Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley, aka "Mr. Manners".

What do your everyday habits say about your professionalism, leadership, and personal brand? In this fascinating episode, etiquette expert and media personality Thomas P. Farley—better known as “Mr. Manners”—shares how small social behaviors can quietly sabotage careers, business relationships, networking opportunities, and workplace success. From first impressions and sales meetings to digital etiquette, difficult coworkers, and the decline of face-to-face communication, Thomas reveals practical, modern etiquette strategies that help entrepreneurs and professionals stand out in today’s fast-paced world. Learn how better manners can improve networking, leadership, career growth, dating, family relationships, and even your confidence in business. Read more at: https://mister-manners.com/

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

This segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show dives into the pivotal moments that completely changed the direction of several entrepreneurs’ businesses and lives. From discovering the overlooked opportunity that became a winning career pivot, to using meditation for clarity and purpose, to learning how hiring the right people and partners unlocks true growth, these founders share the real decisions behind their success. You’ll hear powerful lessons on scaling a business, building the right team, finding the right marketing support, and recognizing when it’s time to stop doing everything alone. Packed with authentic entrepreneurial insights, mindset breakthroughs, and practical business wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for founders, small business owners, and anyone looking to grow personally and professionally.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley, aka "Mr. Manners", executive coach and advisor for lawyers Lauren Paxton and master organic esthetician, Eva Kerschbaumer.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley, aka "Mr. Manners", executive coach and advisor for lawyers Lauren Paxton and master organic esthetician, Eva Kerschbaumer.

What do your everyday habits say about your professionalism, leadership, and personal brand? In this fascinating episode, etiquette expert and media personality Thomas P. Farley—better known as “Mr. Manners”—shares how small social behaviors can quietly sabotage careers, business relationships, networking opportunities, and workplace success. From first impressions and sales meetings to digital etiquette, difficult coworkers, and the decline of face-to-face communication, Thomas reveals practical, modern etiquette strategies that help entrepreneurs and professionals stand out in today’s fast-paced world. Learn how better manners can improve networking, leadership, career growth, dating, family relationships, and even your confidence in business. Read more at: https://mister-manners.com/

What keeps smart, successful professionals from becoming confident leaders and entrepreneurs? Executive coach and former federal prosecutor Lauren Paxton explains how neuroscience-based coaching helps professionals overcome limiting beliefs, build authentic personal brands, develop leadership skills, and transition from high-performing employees into business-minded leaders. From social media visibility and networking to executive presence and finding your “why,” Lauren shares practical strategies for entrepreneurs, lawyers, and ambitious professionals who want to grow their influence, confidence, and long-term success. Read more at: https://www.laurenpaxton.com/

What if the secret to healthier, younger-looking skin isn’t more products—but less? In this eye-opening episode, Master Organic Esthetician and ESSpa Inc & eDryBar Founder & CEO Eva Kerschbaumer challenges modern skincare myths and reveals why over-cleansing, toxic ingredients, Botox culture, and social media beauty standards may actually be harming your skin and confidence. Eva shares practical skincare advice on nutrition, hydration, facial massage, supplements, SPF, aging naturally, and building a sustainable skincare routine that works from the inside out. From holistic beauty and gut health to anti-aging truths and confidence at every age, this conversation is packed with powerful insights for anyone looking to improve their skin naturally. Read more at: http://www.esspa.net/ and at: https://www.edrybar.com/

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

What separates thriving entrepreneurs from everyone else? In this inspiring segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind:, successful founders and business leaders reveal the mindset shifts that helped them push through fear, failure, uncertainty, and growth. From rejecting a victim mentality and staying proactive under pressure to building success through networking, humility, joy, and consistent action, these entrepreneurial secrets offer practical wisdom for anyone building a business or personal brand. 

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Jace Graham, founder of Rising Phoenix Resources, media coach Amy Scruggs and Jackie Ott-Jaakola & Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM from EveryCat Health Foundation.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, interview Jackie Ott-Jaakola & Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM from EveryCat Health Foundation.

