalik1097]

Who has his lifetime story rights - i could see a "BIG" Netflix type movie - comedic actors chomping at the bit to play Brian