Texas Innovation Keynote Speaker Blog
Real-world strategies, trends and expert tips from Texas’s leading innovation keynote speaker to spark creativity and drive growth.
Christmas Innovations: The Holiday That Became a Masterclass in Creativity
Christmas is basically a living laboratory for innovation. Not every innovation is a gadget. Some of the most powerful innovations are ideas—repeatable, shareable concepts that spread because people love them. And Christmas is one of the greatest “idea systems” ever...
Charlotte Odlum Smith – Champion of Women Inventors
Charlotte Odlum Smith and the Fight for Women Inventors Most people have never heard of Charlotte Odlum Smith. That’s a shame, because her work helped shine a light on women inventors at a time when few people were paying attention to them at all. As a woman inventor,...
Do Creative People Need Big Egos to Succeed?
A recent study on creativity found something interesting: people who are highly creative may be more likely to score lower on humility and honesty. In other words, some creative people may be more likely to think highly of themselves, bend the rules a little, or feel...
What Robots Can Teach Us About Creativity in Kids
Kids have always been fascinated by robots. That part is no surprise. Robots are shiny, futuristic, and just plain cool. To a child, a robot can feel like something straight out of a movie — part machine, part helper, part imagination come to life. But here’s the part...
Market Your Products Globally
When I first started my business I never thought about selling internationally. It was overwhelming enough just selling my product in my own neighborhood. But now 90% of my business is international. The Internet has made international business more accessible for a...
The Inventor’s Edge: How Intuition Drives Innovation and Disruption
According to Einstein, "The only real valuable thing is intuition." It's a bold claim from the greatest scientific mind of the modern era. But for entrepreneurs, inventors, and anyone navigating the fast-moving world of business disruption, it rings truer every day....
Minimizing Risk in Small Business
There is always a risk when you start a new business/ But there are also many rewards to being a business owner and controlling your own destiny. Many people avoid starting their own businesses because of the risk. But you can start minimizing risk in small business...
Innovation and Winning Streaks
With the big Mega Millions Lottery reaching a record-breaking jackpot this week, I thought I would write a post on winning. Does it contain the winning lottery numbers? Of course not. We have those under lock and key. Winning streaks Have you ever noticed how winners...
America Invents Act
Here is the press release from the White House regarding the America Invents Act: Today, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia, President Obama signed the America Invents Act, historic patent reform legislation that will...
How a Fulfillment Company Can Increase Your Product Sales
If you’re a small business owner who sells physical products and you bootstrapped the whole thing like I did, then you’ve probably spent way too many nights packing boxes on your kitchen table. I sure did. You know the drill: ordering bubble mailers and cardboard...
4 Ways to Encourage Creativity in Kids
Ahh, what did kids do before XBOX and Wii? What did kids do before computer games? Well, they probably had a much stronger imagination. And imagination is important to a child's cognitive development. Studies show that children who have imaginary friends are more...
The Difference Between Creativity and Innovation—And Why Both Matter
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, two words are often thrown around interchangeably: creativity and innovation. While they’re closely related and often work hand in hand, they are not the same. Understanding the difference between the two—and how they...
Conformity Kills Creativity: Why Thinking Differently is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Remember in school when you were told that you couldn't color outside of the lines? I remember it vividly and got in trouble for even questioning why we couldn't. I understand the reasons for rules, especially as a kid when you seem most powerless against the all...
Cold Calling Reimagined: The Creative Disruption That Delivers Unfair Competitive Advantage in 2026
Cold Calling Reimagined: The Creative Disruption That Delivers Unfair Competitive Advantage in 2026 Most people dread cold calling like a root canal. I might be one of the few people who actually enjoy it. The rejection, the awkward silences, the gatekeepers. It feels...
Positive Mood Boosts Creativity
Creativity isn't just a magical spark that strikes without warning. It’s influenced by many things. Our environment, our experiences, and surprisingly, our mood. If you've ever noticed how your best ideas come when you're feeling upbeat or energized, you're not alone....