Why Another Tax Podcast? Why The Lyon Share?

16/09/2025 17 min

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With over 4 million podcasts to choose from, why launch another one? In this very first episode of The Lyon Share Podcast, host Ed Lyon explains exactly why this show stands apart from the crowded tax and finance space.Unlike most podcasts that focus only on what you can do to save taxes or recap the latest tax news, Ed digs into the whybehind our tax system — uncovering how it really works, why it’s so complex, and how you can use that knowledge to make smarter decisions for yourself, your business, and your family.From his early days on Capitol Hill during the passage of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, to pioneering tax planning software, to training over 4,000 CPAs and financial advisors, Ed brings decades of experience and storytelling expertise to help you keep more of what you earn and accomplish your goals.This episode lays the foundation for everything to come: practical tax-saving strategies, financial planning insights, and candid discussions about how politics and economics shape the system we all live with.Why Ed Lyon started The Lyon Share Podcast despite a crowded tax podcast marketThe difference between podcasts that focus on what vs. Ed’s approach of exploring whyHow understanding the tax system gives you power to plan smarterEd’s background: from Capitol Hill to pioneering Tax Coach Software to training thousands of advisorsThe differences between CPAs, enrolled agents, and attorneys — and how that affects the tax advice you getWhy stories matter more than spreadsheets when it comes to real tax planningWho should listen: business owners, high-income earners, financial professionals, and anyone who wants to be smarter about taxes“Most people aren’t interested in building a better system. They’re interested in doing better for themselves within the system we have.”“Don’t let the tax tail wag the business dog.”“My job isn’t just to help you pay less tax. My job is to help you accomplish your financial goals with a minimum of interference from tax.”Ed Lyon is a tax strategist, wealth advisor, author, and industry pioneer who has been teaching financial professionals and business owners how to cut taxes legally and strategically for nearly four decades. He’s trained over 4,000 CPAs and financial advisors, worked with clients ranging from small businesses to billionaires, and continues to lead the way in practical, client-focused planning.Follow on LinkedIn: [Insert Link]Follow on Twitter/X: [Insert Link]Subscribe on YouTube: [Insert Link]Visit: [Insert Website URL]👉 Subscribe to The Lyon Share Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and start taking your share, the smarter way.🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode📌 Memorable Quotes👤 About Ed Lyon📲 Connect with Ed & The Lyon Share

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