What if the research saving your cat’s life could also help save yours? We sit down with Jackie Ott-Jaakola and Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM of EveryCat Health Foundation to explore the cutting-edge science behind feline health—from allergies and nutrition to cancer research and life-saving treatments. Discover how decades of nonprofit-funded innovation have transformed cat care, led to breakthroughs like treatments for once-fatal diseases, and even contributed to advancements in human medicine. Whether you're a devoted cat owner or simply curious about the intersection of animal and human health, this episode reveals how investing in feline research is changing lives across species. Read more at: https://everycat.org/

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, interview media coach Amy Scruggs.

When life demands everything, what happens to your business? In this powerful episode, media expert Amy Scruggs shares her deeply personal journey of stepping away from a thriving career to become a full-time caregiver for her father battling Alzheimer’s. From building a viral online presence during caregiving to facing grief, identity loss, and the challenge of starting over, Amy reveals how she rebuilt her business from the ground up. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs navigating burnout, family obligations, career interruptions, and comeback strategies—offering real-world insights on resilience, reinvention, and what truly matters most. Read more at: https://www.amyscruggsmedia.com/

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, interview Jace Graham, founder of Rising Phoenix Resources.

What if traditional investing is quietly limiting your wealth? Jace Graham, founder and CEO of Rising Phoenix Resources, reveals why savvy investors are shifting away from Wall Street and into alternative assets like oil and gas minerals, real estate, private credit, and emerging opportunities like AI data centers. Discover how tangible assets can generate strong cash flow, reduce volatility, and unlock powerful tax advantages—while navigating global events like oil price shocks and market swings. Jace also breaks down his five-pillar investment strategy, how to leverage self-directed IRAs, and what it really takes to build long-term wealth in today’s unpredictable economy. Read more at: https://www.rising-phoenix.com/

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

What’s the one decision that can completely change the trajectory of a business? In this segment of "Your new Business Journey", entrepreneurs share the exact moments that redefined their success—from doubling down and raising capital during economic uncertainty, to stepping into the spotlight through speaking and media, to executing bold rebrands and hiring strategies that unlocked growth. Discover how taking calculated risks, increasing visibility, and acting decisively—when others hesitate—can open doors to new opportunities, stronger networks, and accelerated business expansion. If you’re looking for real-world strategies that drive momentum, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and moves that make all the difference.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Jace Graham, founder of Rising Phoenix Resources, media coach Amy Scruggs and Jackie Ott-Jaakola & Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM from EveryCat Health Foundation.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

What separates entrepreneurs who break through from those who burn out? In this powerful “Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind” segment, top innovators reveal the real strategies behind sustainable success. Learn why embracing recoverable failure is critical to innovation, how calculated risk—not reckless bets—builds lasting businesses, and why being the most known can outperform being the best. Discover the “Fame Formula” for building authority, the overlooked power of data as your business scorecard, and how to define your identity in the age of AI-driven search. This episode delivers actionable insights on visibility, resilience, branding, and decision-making that every entrepreneur needs to grow, scale, and stay relevant.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, have this conversation with Richard Browning, inventor, author and founder of Gravity Industries, Dr. Catrise Austin, founder of Celebrity Branding USA™ and VIP Smiles Dentistry and James McCormick, CEO of Cloudastructure.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, interview James McCormick, CEO of Cloudastructure.

What started as a stolen laptop and a missing video recording sparked a powerful idea that would evolve into a cutting-edge AI security platform. In this episode, James McCormick, CEO fo Cloudastructure reveals how cloud-based video surveillance and artificial intelligence are transforming security from reactive to proactive—helping businesses prevent crime before it happens. From multifamily housing challenges to real-time threat detection, searchable video data, and “talk-down” interventions, this conversation dives into the real-world applications of AI in security, the massive scale of global surveillance (over a billion cameras capturing trillions of minutes daily), and the critical balance between privacy and protection. Entrepreneurs will gain insight into building a competitive moat with data, staying ahead in a rapidly evolving AI landscape, and turning a simple problem into a scalable, future-focused business. Read more at: https://www.cloudastructure.com/

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.