Entrepreneurs: He Raised Millions While Markets Crashed—Here’s Why It Worked

About this episode

The episode discusses how entrepreneurs can redefine their success through calculated risks and increased visibility during economic uncertainty.

What’s the one decision that can completely change the trajectory of a business? In this segment of "Your new Business Journey", entrepreneurs share the exact moments that redefined their success—from doubling down and raising capital during economic uncertainty, to stepping into the spotlight through speaking and media, to executing bold rebrands and hiring strategies that unlocked growth. Discover how taking calculated risks, increasing visibility, and acting decisively—when others hesitate—can open doors to new opportunities, stronger networks, and accelerated business expansion. If you’re looking for real-world strategies that drive momentum, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and moves that make all the difference. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with Jace Graham, founder of Rising Phoenix Resources, media coach Amy Scruggs and Jackie Ott-Jaakola & Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM from EveryCat Health Foundation. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Richard Gearhart, Elizabeth Gearhart

Guests: Jace Graham, Amy Scruggs, Jackie Ott-Jaakola, Dr. Maggie Placer

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• business strategy
• capital raising
• economic uncertainty
• visibility
• risk-taking

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• business growth
• capital raising
• media exposure
• risk management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rising Phoenix Resources, EveryCat Health Foundation

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