Meet The Expert with Elliot Kallen

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Welcome to Meet the Expert with Elliot Kallen®, a podcast where experts discuss advanced financial matters in an approachable way. No matter your stage of life, you’ll learn the tools and strategies to create financial freedom, and develop a well-rounded perspective on how to build a better financial future. https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/

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November 19, 202518 min

Protect and Grow Your Business the Smart Way | Jeff Holman

Elliot Kallen sits down with attorney and entrepreneur Jeff Holman, founder of Intellectual Strategies, to explore how business owners can protect their companies without breaking the bank. Jeff shares how his “fractional legal team” model gives startups and small businesses access to high-level legal expertise at a fraction of traditional costs — helping founders focus on innovation instead of hourly billing. Together, they discuss how entrepreneurs can align legal strategy with business growth, why confidence matters in innovation, and how AI and collaboration are reshaping the legal industry.

November 5, 202533 min

The Reason Healthcare Stocks Are Undervalued | Sean Carroll

In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen speaks with Sean Carroll, Portfolio Manager at Janus Henderson, overseeing $15 billion in healthcare and biotech investments. They dive into the innovations reshaping medicine—from obesity and cancer drugs to robotic surgery and genetic therapies. Sean explains why the healthcare sector remains undervalued despite breakthroughs in biotech and how investors can capitalize on the next wave of medical innovation. From GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to precision oncology, this conversation reveals where science, money, and technology intersect to define the future of healthcare.

October 29, 202526 min

How to Use AI and PR to Scale Your Business | Eric Yaverbaum

Today, Elliot Kallen speaks with Eric Yaverbaum, a PR legend, bestselling author of PR for Dummies, and founder of Ericho Communications. They explore how public relations has evolved from TV and print to the lightning-fast, AI-driven media landscape we live in today. Eric shares how storytelling, digital tools, and authenticity now define brand visibility—and why the smartest founders see PR not as a luxury, but as a growth engine. From learning to ride news cycles to embracing AI as “the great equalizer,” this conversation reveals how small businesses can compete with major brands by mastering modern communication.

October 22, 202523 min

How Canned Wine is Changing the Industry | Jen & Zach Pelka

Elliot Kallen welcomes siblings Jen and Zach Pelka, co-founders of Une Femme Wines, to discuss how they’re reshaping the wine industry with single-serve champagne and canned wines. From Michelin-starred dining to building one of the top canned wine brands in the U.S., the Pelkas share what it takes to innovate in a declining market.

October 1, 202535 min

Turning Fear Into Fuel for Business Growth | John Addison

In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen speaks with John Addison, former co-CEO of Primerica and author of Turn Your Fear Into Fuel. John shares his journey from small-town Georgia to leading a Fortune 1000 company, and the lessons he learned about courage, fear, and leadership along the way. The discussion covers how entrepreneurs can face uncertainty, control what’s in their power, and keep moving forward when markets or circumstances collapse. From navigating Wall Street takeovers to leading one of the most successful IPOs of 2010, John’s insights offer timeless lessons on resilience, leadership, and building success against the odds.

September 17, 202523 min

Disrupting Healthcare with Brain Tech | Katarina Maloney

In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen speaks with entrepreneur Katarina Maloney, CEO of IQ Mind, about the intersection of neuroscience, innovation, and business. Katarina shares how her company is using advanced brainwave technology to address depression, PTSD, concussions, and performance optimization without relying on pharmaceuticals. The conversation goes beyond science to explore what it means to build and lead a company in a resistant marketplace. From raising capital and navigating the healthcare system to scaling partnerships in sports and veteran communities, Katarina offers a unique look at how innovation and entrepreneurship can transform both lives and industries.

September 3, 202528 min

How Creativity Shapes Business Growth | Andy Zimmerman

In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen sits down with Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey, to explore how creativity and business strategy intersect at the highest level. Andy shares how his team has transformed iconic experiences like the Empire State Building and the Las Vegas Sphere, and why multidimensional design drives both engagement and revenue.

August 20, 202527 min

Concierge Medicine and the Return of Trust | Paul Hiltz

What happens when your doctor sees just six patients a day — not 25? In this episode, Elliot Kallen sits down with Paul Hiltz, CEO of Naples Comprehensive Health, to explore the rise of concierge medicine and its surprising role in restoring trust in healthcare. They discuss how the chaos and conflicting messaging during COVID accelerated distrust in traditional systems — and why more patients (and doctors) are now opting for models that prioritize time, attention, and real relationships over bureaucracy.

August 13, 202528 min

Rebuilding Workplaces for Working Parents | Alexa Starks

Maternity leave isn’t the hard part—coming back is. For many professionals, returning to work after parental leave means navigating a full workload, shifting identity, and new personal demands with little to no structural support. In this episode, Alexa Starks, founder of Executive Moms, joins Elliot Kallen to discuss how most return-to-work systems are fundamentally broken—and what companies can do to fix them. Check more of Alexa's work: https://executivemoms.co/workshops/

August 6, 202539 min

Business Succession and M&A Strategies | Norman Kallen

Elliot Kallen speaks with leading M&A and tax attorney Norman Kallen about the critical steps in business succession planning and successful mergers and acquisitions. They discuss how to structure deals, safeguard shareholder value, and navigate complex transitions to ensure long-term stability and a smooth change of ownership.