Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview social networking pioneer and privacy expert, Mark Weinstein, Gary B. Cohen from CO2 Coaching and Tim Nealon from Ghost City Tours.   Social networking pioneer and privacy advocate Mark Weinstein—one of the original inventors of social media—joins the show to expose how Big Tech turned our online lives into a mar...

In this segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, our expert panel gets real about the painful lessons every new entrepreneur wishes they knew sooner. From resisting the urge to cling to your original idea, to shifting from “telling” to truly listening, to learning you can’t (and shouldn’t) build a business alone, they share the mistakes that cost them time, energy, and mom...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview social networking pioneer and privacy expert, Mark Weinstein, Gary B. Cohen from CO2 Coaching and Tim Nealon from Ghost City Tours.   Social networking pioneer and privacy advocate Mark Weinstein—one of the original inventors of social media—joins the show to expose how Big Tech turned our online lives into a mar...

In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, our guests reveal the mindset shifts and hidden habits that separate successful entrepreneurs from the rest. From cultivating an unstoppable desire to building teams around unique superpowers, staying true to core principles, and trusting that good things can happen when you least expect them—these business leaders...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Josh Khan from Eden.   In this interview, Josh Khan, founder of Eden (tryeden.com) , shares how he’s reimagining what healthcare can be—accessible, personalized, and delivered right to your door. Frustrated by a broken, expensive, and outdated system, Josh is leading the charge toward Healthcare 3.0 , helping ove...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Bobby Mascia from Green Ridge Wealth Planning and Business Unchained Podcast.   In this episode, wealth strategist and entrepreneur Bobby Moshia , founder of Green Ridge Wealth Planning , shares his powerful journey from running his family’s Dunkin’ Donuts franchises to helping business owners build true freedom...

In this segment of "Intellectual Property News", Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show dive into a major lawsuit shaking up the AI world — Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement over using pirated books to train its chatbot. What does this mean for authors, creators, and the future of AI training data? From questions of copyright and “transformative use” to debat...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Tommy Hilcken from Tommy Hilcken Productions.   Get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired with Tommy Hilckin, the entertainer who’s mastered the art of blending magic, comedy, and motivation. With over 7,000 shows under his belt, Tommy shares how he turns “oh no” moments into standing ovations, teaches practical...

What’s the one bold move that changed everything? In this inspiring segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, our panel of entrepreneurs reveals the gutsy decisions that took them from comfort zones to game-changing success. From walking away from family empires and corporate careers to starting from zero with kids and just a few months of savings, each story proves that re...

In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind, our guests reveal the real keys to success—from unwavering self-belief to fearless growth. The Inventress, Lisa Askalys, shares her mantra “I Can, I Must, I Will,” urging entrepreneurs to pray, focus, and literally “irritate” themselves into action. Arielle Scher reminds us that our only true competition is ourselves, while Gina Trantafilo c...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Gina Triantafillou from Tiny Tot Co.   When mealtime turns into mayhem, one mom found the perfect fix — and turned it into a business. In this episode, teacher-turned-inventor Gina Triantafillou  shares how a simple idea to keep her baby’s outfits clean inspired the creation of Tiny Tot Co. , a line of innovative...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Ariel Schur from ABS Staffing Solutions.   In this interview, Arielle Scher , founder of ABS Staffing Solutions , shares how she turned her passion for helping people into a thriving recruiting business that’s redefining how companies hire. From her unconventional start as a counselor to building a personalized,...

AI is taking creativity to new heights—and new legal battles. In this episode, Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show dive into a discussion about a headline-grabbing copyright clash between Warner Bros. and Midjourney, the AI platform accused of enabling users to recreate famous cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Batman. What happens when artificial intell...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Tommy Hilcken from Tommy Hilcken Productions, Bobby Mascia from Green Ridge Wealth Planning and Josh Khan from Eden.   Get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired with Tommy Hilckin, the entertainer who’s mastered the art of blending magic, comedy, and motivation. With over 7,000 shows under his belt, Tommy shares...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Lisa Ascolse, "The Inventress".   Meet Lisa Ascolese, "The Inventress"—entrepreneur, TV host, and mentor who’s helpedcountless people turn ideas into market-ready products. In this episode, she shares her journey, biggest lessons, and practical tips for avoiding mistakes, overcoming fear, and turning passion into...

In this segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, the panel dives into one of the most rewarding parts of entrepreneurship—those small but mighty wins that make you feel like you’ve hit the jackpot. From creating a first product in a dry cleaner’s shop that went on to sell worldwide, to turning a set of office keys into a symbol of success, to making that very first sale th...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Lisa Ascolse, "The Inventress", Ariel Schur from ABS Staffing Solutions and Gina Triantafillou from Tiny Tot Co.   Meet Lisa Ascolese, "The Inventress"—entrepreneur, TV host, and mentor who’s helpedcountless people turn ideas into market-ready products. In this episode, she shares her journey, biggest lessons, an...

In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, our guests share the wisdom that drives real success—from keeping it simple to setting audacious goals. Hear Alex Yancher’s reminder to “keep it simple, stupid,” Jim Mirochnik ’s framework for evaluating new ventures, Kris Dehnert’s blunt advice to stop wasting time on what doesn’t matter, and Richard Gearhart’s po...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Jim Mirochnik from HALOCK and Reasonable Risk.   In this interview, cybersecurity expert and CEO Jim Mirochnik reveals how every business—no matter the size—can protect itself from costly data breaches and legal risks. With over 25 years in tech and management consulting, Jim breaks down the real meaning of “reas...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Alex Yancher from Passport.   In this interview, Passport Global co-founder Alex Yancher shares how he turned the complex world of international shipping into a seamless experience for e-commerce brands. From navigating customs and taxes to building a $100M logistics powerhouse, Alex reveals how Passport bridges...

In this segment of "Intellectual Property News" on Passage to Profit Show, co-hosts Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart dive into a courtroom drama you probably didn’t know existed — the battle over a 98-year-old judge who refuses to step down from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Judge Pauline Newman, a legendary figure in patent law, has been fighting to keep her seat while...

AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s reshaping how businesses run every day. In this segment of "AI in Business" on Passage to Profit Show, founders and leaders share exactly how they’re using AI to scale customer service, streamline design, improve team communication, and even evaluate sales calls. From saving $100K a year to tackling cybersecurity risks and managing legal workflows, you’ll hear the win...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs, BIGGGolf and Dehnert Media Group.   Kris Dehnert is the guy who turned a baseball bat into a $52 million mug—literally. From Dugout Mugs to BIGG Golf and his consulting empire Dehnerg Media Group, Dehnert has built businesses that have been featured on Forbes, the Inc. 5000, and nat...

In this segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, our panel of entrepreneurs and business leaders open up about the “rookie mistakes” they’d gladly make again—because those missteps shaped their journeys. From chasing dreams with fearless naivety, to over-investing in product before realizing the power of marketing, to learning the hard truth that the right partners can mak...

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs, BIGGGolf and Dehnert Media Group, Alex Yancher from Passport and Jim Mirochnik from HALOCK and Reasonable Risk.   Kris Dehnert is the guy who turned a baseball bat into a $52 million mug—literally. From Dugout Mugs to BIGG Golf and his consulting empire Dehnerg Media Group, Dehnert...