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Experts Speak

Listen in as Michael DeLon, founder of Paperback Expert, speaks with business professionals in various industries about what makes them the true expert in their field.

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00:25:35

#477: Choosing Bankruptcy with Luke Homen

Experts Speak ·

2026/04/01

Luke Homen, an Oklahoma bankruptcy attorney and author of Choosing Bankruptcy, breaks down the basics of bankruptcy, why people typically file (life events + creditor pressure), and the key differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He also explains when student loan discharge may be possible, why many debt-settlement programs can be risky, and what “life after bankruptcy” really looks like—often faster and more hopeful than people assume. Learn more about Luke at his website, and buy a copy of

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00:31:58

#476: Building Wealth with a Human Brain

Experts Speak ·

2026/03/18

In this episode, Michael DeLon welcomes back Dr. Vicki Rackner (Thriving Doctors) to unpack why so many high-achievers still struggle to build wealth. Vicki explains how our ancient “hunter-gatherer” wiring drives fear, pleasure-seeking, and avoidance—often hijacking our best financial intentions. She shares how recognizing nervous-system responses (fight/flight/freeze) can prevent panic decisions, and how “true wealth” starts with values, clarity, and using money as a tool to create a satisfied,

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00:32:13

#475: Helping Others Succeed

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2026/03/04

In this episode, Gal Ezra shares how getting “stuck” in South Africa at 19 forced him to build from zero—without financial rescue—while his father mentored him with principles that apply across business, relationships, and personal growth. Gal reframes sales as a form of help (not manipulation), explains why many people associate “help” with betrayal, and introduces the power of defining end results (instead of just staying busy doing tasks). He also breaks down Guaranteed Prosperity’s unusual

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00:28:34

#474: Predicting Your Future

Experts Speak ·

2026/02/18

In this episode, Erik Dodier shares his 30-year entrepreneurial journey—from launching a tech agency in the early internet era, to pivoting through major industry shifts, adopting EOS, scaling dramatically, and ultimately selling the business. Erik explains how EOS helps leaders clarify where they’re going, narrow focus, build alignment, and create accountability—so the future becomes less guesswork and more intentional construction. Learn more about Erik at his website.

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00:32:27

#473: Building Authority Through Media: How Thought...

Experts Speak ·

2026/02/11

In this episode, Dominic Forth explores how entrepreneurs and experts can amplify their credibility through traditional media. Dominic shares his journey from a near-death experience to leading Thought Leaders America, a company that helps professionals get featured on trusted media outlets. The discussion covers why storytelling matters more than tactics, how media appearances build trust faster than social platforms alone, and why consistency—not one-off exposure—is the key to authority and

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00:27:38

#472: How Doctors Build True Wealth

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2026/02/04

In this episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner shares her personal journey from surgeon to consultant and author helping physicians get more of what they want and less of what they don’t. She explains why doctors struggle with money conversations, how burnout has become an epidemic in medicine, and why profitability and service are not opposites. Vicki introduces her “True Wealth Engine,” reframing wealth as a combination of a satisfied life, a rich life, and a wealthy life—and shows how mindset shifts, not

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00:40:39

#471: How a Book Becomes the Ultimate Persuasion Tool

Experts Speak ·

2026/01/28

In this episode, persuasion expert Joel Bauer shares how a single book transformed his income and positioned him as an authority for over four decades. He explains why most marketing fails today, how trust is built through time and value, and why books—especially short, strategic ones—remain the most powerful conversion tools available. The conversation explores ethical persuasion, relationship-first selling, lead-generation books, and why slowing down the sale often accelerates results. Joel also

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00:24:00

#470: Building a Great Company in Uncertain Times

Experts Speak ·

2026/01/21

In this episode, David Johnson, founder of Vervent, explores how he built a global financial services infrastructure company during the 2008 recession—and scaled it through clarity, discipline, and values-driven leadership. David shares how Vervent supports lenders behind the scenes, why starting in hard times creates stronger companies, and the leadership principles that have allowed Vervent to grow while maintaining trust, accountability, and culture in a remote, highly regulated environment.Learn

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00:23:31

#469: Office in Your Pocket: Unified Communications...

Experts Speak ·

2026/01/14

In this episode, Shawn Boehme talk about how PanTerra Networks replaces patchwork tools (phones, Zoom, Slack, file-sharing, texting) with a single, cloud-based platform that keeps your team connected, professional, and responsive from anywhere. Lean more about Shawn at his website.

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00:28:07

#468: How to Use Podcast Introductions to Expand Your...

Experts Speak ·

2026/01/07

Mark Hayward knows podcast guesting isn’t about chasing downloads or going “viral”—it’s about building deep relationships, stacking credibility, and creating evergreen content that keeps working long after the recording ends. In this conversation, Michael DeLon and Mark Hayward break down how business owners can use podcast guesting strategically to refine their message, generate leads, and build trust at scale without starting their own show. Learn more about Mark at his website.

