Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship

Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart
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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 listeners with real-life experiences, seen through the eyes of the different guests - providing valuable advice and a unique perspective on the Road to Entrepreneurship. From innovation to invention hang-ups, the show offers insight and expertise in launching a product or service, building a company, manufacturing, licensing, branding and much more.

  1. 1D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: How to Command the Room, Control the Silence, and Close Bigger Deals with Todd Drowlette

    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. 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.

    19 min

  2. 2D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: Pivot or Perish — The Bold Moves That Redefine Businesses

    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.

    6 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Entrepreneurs: Stop Negotiating Against Yourself — The $2 Billion Deal Strategy with Todd Drowlette + Others (Full Episode)

    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. 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. 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. 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

    1h 16m

  4. 4D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurial Secrets: Turning 100 No’s Into Yes

    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.

    5 min

  5. 5D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: Inside the Million-Dollar Wedding Business in New York City with Alyssa Pettinato

    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.

    12 min

  6. 6D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: How to Prevent Burnout and Build a Workplace Where Employees Feel Seen with Christina Muller, LCSW

    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.

    13 min

  7. 6D AGO · BONUS

    The Truth Behind China’s 1.5 Million Patent Filings

    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.

    3 min

  8. FEB 26 · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: From Backpack Sales to Million-Dollar Months with Wombi Rose from Lovepop

    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.

    16 min
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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 listeners with real-life experiences, seen through the eyes of the different guests - providing valuable advice and a unique perspective on the Road to Entrepreneurship. From innovation to invention hang-ups, the show offers insight and expertise in launching a product or service, building a company, manufacturing, licensing, branding and much more.

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