Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Tony award-winning Broadway producer Ken Davenport, Dominic Forth from Thought Leaders of America and The TV Bookers and Stacey Iltis and Kari Schroeter from Fly Dance Fitness®. Tony Award–winning Broadway producer Ken Davenport reveals how raising over $100 million for shows mirrors venture capital, why even the most talented teams can’t guarantee success, and how audience demand ultimately decides every winner and flop. You’ll learn how entrepreneurs can navigate uncertainty, bounce back from failure, think ahead of shifting markets, and use bold, unconventional marketing to stand out. Read more at: https://kendavenport.com/ Dominic Forth is the CEO of Thought Leaders of America and founder of The TV Bookers, companies built around one core promise: get founders, CEOs, and thought leaders featured on major national media — or it’s free. His mission is simple but powerful: help experts stop chasing credibility and start owning authority. Read more at: https://www.thoughtleadersamerica.com/ and at: https://www.thetvbookers.com/ Stacey Iltis (CEO) and Kari Schroeter (COO) are the powerhouse duo behind Fly Dance Fitness®, a rapidly growing, female-founded dance fitness franchise built on the belief that fitness should feel like a celebration. Their mission transcends beyond just workouts — it’s about creating an experience every time someone walks through the doors. Read more at: https://www.flydancefitness.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - Pushing Yourself to Profits(00:00:21) - Passage to Profit(00:01:32) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of My Business(00:04:10) - What Was the Most Transformative Moment in Your Business?(00:06:16) - Sarasota Franchise: The Decision to Franchise(00:08:35) - What is the One Decision that Transformed Your Business?(00:09:57) - Broadway's Risky Investing(00:11:09) - What Makes a Broadway Show a Hit?(00:13:56) - In the Elevator With Joy Mangano(00:14:51) - Does a Successful Movie Make an Off-Broadway Musical?(00:17:39) - The New Yorkers: Broadway's Failure(00:19:07) - What Do Investors Look For In Broadway Investing?(00:20:27) - Have You Asked the Board For Input?(00:21:20) - In the Elevator With Tony Shalves(00:23:06) - Car Shield(00:24:11) - Better health insurance for you and your family(00:25:12) - Passing to Profit: Ken Davenport's Marketing Style(00:31:14) - Ken Deshaaney on His Legacy(00:33:12) - AI Use Cases for Business Owners Roundtable(00:34:10) - How We're Using AI in Our Business(00:39:00) - Debt Relief for Divorce and More(00:41:22) - Why Businesses Should Double Down on Innovation and Patents(00:44:03) - Dominic Forth(00:46:43) - The 3 Rules of a Great Story(00:50:03) - How to Overcome Fear During Acting(00:53:07) - How To Get Your Clients On TV(00:54:50) - Have Medical Contributors Got a Shot on National TV?(00:56:45) - Are Podcasts More persuasive than News?(00:57:49) - Podcast and Television(01:02:49) - Fly Dancer Fitness Franchise(01:06:29) - What Made It So Special For Our Class?(01:08:21) - The Dance Company:(01:10:52) - How Fly Dance Fitness Became A Franchise Company(01:15:16) - Ken Davenport(01:16:21) - Dominic Fourth(01:17:32) - Stacey Ultitz on Her Secret to Success(01:18:03) - Richard Gearhart and Carrie Schroeder

In this segment of "Intellectual Property News" on Passage to Profit Show, co-hosts Richard Gearhart Elizabeth Gearhart discuss a shocking criminal conviction signaling a major shift in the AI race—where innovation, national security, and intellectual property collide. We break down the case of a former Google engineer found guilty of stealing highly confidential AI trade secrets, and what it means for entrepreneurs, tech companies, and everyday users. As artificial intelligence becomes the backbone of industries like finance, healthcare, and defense, the stakes have never been higher. This conversation explores why AI is now treated as a strategic asset, how trade secrets—not patents—are driving competitive advantage, and why increased enforcement could reshape the future of business, trust, and global power. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, interview Scott Harris founder of Magnetic Real Estate. What if buying a home isn’t just a transaction—but a psychological journey? Real estate expert and bestselling author Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic Real Esate reveals why most people approach buying and selling homes the wrong way and how understanding the human side of real estate can change everything. Discover the surprising psychology behind one of the biggest decisions of your life. Read more at: https://magneticre.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

