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Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview AI expert and keynote speaker Kevin Surace, Tyler Dunagin from Turnserv and Jen Millard form mainlove™. Artificial intelligence isn’t coming—it’s already here, and it’s reshaping entrepreneurship faster than most people realize. In this episode, AI futurist and tech entrepreneur Kevin Sarrace breaks down why AI is the worst it will ever be right now, how it’s quietly replacing tasks (not just jobs), and why the people who embrace it are becoming exponentially more productive. From creativity and music to customer support and everyday business decisions, Kevin explains how AI is democratizing power, transforming careers, and creating a clear divide between those who adapt and those who fall behind. Read more at: https://kevinsurace.com/ Tyler Dunagin is the founder of Turnserv, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. From managing $250M in multifamily assets to building patented, best-in-class solutions, Tyler specializes in turning complex operations into scalable, repeatable systems. Read more at: https://dunagincollective.com/ and at: https://turnserv.com/ Jen Millard is the CEO of mainlove™, a Maine-based brand turning pristine water into a movement rooted in community, sustainability, and love. From seltzer and purified water to a mission that supports local brewers and the planet, Jen is bringing her 25+ years of leadership full circle back home. Read more at: https://mainelove.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) - Starting a Business(00:00:35) - Passage to Profit(00:02:16) - Timing of Your Business Journey(00:06:29) - Decisions That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:07:37) - Decisions That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:09:14) - The Power of a Coach(00:10:10) - How a Non-Decision Affects the Firm(00:11:46) - What Will AI Look Like in a Year?(00:16:24) - Talking Tech: The Future of Questions With AI(00:19:19) - Musicians on the Future of Creativity(00:24:49) - The Future of Customer Support Is AI(00:26:41) - Car Shield(00:27:41) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:28:41) - Kevin Serrace on AI and How It's Affecting Jobs(00:29:44) - Will AI Eliminate Jobs?(00:35:32) - Ask Me Anything With Facebook and Gemini(00:36:33) - How Creators Will Make a Hollywood-Quality Film(00:39:51) - One Way That AI Is Helping Your Business(00:45:12) - Passive to Profit(00:48:05) - Matthew McConaughey Trademarks to Protect His Voice From(00:51:53) - How Turnserve Went From Franchising to Fortune 500(00:58:14) - Does Your Property Management Company Have Any Patents?(01:00:02) - How Companies Are Using AI to Prepping Homes(01:03:39) - How To Keep Your Installers On-Time(01:05:30) - Maine Brewing's Water in Aluminum(01:11:17) - Sen. Marco Rubio on the Canning Business(01:14:07) - Maine Water Is Better Than Bottled Water(01:18:51) - There Is Hope For Troubled Teens(01:20:12) - What Is Your Secret to Success?(01:23:36) - Passage to Profit

In this segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, a powerhouse panel of founders, researchers, and advisors share the hard-earned lessons they wish they’d known sooner. From stepping out of academia and into entrepreneurship, to mastering decision-making through behavioral economics, building teams and systems that last, and staying visible in an AI-driven world, the conversation reveals why success is rarely a straight line. You’ll hear why comfort zones are overrated, mentors matter, passion must be paired with process, and how the way you think—not just how hard you work—can unlock entirely new paths to growth and impact. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Dr. Danielle Dick from Thrive Genetics and Rutgers University Addiction Research Center, Neil Senturia from AskTuring.ai and financial advisor Alan Porter from Strategic Wealth Strategies. 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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview financial advisor Alan Porter from Strategic Wealth Strategies. This interview is a powerful wake-up call on money, retirement, and the risks most people never see coming. Alan Porter shares how personal tragedy transformed him from a retired Blackhawk instructor pilot into a passionate advocate for financial education, revealing why so many retirees run out of money too soon. From hidden 401(k) fees and the dangers of market losses in retirement to little-known insurance strategies and guaranteed income, this conversation challenges “safe” financial assumptions and exposes what most advisors never explain. Eye-opening, emotional, and practical, this episode may completely change how you think about retirement and financial security. Read more at: https://www.strategicwealthstrategies.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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Neil Senturia from AskTuring.ai and Blackbird Ventures. In this interview, serial entrepreneur and AI insider Neil Santuria—co-founder of AskTuring AI and Blackbird Ventures—pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside today’s AI revolution. Neil breaks down Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) in plain English, explaining why it’s “search on steroids,” how it eliminates hallucinations, and why privacy, context, and security are the true differentiators in business AI. Along the way, he shares candid stories from a career spanning screenwriting, real estate, and multiple startups, revealing what drives him to keep building, why he believes in staying “in the game,” and how AskTuring is positioning itself as the neutral, Switzerland-style platform in an increasingly crowded AI landscape. Read more at: https://www.askturing.ai/ and https://blackbirdv.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.

