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Entrepreneurs: How to Turn Your Big Idea into a Market-Ready Product with Lisa Ascolese + Others (Full Episode)

from Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship · host Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Lisa Ascolse, "The Inventress", Ariel Schur from ABS Staffing Solutions and Gina Triantafillou from Tiny Tot Co.   Meet Lisa Ascolese, "The Inventress"—entrepreneur, TV host, and mentor who’s helpedcountless people turn ideas into market-ready products. In this episode, she shares her journey, biggest lessons, and practical tips for avoiding mistakes, overcoming fear, and turning passion into profitable innovation. Read more at: https://inventingatoz.com/   Ariel Schur is the CEO & founder of ABS Staffing Solutions,  redefining boutique staffing in NYC with a personalized, high-touch approach. With 20+ years of expertise, Ariel and her team deliver exceptional matches for both employers and job seekers. Read more at: https://www.absstaffingsolutions.com/    Gina Triantafillou is the founder of Tiny Tot Co. and creator of the patent-pending Catch the Mess bib — a stylish, stress-free solution for messy mealtimes. Her mission: make parenting easier with products that are as functional as they are adorable! Read more at: https://tinytotco.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) - Passion to Profit(00:00:55) - Passage to Profit(00:01:52) - What is the Smallest Win in Your Business Journey?(00:03:03) - What small thing happened that made you feel like you hit the jack(00:03:26) - Inventor Spotlight: Gina's Journey(00:06:23) - The First Question Entrepreneurs Should Ask themselves(00:08:14) - Richard Feynman on Inspiring Others(00:11:52) - Non-Disclosure of Ideas on Intellectual Property(00:15:04) - How long does it take to develop a new product?(00:16:34) - Inventing A to Z's Lisa Askalise on Her(00:20:00) - The Investment Value of Gold(00:21:02) - The Cruise Line Hotline(00:22:00) - Inventor Spotlight TV(00:26:16) - What Have Been The Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs?(00:28:34) - Where do you get money to do your projects?(00:29:38) - Inventing A to Z With Lisa Askles(00:30:46) - 7 Rules for Using AI in Your Book Editing(00:32:16) - How to Use AI in Recruitment(00:35:59) - Passage to Profit: Car Insurance Hotline(00:38:33) - Intellectual Property in the News(00:40:34) - Meet Arielle Scher(00:42:47) - What Makes a Good Recruitment Recruiter?(00:44:58) - How Do You See the Job Market?(00:46:07) - How to Prepare a Job Candidate for an Interview(00:52:33) - How to Hire a Team Member(00:54:50) - Gina Triantofilo's Gorgeous Baby Bibs(00:58:22) - What are some lessons you've learned from your entrepreneurial journey?(00:59:04) - The Secret to Perfect Bibs(01:03:13) - TinyTotco: Where are they selling their products?(01:03:43) - Kevin Lane on His Elevator Pitch(01:04:28) - Head-to-toe bibs for injured kids(01:08:32) - Noah Fleishman on the Home Pages(01:09:49) - Lisa Lees(01:11:05) - Richard Gearhart & Arielle Scher(01:14:27) - Passage to Profit

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Lisa Ascolse, "The Inventress", Ariel Schur from ABS Staffing Solutions and Gina Triantafillou from Tiny Tot Co.   Meet Lisa Ascolese, "The Inventress"—entrepreneur, TV host, and mentor who’s helpedcountless people turn ideas into market-ready products. In this episode, she shares her journey, biggest lessons, and practical tips for avoiding mistakes, overcoming fear, and turning passion into profitable innovation. Read more at: https://inventingatoz.com/   Ariel Schur is the CEO & founder of ABS Staffing Solutions,  redefining boutique staffing in NYC with a personalized, high-touch approach. With 20+ years of expertise, Ariel and her team deliver exceptional matches for both employers and job seekers. Read more at: https://www.absstaffingsolutions.com/    Gina Triantafillou is the founder of Tiny Tot Co. and creator of the patent-pending Catch the Mess bib — a stylish, stress-free solution for messy mealtimes. Her mission: make parenting easier with products that are as functional as they are adorable! Read more at: https://tinytotco.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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