What’s the one decision that can completely changed the trajectory of a business? In this segment of "Your New Business Journey", entrepreneurs share the pivotal moments that reshaped their paths—from a high-stakes $350M real estate deal that ended in collapse, to the hard-earned lessons of buying out partners in a growing company, to reinventing a business after COVID by launching a podcast studio, and even stepping out from behind the scenes into the public spotlight. It’s an honest, behind-the-curtain look at the risks, failures, and bold moves that define entrepreneurial success—and the real cost of making the decisions that matter most. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, have this discussion with Scott Harris from Magnetic Real Estate and Greg Weir, author of More Than Just Luck. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, sit down with entrepreneurs Scott Harris and Greg Weir to discuss the psychology of success, building businesses from scratch, navigating high-stakes real estate and security industries, and the resilience required to overcome setbacks and create lasting wealth. What if buying a home isn’t just a transaction—but a psychological journey? Real estate expert and bestselling author Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic Real Esate reveals why most people approach buying and selling homes the wrong way and how understanding the human side of real estate can change everything. Discover the surprising psychology behind one of the biggest decisions of your life. Read more at: https://magneticre.com/ From a $4-an-hour security guard to building a successful business from the ground up, Greg Weir shares a powerful story of resilience and entrepreneurship. After facing betrayal, business collapse, and even attempts on his life, he reveals the hard-earned lessons that helped him rebuild and succeed. Check out his book, More Than Just Luck releasing on March 17, 2026. Read more at: https://www.gregwier.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passage to Profit(00:00:22) - Passage to Profit(00:01:23) - The Decision That Changed the Direction of My Business(00:02:40) - What was the one decision you made that changed the trajectory of Your(00:05:49) - Scott Harris: Chasing Homes the Wrong Way(00:07:38) - How Real Estate Salespeople Get to Know Their Clients(00:08:59) - Real Estate Agents on the Pursuit of Home(00:10:20) - How to Manage a Home Buyer's Emotions(00:14:18) - Are Real Estate Agents Bad People?(00:17:02) - What to Do When Your Couple Is At Odd and Divor(00:18:38) - 7 Things That Destroy Trust in Real Estate(00:21:49) - Passage to Profit: The Real Estate Process(00:25:40) - When Real Estate Agents Get It Wrong(00:29:21) - Be Prepared For Buying or Selling A Home(00:30:34) - Real Estate Business Owners Roundtable: AI in Your Business(00:33:28) - How Business Owners are Using AI in Business(00:38:31) - A Former Google Employee Gets Convicted of Stealing AI Trade Secrets(00:42:41) - How to Start a Business on Your Own(00:45:06) - The Secret to Remarkable Resilience(00:48:42) - How Married People Get Through Life(00:52:08) - Richard Harris on Becoming Wealthy(00:57:33) - Greg Weir on How to Get Rich in Michigan(01:00:43) - Scott Harris on Trusting His Gut(01:09:24) - 7 Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:10:27) - Always Be Available(01:11:17) - Copyright Basics

In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, our panel reveals powerful entrepreneurial tactics about mindset, negotiation, and spotting opportunity before others do. The discussion explores why successful entrepreneurs believe you make money when you buy, not when you sell, how to approach negotiations with clear goals and real leverage, and why testing ideas like “seeds” can help founders discover which opportunities are worth pursuing. The conversation also dives into the entrepreneurial drive to solve frustrating problems, the reality that leaders often operate without a map, and why resilience is essential when navigating uncertainty.  Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, have this discussion with commercial real estate powerhouse Todd Drollett of TITAN Commercial Realty Group and star of A&E’s The Real Estate Commission, crypto retirement expert Chris Kline of Bitcoin IRA, and literacy innovator Jessica Sliwerski of Ignite Reading. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview literacy innovator Jessica Sliwerski of Ignite Reading. In this interview, CEO and Co-founder of Ignite Reading, Jessica Reid Sliwerski shares the shocking reality behind America’s literacy crisis—and the startup she built to help solve it. With only about 30% of fourth graders reading proficiently, Jessica explains why so many children are falling behind and why learning to read isn’t as natural as most people think. Drawing from her experience as a teacher in the Bronx, she reveals how outdated teaching methods sparked her mission to build a scalable solution through Ignite Reading, a company delivering personalized, one-on-one literacy tutoring to students across the country. Read more at: https://ignite-reading.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Chris Kline of Bitcoin IRA. Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and retirement planning collide in this eye-opening conversation with Chris Kline, COO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin IRA, about the future of money. We explore what Bitcoin really is, how crypto investing works, and why some investors are adding Bitcoin to retirement accounts like Roth IRAs and self-directed IRAs. The discussion breaks down digital currency in simple terms, from Bitcoin’s limited supply and long-term potential to the risks, volatility, and role it could play in building generational wealth. You’ll also hear insights on financial literacy, diversification, inflation, and how entrepreneurs can think beyond traditional portfolios of stocks and bonds. Read more at: https://bitcoinira.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

In this segment of "Intellectual Property News" on Passage to Profit Show with Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the power of trademarks takes center stage as the team breaks down a real-world intellectual property showdown involving global superstar Taylor Swift. When a bedding company tried to register the brand “Swift Home,” Swift’s legal team quickly stepped in—arguing that the logo’s cursive signature looked too similar to her famous trademarked signature. The result? The company abandoned the application before it even moved forward. This discussion reveals how trademark law works, what “likelihood of confusion” really means, and why entrepreneurs must conduct careful trademark searches before investing in branding. It’s a fascinating look at celebrity brand protection, intellectual property strategy, and the costly branding mistakes startups should avoid. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interviews commercial real estate powerhouse Todd Drowllette of TITAN Commercial Realty Group and star of A&E’s The Real Estate Commission. Todd Drollette is a self-made millionaire commercial real estate broker and star of The Real Estate Commission on A&E Network, with more than 1,700 closed deals totaling over $2 billion in transactions. In this episode, he reveals high-stakes negotiation strategies, the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make in deals, and how to use silence and leverage to win million-dollar agreements. Todd also shares how he overcame severe panic attacks while scaling multiple businesses, offering practical advice on mental resilience for founders and CEOs. Read more at: https://therealestatecommission.com/ and at: https://titancommercialrealtygroup.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

