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 AI Is Quietly Rewriting Every Job Description with Kevin Surace

    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.

    28 min

  2. 1D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: Never Run Out of Money—Decisions That Make or Break a Business

    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.

    10 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI: Adapt or Become Irrelevant with Kevin Surace + Others (Full Episode)

    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

    1h 25m

  4. 6D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurial Secrets: The #1 Mistake Is How You Make Decisions + More

    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.

    7 min

  5. FEB 1 · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: The #1 Retirement Risk No One Warns You About with Alan Porter

    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.

    12 min

  6. FEB 1 · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: What Google Fears Most About the Next Wave of AI with Neil Senturia

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Neil Senturia from AskTuring.ai and Blackbird Ventures. In this interview, serial entrepreneur and AI insider Neil Santuria—co-founder of AskTuring AI and Blackbird Ventures—pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside today’s AI revolution. Neil breaks down Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) in plain English, explaining why it’s “search on steroids,” how it eliminates hallucinations, and why privacy, context, and security are the true differentiators in business AI. Along the way, he shares candid stories from a career spanning screenwriting, real estate, and multiple startups, revealing what drives him to keep building, why he believes in staying “in the game,” and how AskTuring is positioning itself as the neutral, Switzerland-style platform in an increasingly crowded AI landscape. Read more at: https://www.askturing.ai/ and https://blackbirdv.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.

    14 min

  7. JAN 31 · BONUS

    The Dark Side of AI: Can ChatGPT Be Held Responsible for Human Tragedy?

    This segment of Intellectual Property News on Passage to Profit Show with co-hosts Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, dives into a newly filed lawsuit that puts artificial intelligence under an uncomfortable spotlight. Centered on a tragic murder-suicide allegedly influenced by AI interactions, the conversation explores how tools like ChatGPT can become trusted authorities during moments of mental vulnerability—and what happens when that trust goes unchecked. From legal responsibility and free speech to algorithmic transparency and guardrails, the discussion raises urgent questions about accountability as AI use accelerates faster than any tech platform before it. It’s a thought-provoking, unsettling look at the dark side of AI—and why awareness now matters more than ever. 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

  8. JAN 30 · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: Are You Wired for Risk? What Your DNA Says About Success with Dr. Danielle Dick

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Dr. Danielle Dick from Thrive Genetics and Rutgers University Addiction Research Center. What if the traits that drive success, risk-taking, and resilience aren’t learned—but coded into your DNA? In this eye-opening episode, internationally renowned behavioral genetics researcher Dr. Danielle Dick, author of The Child Code and co-founder of Thrive Genetics, challenges everything you think you know about behavior, parenting, and entrepreneurship. From why some people are natural risk-takers to how genes shape personality, addiction risk, and leadership potential, this conversation reveals how nature and nurture collide—and how understanding your genetic wiring can help parents, founders, and leaders make smarter, more compassionate decisions. Read more at: https://www.danielledick.com/ and https://thrivegenetics.ai/ 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.

    23 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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