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Feb 25, 2026 4 min

Ep 288 - Beat Small Talk With This One Power Question

from The Lone Recruiter Hosted by Brett Clemenson

How often do you walk away from a conversation thinking… that was painfully average? We all do it. “How was your weekend?” “How’s work?” “How are the kids?” Dead-end questions. Dead-end answers. Zero depth. In this ep, I share one simple power question that completely changes the dynamic of your conversations with clients, candidates, colleagues and friends. I’ve been testing it in emails, on calls, and in person… and the responses have been incredible. People light up. They open up. They tell you things they never would have otherwise shared. If you want to build stronger relationships, stand out instantly, and create conversations that actually matter this one question will change the game. Tune in for: 👉 Why small talk is killing connection 👉 The psychology behind “route response” questions 👉 The exact power question I’m using (and how to apply it) 👉 Real examples of how it’s sparked unexpected opportunities 👉 How this helps recruiters get people to truly open up Have an amazing day and may all your deals come true.

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