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

    Entrepreneurs: How Profit Driven Innovators Are Cleaning Up the Planet with Jim Beach + Others (Full Episode)

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Author or The Real Environmentalists, Jim Beach from The School for Startups, Joe Massa from Podtopia and Nicky Wake from Chapter 2 Dating. In this eye-opening episode, entrepreneur and author of The Real Envivonmentalists, Jim Beach challenges everything you think you know about climate change and environmentalism. He makes the bold case that the real heroes aren’t politicians or celebrity activists, but profit-driven entrepreneurs quietly solving massive environmental problems through innovation and hard work. He also shares insights from his experience as the founder of the School for Startups. Read more at: https://realenvironmentalist.com/ and at: https://schoolforstartups.com/ Joe Massa is a podcasting veteran, media strategist, and host of The Measuring Post, and the owner of Podtopia Network, a full-service podcast network that helps creators launch, grow, and monetize their shows while connecting them with top-tier guests and sponsors. Read more at: https://www.podtopianetwork.com/ Nicky Wake is the inspiring founder of Chapter 2 Daing, who transformed her own heartbreaking loss into a powerful, compassionate community helping widows and widowers find connection, hope, and their next chapter. Read more at: https://chapter2dating.app/ 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) - PODCAST: Starting a Business(00:00:36) - Passive to Profit(00:01:54) - What's the One Mind Shift That separates Business Startups from Just(00:04:15) - Mel Robbins on Just Do It(00:04:56) - How to Start a Law Practice(00:06:45) - Real Environmentalists: The Real Heroes(00:13:58) - The 10 Biggest Celebrity Hypocrites(00:16:11) - In the Elevator With Climate Change(00:17:20) - Are We Harming the Climate?(00:19:22) - Jim Beach on Capitalism and Environmentalism(00:23:51) - Car Shield(00:25:05) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:26:05) - Jim Beach on His School of Entrepreneurship(00:31:45) - What Does an Entrepreneur Need to Know About Law?(00:33:22) - Pioneer Program: Passage to Profit(00:34:40) - AI in Business(00:36:20) - How AI is Automating Your Business(00:38:21) - Are You Using AI In Your Dating Apps?(00:41:47) - Talking Tech: ChatGPT and More(00:43:43) - Are You Using AI in Your Law Firm?(00:47:01) - AI for Business: Considering Your Blind Spots(00:48:30) - Divorce Debt Relief Hotline(00:51:08) - Copyright Law: Singing Songs Should Be Paid(00:54:58) - Podtopia Network: Full-Service Podcast Network(00:58:38) - How to Get Your Voice Heard in the Media(01:03:25) - SEO for Podcasts and LLM's(01:05:37) - How to Break Through in Podcasting(01:08:04) - In the Elevator With Podcast Creator Joe Massa(01:10:28) - How to Connect with Joe Massa(01:10:58) - Widow Dating(01:16:10) - Widows' Fire vs. Chapter 2 Dating App(01:18:53) - Widows in Tech: From Business to Community(01:24:34) - How Can People Find You?(01:25:14) - Turnabout Ranch(01:26:19) - Old Keys, New Life(01:27:31) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:28:49) - Jim Beach(01:30:06) - Inventors: The Corridor Principle(01:31:08) - What's Your Secret to Success as an Entrepreneur?(01:32:55) - Passage to Profit

    1h 34m

  2. 2D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurial Secrets: Why Great Entrepreneurs Stop Micromanaging + More

    In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, top entrepreneurs reveal the hard-earned secrets that transformed their businesses and leadership styles. From learning to delegate without fear, to practicing active listening, embracing the right partners, and following through on every promise, these insights show what it really takes to scale, lead, and succeed. Packed with practical advice and real-world stories, this conversation will inspire founders and business leaders to rethink how they lead, decide, and put themselves out there. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Ralph Sutton from The SDR Show and GaS Digital Network, Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco from MasonMade Ventures and GG Mirvis from Desolas Mezcal. 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

  3. 3D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: How Founders Win Shelf Space in the Spirits Industry with GG Mervis from Desolas Mezcal

    In this episode, entrepreneur and founder Gigi Mervis shares the behind-the-scenes journey of building Desolas Mezcal and breaking into one of the most competitive and regulated industries in the world. She explains how choosing a lesser-known agave and region helped her differentiate in a crowded spirits market, why bartenders are the most powerful marketers in alcohol, and what it really takes to earn shelf space and repeat customers. It’s a candid conversation about passion, persistence, and smart positioning—packed with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs looking to launch, scale, and stand out with a consumer brand. Read more at: https://desolasmezcal.com/ Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview GG Mirvis from Desolas Mezcal. 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

  4. 4D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: How Two Founders Scaled Blue Collar Services Nationwide with Joe Scaretta & Moses Carasco

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco from MasonMade Ventures. Joe Scareta and Moses Carrasco of Mason Made Ventures share their raw entrepreneurial journey from scraping by on peanut butter sandwiches to building and exiting national trade service businesses backed by private equity. They reveal how they disrupted the notoriously unreliable contracting world by focusing on accountability, communication, and operational discipline—and why blue-collar industries like fire protection, material handling, and elevators are primed for long-term growth. Packed with real-world lessons on scaling from a few million to $10 million and beyond, this conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs looking to build durable businesses in industries that keep America running. Read more at: https://www.masonmade.co/ 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.

    17 min

  5. 5D AGO · BONUS

    Can You Hear the Difference? Why 97% of Listeners Can’t Spot AI Music

    AI is rapidly reshaping the music industry—and most listeners don’t even realize it. In this segment of "IP News" on Passage to Profit Show, the hosts dive into eye-opening new data showing that 97% of people can’t tell the difference between AI-generated music and human-made tracks, even as many say they dislike it. They explore what this means for artists, listeners, and platforms like Deezer, unpack the growing copyright battles around AI-created music, and explain the real legal risks creators and businesses need to watch out for. If you care about music, creativity, and who actually gets paid in the age of AI, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.  Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Ralph Sutton from The SDR Show and GaS Digital Network, Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco from MasonMade Ventures and GG Mirvis from Desolas Mezcal. 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

  6. 6D AGO · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: Building a Podcast That Actually Pays with Ralph Sutton from The SDR Show

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Ralph Sutton from The SDR Show and GaS Digital Network. Ralph Sutton, host of The SDR Show, joins the show with a wild, no-rules journey through radio, rock, and the rise of one of the most successful indie podcast networks in the game. From DJ to VH1 host to creator of Gas Digital, Ralph reveals how relentless hustle, genuine authenticity, and a refusal to follow trends took him from midnight radio shifts to hosting top-charting shows and building the 5-million-listeners-a-week GaS Digital network. Read more at: https://gasdigital.com/ and https://www.thesdrshow.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.

    29 min

  7. DEC 16 · BONUS

    Entrepreneurs: What's the One Skill to Master in 2026 to Successfully Start and Scale a Business?

    In this timely "Your New Business Journey" roundtable on Passage to Profit Show, our panel of entrepreneurs and industry leaders tackle one big question every founder is asking: what is the single most important skill you must master to start and scale a successful business in 2026? From the rise of generative engine optimization and showing up in AI-driven search, to the importance of vision, communication, patience, curiosity, and resilience, this episode delivers practical insight for anyone dreaming of entrepreneurship. If you’re thinking about launching a business—or wondering how to stay relevant as the rules change—this conversation offers clear takeaways and a powerful reminder that progress comes from starting before you feel ready.  Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Ralph Sutton from The SDR Show and GaS Digital Network, Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco from MasonMade Ventures and GG Mirvis from Desolas Mezcal. 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 (00:00:02) - How to Start a Business in 2020(00:00:12) - Ray Romano On The Road to Profit(00:02:49) - Have You Build a Podcast Network?(00:05:03) - Podcasters on Starting a Podcast(00:07:41) - Are Rock Radio Audiences Similar to Podcast Audiences?(00:08:23) - What Do Podcasts Make That They're Not Great?(00:11:01) - Passion vs. The Hustle(00:13:00) - How I Got My Start on Radio(00:15:43) - How to Get Your Show on a Network(00:17:07) - The Investment Value of Gold(00:18:08) - The Cruise Line Hotline(00:19:07) - Interviewing Def Leppard(00:20:50) - Have You Had A Chat With A Celebrity?(00:24:22) - No Tattoo Guy On A Boat(00:25:29) - Celebrities and Social Media(00:27:13) - Passage to Profit

