“Are you happy to be the president?” asked 7-year-old Cal Fussman in a letter to President Lyndon B. Johnson after JFK’s assassination. Six months later, his mother ran into their apartment, waving a letter from the White House. This profound moment revealed the power of a question, setting Cal on a lifelong journey of asking questions and telling stories. In this episode, Cal discusses the power of authentic storytelling and offers entrepreneurs actionable advice on how to ask the right questions.

Cal Fussman is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and master storyteller known for his captivating interviews. He also hosts the Big Questions podcast and his work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN. 

In this episode, Hala and Cal will discuss:

- The presidential letter that changed Cal's life

- How he traveled the world for free 

- Techniques for making people open up

- How to turn brief meetings into deep connections

- The winning formula for telling captivating stories

- Tips for becoming a better listener

- How curiosity can lead to success in life and business

- Cal’s unique style of interviewing famous people

- Building genuine relationships through conversation

- Tips for entrepreneurs on asking the right questions

- And other topics…

Cal Fussman is a New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller known for his captivating interviews. He is the host of the Big Questions podcast and a celebrated keynote speaker. Cal has spent decades connecting with some of the world's most influential figures, from Muhammad Ali to Jeff Bezos. His unique ability to make people feel comfortable and his relentless curiosity have made him a beloved figure in journalism. His work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN. 

Connect with Cal: 

Cal’s Website: https://www.calfussman.com/  

Cal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calfussman/ 

Cal’s Twitter: https://x.com/calfussman  

Cal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calfussman 

Cal’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calfussman/ 

Resources Mentioned:

Cal’s Podcast, Big Questions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-questions-with-cal-fussman/id1315791659?mt=2 

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