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title: "The Five Phases to Become an Expert"
description: "Takes you from a spark of interest to leading others, so you can find your voice and build a tribe."
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updated: 2026-11-03
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# The Five Phases to Become an Expert

> Takes you from a spark of interest to leading others, so you can find your voice and build a tribe.

Russell Brunson's framework, from Expert Secrets, pp. 24 to 179.

Framework 1 of 28 from [Expert Secrets](https://tomsharman.com/bookshelf/expert-secrets/index.md) by Russell Brunson. Category: Lead generation.

## The steps

1. **Dreamer.** Follow a spark of interest, engage deeply and gain mastery until it becomes passion.
2. **Reporter.** Interview people a few chapters ahead through live events, your own show or a summit funnel.
3. **Framework creator.** Turn what you learn into your own named framework and test it on yourself.
4. **Servant.** Work for free with a beta group to prove the framework works for other people.
5. **Expert or guide.** Lead people with your results as your certification, staying one chapter ahead of them.

## Where it comes from

From chapter: SECTION ONE: Creating Your Movement, pp. 24–179

## The animation

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