What if you could earn someone’s trust before they even know your last name?

In today's fast-moving, high-skepticism world, trust isn’t earned over months anymore—it’s built in moments. The Trusted Stranger shows you how to become the kind of person others instinctively believe, confide in, and refer to their friends… even if you’ve just met.

Whether you're a real estate agent, coach, consultant, financial advisor, or service-based entrepreneur, this book teaches you the science and strategy behind rapid trust-building—without being manipulative or salesy. You'll learn how to show up with authority and authenticity, how to master the micro-moments that shape client decisions, and how to stand out in industries where skepticism is sky-high and attention spans are short.

Through real-world stories, behavioral psychology, and practical techniques you can use immediately, The Trusted Stranger gives you the tools to:

• Compress months of rapport into minutes

• Eliminate the subtle trust-killers that sabotage your first impression

• Navigate high-distrust fields with confidence and integrity

• Build a reputation that attracts referrals—without chasing them

• Align your professional success with your most authentic self

If you’ve ever felt like people should trust you—but don’t yet—you’re in the right place. This isn’t about faking it. It’s about being so grounded, present, and credible that others feel safer with you than with anyone else. It’s about becoming the professional they didn’t know they were hoping to find.

You don’t need a bigger personality. You need a better strategy. Start here.

About the Author
Kevin Shirley is a writer, business strategist, and trusted advisor to service-based professionals across the U.S. With a background in real estate, coaching, and human behavior, he’s spent over two decades studying what makes people say “yes” to someone they’ve only just met. Known for his warm, blunt, and irreverent approach, Kevin now helps entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in trust, presence, and quiet influence. He lives in Wisconsin with his husband and a growing collection of books he swears he’s going to read.