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Making Small Talk Bigger - LEVELUP in 5

Unlock Your Next Level of Success in Just 5 Minutes!

This week on LEVELUP in 5 with Gary Mauris, we sit down with Riaz Meghji—human connection expert, bestselling author, and former TV host—for a crash course in transforming small talk into big talk that actually builds trust and relationships.


Riaz shares why most of us resist small talk, how emotion—not information—is the secret ingredient to connection, and the simple questions that unlock people’s stories.


🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video

  • Less Information, More Emotion: Why moving beyond surface-level chatter creates authentic, lasting bonds.

  • Questions That Unlock People: The “happiness hat trick” that gets anyone talking about what matters most to them.

  • Connection Over Impression: How to stop trying to impress and start truly understanding the person in front of you.


Gary Mauris, Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres, hosts this insightful, high-energy conversation on how to turn everyday interactions into meaningful connections that matter.


👉 Ready to LEVELUP? Stop small talking—and start creating conversations that count—in just 5 minutes. Let’s go!

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Making Small Talk Bigger - LEVELUP in 5

Unlock Your Next Level of Success in Just 5 Minutes!

This week on LEVELUP in 5 with Gary Mauris, we sit down with Riaz Meghji—human connection expert, bestselling author, and former TV host—for a crash course in transforming small talk into big talk that actually builds trust and relationships.


Riaz shares why most of us resist small talk, how emotion—not information—is the secret ingredient to connection, and the simple questions that unlock people’s stories.


🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video

  • Less Information, More Emotion: Why moving beyond surface-level chatter creates authentic, lasting bonds.

  • Questions That Unlock People: The “happiness hat trick” that gets anyone talking about what matters most to them.

  • Connection Over Impression: How to stop trying to impress and start truly understanding the person in front of you.


Gary Mauris, Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres, hosts this insightful, high-energy conversation on how to turn everyday interactions into meaningful connections that matter.


👉 Ready to LEVELUP? Stop small talking—and start creating conversations that count—in just 5 minutes. Let’s go!

About gary Mauris

Gary Mauris is a visionary entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres Group (DLCG).

With a track record of building companies worth hundred of millions of dollars, Gary is passionate about helping brokers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders unlock their potential and achieve extraordinary success.

 

Known for his relentless drive, innovative thinking, and inspiring leadership, Gary brings decades of experience and actionable insights to those ready to take their business to the next level. Through his LEVELUP in 5 series, Gary shares his strategies to help you grow, lead, and thrive in today’s competitive market.

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