What’s the one decision that can change the entire trajectory of a business — and what does it really cost? In this powerful segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, seasoned entrepreneurs reveal the bold pivots, high-stakes risks, and uncomfortable leadership moments that transformed their companies. From betting on Bitcoin in 2016 and losing team members during a major pivot, to spinning a nonprofit initiative into a scalable for-profit startup, to hiring that first employee when cash flow feels uncertain, this conversation dives deep into entrepreneurial decision-making, leadership under pressure, scaling strategies, and the mindset required to move past failure fast.  Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, have this discussion with commercial real estate powerhouse Todd Drollett of TITAN Commercial Realty Group and star of A&E’s The Real Estate Commission, crypto retirement expert Chris Kline of Bitcoin IRA, and literacy innovator Jessica Sliwerski of Ignite Reading. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, sit down with commercial real estate powerhouse Todd Drollett of TITAN Commercial Realty Group and star of A&E’s The Real Estate Commission, crypto retirement expert Chris Kline of Bitcoin IRA, and literacy innovator Jessica Sliwerski of Ignite Reading. In this episode, these three entrepreneurs reveal how to win high-stakes negotiations, build generational wealth with Bitcoin IRAs, and solve America’s literacy crisis using AI-powered education. Todd Drollette is a self-made millionaire commercial real estate broker and star of The Real Estate Commission on A&E Network, with more than 1,700 closed deals totaling over $2 billion in transactions. In this episode, he reveals high-stakes negotiation strategies, the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make in deals, and how to use silence and leverage to win million-dollar agreements. Todd also shares how he overcame severe panic attacks while scaling multiple businesses, offering practical advice on mental resilience for founders and CEOs. Read more at: https://therealestatecommission.com/ and at: https://titancommercialrealtygroup.com/ Chris Kline, COO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin IRA, explains how investors can hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies inside tax-advantaged retirement accounts. He breaks down what Bitcoin is, how a Bitcoin IRA works, and why diversification beyond traditional stocks and bonds may help future-proof retirement portfolios. Chris also discusses financial literacy, generational wealth strategies, and how entrepreneurs can use Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and Solo 401(k)s to maximize long-term growth. Read more at: https://bitcoinira.com/ Jessica Reid Sliwerski is the CEO and Co-founder of Ignite Reading, a fast-growing company addressing America’s literacy crisis through one-to-one virtual tutoring grounded in the Science of Reading. She shares how she spun Ignite Reading out of a nonprofit into a scalable for-profit company and took the leap as a single parent entrepreneur to expand national impact. Jessica also explains how AI-powered tutoring tools are helping personalize instruction, accelerate reading proficiency, and prepare students for an increasingly technology-driven workforce. Read more at: https://ignite-reading.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:02) - Passing Through the Money: How to Start and Profit(00:00:25) - Passage to Profit(00:01:20) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:03:38) - So when you're an entrepreneur, you make bad decisions(00:04:29) - What's the One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business?(00:07:09) - Meet Todd Drollett(00:07:50) - What was the most intense, high pressure moment you faced in your(00:09:42) - Barbara Lee on Re-inventing Yourself(00:10:44) - Todd Akin: Did I Build My Brand?(00:12:36) - On Getting Your Face on TV(00:14:11) - What Makes for a Good Negotiation?(00:16:02) - How to Stop Worrying and Having Panic Attacks(00:19:29) - How to Stop Anxiety in Your Life(00:21:48) - Car Shield(00:22:47) - Better Health Insurance for You Now!(00:23:47) - Todd Drollett on The Real Estate Commission(00:25:31) - Business Owners Roundtable: AI Use Cases(00:27:25) - How Microsoft Copilot Is Using AI in Your Business(00:28:32) - Google Gemini, ChatGPT and More(00:31:02) - The Debt Relief Hotline(00:33:33) - Taylor Swift's Fight to Stop a Trademark Application(00:37:13) - Should You Buy Bitcoin? According to Chris Klein(00:40:47) - What is Crypto-Money? (Bitcoin) Explained(00:47:02) - Is Tokenization the Future of Real Estate?(00:48:02) - Do You Think Bitcoin Will Be Like a Real Currency?(00:49:50) - Can People Buy Small Amounts of Bitcoin in Their IRA?(00:50:55) - How to Plan for Your Retirement(00:54:11) - Does Cryptocurrency Mirror the Stock Market?(00:55:45) - How to Find a Crypto Money Guru(00:56:36) - Passage to Profit with Richard and Elizabeth Gerhardt(00:57:24) - Why aren't kids learning to read?(01:04:45) - How Literacy Got to You(01:06:55) - Tips for Helping Kids Read Better(01:11:55) - Secret to Negotiating(01:13:18) - How to Keep Your Business From Getting Pulled In(01:13:58) - What's Your Secret to Entrepreneurial Success?(01:15:22) - Passage to Profit

