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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 7 MIN

Entrepreneurs: What is the Most Common Mistake First Time Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid It?

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

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.

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