Experts Speak

RJon Robins makes his 2nd appearance on Experts Speak to discuss how his newest book - Truth, Lies, Mistakes, and Bullsh*t - helps you understand what's holding you back and how you can become a better entrepreneur.  RJon has distilled decades of building and running multiple 7 and 8-figure businesses into a few pages of his book. And in this interview, he shares openly what causes businesses to f...

In this episode, former NFL player, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker, Marques Ogden, shares his journey from professional football to business ownership, losing everything in a failed construction venture, and rebuilding his life through speaking and coaching. The conversation explores the meaning of authenticity, overcoming fear of judgment, and practical leadership strategies that help individu...

In this episode, Mitch McDermott, CEO & Founder of Talent Ascension Group, talks about the overlooked gap between HR-driven hiring and expensive C-level search. Mitch explains why volume-based recruiting fails for leadership roles, how his team “headhunts” largely employed candidates, and why they lead with the person—not the job—to create better fits and longer tenures. Learn more about Mitch at...

Tim Martinez explains why many businesses stall even when sales and marketing look “fine”: the real constraint often sits inside the operation—sometimes in the owner’s own habits. Drawing on two decades of building and advising companies, Tim walks through the most common bottleneck he sees (the owner-operator), how weak delegation and “circumvention” culture keep everything flowing back to the fo...

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—oft...

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...

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 resul...

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 guesswo...

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...

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...

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-fi...

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 g...

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. 

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...

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. He 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 hidde...

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...

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 clie...

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 Mi...

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 abo...

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...

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 ho...

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.

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...

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...

Diana Vuolo dreamed of attending Juilliard as a child. But through a series of God-sized events, she found something better than Juilliard. Today, Diana leads a nonprofit that helps children facing the trauma of parental incarceration through music and Scripture. Listen to this heartfelt conversation and see why Diana believes serving those less fortunate is Better than Juilliard. Learn more about...