158: Max Major (Mentalist) – The Closest Thing To Reading Your Client’s Mind

About this episode

In this episode, Brad Johnson interviews mentalist Max Major about the psychology of influence and effective communication with clients.

If you’re leading a team and meeting with clients every day, your ability to influence, listen, and read the room matters more than you think. The best advisors aren’t just good at numbers, they’re good at people. And most of us are missing half the signals. In this episode, I’m joined by mentalist and keynote speaker, Max Major. We recently had the pleasure of having Max perform at our Triad Launch Experience and he absolutely blew the room away. And it wasn’t just with his mind-bending demonstrations, it was with the psychology behind influence, body language, and belief systems. We unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface in client conversations — how your intent changes the energy in the room, how subtle body language cues reveal internal objections, and how understanding your client’s state of mind can completely reshape the way you lead, serve, and earn trust. 3 of the biggest insights from Max Major… #1.) Body Language Is About Noticing Shifts, Not Judgment There’s no universal meaning to crossed arms. The game is noticing changes from open to closed (or closed to open), then stopping and giving them the floor immediately. That’s how you handle objections before…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Johnson

Guest: Max Major

Topics covered

• influence
• body language
• client conversations
• sales techniques
• listening skills

Keywords

• mentalism
• influence
• body language
• sales
• listening

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