Build Rapport, Master Conversational Skills and Learn Anything From Anyone with Andrew Warner

Published: Sept. 21, 2022, 9 a.m.

#79: Entrepreneur and author, Andrew Warner, joins Chris to talk about ways to become a better, more exciting conversationalist. They discuss why this is a skill everyone should master and learn what most people get wrong about how they ask questions. Andrew shares ways to improve the kinds of questions you ask and how to build rapport with people you have just met.\nAndrew Warner(@AndrewWarner) is an entrepreneur and host of the hit startup podcast, where, 2,000+ episodes, he uncovers the secrets of the world\u2019s best founders. After building two startups of his own, he started Mixergy, a place where successful people teach ambitious upstarts through interviews, courses, masterclasses, and events.\xa0His book is Stop Asking Questions: How to Lead High-Impact Interviews and Learn Anything from Anyone.\nFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/interviews-andrew-warner\n\xa0\nPartner Deals\xa0\nVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn\nMasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nConnect with Andrew Warner: Website | Twitter\nAndrew Warner\u2019s Resources:\n\nBook: Stop Asking Questions: How to Lead High-Impact Interviews and Learn Anything from Anyone\n\n\nPodcast: Startup Stories - Mixergy\n\n\nPodcast Episodes Mentioned:\n\nAll the Hacks Podcast:\n\nCybersecurity and Protecting Yourself from Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves with Adam Levin\n\nHosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Hacks and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray\n\nBuilding The Tim Ferriss Show to 700+ Million Downloads\n\nStartup Stories - Mixergy:\n\nJason Fried on valuations, Basecamp, and why he\u2019s no longer poking the world in the eye\n\nHow Chess.com scaled a massive community\n\nI Failed\n\nHow Netflix founder finds inspiring ideas\n\nResources Mentioned:\xa0\n\nHow to Win Friends & Influence People\n\nWingman\n\nLibby App\n\nLibrary Extension\n\n\xa0\nFull Show Notes\n(1:38) Becoming a Better Conversationalist: Utilizing "Magical Phrases" Instead of Questioning\n(3:25) Andrew's Motivation Behind Writing His Book\n(4:02) Mastering Confidence Projection and Steering Conversations in Job Interviews\n(5:50) Self-Reflection Guidelines for Preparing Conversations\n(7:52) Effective Strategies for Engaging Unfamiliar Individuals in Conversation\n(10:02) Conversation Techniques, and the Call to Join the Resistance\n(13:30) Techniques for Encouraging Reserved Individuals to Embrace Openness\n(18:08) Illustrative Instances of Positive and Tangible Outcomes\n(19:36) Application of Conversational Strategies Beyond Professional Settings\n(20:43) Transitioning into a More Inquisitive Learner from an Overconfident Expert\n(24:11) Shifting Conversations to Discover Shared Areas of Interest\n(26:53) Enhancing Conversational Proficiency through the Examination of Transcripts (Including Consent for Recording)\n(33:40) Improving Conversational Skills by Practicing with Less Concerned Individuals\n(38:22) The Value of Vulnerability in Conversations\n(39:37) Gaining Consent for Posing Uncomfortable Inquiries\n(43:54) Navigating Post-Relationship Building Follow-Ups\n(47:53) Andrew's Insights into Fostering Listener Engagement\n(52:33) Embracing the Positive Aspects of Receiving a "No"\n(54:03) Ways to Contribute to All The Hacks\n(55:23) Andrew's Constructive Feedback for Chris\n(57:40) Locating Andrew Warner Online\n(58:00) Library App Resources\n\xa0\nConnect with All the Hacks\nAll the Hacks:\xa0Newsletter\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0Membership\xa0|\xa0Email\nChris Hutchins:\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.