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Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship

Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Intellectual Property
Innovation
Marketing
Podcasting
Personal Development
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Copyright Law
Social Media
Surveillance Capitalism
Healthcare
Product Development
Leadership
E-Commerce
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Emotional Intelligence
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The Passage to Profit Show is a nationally syndicated weekly radio show and podcast about entrepreneurism and innovation from multiple perspectives. Show hosts Richard Gearhart (a patent and trademark expert) and Elizabeth Gearhart (a startup entrepreneur), interview a variety of entrepreneurs, company founders, inventors, startups and experts from a range of industries. Each show presents listene... more

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What separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone else? In this powerful Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind episode, business leaders share the habits and strategies that drive real results. Learn why execution consistently beats great ideas, ho... more

Cybersecurity expert and SimpleSense I.O. founder Eric Kanagy reveals how AI is rapidly changing the future of cyber warfare, infrastructure security, and online safety. From hacked water utilities and nation-state attacks to AI-generated scams and f... more

Franchise expert Cliff Nonnenmacher, founder of Franocity reveals what most people completely misunderstand about franchising, wealth creation, and escaping corporate America. In this eye-opening episode, Cliff explains how the right franchise can dr... more

James Thornton, Co-Founder and CEO of Tafi and Chairman & CEO of DAZ 3D, reveals what it really takes to build billion-dollar companies, why most entrepreneurs misunderstand scaling, and why data—not AI models—is becoming the true power behind the fu... more

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Recent Guests

Cliff Nonnenmacher
Franchise expert, founder of Franocity
Franocity
Episode: Entrepreneurs: The Billion-Dollar Secret Most Startups Miss — Why Data Beats AI Models with James Thornton + Others (Full Episode)
Eric Kanagy
CEO and founder, Simplesense
simplesense.io
Episode: Entrepreneurs: The Billion-Dollar Secret Most Startups Miss — Why Data Beats AI Models with James Thornton + Others (Full Episode)
James Thornton
Co-founder, chairman and CEO of Tafi/Daz 3D
Daz 3D, Tafi
Episode: Entrepreneurs: The Billion-Dollar Secret Most Startups Miss — Why Data Beats AI Models with James Thornton + Others (Full Episode)
Sherill Mosee
Guest
Episode: Entrepreneurial Secrets: Done Is Better Than Perfect—Why Action Beats Perfection Every Time
Lynn Rogoff
Guest
Episode: Entrepreneurial Secrets: Done Is Better Than Perfect—Why Action Beats Perfection Every Time
Dr. Patrick Porter
Guest (doctor/entrepreneur referenced as a successful speaker)
Episode: Entrepreneurial Secrets: Done Is Better Than Perfect—Why Action Beats Perfection Every Time
Sherrill Mosee
Inventor of MinkeeBlue bags
MinkeeBlue
Episode: Entrepreneurs: How One Inventor Turned a Simple Bag Problem Into a Patent-Powered Brand with Sherrill Mosee
Eva Kerschbaumer
Master Organic Esthetician, founder of ESSpa
ESSpa / Pittsburgh
Episode: Entrepreneurs: The Modern Business Etiquette Secrets For Influence & Success with Mr. Manners + Others (Full Episode)
Thomas P. Farley
keynote speaker, TV commentator, America's trusted Mr. Manners
Mr. Manners / Speaker
Episode: Entrepreneurs: The Modern Business Etiquette Secrets For Influence & Success with Mr. Manners + Others (Full Episode)

Hosts

Richard Gearhart
Host of the show, known for expertise in patent and trademark, driving discussions on IP and entrepreneurship.
Elizabeth Gearhart
Co-host and entrepreneur, brings startup experience and practical business perspectives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great Conversations!

    I was invited to the show this week, and Richard and Elizabeth are amazing hosts, very welcoming, and very prepared and organized. Overall, their show is awesome. I've listened to over a dozen episodes, and they cover all aspects of entrepreneurship that everyone should check out. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giuseppe Grammatico
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great information!

    Great conversation and interesting topics! Richard and Elizabeth are wonderful hosts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurenP26
    United States2 months ago
  • A Fantastic Platform for Real Entrepreneurial Talk

    I recently had the absolute pleasure of joining Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart on the Passage to Profit show (Joseph Varghese, Success Circles), and I can’t recommend this podcast enough. What sets this show apart is the genuine depth of the conversation. Richard and Elizabeth aren't just hosts... they're experts who understand the nuances of innovation, IP, and the true "road to entrepreneurship."

    We had a great discussion about moving away from "hustle culture" toward a more sustainable path ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    successcircles
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Great podcast for innovators and business owners. Informative, engaging, and always worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank Vince
    Philippines6 months ago
  • Amazing

    Good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garcia2221
    United States8 months ago

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Hosts are well-prepared, engaging, and provide a welcoming environment for guests.
The show covers a broad range of entrepreneurship topics with a practical, actionable focus.
Guests consistently bring deep expertise and real-world stories that listeners can apply to their own ventures.
Audience feedback highlights high production quality and valuable, diverse perspectives on IP, branding, and growth.

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Entrepreneurs: Why the Most Successful Founders Stop Trading Time for Money
Q: How did you address time-wasting obstacles when building your business?
By instituting strong boundaries, saying no to non-constructive engagements, and focusing on activities that move the business forward, even if it meant difficult conversations.
Entrepreneurs: Why the Most Successful Founders Stop Trading Time for Money
Q: What was the one decision or moment that changed the trajectory of your business?
A decision to pursue AI-driven production techniques and form partnerships with technology experts, which enabled early adoption and the creation of a cross-media film series, changing the growth trajectory.
Entrepreneurs: Why the Most Successful Founders Stop Trading Time for Money
Q: When you look back, what was the one decision or moment that most changed the trajectory of your business, and what did it cost you to make that decision?
The guests discuss shifting from unfulfilling, time-for-money work to creating scalable ventures, with decisive actions like embracing new tools and saying yes to meaningful projects, even at financial or personal risk.
Entrepreneurial Secrets: Done Is Better Than Perfect—Why Action Beats Perfection Every Time
Q: Dr. Porter, what is a secret you can share with our listeners?
The key idea is to hire fast and fire even faster, because you can train knowledge, but you can't train motivation; if someone isn't doing the work from the start, they won't improve, and you should be ready to move on rather than delaying progress.
Entrepreneurs: How One Inventor Turned a Simple Bag Problem Into a Patent-Powered Brand with Sherrill Mosee
Q: Do you feel like having intellectual property has helped your business? Can you put an ROI on it at all?
She responds affirmatively, describing filing a patent in 2013 to differentiate in a saturated handbag market, leveraging a unique shelf feature, and using IP to license the product to suppliers, which created recurring revenue and reduced need for costly litigation.

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What is Passage to Profit Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, practitioner-focused show that explores entrepreneurship from multiple angles, including product development, IP, licensing, manufacturing, branding, and go-to-market strategy. Episodes routinely feature founders, inventors, and subject-matter experts who share real-world journeys—covering pivots, data-driven decision making, and the practicalities of building a scalable business. The format often blends solo insights with panel discussions, yielding actionable tips on execution, partnerships, and protecting ideas while growing a company. Noteworthy is the emphasis on tangible pathways to profitability, from licensing and franchising to AI-assisted storytelling and healthcare tech, making it valuable for listeners aiming to la... more

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1. Cliff Nonnenmacher
2. Eric Kanagy
3. James Thornton
4. Sherill Mosee
5. Lynn Rogoff
6. Dr. Patrick Porter
7. Sherrill Mosee
8. Eva Kerschbaumer

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