Entrepreneurs: Belonging as a Business Strategy with Dan Berger + A Jewelry Brand with Soul with Sophie McGown (Full Episode)

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview hospitality entrepreneur Dan Berger from Assemble Hospitality Group and jewelry designer Sophie McGown from EAR SASS.     In this episode, visionary entrepreneur Dan Berger shares how his journey from building multimillion-dollar startups to raising a miracle baby reshaped his view of success. He dives into the power of belonging—at work, at home, and in the businesses we build—and why today’s entrepreneurs need more than just hustle to thrive. From launching Assemble Hospitality Group to empowering immigrant founders, Dan reveals how meaning, purpose, and connection fuel true growth. Read more at: https://www.danjberger.com/     When Sophie McGowan launched her jewelry brand EAR SASS during lockdown, she never imagined the Princess of Wales would one day wear her designs—let alone on World Mental Health Day to honor Sophie’s late cousin. In this emotional and inspiring episode, Sophie shares how her passion for handmade jewelry turned into a booming business, the powerful story behind the “Izzy Star” earrings, and the marketing lessons she’s learned while standing out in a fiercely competitive industry. Read more at:https://earsass.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) - Passing to Profit(00:00:34) - Passing to Profit(00:01:32) - The Moment You Knew It Was Time to Start Your Business(00:03:05) - Sophie's Fashion Cafe(00:04:58) - Elizabeth Gearhart on Starting a Business as a Young Girl(00:08:14) - Dan Berger on Finding Belonging(00:11:58) - Assemble Hospitality Group: A Place to Get Away and Work(00:17:01) - How to Start a Business Without a Capital(00:20:05) - How to Start a Business With an Imm(00:22:43) - Do You Need Coachability?(00:26:25) - IP in the News: Amazon's AI Content Deal(00:28:44) - Home Warranty and Car Insurance(00:32:00) - Elizabeth Spotlight: What's Up?(00:34:37) - AI in Medical Practice(00:35:45) - Sophie McGowan on Starting a Jewelry Company(00:38:40) - The jewelry designer's 'Soul' collection(00:41:05) - The Princess of Wales wears my earrings(00:47:55) - The battle for mental health in sports(00:49:18) - Eyes on Me: Giving to the World(00:53:24) - Tax Doctor: How to Get Out of Debt(00:54:47) - Top 5 Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(00:56:05) - The Secret to Sophie McCabe's New Project(00:56:54) - Keep Your Powder Dry(00:57:22) - Appreciating Your Freedom as an Entrepreneur(00:59:19) - Passive to Profit