Expert Interviews with Devin Sizemore

Devin Sizemore

An expert is defined as "a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area." I believe that everyone has a story worth telling and has become an expert at something along the way. In these interviews we talk with business professionals who share insightful information about their industries that will be helpful to business owners. We also dive into their journey and some key lessons they have learned along the way.

  1. 051 - Writing a Million Dollar Book with Steve Gordon

    10/08/2025

    051 - Writing a Million Dollar Book with Steve Gordon

    How to Write a Million Dollar BookExpert Interview with Steve Gordon | Hosted by Devin Sizemore at the ACES Connection GroupIn this high-value session, Steve Gordon—CEO of Million Dollar Author and author of The 1 Million Dollar Book—reveals how entrepreneurs, consultants, and experts can use a book to establish authority and attract premium clients.Once an engineer, Steve now helps professionals turn their knowledge into marketing assets that drive long-term business growth. Whether you’ve been thinking about writing a book or want to use one to level up your brand, this interview is packed with practical, step-by-step guidance.🎯 What You’ll Learn:How to build a book around your ideal client’s core problemThe structure that makes your book easy to read and effectivePros and cons of self-publishing, traditional, and hybrid modelsWhy physical books still outperform digital in marketingWhen ghostwriting makes sense—and how to do it authenticallyHow books become long-term marketing tools, not just business cards💬 “This is one of those sessions you’ll want to take notes on!”Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments once you’ve watched!🔗 Connect with Steve Gordon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsteve/Website: https://milliondollarauthor.io/Join ACES to explore more expert interviews and network with professionals creating positive change. → https://www.skool.com/aces-connection-society/about#ACES #AuthorityMarketing #MillionDollarAuthor #SteveGordon #WriteABook #businessgrowth 📽️ Timestamps Included — Jump to what matters most.1. Who is Steve Gordon, and what does he do? (00:00:02.500 - 00:01:40.009)2. What were the blockers for Steve when writing his first book, and what are common blockers for others? (00:02:58.100 - 00:05:24.679)3. What type of book does 1 Million Dollar Author help people write, and why? (00:05:26.610 - 00:09:14.240)4. What is the ideal length for a book to ensure consumption and action? (00:09:15.390 - 00:10:53.340)5. What are other ways to engineer a book for success, beyond length? (00:12:04.400 - 00:14:33.519)6. How many words equate to the 100-150 page range? (00:15:46.440 - 00:16:35.049)7. How wide or narrow should the book’s audience be? (00:16:41.920 - 00:20:23.750)8. What is the ideal timeline to publish a book? (00:20:24.460 - 00:23:50.420)9. What are the paths to publishing, and where does 1 Million Dollar Author fit? (00:24:02.930 - 00:30:57.319)10. What formats should a book be published in? (00:30:58.430 - 00:32:35.100)11. Is ghostwriting authentic, and how does 1 Million Dollar Author approach it? (00:32:35.970 - 00:36:46.550)12. What reading level should the book target? (00:36:47.560 - 00:38:21.520)13. What are other benefits of writing a book beyond client acquisition? (00:38:24.674 - 00:42:17.599)14. How does mailing books enhance marketing, and what’s the cost impact? (00:42:18.670 - 00:47:22.529)15. How do books perform at trade shows and maintain longevity? (00:47:23.600 - 00:51:12.209)16. Which industries are best suited for this type of book? (00:51:12.520 - 00:52:26.260)

    55 min
  2. 050 - Business Growth, AI, and Sustainable Success w/ Dan Kuschell

    10/07/2025

    050 - Business Growth, AI, and Sustainable Success w/ Dan Kuschell

    Hosted by Devin Sizemore | ACES Connection GroupIn this high-impact ACES Expert Interview, business strategist Dan Kuschell joins Devin Sizemore for a candid and insightful conversation on how to grow and scale a business in today’s fast-changing, AI-powered marketplace.With decades of experience helping companies grow through strategy, simplicity, and systems, Dan shares a masterclass on what actually works—and what to avoid—when building a sustainable, scalable business.💡 What You’ll Learn:How to navigate tech and AI disruption without losing your edgeWhy reverse-engineering growth with key financial metrics is a game-changerHow to design conversion events that educate and engageThe hidden power of referrals, reorder models, and customer lifetime valueThe emotional triggers behind great branding and marketingWhy your health is your greatest business assetDan also breaks down real-world strategies—like how Starbucks leverages customer value—and shares timeless principles for sustainable success rooted in clarity and purpose.📌 Resources & Next Steps:Get Dan’s book & donate 10 meals to kids in Arizona: https://breakthrough3x.com/bookJoin ACES for more expert interviews & business growth insights👥 Join the ACES Connection Group (Free):https://www.skool.com/aces-connection-societyConnect with Dan for coaching, podcasts, and resources:🌐 https://www.breakthrough3x.com🎧 https://www.growthtofreedom.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankuschell/

