---
template_type: blog_post
category: expert_insights
use_case: Leverage external expertise and build authority through association
time_to_complete: 3-4 hours
difficulty: intermediate
seo_value: high
engagement_potential: high
best_for:
  - Network building
  - Diverse perspectives
  - Authority by association
  - Fresh insights
tags:
  - interview
  - expert
  - insights
  - authority
  - q-and-a
---

# [Expert Name]: [Compelling Quote or Main Insight]

**Meta Description** (150-160 chars):  
[Example: "[Expert name], [credentials], shares insights on [topic]. Learn about [key takeaway] and [key takeaway] in this exclusive interview."]

**Expert**: [Full Name]  
**Credentials**: [Title, Company, Notable Achievements]  
**Topic**: [Main subject]

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## Meet [Expert Name]

[Brief introduction establishing credibility]

**Background**:
- [Credential 1]
- [Credential 2]
- [Credential 3]

**Why We Interviewed Them**: [Relevance to your audience]

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## Key Takeaways

[Summarize the most valuable insights upfront]

1. **[Insight 1]**: [Brief description]
2. **[Insight 2]**: [Brief description]
3. **[Insight 3]**: [Brief description]
4. **[Insight 4]**: [Brief description]
5. **[Insight 5]**: [Brief description]

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## The Interview

### On [Topic 1]

**You**: [Your question]

**[Expert]**: [Their answer]

[Your commentary or follow-up insight]

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### On [Topic 2]

**You**: [Your question]

**[Expert]**: [Their answer]

[Your commentary]

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### On [Topic 3]

[Continue pattern for 8-12 questions]

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## Rapid Fire Round

[Quick, punchy Q&A]

**Favorite [tool/book/resource]?**  
[Answer]

**Biggest mistake you see people make?**  
[Answer]

**One piece of advice for beginners?**  
[Answer]

**What's next for you?**  
[Answer]

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## Our Analysis

[Your synthesis of the conversation]

### What Stood Out

[Your key observations]

### How to Apply This

[Actionable takeaways for readers]

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## Connect with [Expert]

- Website: [URL]
- Twitter: [@handle]
- LinkedIn: [URL]
- [Book/Product]: [Link]

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## Expert Interview Checklist

- [ ] Expert credentials clearly established
- [ ] Key takeaways summarized upfront
- [ ] Questions are specific and insightful
- [ ] Answers are substantive (not yes/no)
- [ ] Your commentary adds value
- [ ] Actionable insights extracted
- [ ] Expert's links and bio included
- [ ] Permission obtained for publication
- [ ] Expert tagged in promotion

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**Template Version**: 1.0  
**Last Updated**: January 2026
