What was your plan for the first five minutes of your last business conversation?

If the honest answer is “I just winged it,” you’re not alone—but that approach is quietly costing you momentum, engagement, and trust before the conversation even gets going.

In this episode of the Elite Business Connector Podcast, Bryan Buckley introduces the 1st 5 Minutes Framework—a simple, repeatable structure designed to help you leverage (not lose) the most critical minutes of every business conversation. Think guardrails, not handcuffs.

You’ll learn how to stop leaving first impressions to chance and start showing up with intention, clarity, and confidence—without sounding scripted or forced.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the 1st 5 Minutes determine the direction of the entire conversation
• What makes frameworks powerful—and why the right one creates freedom, not rigidity
• The three-part structure of the 1st 5 Minutes Framework:
  • The 1st Minute – Think Personal
  • The Middle 3 Minutes – Think Professional
  • The Last Minute – Think Problem
• How to build early connection, trust, and influence before talking business
• A real-world example of using the framework in a sales conversation
• Why most professionals lose momentum before they ever get to their pitch

If you’ve ever walked away from a meeting thinking “That could’ve gone better,” this episode will show you exactly why—and what to do differently next time.

This framework is used by leaders, sales teams, and professionals to create better conversations, stronger relationships, and better outcomes—starting in the very first minutes.

🎧 Next Episode Preview (Episode 014):
We’ll break down the Six Connection Skills of an Elite Business Connector—and how to use them immediately.

📘 Learn more about The 1st 5 Minutes book on Amazon
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📩 Questions or feedback? Email Bryan@BryanBuckleySpeaks.com

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You’ve got this. Now go leverage the first five minutes. 💥