Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs: Grow or Fold—A Midlife Playbook for Reinvention with Matt Ross & Ken Dashow + Others (Full Episode)
What’s the one decision that could change everything in your business?
In this episode of Passage to Profit - Road to Entrepreneurship, co-hosts Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, along with their guests explore the real turning points behind entrepreneurial success—from scaling too fast to knowing when to pause, refine, and rebuild. Learn how to navigate risk, manage cash flow, and break out of the “safe zone” that holds so many founders back.
Matt Ross (https://mattross.com/ and https://oneriverschool.com), Founder of One River School and former CEO of School of Rock, shares how he scaled a national brand—and why refining during COVID set his company up for smarter growth.
Ken Dashow (https://q1043.iheart.com/featured/ken-dashow/), legendary Q104.3 radio host, reveals how testing ideas and building audience connection keeps media brands thriving.
Eleanor Kubacki (https://efkgroup.com), CEO of EFK Group, explains how saying yes to the right opportunity led to a global rebrand—and why playing the long game matters.
Antonia Tomao (https://antoniaspromise.com), founder of Antonia’s Promise, shares how launching a podcast opened doors and helped her build a successful jewelry brand.
Listen to learn:
- When to scale vs. refine
- How to take smarter risks
- Why visibility drives growth
- What it really takes to succeed as an entrepreneur
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.