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HOW TO HAVE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS

November 14, 2025 / 00:46

This episode discusses the conversation starter game called High-Low-Buffalo, which encourages personal connection through sharing highs, lows, and interesting facts.

Vin, the guest, explains how the game works, emphasizing its simplicity and effectiveness in fostering deeper conversations. He suggests that participants share three aspects about themselves, creating multiple threads for discussion.

Vin encourages listeners to use this technique in their interactions, particularly in professional settings, to build rapport and strengthen relationships.

The episode highlights the importance of vulnerability and openness in conversations, making it easier to connect with others.

TLDR

Vin shares the High-Low-Buffalo game for better conversations.

Episode

0:46
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This sounds like a crazy thing to say on a podcast in 2025. How do we start a conversation with another human
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being? I've got a favorite technique that I use. Andy requires courage and it's a game,
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simple game called low buffalo. High is something that's going great for you. Low, something that's not so great for
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you. Buffalo, something interesting about you. Do you say it to them that we're going
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to do high buffalo? I play this game with people I meet that I want to connect with. Okay.
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Say you've been with working with Susan for 12 months. Just sit down with Susan and go, Susan, I know this is a bit
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crazy. Listen to a guy named Vin on Darb CEO. He said, "If you want to connect with someone and you care about the
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connection, play a game called Hilo Buffalo. Are you game? Play. I'm giving three opportunities for a conversation
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to spark, but in actuality, there are six threads here because there's three from me, there's three from you. You
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just gave me three things. I've got three threads to choose

Episode Highlights

  • Connecting Through Hilo Buffalo
    A unique game to spark conversations and deepen connections.
    “Play a game called Hilo Buffalo. Are you game?”
    @ 00m 34s
    November 14, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Starting Conversations00:03
  • The Hilo Buffalo Game00:10
  • Connection Threads00:39