Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship

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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Jen Millard form mainlove™. What if the future of water isn’t plastic — but aluminum? In this interview, founder of mainelove™, Jen Millard, shares how she turned Maine’s pristine Sebago Lake into a fast-growing CPG brand by partnering with craft breweries to produce and distribute premium water in recyclable aluminum cans. With $500,000 in revenue in just four months, licenses in 15 states, and a bold vision to build a $100 million business from Maine to Florida, Jen explains how Gen Z’s decline in alcohol consumption, distrust of tap water, microplastic concerns, and the rise of sustainable packaging are reshaping the beverage industry. Read more at: https://mainelove.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 Tyler Dunagin from Turnserv. What happens when you can’t find reliable vendors—and decide to build the solution yourself? In this episode, Tyler Dunnigan shares how he went from flipping single-family homes to launching Turnserve, a fast-scaling property services platform now operating in five cities and partnering with major industry players. Starting at his kitchen table, Tyler built systems, patented products, and software that streamline apartment turnovers in an industry plagued by labor shortages and inefficiency. Hear how he identified a massive pain point, leveraged innovation and strategic partnerships, and transformed a simple operational fix into one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Read more at: https://turnserv.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 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/ People don’t burn out from hard work—they burn out when they stop feeling like they matter. Christina Muller, LCSW, is a workplace mental health strategist helping leaders build cultures where people feel seen, valued, and energized to do their best work. Read more at: https://www.christinamuller.com/ Alyssa Pettinato—known as the “Wedding Whisperer”—is the NYC event-planning powerhouse behind Alinato Events, who has orchestrated over 500 unforgettable events and 150 weddings, turning chaos into seamless, jaw-dropping experiences with an artist’s eye and an almost scary level of detail. 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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passage to Profit(00:00:53) - Passage to Profit(00:02:22) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:05:09) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:07:07) - When You Make the Decision to Give Up on Events(00:09:00) - What Was the One Decision That Most Changed Your Career?(00:11:55) - Love Pop: The Cards That Pop Up(00:14:10) - Valentine's Cards Made in the 3-D(00:17:42) - Car Shield(00:18:41) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:19:41) - Wambi Rose on Her Unique Name(00:22:10) - How Love Pop Made It on Shark Tank(00:24:34) - Meet Wambi Rose and Her Grammy(00:25:40) - Love Pop Cards: One Billion Magical Moments(00:28:06) - AI Use Cases(00:29:06) - How AI Is Helping You Understand Your Business(00:31:00) - How AI is Affecting Gearhart Law(00:32:18) - Solar Exit Hotline(00:36:11) - China vs. The US in Patent Rankings(00:39:06) - What to Do to Make Your Employees Feel More Seen and Appreci(00:45:50) - What is your top priority in the workplace?(00:47:43) - The Impact of Mental Health Programs on Companies(00:48:24) - How to Help Your Employee Get Through Burnout(00:52:03) - The Wedding Planner's Secret to Success(00:55:57) - Have You Designed a Wedding?(00:57:33) - Critiquing Weddings on MIC(01:01:41) - Should Wedding Planner's Get a Percentage Fee?(01:04:15) - Passage to Profit(01:05:29) - A Sense of Human Presence(01:06:41) - 4 Secret of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:09:12) - Richard Gearhart(01:11:00) - Passage to Profit