    48 min
  3. 049 - How to Build Market Eminence with Speaking, Publishing, and Podcasting w/ David Newman

    09/28/2025

    049 - How to Build Market Eminence with Speaking, Publishing, and Podcasting w/ David Newman

    Guest: David Newman, Author of Do It Marketing, Do It Speaking, and Do It Selling🎙️ Hosted by: Devin Sizemore | ACES Connection GroupIn this powerhouse session, David Newman breaks down how CEOs, founders, and senior execs can leverage speaking, publishing, and podcasting to dominate crowded markets, generate high-quality leads, and build lasting credibility.Inside this expert interview:✅ Why personal brands outperform corporate brands✅ The right (and wrong) way to get booked on podcasts✅ How authors can turn their book into a client-generating machine✅ The key to finding stages and what to say when you do✅ Why testimonials that teach are the most powerful marketing asset✅ Real-time strategies using tools like ListenNotes to uncover niche media and podcast placements🎯 If you're an expert with a book—or you're thinking about writing one—this is the episode you need to watch.📚 Grab David’s Manifesto: https://doitmarketing.com/manifesto🎥 Watch his Executive Briefing: https://doitmarketing.com/webinar🔗 Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnewman👇Join ACES to access more interviews and connect with change-makers like you. Free to join: → https://www.skool.com/aces-connection-society/about

    45 min
  4. 048 - Building Passive Income & Growing Wealth w/ Crypto - Dane Bollwinkel & Corey Geary

    09/25/2025

    048 - Building Passive Income & Growing Wealth w/ Crypto - Dane Bollwinkel & Corey Geary

    Journey of Resilience: From Corporate Grinds to Crypto EmpowermentFeaturing: Dane Bollwinkel & Corey GearyIn this powerful episode, entrepreneurs Dane Bollwinkel and Corey Geary share how they broke free from the corporate grind and built lives of financial freedom through real estate and cryptocurrency.🔹 Dane opens up about being laid off from his corporate job—an unexpected blessing that launched his real estate investment journey.🔹 Corey shares how he left a six-figure casino job, overcame a devastating financial loss, and rebuilt through wholesaling and mastermind communities.Together, they reveal how faith, grit, and mentorship transformed their lives—and how they’re now helping others do the same. Discover their current mission: empowering entrepreneurs to achieve passive income and financial sovereignty through strategic crypto investing and education.🎯 You’ll Learn:- How they navigated adversity and turned setbacks into success- Why community and masterminds accelerate results- What their current crypto accelerator and passive income programs offer- How to get involved in their mission-driven movementTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:06 – Getting Started in Real Estate02:11 – Early Challenges & Breakthrough Deals05:38 – Entering the World of Crypto09:10 – Corey’s Personal Journey14:55 – Wealth Building with Purpose17:12 – Offers, Programs & How to Join30:55 – Masterminds, Mentors & Long-Term Vision📌 Join the ACES Connection Group (Free!)https://www.skool.com/aces-connection-society📨 Connect with the Speakers:Dane Bollwinkel – LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneboll/Corey Geary – LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-geary-097444155/Visit their website https://www.deficonsultingalliance.com/ Grab their free downloadable book. https://pantheoninvest.com

    33 min
  5. 047 - Six Essential Steps Every Compelling Story Needs with Michael Hauge

    09/24/2025

    047 - Six Essential Steps Every Compelling Story Needs with Michael Hauge

    Storytelling expert Michael Hauge shares his journey from Hollywood to the business world, showing how screenwriting principles can transform your marketing, presentations, and branding. From coaching internet marketers to public speakers, Michael reveals powerful strategies for crafting stories that captivate and convert. He also discusses his book Storytelling Made Easy and breaks down his six-step storytelling framework.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Michael's Work00:38 From Film to Internet Marketing03:01 The Power of Storytelling in Business03:57 Michael's Books and Storytelling Framework07:14 The Six Steps of Storytelling13:12 Applying Storytelling to Business22:57 Connecting with Michael🔗 Connect with Michael Hauge:Website: https://www.storymastery.comBook: Storytelling Made Easy – https://a.co/d/5vY42hs Get more interviews, ideas, and inspiration—plus a network of passionate professionals. Join ACES. → https://www.skool.com/aces-connection-society/about

