The Magic of Influence: From Card Tricks to Speaking Gigs with Brian Miller
When you’re a magician the most important part of your job is not tricking people.
It’s connecting with people.
Because fooling people is easy, but making people enjoy being fooled? That’s the real magic.
And the only way to do that is to create a shared experience in which everyone feels heard, understood, and valued.
Being a professional magician for 10 years taught me to make instant connections with perfect strangers, and that skills has led to every opportunity in my life, personally and professionally.
I recently had the great pleasure of sitting down with Gabe Marusca on his podcast The Nomad Solopreneur Show.
Topics we covered include:
- How my TEDx talk went viral
- Transitioning from magic into speaking
- Why human connection matters in business
- How to ask interesting questions
- The power of reflective listening
- The art and impact of remembering people’s names
- Using ChatGPT as a thought partner
- Why frameworks are better than tactics
- Building better connections on LinkedIn
This episode is also the most in-depth look at my journey from magician to speaker to coach to founder & consultant that I’ve ever committed to tape.
Episode description:
In this episode, a fascinating discussion with Brian Miller, a magician turned top-rated international speaker.
The conversation touches on the art of human connection, the miracles of perspective-taking in business, and much more.
Tune in to hear Brian Miller’s journey from performing card tricks for a few bucks to giving impactful TED talks and coaching global leaders.
This chat is filled with business insights, anecdotes, and tips on effective solopreneurship, which you can apply today.
