Episode
Small Talk Has No Goal — That's Exactly Why It Works
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- Lead with Confidence
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- Jun 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 625
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Send us Fan Mail The moment you walk into a conversation trying to get something out of it, you've already lost. JP breaks down the counterintuitive truth about small talk — the less agenda you bring, the more doors open. This episode is for anyone who's been burned by transactional networking and wonders why nothing ever sticks. There's a better way, and it starts with letting go of the outcome.