    25 min
  6. 046 - Influence, Leadership, Entrepreneurship | Interview w/ Neal Conlon

    05/23/2023

    046 - Influence, Leadership, Entrepreneurship | Interview w/ Neal Conlon

    This Expert Interview is with Neal Conlon, coach, speaker and advisor. Neal shares his journey transitioning from military service to the corporate world and then to entrepreneurship. We also discuss garnering influence in the spaces of leadership, team work and entrepreneurship.    Here are the times & topics cover in case you’d like to jump to a specific part:  0:00 – Welcome & Introduction  3:14 – Transitioning out of military  9:15 – Understanding influence  12:45 – Mistakes to avoid with influence  16:09 – Dealing with imposter syndrome  23:30 – Working with struggling team members  28:26 – Working with a troubling employee  32:42 – Advice to younger self  33:17 – Book recommendation  34:06 – Closing thoughts & reaching out to Neal    Neal’s links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealconlon/  Website: https://nealconlon.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnealconlon/    Book recommendations:  A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman: https://a.co/d/iAIycMc      If you are looking to grow your network, check out the Connect Your Way to Success Community: https://yourstrategypartner.com/cywts-community

    36 min
  7. 045 - The Value of Podcasting, Starting a Podcast | Interview w/ Justin Peters

    05/18/2023

    045 - The Value of Podcasting, Starting a Podcast | Interview w/ Justin Peters

    This Expert Interview is with Justin Peters, founder and host of The Struggle is Real with Justin Peters, and Co-Founder of SimplePod Studios. We discuss Justin’s journey into the field of podcasting, the value of investing in podcasting over other forms of social media, what is needed to start podcasting and much more.  Here are some of the times & topics covered in case you’d like to jump to a specific part: 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction  0:41 – Justin's journey  3:51 – The decision to step away from a job  6:45 – Reasons to launch a podcast  8:59 – The value of podcasting over other social media  14:23 – Equipment for producing a podcast  16:38 – Tools for podcasting  21:10 – Getting more out of an existing podcast  27:00 – SimplePod Studios’ offering  28:41 – Book recommendation  29:37 – Advice to younger self    Justin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinleepeters/    Justin’s Podcast:  Website: www.tsirpodcast.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/tsirpod  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tsirpodcast    Book recommendation:  The 2-hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray - https://a.co/d/1iqHP31     If you are looking to grow your network, check out the Connect Your Way to Success Community: https://yourstrategypartner.com/cywts-community

    33 min
  8. 044 - Effective Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Limiting Liability | Interview w/ Tom Taormina

    05/09/2023

    044 - Effective Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Limiting Liability | Interview w/ Tom Taormina

    This Expert Interview is with Tom Taormina, author, speaker, trainer and principal at The Taormina Group. We discuss advice for the entrepreneur on a business from start up to a first level organization, running productive meetings, mastering effective communication, and much more. Tom is a veteran businessman with decades of wisdom to share with anyone in business.    Here are some of the times & topics covered in case you’d like to jump to a specific part:  0:00 – Welcome & Introduction  3:53 – What do you do when your business is running you?  9:17 – Learn to delegate and know the business’ vision  12:24 – How to run better meetings  18:15 – Mastering effective communication  23:57 – Creating satisfied customers  33:06 – How to limit your liability and protect your business  41:24 – Tom's thoughts on books for entrepreneurs  42:47 – Advice to younger self    Tom’s Links:  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-taormina-6b3ba01/  - Tom’s Business: https://taorminagroup.com/  - Tom’s Books: https://taorminagroup.com/books/    If you are looking to grow your network, check out the Connect Your Way to Success Community: https://yourstrategypartner.com/cywts-community

    47 min
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An expert is defined as "a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area." I believe that everyone has a story worth telling and has become an expert at something along the way. In these interviews we talk with business professionals who share insightful information about their industries that will be helpful to business owners. We also dive into their journey and some key lessons they have learned along the way.

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