Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, sit down with Richard Browning, inventor, author and founder of Gravity Industries, Dr. Catrise Austin, founder of Celebrity Branding USA™ and VIP Smiles Dentistry and James McCormick, CEO of Cloudastructure.

What if the future of flight isn’t in airplanes—but on your own body? In this jaw-dropping episode, Richard Browning, founder of Gravity Industries, reveals how he turned a seemingly impossible idea—strapping jet engines to his arms—into a real-life jet suit capable of 80 mph flight and a company valued in the tens of millions. From bootstrapping prototypes with spare parts to landing major investors, redefining military and medical mobility, and building a brand inspired by (but distinct from) Iron Man, Browning shares the raw entrepreneurial journey behind creating an entirely new category. This is a masterclass in innovation, risk-taking, and how to turn science fiction into a scalable business. Read more at: https://gravity.co/

From boldly pitching Isaac Hayes at dinner to becoming the go-to “dentist to the stars,” Dr. Catrise Austin reveals how fearless networking, media exposure, and her proven “Fame Formula” turned a New York dental practice into a celebrity-powered brand. In this inspiring episode, she shares how she’s worked with icons like Toni Braxton and DJ Khaled, built authority through visibility, and now teaches entrepreneurs and professionals how to become the dominant voice in their industry. Packed with practical insights on personal branding, confidence, and turning expertise into influence, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to stand out, scale their reputation, and own their space. Read more at: https://www.celebritybrandingusa.com and https://vipsmiles.com/ and https://letstalksmilespodcast.com/ 

What started as a stolen laptop and a missing video recording sparked a powerful idea that would evolve into a cutting-edge AI security platform. In this episode, James McCormick of Cloudastructure reveals how cloud-based video surveillance and artificial intelligence are transforming security from reactive to proactive—helping businesses prevent crime before it happens. From multifamily housing challenges to real-time threat detection, searchable video data, and “talk-down” interventions, this conversation dives into the real-world applications of AI in security, the massive scale of global surveillance (over a billion cameras capturing trillions of minutes daily), and the critical balance between privacy and protection. Entrepreneurs will gain insight into building a competitive moat with data, staying ahead in a rapidly evolving AI landscape, and turning a simple problem into a scalable, future-focused business. Read more at: https://www.cloudastructure.com/

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.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Passing to Profit: Taking a Risk in Life
• (00:00:22) - Passion to Profit: The Road to Profit
• (00:01:20) - What Changed the Direction of Your Business?
• (00:02:20) - Dr. Catrisse Austin on Becoming the Dentist of
• (00:03:09) - James McCormick Goes From Private to Public
• (00:04:00) - Decisions that Changed the Direction of Your Business
• (00:05:12) - Richard Browning in a Jet Suit
• (00:08:10) - Elon Musk tries flying a plane for the first time
• (00:12:31) - What Do You See As the Future of Your Jetpack?
• (00:17:57) - Have You Ever Hit A Swan?
• (00:19:25) - Passive Profit: Richard Browning and Elizabeth Gerhart
• (00:19:59) - Car Shield
• (00:20:58) - Better Health Insurance for You
• (00:21:58) - How Iron Man Made His Human Jet Pack
• (00:25:31) - The Inventor's First Capital Raise
• (00:28:45) - Business Owners Roundtable: How AI is Affecting Your Company
• (00:34:28) - Divorce Debt Relief Hotline
• (00:36:50) - 98% of a Company's Value is in Intangible Assets
• (00:39:58) - How I Went From Dating Dentists to Being Dentist to the
• (00:42:56) - Dentist on Becoming a Celebrity
• (00:46:44) - Dental Surgeon Takes to the Stars
• (00:48:47) - Richard Browning on Neverending Encounters
• (00:51:05) - Dr. Catriece Austin Tries To Balance Her Two Business
• (00:52:42) - How to Enhance Your Smile
• (00:53:57) - Keeping People Safe: Cloud Security
• (00:57:48) - What is it that property managers are interested in?
• (00:58:35) - Privacy of Video Cameras
• (01:00:30) - Richard Light on the Privacy of Surveillance Video
• (01:06:49) - Car Shield
• (01:07:59) - Passage to Profit: Technology and the Prophecy
• (01:09:18) - 7 Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind
• (01:12:07) - 5 Tips for Becoming The Best-Known Dentist in the
• (01:14:43) - What's Your Secret to Chairing a Startup?
• (01:16:39) - Look at Your Data
• (01:18:33) - Passage to Prophecy