World’s Top Behavior Expert: The Secret to Reading Anyone & Controlling Any Room - Chase Hughes (Video)

In this 20 March 2026 video, host Ryan Blair talks with Chase Hughes, one of the world’s leading experts in behavioral profiling, persuasion and human intelligence. With a military background in psychological operations, Chase has spent 25 years mastering the science of influence, trust and decision-making.

We dive deep into the psychology of trust, power, influence and the hidden forces that shape your behavior—many of which you don’t even realize are controlling you. From identifying manipulation tactics to understanding why the ultra-wealthy self-sabotage, Chase reveals hard-hitting truths which will forever shift the way you see yourself and the world around you.

If you’ve ever wanted to read people like a book, build unshakable confidence and become immune to manipulation—this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The most revealing question to detect someone’s true character
Why most sales tactics fail—and how to sell without selling
The dark psychology behind how governments and media control narratives
The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when hiring & trusting people
How sudden wealth can destroy your life (unless you do THIS)
The difference between True vs. Truth—and why it matters
Why society is starving for authenticity more than ever
Can AI replace human intuition? Chase’s shocking answer

https://youtu.be/ZVjoCyUHWjs

Key Moments From The Episode:

0:00 – How You View the World Changes Everything
0:24 – Meet Chase Hughes: Military Veteran & Behavioral Expert
1:18 – The Danger of Weaponizing Psychological Techniques
4:37 – The Ethics of Choosing Clients: When Chase Says No
6:54 – Why Great Salespeople Never Convince—They Offer
9:46 – The Most Revealing Question to Identify Integrity
13:18 – Why Seeking Approval From Strangers is Dangerous
16:38 – Why Sudden Wealth Can Lead to Self-Sabotage
19:58 – Dopamine Mapping: The Secret to High-Performance & Happiness
22:06 – Why Most People Confuse Pleasure With Happiness
27:33 – The #1 Emotional Turmoil That High-Achievers Face
30:06 – Why Most People Get Intuition Wrong
34:00 – The One Question That Instantly Reveals Trustworthiness
37:00 – The Difference Between True & Truth: A Profound Shift in Thinking
42:25 – The #1 Weapon of Influence Used by Governments & Media
45:00 – How to Create a Movement With Just 10 Celebrities & 10,000 People
50:09 – The Loneliness Epidemic & How It’s Being Exploited
52:26 – Can AI Replace Human Profiling? Chase’s Surprising Answer
54:03 – Where to Find Chase Hughes & Learn His System