    29 min

  8. DEC 8

    Entrepreneurs: Building a 5-Million-Listener Podcast Empire with Ralph Sutton + Others (Full Episode)

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Ralph Sutton from The SDR Show and GaS Digital Network, Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco from MasonMade Ventures and GG Mirvis from Desolas Mezcal. Ralph Sutton, host of The SDR Show, joins the show with a wild, no-rules journey through radio, rock, and the rise of one of the most successful indie podcast networks in the game. From DJ to VH1 host to creator of Gas Digital, Ralph reveals how relentless hustle, genuine authenticity, and a refusal to follow trends took him from midnight radio shifts to hosting top-charting shows and building the 5-million-listeners-a-week GaS Digital network. Read more at: https://gasdigital.com/ and https://www.thesdrshow.com/ Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco are the powerhouse entrepreneurs behind MasonMade Ventures, bringing two decades of ground-up success to a new era of people-first investing. With a proven track record of scaling national companies and disrupting outdated industries, they’re redefining what operational excellence and meaningful growth look like. Read more at: https://www.masonmade.co/ Meet GG Mirvis, the founder behind Desolas Mezcal — a spirit born from the sun, crafted by tradition, and perfected with pure Salmiana agave. From sun-soaked fields in San Luis Potosí to small-batch, hand-crafted bottles, GG is preserving the soul of mezcal one sip at a time. Read more at: https://www.desolasmezcal.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(00:00:31) - Passage to Profit(00:02:01) - The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs to Have(00:03:14) - What's the One Skill Every Entrepreneur Should Master in 2026(00:06:02) - Interview(00:08:06) - Have You Build a Podcast Network?(00:10:20) - Podcasters on Starting a Podcast(00:12:58) - Are Rock Radio Audiences Similar to Podcast Audiences?(00:13:40) - What Do Podcasts Need to Do Right(00:16:18) - Passion and the Hustle(00:18:17) - The Tour Bus(00:21:00) - How to Get Your Show on a Network(00:22:24) - The Investment Value of Gold(00:23:26) - The Cruise Line Hotline(00:24:24) - Interviewing Def Leppard(00:26:07) - Have You Met A Real Celebrity?(00:30:05) - I Had A Tattoo On My Butt(00:30:46) - A Celebrity's Place in Our Culture(00:33:04) - AI in Business With My Perfect Co-Host(00:33:37) - What is One Way That AI Is Affecting Your Business?(00:34:24) - Microsoft's AI-based Business Tools(00:38:34) - A Chatbot For Kids?(00:42:28) - Is It Bad that the Millennials Are More Alike With Their Parents(00:44:00) - ChatGPT and Perplexity(00:46:38) - Passive to Profit(00:49:29) - Is AI Music a Threat to Copyright?(00:54:23) - Facility Management Disrupting the Facility Industry(00:55:54) - Starting a Business on a Unique Story(00:57:10) - Startup Entrepreneur: Pre-Vetting Contracts(01:00:18) - Startup entrepreneur's story(01:02:38) - The Contractor's Vast Stigma(01:05:10) - Mason Made: How to Grow and Scale Your Business(01:09:27) - Introducing San Luis Potosi Mezcal(01:13:06) - Mezcal Master Bartender Jorge Desolas on Marketing(01:17:34) - Desalus Mezcal: Bringing People Together(01:19:32) - Entrepreneurs: How to Get Your Vodka on the Store(01:23:14) - Secret of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:24:25) - What's The Secret to Active Listening?(01:26:29) - What is the secret to growing your business?(01:28:12) - Passage to Profit

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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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