EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 3 MIN
Entrepreneurs: What's the One Mistake New Entrepreneurs Should Absolutely Avoid?
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 expert panel gets real about the painful lessons every new entrepreneur wishes they knew sooner. From resisting the urge to cling to your original idea, to shifting from “telling” to truly listening, to learning you can’t (and shouldn’t) build a business alone, they share the mistakes that cost them time, energy, and momentum—so you don’t have to repeat them. You’ll also hear a candid warning about hiring pitfalls and a surprising take on how social media is sabotaging focus and founders. If you’re starting a business—or even thinking about it—this fast-paced conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom to help you launch smarter. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with social networking pioneer and privacy expert, Mark Weinstein, Gary B. Cohen from CO2 Coaching and Tim Nealon from Ghost City Tours. 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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In this segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, our expert panel gets real about the painful lessons every new entrepreneur wishes they knew sooner. From resisting the urge to cling to your original idea, to shifting from “telling” to truly listening, to learning you can’t (and shouldn’t) build a business alone, they share the mistakes that cost them time, energy, and momentum—so you don’t have to repeat them. You’ll also hear a candid warning about hiring pitfalls and a surprising take on how social media is sabotaging focus and founders. If you’re starting a business—or even thinking about it—this fast-paced conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom to help you launch smarter. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with social networking pioneer and privacy expert, Mark Weinstein, Gary B. Cohen from CO2 Coaching and Tim Nealon from Ghost City Tours. 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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