Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, interview Jace Graham, founder of Rising Phoenix Resources, media coach Amy Scruggs and Jackie Ott-Jaakola & Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM from EveryCat Health Foundation.

What if traditional investing is quietly limiting your wealth? Jace Graham, founder and CEO of Rising Phoenix Resources, reveals why savvy investors are shifting away from Wall Street and into alternative assets like oil and gas minerals, real estate, private credit, and emerging opportunities like AI data centers. Discover how tangible assets can generate strong cash flow, reduce volatility, and unlock powerful tax advantages—while navigating global events like oil price shocks and market swings. Jace also breaks down his five-pillar investment strategy, how to leverage self-directed IRAs, and what it really takes to build long-term wealth in today’s unpredictable economy. Read more at: https://www.rising-phoenix.com/

When life demands everything, what happens to your business? Media expert and coach Amy Scruggs shares her deeply personal journey of stepping away from a thriving career to become a full-time caregiver for her father battling Alzheimer’s. From building a viral online presence during caregiving to facing grief, identity loss, and the challenge of starting over, Amy reveals how she rebuilt her business from the ground up. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs navigating burnout, family obligations, career interruptions, and comeback strategies—offering real-world insights on resilience, reinvention, and what truly matters most. Read more at: https://www.amyscruggsmedia.com/

What if the research saving your cat’s life could also help save yours? We sit down with Jackie Ott-Jaakola and Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM of EveryCat Health Foundation to explore the cutting-edge science behind feline health—from allergies and nutrition to cancer research and life-saving treatments. Discover how decades of nonprofit-funded innovation have transformed cat care, led to breakthroughs like treatments for once-fatal diseases, and even contributed to advancements in human medicine. Whether you're a devoted cat owner or simply curious about the intersection of animal and human health, this episode reveals how investing in feline research is changing lives across species. Read more at: https://everycat.org/

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
• (00:00:26) - Passive to Profit
• (00:01:45) - Decision Made That Changed the Direction of My Business
• (00:02:58) - Putting Your Foot in Your Business
• (00:03:49) - How a Rebranding Changed the Direction of Your Business
• (00:06:39) - Alternative Investing for the Future
• (00:10:01) - An Interesting Question About Oil and Natural Gas
• (00:12:09) - Private Wealth Advisors: Combining Alternative Investments
• (00:15:42) - Sen. John Cornyn on Oil Drilling
• (00:19:50) - Oil and Gas: Holding Steady
• (00:21:36) - Risks in the Oil Industry
• (00:23:30) - Self-Directed IRAs
• (00:26:23) - Better Health Insurance for You
• (00:27:23) - Serial Entrepreneur Jase Graham on How to Turn a Loss into
• (00:29:51) - Coming to the Business: Hiring Processes
• (00:34:57) - Interviewing Jace Graham With Rising Phoenix Resources
• (00:36:37) - Business Owners Roundtable: AI Use Cases
• (00:37:55) - How Businesses Are Using AI in their
• (00:42:28) - Debtor Assistance Hotline
• (00:44:54) - Taylor Swift Sues For Copyright Infringement
• (00:48:26) - Amy Scruggs on the Caregiving Journey
• (00:54:47) - Grieving a Parent's Death
• (00:57:49) - Amy on Starting Her Business Again
• (01:00:10) - Which did you find more challenging, being a caregiver or being
• (01:01:13) - Amy Scruggs on Caregiving
• (01:03:18) - Every Cat Health Foundation on EWTN
• (01:05:53) - Human-based medicines for cats
• (01:10:35) - Cats and their translational medicine
• (01:12:05) - Are Cats Smarter Than Dogs?
• (01:16:22) - Donor Basics: Every Cat
• (01:18:06) - Protect Your Car
• (01:19:27) - Secret to the Entrepreneurial Mind
• (01:20:56) - What's a Secret You'll Never Tell Your Future Self
• (01:21:26) - Passage to Profit: What's Your Secret to Success?