
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
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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Entrepreneurs: The Insider's Guide to Funding Early-Stage Innovation with Judith Sheft + Others (Full Episode)
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Judith Sheft from New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation & Technology, Dr. Alberta “Tamika” Quick from Leading Young Women, Inc and Gaurav “G” Sharma from Hook. How do you turn a brilliant idea into a funded startup? In this e

Entrepreneurial Secrets: Secrets to Think Bigger, How to Keep Momentum Alive + More
In this inspiring segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, we uncover the with game-changing insights from our guests. From loving the problem (not just the solution), to keeping your sales engine always running, building genuine connections, embracing fresh perspectives, and tuning o

Entrepreneurs: How a Family Recipe Became an Award-Winning Coffee Liqueur with David & Monica Kowalski
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview David and Monica Kowalski from Lebowski's Kool-Luah. What do you get when you mix a family recipe, a tattoo search, and a taproom named after The Big Lebowski? You get Kulua—a nostalgic, award-winning coffee liqueur crafted by entre

Entrepreneurs: Avoid the #1 Mistake Business Owners Make Plus 5 Keys to Success with Rick English
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Rick English from UP Advisors. In this interview, business consultant Rick English of Up Advisors shares the top mistakes that hold entrepreneurs back—like not knowing their numbers, hiring too late, and undervaluing their time. He
In this episode, we dive into a holy twist on intellectual property as entrepreneurs rush to trademark the name of the new Pope—Chicago-style. From "Da Bears" to "Da Pope," we explore the hilarious and legally murky world of trademarking a religious title, with plenty of laughs and insights along the way. Can you brand
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Jed Morley from Backstory Branding. Is your brand BBQ-worthy or headed for an HR complaint? In this episode of Passage to Profit, branding expert Jed Morley, founder of Backstory Branding, dives deep into what makes a brand trustwor