About This Episode
<p><em>"If these masters are still continually trying to improve their own craft, I don't have any excuses."</em></p><p>The world's best don't reach the top and stop learning—they keep refining their craft. <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-rogier/">David Rogier</a>, founder and CEO of MasterClass, has spent years sitting across from elite performers, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs—and he’s discovered that excellence is less about talent than a relentless commitment to growth. In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, he joins Matt Abrahams to share lessons from building a company around learning, persuasion, and communication. From earning the trust of high-profile talent to leading creative and technical teams, Rogier reveals why curiosity, adaptability, and authentic relationship-building are essential communication skills.</p><p><strong><br />Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead with curiosity. Build trust by asking thoughtful questions and focusing on the other person's needs, not your own. </li><li>Never stop improving. The world's top performers continuously seek feedback, refine their skills, and embrace lifelong learning.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Activity:</strong></p><ul><li>Study an expert. Watch a communicator you admire—a speaker, leader, or interviewer—and identify three techniques they use to engage their audience. Try incorporating one of those techniques into your next presentation or meeting.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Episode Reference Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-rogier/">David Rogier</a></li><li><a href="https://www.masterclass.com/certificates/strategic-communication-build-trust-drive-decisions-lead-with-influence">Matt’s MasterClass</a><p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Premium Signup</strong> >>>> <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/">Think Fast Talk Smart Premium</a></li><li><strong>Email Questions & Feedback </strong>>>> hello@fastersmarter.io</li><li><strong>Episode Transcripts</strong> >>><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/302-master-this-how-to-learn-like-the-experts-do/"> Think Fast Talk Smart Website</a></li><li><strong>Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning</strong> >>><a href="http://fastersmarter.io/"> FasterSmarter.io</a></li><li><strong>Think Fast Talk Smart</strong> >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/"> LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3">YouTube</a></li><li><strong>Matt Abrahams</strong> >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/"> LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br /><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction </li> <li>(00:39) - The Power of Learning </li> <li>(01:28) - Building Trust </li> <li>(04:21) - Creating Great Content </li> <li>(07:23) - Leading Different Teams </li> <li>(09:45) - Learning from Masters </li> <li>(10:54) - Communicating with a Stutter </li> <li>(14:00) - The Final Three Questions </li> <li>(17:39) - Conclusion</li> </ul> <br /><p>********<strong><br />Thank you to our sponsors. </strong> <strong>These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.</strong></p><p><a href="https://strawberry.me/quiz?isDirect=1&promotionCode=smart&utm_source=smart"><strong>Strawberry.me.</strong></a><strong> Get 50% off your first coaching session today at </strong><a href="https://strawberry.me/quiz?isDirect=1&promotionCode=smart&utm_source=smart"><strong>Strawberry.me/smart</strong></a></p>