Episodios

  • Entrepreneurs: Belonging as a Business Strategy with Dan Berger + A Jewelry Brand with Soul with Sophie McGown (Full Episode)
    Jul 7 2025
    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
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    1 h
  • Entrepreneurial Secrets: Attitude Is Everything, Be the Original in a Sea of Copies + More
    Jul 6 2025

    In this inspiring episode of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind", our guests open up about the real struggles, mindset shifts, and personal growth that fuel entrepreneurial success. From prison to purpose, failure to evolution, and blind spots to bold moves, they share how attitude, curiosity, and self-awareness shape the journey. Whether you’re building a business or reinventing yourself, this episode is a reminder that your story matters—and that growth often starts where comfort ends.

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Matt Seefeld from MedEvlove and Kevin McCarthy from Blind Spots Global.

    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.

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    5 m
  • Entrepreneurship Unfiltered: Prison Time, Startups, and Second Chances
    Jul 5 2025

    In this raw and revealing segment about the entrepreneurship journey on Passage to Profit Show, entrepreneurs share the highs and harrowing lows of their journeys—from building million-dollar companies to facing federal prison time. With powerful stories of blind spots, resilience, and redemption, this conversation dives deep into the psychology of decision-making, the importance of curiosity, and the uncomfortable truths every business owner must face. Whether you're launching your first venture or navigating leadership challenges, this episode is packed with lessons you won’t find in a textbook.

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Matt Seefeld from MedEvlove and Kevin McCarthy from Blind Spots Global.

    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.

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    26 m
  • AI Is Writing Code and Holding Grudges. Now What?
    Jul 4 2025

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Matt Seefeld from MedEvlove and Kevin McCarthy from Blind Spots Global.

    In this eye-opening segment of "Intellectual Property News" on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into the wild world of artificial intelligence and intellectual property. From AIs rewriting their own code to blackmailing engineers, the line between machine and human behavior is getting blurry—and fast. Can AI creations be copyrighted? Who owns the data that fuels these systems? And are we really still in control? Tune in as our panel explores the legal, ethical, and downright bizarre implications of AI's rapid evolution.

    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.

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    9 m
  • Entrepreneurs: Fix Your Blind Spots to Experience a Business Breakthrough with Kevin McCarthy
    Jul 3 2025

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Kevin McCarthy from Blind Spots Global.

    What if your biggest leadership challenge is the one you can’t even see? Kevin McCarthy, founder of Blind Spots Leadership Development, shares how hidden habits and personality traits can quietly sabotage your influence. He reveals how a 3-minute blind spot assessment is helping leaders become more self-aware, build stronger teams, and close the gap between how they think they lead and how others experience them. Get ready for some surprising insights—and a few aha moments. Read more at: https://ww3.blindspots.com/ and at https://www.blindspotassessments.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.

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    13 m
  • Entrepreneurs: How MedEvolve is Fixing the Broken Business of Healthcare with Matt Seefeld
    Jul 2 2025

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Matt Seefeld from MedEvlove.

    In this eye-opening episode, Matt Seifeld, President of MedEvolve, exposes the hidden inefficiencies and financial chaos plaguing the U.S. healthcare system. From denied claims to overwhelmed billing departments, he explains how outdated processes are hurting both doctors and patients. Matt shares how MedEvolve uses smart technology and AI to reduce waste and recover lost revenue. Tune in to learn what’s really happening behind your medical bill—and why it matters more than ever. Read more at: https://medevolve.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.

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    18 m
  • Entrepreneurs: How Did You Come Up With Your Business Idea?
    Jul 1 2025

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Matt Seefeld from MedEvlove and Kevin McCarthy from Blind Spots Global.

    What sparks a business idea—divine revelation or a caffeine overdose? In this lively and relatable segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, our panel of entrepreneurs share the quirky and inspiring origins of their ventures—from late-night lightning bolts to spotting unmet needs in their industries. Whether you’re a serial founder or still dreaming up your first idea, you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe even get your next big spark. One thing’s clear: great businesses often start with a jolt of coffee—and a bold leap of faith.

    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) - Passage to Profit
    • (00:00:43) - How Did You Get Your Business Idea?
    • (00:02:26) - Starting a Business at 29
    • (00:05:30) - Podcasters on How They Found Their Podcast Studio
    • (00:07:27) - P2P: Passage to Profit
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    9 m
  • Entrepreneurs: Cutting Waste in Healthcare Billing + Blind Spot Assessments with Matt Seefeld and Kevin McCarthy (Full Episode)
    Jun 30 2025

    Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Matt Seefeld from MedEvlove and Kevin McCarthy from Blind Spots Global.

    In this eye-opening episode, Matt Seifeld, President of MedEvolve, exposes the hidden inefficiencies and financial chaos plaguing the U.S. healthcare system. From denied claims to overwhelmed billing departments, he explains how outdated processes are hurting both doctors and patients. Matt shares how MedEvolve uses smart technology and AI to reduce waste and recover lost revenue. Tune in to learn what’s really happening behind your medical bill—and why it matters more than ever. Read more at: https://medevolve.com/

    What if your biggest leadership challenge is the one you can’t even see? Kevin McCarthy, founder of Blind Spots Leadership Development, shares how hidden habits and personality traits can quietly sabotage your influence. He reveals how a 3-minute blind spot assessment is helping leaders become more self-aware, build stronger teams, and close the gap between how they think they lead and how others experience them. Get ready for some surprising insights—and a few aha moments. Read more at: https://ww3.blindspots.com/ and at https://www.blindspotassessments.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) - Richard and Elizabeth Gerhardt on Ramping Up Your Business
    • (00:00:25) - Passage to Profit
    • (00:01:48) - How Did You Get Your Business Idea?
    • (00:03:32) - Startups Are Made for the Long Term
    • (00:06:36) - Podcasters: Divine Revelation or Caffeine Overdose
    • (00:08:35) - The challenge of healthcare
    • (00:11:18) - The Fight for Healthcare Provider Margins
    • (00:17:56) - Is More Regulation Needed for the Healthcare Industry?
    • (00:22:44) - How to Take a Revenue Cycle Company to $8 Million in Revenue
    • (00:27:40) - Blind Spots
    • (00:29:42) - Retired Realtor and serial entrepreneur
    • (00:32:17) - The 3-Step Blind Spot Assessment
    • (00:38:47) - Should Artificial Intelligence Be Given Copyright?
    • (00:41:21) - Can AI Take Over Healthcare?
    • (00:45:44) - Car Insurance
    • (00:48:48) - What Have You Been Up To?
    • (00:51:20) - In the Elevator With Kevin McKinnon
    • (00:55:01) - Blind Spots of the FBI
    • (01:00:57) - How to Start a Business in the Recession
    • (01:06:32) - What Would You Do If You Didn't Quit?
    • (01:07:49) - Locate Your Curiousity in Leadership
    • (01:13:16) - Lessons from a Paralegal Strike
    • (01:16:03) - How to Deal with a Back Tax Debt
    • (01:17:07) - Noah Fleischman on Legal holidays
    • (01:18:11) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind
    • (01:21:45) - Passive to Profit
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    1 h y 23 m