Dr. Finance Live Podcast Episode 27 - Michael Alden Interview - WSJ & USA Today Best-Selling Author

(Originally aired 9/28/21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EiaHKxNZzM

This is Episode 27 of the Dr. Finance Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed Michael Alden, Esquire, a CEO, a highly successful entrepreneur, and a 3 time Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author.

Michael Alden, Esq. is a CEO, entrepreneur and 3 time Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author. He was named by the Boston Business Journal as one of Boston’s “40 Under 40” and was a winner of SmartCEOs Future 50 awards largely based on his accomplishment of growing a small call center into a comprehensive multi-million dollar marketing firm ranked by Inc. Magazine for three years in a row as one of the nation’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies. He has been seen by millions worldwide as the host of numerous long-form advertisements which feature dozens of successful products. He is a regular guest on national and local podcasts and television shows and also hosts the podcast The Alden Report in which he features internationally recognized leaders in the business world. His internationally best selling books are Ask More, Get More, 5% More and Blueprint to Business. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science from Springfield College.

For more information about Mike Alden, please visit his website: https://www.michaelalden.net/

0:00​​​​​ - 8:11 - Podcast welcome and Mike Alden's story
8:12 - 19:41 - Why did you decide not to continue down the path of practicing law? About infomercials; Tai Lopez
19:42 - 24:55 - How many books did you write and what are their names?
24:56 - 28:43 - Why is marketing important?
28:44 - 37:42 - Why do you like Clubhouse so much?
37:43 - 44:22 - Why is a podcast important if you want to be an influencer?
44:23 - 1:01:58 - Tell us about your podcast The Alden Report. How often do you post each episode?
1:01:59 - 1:10:01 - Who were some of the most memorable interviews that you had? Russ Whitney; Nolan Bushnell, etc.
1:10:02 - 1:15:52 - Who are some your favorite influencers that you admire (for example, Ryan Blair, Grant Cardone, Dean Graziosi, Sharon Lechter, etc.)? Why?
1:15:53 - 1:20:25 - What role has Kevin Harrington (from Shark Tank) played in the ascent of your personal brand? Infomercials and herbs?
1:20:26 - 1:20:53 - What type of author do you feel is perfect for a collaboration book?
1:20:54 - 1:22:23 - How does being a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, or a New York Times bestselling author help to increase the value of someone’s brand?
1:22:24 - 1:26:46 - How much does it cost to become each of these bestsellers? How do you become them?
1:26:47 - 1:30:24 - Can 1 book change the world?
1:30:25 - 1:31:25 - What role has networking played in your life?
1:31:26 - 1:33:10 - Is mentoring important? Who are some of your mentors?
1:33:11 - 1:36:31 - What are your favorite financial books?
1:36:32 - 1:40:46 - Do we need money to survive? Does money buy happiness? Are rich people bad? Is finance necessary for everyone? Why or why not?
1:40:47 - 1:46:30 - How important is having a purpose in business? What is your purpose?
1:46:31 - 1:49:00 - What would you like to accomplish in the next 10 years or so? Why?
1:49:01 - 1:52:52 - What would you like to be your legacy to this world?
1:52:53 - 1:55:43 - Wrap up thoughts and Outro

Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. Dr. Criniti has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance.

For more information about Doctor Finance, please visit https://DrFinance.Info​​​​​

Disclaimer: This Podcast is for informational purposes only. It is presented with the understanding that the author(s) and the publisher(s) are not engaged in providing financial, legal, or other professional services. If financial, legal, or any other form of advice is needed, please consult a financial advisor, an attorney, or another professional advice-giving entity.

Also, the opinions and views expressed by any guests on this Podcast do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of Dr. Finance® or its affiliates.

Copyright © 2021 to Present by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV - All Rights Reserved.