In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind "on Passage to Profit Show, top founders share the mindset shifts that fuel long-term success. From turning 100 media rejections into features in major publications, to escaping “the gap” when setbacks hit, to building a business through radical authenticity, these entrepreneurs reveal the mental frameworks that drive growth. Plus, why today’s founders shouldn’t rely on just one AI tool — and what happens when you test them against each other. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Wombi Rose from Lovepop Cards, Christina Muller, LSCW from Mind Your Workplace and Alyssa Pettinato from Alinato Events and MissJudged Podcast. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Alyssa Pettinato from Alinato Events and MissJudged Podcast. What does it really take to run a luxury wedding business where clients spend six and even seven figures on a single day? In this episode, we sit down with New York City wedding planner Alyssa Pettinato to explore how she built a thriving, personality-driven events company in one of the most competitive markets in the world. From managing million-dollar weddings and high-emotion family dynamics to pricing strategies, client boundaries, and why you shouldn’t rely on AI to plan your big day, this conversation reveals the psychology, business lessons, and hard-earned insights behind building a profitable, high-touch service brand. Read more at: https://www.alinato.com/ and at: https://www.missjudgedpodcast.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Christina Muller, LSCW from Mind Your Workplace. Burnout is silently draining productivity, morale, and profits inside more companies than most entrepreneurs realize. In this powerful episode, licensed clinician and workplace mental health expert Christina Muller shares practical strategies for preventing burnout, increasing psychological safety, and building stronger employee engagement — without sacrificing performance. From her trademarked “C Model” for meaningful recognition to the leadership mindset shift of “don’t get furious, get curious,” this conversation gives founders and executives actionable tools to create connection in remote, hybrid, and high-stress environments. Read more at: https://www.christinamuller.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

Is China truly dominating global innovation, or is there more to the patent story than the headlines suggest? In this segment of Intellectual Property News, co-hosts Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart break down global patent rankings using data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and explore why China files nearly 1.5 million applications a year—more than the U.S., Japan, and South Korea combined. We unpack the strategic differences in domestic vs. international filings, narrow vs. broad patent claims, and what these trends mean for entrepreneurs navigating intellectual property, global markets, and competitive advantage. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Wombi Rose from Lovepop Cards, Christina Muller, LSCW from Mind Your Workplace and Alyssa Pettinato from Alinato Events and MissJudged Podcast. A Harvard-trained engineer who once designed ships never imagined a $5 pop-up card would spark a multimillion-dollar business—but that’s exactly what happened. In this episode, Lovepop Cards co-founder Wombi Rose shares how art, engineering, and human emotion collided to create a brand that helps people say what’s hard to put into words. Read more at: https://www.lovepop.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

In this inspiring segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, our guests reveal the single bold decision that changed the course of their businesses — and what it cost them to make it. From going all-in on Lovepop, to launching a workplace mental health firm after a life-altering diagnosis, to pivoting into weddings just before COVID, and even transforming a law practice through a leap onto iHeartRadio, each story highlights the risk, resilience, and conviction it takes to bet on yourself and never look back. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Wombi Rose from Lovepop Cards, Christina Muller, LSCW from Mind Your Workplace and Alyssa Pettinato from Alinato Events and MissJudged Podcast. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

When Matthew McConaughey takes action to protect his unmistakable voice from AI deepfakes, it signals a much bigger issue: in the age of artificial intelligence, who actually owns your identity? In this eye-opening Intellectual Property News segment on Passage to Profit Show, we explore how celebrities—and everyday entrepreneurs—are fighting back against voice cloning, digital impersonation, and brand hijacking using trademark, privacy, and unfair competition law. As AI technology races ahead of the legal system, we break down what can (and can’t) be protected, why customer confusion is at the heart of trademark law, and what this means for Hollywood, Main Street, and anyone building a personal brand. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

What if the real secret to entrepreneurial success isn’t hustle—but mindset? In this fast-paced segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, top founders share powerful insights on turning every task—even the tough ones—into moments of joy, staying relentlessly curious to spark innovation, hearing “no” as “not right now,” and leveraging AI and new technologies to stay competitive.  Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with AI expert and keynote speaker Kevin Surace, Tyler Dunagin from Turnserv and Jen Millard form mainlove™. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.