637: Riaz Meghji | Every Conversation Counts

“If we broke out of autopilot mode, and got intentional with our listening, with our curiosity and with our empathy, how could our relationships be different?” Riaz Meghji is a human connection expert and the author of the book Every Conversation Counts. He is also an accomplished broadcaster having interviewed experts on current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics, and business. His experience taught him the power of authentic conversations, as well as how to put them to use. Riaz is a natural storyteller which allows him to conduct engaging, in-depth conversations across various disciplines. Let’s dive in and learn how to make every conversation count! Things you will learn in this episode:  [00:01 - 05:06] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Riaz Meghji Bio Riaz gives us a bit of his background Socially anxious as a kid  Inspired by his brother to break out  A choice not to live for anyone else [05:07 - 21:30] Dared to Believe Because of a Conversation Making the decision to pivot away from the norm to pursue a dream Riaz’s college experience It took someone believe in me Riaz’s advice to people questioning their pathway Riaz’s journey getting into broadcasting When all you have to offer is passion Testing your authenticity First time in front of the camera Advice for people who do any kind of hosting Prioritizing the people in front of you  “What’s on your mind” Lean in, listen, and ask for stories  Simplicity  A word from our Sponsor [21:31 - 33:50] Every Conversation Counts Who you know, or what you know? Strong combination of both  Competency and trust within a relationship When to take advice seriously and when to put your guard up Discover before you dismiss  Balancing with someone’s expertise  The impact of mentorship and masterminds on Riaz’s life Championing and propping each other up The example of YouTube A big takeaway from ‘Every Conversation Counts’  Breaking out of autopilot Approaching each other with meaningful connection [33:51 - 41:20] Closing Segment ThE RaNdOm RoUnD How to engage with Riaz Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes:  “Just remember you never know when you're going to cross paths with someone again.” - Riaz Meghji “Emotion is what connects us, it polarizes us, but above all, it is what motivates us to act. And the greatest way to connect to emotion is to tell someone or ask someone about a story.” - Riaz Meghji “If we broke out of autopilot mode, and got intentional with our listening, with our curiosity and with our empathy, how could our relationships be different?” - Riaz Meghji Resources Mentioned:  Every Conversation Counts Connect and engage with Riaz on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out https://riazmeghji.com/ to start making every conversation count.  Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people.  Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices