Episode 303

October 19, 2026

00:06:56

Entrepreneurs: The Risks That Turned a Cardiologist, Inventor and Lawyer Into Entrepreneurs

Hosted by

Richard Gearhart, Esq. Elizabeth Gearhart
Entrepreneurs: The Risks That Turned a Cardiologist, Inventor and Lawyer Into Entrepreneurs
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs: The Risks That Turned a Cardiologist, Inventor and Lawyer Into Entrepreneurs

Oct 19 2026 | 00:06:56

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Show Notes

Discover entrepreneurship, innovation, business growth, scaling, and intellectual property strategies from successful founders and industry leaders. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with interventional cardiologist Dr. Joseph A. Puma from Sorin Medical, Brian Fried, Inventor Coach from National Inventor Club and John Schwind from ReadiMask.

What does it take to bet on yourself, turn an invention into a multimillion-unit success, or build a business around an idea others doubt? In this segment of "Your New Business Journey", hosts Richard Gearhart, Esq. and Elizabeth Gearhart talk with interventional cardiologist Dr. Joseph A. Puma about leaving hospital leadership to build a business focused on preventing heart disease, inventor and licensing expert Brian Fried about the QVC opportunity that transformed his career and helped sell millions of products, and founder of ReadiMask John Schwind about how COVID brought new attention to respiratory protection. Elizabeth Gearhart shares how marketing evolved into using AI and large language models to attract clients, while Richard explains how networking and relationships are creating new opportunities for his law firm and its clients. Discover how entrepreneurs recognize opportunities, take calculated risks, turn ideas into businesses, and adapt to changing markets.

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.

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