Deno Paolini was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois and has lived in California, Alaska, Nevada and Texas. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Marketing, and served in the United States Marine Corps. Deno moved to Alaska to be a public accountant with a big eight firm and later became the treasurer for an independent oil company. His experience includes consulting businesses to enhance their operations and marketing programs, as well as buying and selling multi-purpose athletic clubs.
Deno's career with Rapport Leadership International began in 1998. He is a Trainer for Leadership Breakthrough One, Leadership Breakthrough Two, and Eagle Quest. He has two children, one grandson and currently resides in Reno, Nevada.