Passage to Profit Show · 2026-06-28 · 15 min
Discover entrepreneurship, innovation, business growth, scaling, and intellectual property strategies from successful founders and industry leaders. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Deon Hargove from SmartInvestors App. Financial literacy is one of the most overlooked skills in entrepreneurship - and it could determine whether your business thrives or struggles. In this interview, Deon Hargrove, Founder of SmartInvestors App, explains why so many adults lack basic financial knowledge and how entrepreneurs can make smarter decisions by understanding investing, markets, inflation, and economic trends. Learn how simulated investing with virtual money helps users build confidence without financial risk, why studying market cycles like the dot-com boom can prepare founders for the AI era, and how embracing failure can lead to long-term success. Whether you're launching a startup, growing a business, or simply looking to improve your financial future, this conversation offers practical insights to help you invest more wisely and think like a successful entrepreneur.
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