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview AI expert and keynote speaker Kevin Surace. Artificial intelligence isn’t coming—it’s already here, and it’s reshaping entrepreneurship faster than most people realize. In this episode, AI futurist and tech entrepreneur Kevin Sarrace breaks down why AI is the worst it will ever be right now, how it’s quietly replacing tasks (not just jobs), and why the people who embrace it are becoming exponentially more productive. From creativity and music to customer support and everyday business decisions, Kevin explains how AI is democratizing power, transforming careers, and creating a clear divide between those who adapt and those who fall behind. Read more at: https://kevinsurace.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 segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, seasoned entrepreneurs share the pivotal decisions that changed the trajectory of their businesses—from surviving the dot-com crash and safeguarding cash flow to taking bold risks that unlocked growth. You’ll hear real stories of hard calls, unexpected turning points, and the courage it takes to bet on yourself, your team, and your vision. Whether it’s knowing when to cut costs, pivot your business model, invest ahead of schedule, or seek the right guidance, this conversation delivers candid insights on what truly makes—or breaks—an entrepreneurial journey. 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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview AI expert and keynote speaker Kevin Surace, Tyler Dunagin from Turnserv and Jen Millard form mainlove™. Artificial intelligence isn’t coming—it’s already here, and it’s reshaping entrepreneurship faster than most people realize. In this episode, AI futurist and tech entrepreneur Kevin Sarrace breaks down why AI is the worst it will ever be right now, how it’s quietly replacing tasks (not just jobs), and why the people who embrace it are becoming exponentially more productive. From creativity and music to customer support and everyday business decisions, Kevin explains how AI is democratizing power, transforming careers, and creating a clear divide between those who adapt and those who fall behind. Read more at: https://kevinsurace.com/ Tyler Dunagin is the founder of Turnserv, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. From managing $250M in multifamily assets to building patented, best-in-class solutions, Tyler specializes in turning complex operations into scalable, repeatable systems. Read more at: https://dunagincollective.com/ and at: https://turnserv.com/ Jen Millard is the CEO of mainlove™, a Maine-based brand turning pristine water into a movement rooted in community, sustainability, and love. From seltzer and purified water to a mission that supports local brewers and the planet, Jen is bringing her 25+ years of leadership full circle back home. Read more at: https://mainelove.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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Starting a Business(00:00:35) - Passage to Profit(00:02:16) - Timing of Your Business Journey(00:06:29) - Decisions That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:07:37) - Decisions That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:09:14) - The Power of a Coach(00:10:10) - How a Non-Decision Affects the Firm(00:11:46) - What Will AI Look Like in a Year?(00:16:24) - Talking Tech: The Future of Questions With AI(00:19:19) - Musicians on the Future of Creativity(00:24:49) - The Future of Customer Support Is AI(00:26:41) - Car Shield(00:27:41) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:28:41) - Kevin Serrace on AI and How It's Affecting Jobs(00:29:44) - Will AI Eliminate Jobs?(00:35:32) - Ask Me Anything With Facebook and Gemini(00:36:33) - How Creators Will Make a Hollywood-Quality Film(00:39:51) - One Way That AI Is Helping Your Business(00:45:12) - Passive to Profit(00:48:05) - Matthew McConaughey Trademarks to Protect His Voice From(00:51:53) - How Turnserve Went From Franchising to Fortune 500(00:58:14) - Does Your Property Management Company Have Any Patents?(01:00:02) - How Companies Are Using AI to Prepping Homes(01:03:39) - How To Keep Your Installers On-Time(01:05:30) - Maine Brewing's Water in Aluminum(01:11:17) - Sen. Marco Rubio on the Canning Business(01:14:07) - Maine Water Is Better Than Bottled Water(01:18:51) - There Is Hope For Troubled Teens(01:20:12) - What Is Your Secret to Success?(01:23:36) - Passage to Profit

In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, a powerhouse panel of founders, researchers, and advisors share the hard-earned lessons they wish they’d known sooner. From stepping out of academia and into entrepreneurship, to mastering decision-making through behavioral economics, building teams and systems that last, and staying visible in an AI-driven world, the conversation reveals why success is rarely a straight line. You’ll hear why comfort zones are overrated, mentors matter, passion must be paired with process, and how the way you think—not just how hard you work—can unlock entirely new paths to growth and impact. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Dr. Danielle Dick from Thrive Genetics and Rutgers University Addiction Research Center, Neil Senturia from AskTuring.ai and financial advisor Alan Porter from Strategic Wealth Strategies. 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 financial advisor Alan Porter from Strategic Wealth Strategies. This interview is a powerful wake-up call on money, retirement, and the risks most people never see coming. Alan Porter shares how personal tragedy transformed him from a retired Blackhawk instructor pilot into a passionate advocate for financial education, revealing why so many retirees run out of money too soon. From hidden 401(k) fees and the dangers of market losses in retirement to little-known insurance strategies and guaranteed income, this conversation challenges “safe” financial assumptions and exposes what most advisors never explain. Eye-opening, emotional, and practical, this episode may completely change how you think about retirement and financial security. Read more at: https://www.strategicwealthstrategies.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.