Episode 302

September 29, 2026

00:05:44

Entrepreneurs: Knowing When to Walk Away is the Hardest Business Decision

Hosted by

Richard Gearhart, Esq. Elizabeth Gearhart
Entrepreneurs: Knowing When to Walk Away is the Hardest Business Decision
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Entrepreneurs: Knowing When to Walk Away is the Hardest Business Decision

Sep 29 2026 | 00:05:44

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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 literary agent and e-book pioneer Richard Curtis, Rose Marie Iskowitz from RISE Cognitive Blueprint and Yidian Liu from PolyGone Systems. 

What happens when the decision that moves your career forward means walking away from something that once worked? In this segment of Your New Business Journey, entrepreneurs Richard Curtis, Rosemary Iskowitz, and Idian Lu share the pivotal business decisions that changed their trajectories—from starting and ending a company, to leaving a valued client relationship, to abandoning traditional architectural design in favor of tackling plastic waste. Elizabeth Gearhart also reveals why she is narrowing her focus to podcasting, AI, and building a stronger team. Their stories offer practical insights into business growth, career reinvention, knowing when to change direction, finding meaningful work, and making difficult entrepreneurial decisions.

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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