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00:25:35

#467: Be Informed Without Being Influenced: How Kira...

Experts Speak ·

2025/12/31

In this episode, Kira Shishkin, CEO of informed.now, explains how growing up in Ukraine and Israel, and later moving to the U.S., shaped a global perspective—and an obsession with protecting human attention. She and Michael unpack why today’s media environment feels toxic and polarized, and how informed.now is built to give everyday people direct access to facts without clickbait, outrage, or hidden agendas. Learn more about Kira at his website.

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00:23:01

#466: Escaping the Sand Trap: How Toph Sheldon Helps...

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2025/12/24

In this episode, Michael DeLon interviews Toph Sheldon—former professional golfer, Amazon bestselling author of Escaping the Sand Trap, and founder of Cincinnati Tax Resolution. Toph shares his journey from aspiring tour professional to battling gambling-driven tax troubles of his own, and how those experiences led him to build a firm that helps business owners escape overwhelming IRS problems. He explains why fear keeps people from opening IRS letters, what really happens behind the scenes, and how

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00:41:29

#465: The Human Side of Money: How Better Listening...

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2025/12/17

In this episode, Chief Behavioral Officer Brendan Frazier shares how he went from running his own advisory firm to pioneering the “human side of money” at RFG Advisory. He and Michael unpack why trust, empathy, and calibrated curiosity are more powerful than technical brilliance alone—and how advisors can build discovery processes, meeting frameworks, and business models that honor both their clients’ humanity and their own capacity.

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00:34:32

#464: Why a “Category of One” Is No Longer Enough...

Experts Speak ·

2025/12/10

In this episode, personal and corporate brand strategist Alana Sparrow explains why simply claiming a “category of one” isn’t enough in today’s crowded market. She walks through how true brand strategy goes far deeper than logos and colors, why your whole business should run through the lens of brand, and how to narrow your positioning to the specific million-dollar problem you solve. Alana and Michael unpack the difference between commodity and premium positioning, why most experts can’t find their

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00:39:15

#463: Use a Direct Response Book to Reach Your Next...

Experts Speak ·

2025/12/05

Using your book to generate more clients just got a lot easier. Listen to this conversation and you will understand how Parthiv Shah and his team can create a direct response book that you can use as a client generating machine. There is a distinct difference between a traditionally published book and a direct response book. Parthiv goes in depth in this interview, showing examples and talking about the unique differences, and what he has learned from Dan Kennedy that will make your direct response

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00:40:56

#462:Closing Clients by Opening Conversation with...

Experts Speak ·

2025/12/03

Michael and Ryan Musselman unpack the two sides of every coaching business—doing the work and getting the clients—and why most coaches overbuild the first while neglecting the second. Ryan breaks down his concept of the “identity offer,” shows how to speak to a client’s deeper desires instead of corporate jargon, and walks through his preferred two-day workshop format as a pre-buy experience. They also talk about unlearning stiff corporate communication, showing up as your real self in content, and

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00:30:45

#461:Understanding The Law Firm Life Cycle with...

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2025/11/26

Michael and Jonathan Hawkins discuss why most lawyers underestimate the complexity of starting and running a firm, and how many skip basic protections like partnership agreements and succession plans. Jonathan walks through the “life cycle” framework he uses with clients, the unique stresses law firm owners face, and why prevention work beats cleaning up messes after the fact. They also explore how Jonathan supports firms not only in litigation and breakups, but as an ongoing outside general counsel

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00:27:01

#460: Gaining Traction in Your Business with Will...

Experts Speak ·

2025/11/19

In this episode Will Watrous and Michael discuss the principles behind EOS, why adopting one unified operating system matters, the pitfalls of DIY implementation, and how working with an implementer accelerates execution and alignment. Will also breaks down the typical engagement flow—from the 90-minute meeting to quarterly and annual sessions. Learn more about Will at his website.

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00:26:27

#459: Turn Pain into Purpose: Wise Stewardship for...

Experts Speak ·

2025/11/12

Daniel Kopp, CFP®, and founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning, shares how losing his first wife led him to serve young widows, active-duty military, and Gold Star families. He explains grief’s “brain fog,” the burden of estate “administrivia,” and why getting even an imperfect estate plan in place is a profound gift of love. Daniel unpacks the fee-only model, introduces financial therapy as a bridge between money and emotions, and shows how niche expertise builds trust, clarity, and better

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00:27:57

#458: Seize the Day, Secure the Mark with Ilona Anderson

Experts Speak ·

2025/11/05

Ilona Anderson can help you trademark your brand, seize the day, and gain more freedom in your life. As the founder of a law firm specializing in trademark and employment law, she can help protect your business assets, giving you greater peace of mind and profitability in the future. Prevent the issues before they arise by listening to this interview and then reaching out to see how Ilona can help you trademark your brand, seize the day, and gain more freedom. Learn more about Ilona at her

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