# These Are Questions That Drive Conversation (EPS 017)

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Podcast: [Networking Rx](https://stenobird.com/podcast/networking-rx-407845)
Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://networkingrx.libsyn.com/networking-conversation-carriers-part-1-eps-017
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## Resource

The secret to creating great small talk is having an arsenal of thoughtful questions that encourage the other person to open up and share about themselves. In this episode, Frank Agin — founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of Networking Rx — shares and reacts to small talk questions submitted by listeners, while offering practical insight on how meaningful conversations often begin with simple curiosity and genuine interest in others. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

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