This segment of Intellectual Property News on Passage to Profit Show with co-hosts Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, dives into a newly filed lawsuit that puts artificial intelligence under an uncomfortable spotlight. Centered on a tragic murder-suicide allegedly influenced by AI interactions, the conversation explores how tools like ChatGPT can become trusted authorities during moments of mental vulnerability—and what happens when that trust goes unchecked. From legal responsibility and free speech to algorithmic transparency and guardrails, the discussion raises urgent questions about accountability as AI use accelerates faster than any tech platform before it. It’s a thought-provoking, unsettling look at the dark side of AI—and why awareness now matters more than ever. 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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Dr. Danielle Dick from Thrive Genetics and Rutgers University Addiction Research Center. What if the traits that drive success, risk-taking, and resilience aren’t learned—but coded into your DNA? In this eye-opening episode, internationally renowned behavioral genetics researcher Dr. Danielle Dick, author of The Child Code and co-founder of Thrive Genetics, challenges everything you think you know about behavior, parenting, and entrepreneurship. From why some people are natural risk-takers to how genes shape personality, addiction risk, and leadership potential, this conversation reveals how nature and nurture collide—and how understanding your genetic wiring can help parents, founders, and leaders make smarter, more compassionate decisions. Read more at: https://www.danielledick.com/ and https://thrivegenetics.ai/ 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.

In this candid, insight-packed segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, seasoned entrepreneurs and experts open up about the early mistakes and tough decisions that ultimately fueled their growth. From misreading the market and choosing the wrong partners, to trying to do everything alone and delaying the help that truly mattered, the panel shares real-world lessons on pivoting, building the right team, investing in coaching, and getting comfortable with discomfort. It’s an honest conversation about how missteps, when handled right, can become the very catalysts that move a business — and its founder — forward. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Dr. Danielle Dick from Thrive Genetics and Rutgers University Addiction Research Center, Neil Senturia from AskTuring.ai and financial advisor Alan Porter from Strategic Wealth Strategies. 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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Dr. Danielle Dick from Thrive Genetics and Rutgers University Addiction Research Center, Neil Senturia from AskTuring.ai and financial advisor Alan Porter from Strategic Wealth Strategies What if the traits that drive success, risk-taking, and resilience aren’t learned—but coded into your DNA? In this eye-opening episode, internationally renowned behavioral genetics researcher Dr. Danielle Dick, author of The Child Code and co-founder of Thrive Genetics, challenges everything you think you know about behavior, parenting, and entrepreneurship. From why some people are natural risk-takers to how genes shape personality, addiction risk, and leadership potential, this conversation reveals how nature and nurture collide—and how understanding your genetic wiring can help parents, founders, and leaders make smarter, more compassionate decisions. Read more at: https://www.danielledick.com/ and https://thrivegenetics.ai/ Neil Senturia is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of AskTuring.ai, a private, citation-backed AI workspace trusted by high-stakes professionals, whose extraordinary career spans Hollywood screenwriting, real estate development, and multiple successful tech ventures built on accuracy, trust, and execution. Read more at: https://www.askturing.ai/ Alan Porter is a financial advisor and the owner and CEO of Strategic Wealth Strategies, whose journey from Blackhawk helicopter instructor pilot to nationally recognized tax strategist was forged by service, personal loss, and a mission to help families protect their wealth and retire with confidence. Read more at: https://www.strategicwealthstrategies.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 Gerhardt and Elizabeth Gearhart(00:00:29) - Passage to Profit: The Road to Entrepreneurial Success(00:02:32) - Your New Business Journey(00:04:21) - The Biggest Mistake of All Time(00:06:52) - Alan Porter on Growing With a Team(00:08:22) - What's an Entrepreneur's Most Important Moment?(00:09:15) - How Your Genetics Affects Your Child's Behavior(00:13:46) - How Do Genetics Influence Kids' Behavior?(00:18:58) - Do You Think You're Born to Be an Entrepreneur?(00:24:25) - Better Health Insurance for You Now(00:25:25) - Seeking Genetics to Prevent and Reduce Opioids Use(00:32:23) - How AI is Affecting Your Business(00:34:32) - How Are You Using AI in Your Business?(00:38:00) - Divorce Debt Relief Hotline(00:40:46) - The Criminal Case Over AI(00:46:08) - Ask Turing AI: The Search Engine of the AI World(00:51:30) - Chat: Very granular, but also very powerful(00:51:57) - What Motivates You to Start a Business?(00:54:36) - Philosopher on Starting Multiple Businesses(00:57:43) - Inventing From the Business of Hollywood(01:00:34) - Alan Porter Tells His Story(01:04:24) - Risk of Retirement in America(01:08:00) - Social Security and Retirement Risk(01:10:46) - Dr. Alan Porter on Strategic Wealth: Money Matters(01:12:36) - Passage to Profit(01:14:03) - How to Win at Love and Money(01:15:15) - Secret of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:17:35) - What is a secret to better decision-making?(01:19:40) - What's Your Secret to Success?(01:20:22) - How to Stay in Business for 20 Years(01:22:24) - Passage to Profit

