Entrepreneurs: What the Future Holds for Web3 and AI with Tech Entrepreneur Ian Utiile + Others (Full Episode)

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Web3 AI expert Ian Utile from ÂTTN.LIVE, B2B expert Nelson Bruton from Interchanges and Manufacturing Chats and Courtney Peebles from Solobo Toys.   In this episode, we dive into a bold vision of the future with founder of ÂTTN.LIVE Ian Utile — exploring how Web3, AI, and audio-first platforms are reshaping content creation, ownership, and distribution. From the rise of Kiki the cat as the next big IP to reimagining attention economies and universal max income, Ian shares how tech can empower creators, decentralize power, and bring billions online. Read more at: https://www.attn.live     As the President of Manufacturing Chats and Interchanges and a two-decade veteran in the world of B2B marketing, Nelson Bruton has dedicated his career to helping industrial manufacturers break free from outdated growth tactics and embrace modern digital strategies. Read more at: https://manufacturingchats.com/ and https://www.interchanges.com/       Courtney Peebles, co-founder of Solobo Toys returns to give an update about her Montessori-inspired educational children's toy company. Recently, Solobo Toys went head-to-head with toy industry giants and won the Toy Foundation’s TOTY Award for Best Plush 2025. Their indie, neurodivergent-owned brand beat out the biggest names in toys. Read more at: https://solobotoys.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(00:00:45) - Passage to Profit(00:01:49) - The Journey of Building a Successful Business(00:03:23) - What is Web3AI and Its Impact?(00:05:05) - Content Creators: Ownership of their Work(00:09:09) - In the Future of Digital Engagement(00:10:48) - Do We Need a More Dystopian Future?(00:14:43) - How to Build a Billion-Dollar Franchise(00:19:58) - Kiki the Meme Coin: Does the Creator Own the Character(00:23:13) - Texas Strip State, New York Sirloin Controversy(00:25:11) - Home Warranty: $1 a Day for Your Appliances(00:27:10) - Passage to Profit(00:29:22) - A New Way to Prevent Pandemics(00:30:08) - B2B Marketing Expert Nelson Britton on How to Generate(00:33:53) - Pivoting Between Manufacturing Chats and Interchanges(00:35:50) - Toys for Kids: Best Plush Toy(00:38:24) - Your toys are 3-D printed(00:43:17) - The Emotion Box Toy Company(00:49:03) - Your tax doctor--call now if you owe more than $10(00:50:07) - Coming soon: The Old Things(00:51:14) - Six Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(00:52:59) - How to Build a Successful Law Firm: Richard Gearhart