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Talk to People is a communication show for business owners who want better outcomes — more trust, more revenue, more influence — through how they talk. Chris Miller breaks down research-backed frameworks for pitches, presentations, leadership, and everyday conversations, drawing on his graduate training in communication and his work advising business owners on high-stakes pitches. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Aug. 25, 2026
I'm Begging You to Become a Better Communicator (HERE'S WHY)
The world is changing - it's become a place where you can be anything you want to be. But there's something that determines where you get - and it's not your degree. It's how you COMMUNICATE. This episode is a presentation I've given in-person multiple times - and now I'm giving it to you all. The thesis is simple: GREAT COMMUNICATION creates GREAT OUTCOMES. But what are those great outcomes? And why does it matter? And does it even apply to you? Want to join my communicate with value m...
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March 20, 2023
Why Talking About Mental Health Still Feels So Hard, ft. Rick Cagan | Ep. 13
Rick served as Executive Director for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas from 2005-2018. Most recently, he directed the Behavioral Health Tobacco Project for NAMI Kansas from 2016-2022. He spent 27 years in advocacy and human services in Virginia. Rick has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Princeton University and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a graduate of the Sunflower Advocacy Fellowship, the Kansas Health Found
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Oct. 9, 2023
How to Feel More Comfortable in Any Social Situation | Ep. 42
JBP gave us 24 rules, but here's 10 rules that you can use to become a better communicator. If you're interested in the Better Connected Communities Event, check it out here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-connected-communities-tickets-617270150637 Want to join the Talk to People Podcast development team? Apply here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-connected-communities-tickets-617270150637 #communication #personaldevelopment Like the podcast? Email us at talktope...
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Dec. 4, 2023
How to Revive Third Places for Millennials & Gen Z | Ep. 49
The withering away of a cultural cornerstone - third places. This episode is designed for the connector who wants to upgrade their community. I share research why it matters, a story of something that I would have never expected, and a way for you to be a third place creator. Want to see the visuals? Watch the YouTube 4K version. Your first place is where you live, your second place is where you work, your third place is where you become a part of society, build community, and get nourished.
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June 11, 2024
How to See the Humanity in People You Disagree With, ft. Dr. Allan Louden | Ep. 76
Get ready. I packed my bags and flew to North Carolina. The birds sang and the conversation flowed. It was an opportunity for me to connect with a dear friend, mentor, and former roomie. Allan Louden is a professor emeritus at Wake Forest University. He is the former Director of WFU's debate team - one of the most successful in university history. He is the former Chair of the Communication Department, the dog dad to Glacier, and a voracious conversationalist. In this episode, expect to learn:
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July 30, 2024
What Research Reveals About How Americans Actually Make Friends, ft. Dr. Jeff Hall | Ep. 77
The day this episode releases is NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY. And who better to talk to then a friendship expert, Dr. Jeff Hall. He is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas and a visiting scholar at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law. Recently, he and his team facilitated the American Friendship Project, which is the most accurate and most complete account of American friendship. With over 4,000 participants, this survey reveals unexpected tr
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Oct. 20, 2024
How to Make Friends When You’re New to a City | Ep. 81
In this video is a research backed, 5-step program that outlines how to approach moving. The goal is that you will have an established social life within the first 6-weeks of moving. If you need any links that I used, contact me at talktopeoplepodcast.com An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here. Support the show This podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.com Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people: Follow on Apple Podcasts Foll
Recent Episodes
Sept. 7, 2026
How to Sell to Anyone (IT STARTS WITH YOU)
Most pitches don't fail because of the idea. They fail before you even open your mouth — because nobody in the room knows who you are yet. This is Step 1 of a 10-part series breaking down the Rhetorical Stack — my system for engineering high-stakes moments instead of just performing them. Today: how to establish Speaker, the first piece of SAM, using a framework I call CASE — Credibility, Alignment, Stories, Edge. If you've got a pitch coming up and want the free guide to walk through it yo...
Sept. 1, 2026
I Ran My First Masterclass (5 Lessons for Anyone Thinking About It)
Join the next masterclass here: https://talktochrismiller.kit.com/profile This week I ran my first-ever live masterclass — 35 people showed up, 86% stayed the full 90 minutes, and one comment in the Q&A stopped me cold. In this episode, I walk through what actually happened, what I got wrong, and five lessons I'd give anyone thinking about building a masterclass or turning their expertise into something people pay for. Whether you're weighing your first live event or just trying to figure out
Aug. 25, 2026
I'm Begging You to Become a Better Communicator (HERE'S WHY)
The world is changing - it's become a place where you can be anything you want to be. But there's something that determines where you get - and it's not your degree. It's how you COMMUNICATE. This episode is a presentation I've given in-person multiple times - and now I'm giving it to you all. The thesis is simple: GREAT COMMUNICATION creates GREAT OUTCOMES. But what are those great outcomes? And why does it matter? And does it even apply to you? Want to join my communicate with value m...
Recent Blog Posts
Sept. 7, 2026
How to Sell Anything to Anyone (10 PART SERIES)
A question I've been thinking about lately: what makes entrepreneurs successful? Growing up, I watched my dad run his own business. He painted houses for a living. I saw first-hand how hard he worked, how good he was, and how consistently he showed…
Sept. 2, 2026
Failure or Success? 5 Biggest Lessons From My Masterclass Experience
Wow! 5 days ago I put on my first ever masterclass. As soon as it ended, I cleaned up the house and we hosted two families for dinner. The next morning we flew to Wisconsin to spend time with family! It's been a whirlwind - but it's time to debrief…
April 13, 2025
Three Things Everyone Should Do In Their Thirties
Well - in about 3 weeks, I go from the twirly twenties into the thrifty thirties. It's been a decade of learning, showing up to new places, and moving around the country - but I'm officially saying bye to my twenties. As I approach that mark, I ha…
About the Host
Chris Miller
Host
Chris Miller is a communication coach who's spent his career studying one question: why does some communication create outcomes, while other communication goes nowhere? He's coached executives and business owners through over $30 million in high-stakes pitches — and on Talk to People, he sits down with people who know how to actually connect, to find out what they do differently.