What if the fastest way to grow your business is to step away from it? In this episode of Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind, seasoned founders and experts share the counterintuitive habits that actually drive sustainable success. From disappearing for a week to test your systems, to resisting the dopamine hit of shiny new ideas, to clearing the clutter that wastes your time and energy, this conversation cuts through hustle culture myths. You’ll hear why focus beats frenzy, why your business should run without you, and why celebrating even small wins matters more than you think. If you’re an entrepreneur who feels stretched, distracted, or indispensable, this episode may change how you lead—and how you grow. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with entrepreneur, success coach, author and keynote speaker, Saahil Mehta, Brady Sticker from ChurchCandy Marketing and mortgage expert Tom Wragg. 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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview mortgage expert Tom Wragg. Entrepreneurs don’t just build businesses — they build lives, and for many that includes buying a home without a traditional paycheck. In this episode, mortgage expert Tom Wragg of loanDepot pulls back the curtain on what it really takes for entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals to qualify for a mortgage in today’s market. From busting the 20% down payment myth to explaining how accountability, education, and human trust still beat technology in high-stakes financial decisions, this conversation reveals how disciplined daily actions, smart financing strategies, and the right guidance can turn the dream of homeownership into a confident, stress-free reality. Read more at: https://www.loandepot.com/loan-officers/twragg 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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview rady Sticker from ChurchCandy Marketing. What started as a $500 ad experiment that completely failed turned into a nationwide entrepreneurial success story. In this episode, Brady Sticker shares how he went from youth pastor to founder of Church Candy, using modern digital marketing, authenticity, and relentless testing to help churches reach hundreds of thousands of people across North America. Entrepreneurs will hear powerful lessons on overcoming early failure, building trust through real storytelling, and scaling a mission-driven business by focusing on what truly makes people show up. Read more at: https://churchcandy.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.

Disney just made a billion-dollar move that could redefine the future of creativity, entertainment, and intellectual property. In this episode, Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show, break down Disney’s landmark investment in OpenAI and what it means for AI-generated, movie-quality content using some of the world’s most iconic characters. From licensing and ownership to creative control and new revenue models, the conversation explores why this deal signals a major shift from fear to strategy in how powerful IP holders are approaching AI—and why, in the age of artificial intelligence, owning intellectual property may matter more than ever. 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.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview entrepreneur, success coach, author and keynote speaker, Saahil Mehta. Mountaineer and executive coach Saahil Mehta challenges the hustle-at-all-costs mindset and explains why money, fame, and nonstop ambition often lead to burnout, regret, and broken relationships. Through his powerful “Seven Summits” framework, Sahil shows entrepreneurs how to redefine success on their own terms, protect what truly matters, and make smarter decisions without sacrificing health, family, or sanity. Read more at: https://www.saahilmehta.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.

In this segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, our panel dives into the most common—and costly—mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make when launching a business, and how to avoid them before they derail your momentum. From trying to serve everyone instead of owning a clear niche, to staying “busy” with logos and websites instead of focusing on revenue-generating actions, our guests share hard-earned, real-world insights. You’ll also hear why studying past failures can be just as important as chasing success, how delegation can save both your sanity and your growth, and why overnight success is mostly a myth. It’s a candid, practical conversation designed to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs build smarter, faster, and with far fewer regrets. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with entrepreneur, success coach, author and keynote speaker, Saahil Mehta, Brady Sticker from ChurchCandy Marketing and mortgage expert Tom Wragg. 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.

In this powerful segment of “Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind” on Passage to Profit Show, seasoned founders reveal what really drives long-term success—and it’s not originality or overnight wins. From why stealing ideas and innovating execution beats chasing brilliance, to how asking for help can radically accelerate growth, this conversation strips entrepreneurship down to its core truths. You’ll hear why failure is unavoidable, consistency is everything, passion often shows up later than expected, and why the smartest entrepreneurs bet on their future selves while boldly putting themselves out there to build real authority. Honest, motivating, and refreshingly practical, this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about staying in the game and growing into the entrepreneur they’re meant to become. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with the Author or The Real Environmentalists, Jim Beach from The School for Startups, Joe Massa from Podtopia and Nicky Wake from Chapter 2 Dating. 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.