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Suggest a plan worth following through on.
Turn “we should hang out” into a clear invitation. Ask someone who takes part in the conversation to do something you both have talked about, and leave room for them to say yes or no.
Be the guy
they call first.
You didn't lose your friends in a fight. You lost them to weddings, kids, moves and years of being the only one who texts first. The X-Factor Accelerator is how you build a crew you can actually call, without faking being an extrovert.
“After the program, I found myself forming a new social circle, meeting new people, and best of all - being connected to a large network of like-minded individuals all across the globe.”
Our clients, in their own words
“I am now engaged to my lady and my relationship with my family is stronger than ever.”
“Having programs like this with people there to improve themselves just like you make the program more motivating and unique compared to any other self-improvement method there is!”
“The Art of Charm changed my life so much. Friends that I haven’t seen in months barely recognize me. I’m still the same person, to be sure, just with lots of new skills and without so many of the fears and insecurities that had been holding me back.”
“The Boot Camp gave me a different way of looking at things. One of my big takeaways was how everybody goes through life in auto-pilot mode.
We have to be leaders and snap ourselves and people out of that auto-pilot mode. Life is too short to go through life with a frown on your face and being unhappy and not being your true authentic self.”
Build a circle of
people you can actually call.
Friday arrives with nothing on the calendar. There are names in your phone, but nobody you feel comfortable calling. You want people to share your life with, and you’re unsure how to turn a good conversation into a friendship.
The introduction goes fine. Then you run out of things to say. You hold back what you wanted to share and replay the conversation on the way home.
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Share enough for someone to know you.
You don’t have to tell your whole life story. Share one real detail that gives the other person something to respond to, instead of leaving with everything you wanted to say still in your head.
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Make staying in touch part of your week.
Reach out to people you want to see, and pay attention to whether they make room for you too. Building a friendship takes initiative; it doesn’t mean chasing someone who isn’t responding.
“I’m now attracting more higher-quality people into my life, I’m more confident in any social environment, and I have much better body language and non-verbal communication. I now really look forward to my nights out and crazy stuff seems to be happening all the time.”
Build Relationships
That Last
Feel at ease on dates. Build friendships you can count on and feel closer to your partner or spouse.
The X-Factor Accelerator helps you say what you mean. Learn to ask about what matters to the other person and follow through on plans.
“My business and personal relationships were floundering and I felt lost. I can genuinely say that I got what I was looking for and more.”
Your social life changed. You can take the next step.
A new city means finding people beyond your colleagues or roommates. After graduation, friendships need more effort once you stop seeing each other every day.
Working from home can leave you without the casual conversations that used to fill your week. In your 30s or 40s, friends pairing off or becoming parents can change who’s free and when.
New fatherhood brings a different schedule and fewer chances to see your friends. After a divorce, rebuilding a social life can mean making invitations you haven’t made in years.
Bring your own situation to the X-Factor Accelerator. Work on the next conversation and connection you want to make, without needing to become the loudest person in the room.
Relationships that
changed their lives.
Regis
“The bond you form with the guys here is unlike anything else I've ever experienced in my life.”
Thomas
“You get pushed out of your comfort zone in a way that you feel comfortable with it.”
Travis
Start with a plan
for your own relationships.
Bring the conversation you keep putting off, the friendship you want to renew, or the moment when you never know what to say. Your private onboarding call with Johnny helps you choose where to begin.
Your situation
A weekend without plans. A conversation you replay later.
- Know people, but feel unsure who to call
- Miss the moment to say what you mean
- Keep guessing what to work on next
Bring these specific situations to onboarding.
$1,499
Private onboarding. A plan built around you.
- One 1:1 onboarding call with Johnny
- A personalized growth plan for your blind spots
- A focused next step to practice in real life
Or two monthly payments of $799. Weekly coaching after onboarding is group coaching.
“My favorite part of the program was the tailored feedback; I grew by leaps and bounds each day because of the coach and peer feedback.”
Know your next step.
Get support as you practice.
Bring a real conversation to coaching, ask about the moment that stalled, and choose something to try the next time you see someone. Private onboarding, the course materials and Johnny’s group sessions support that practice.
With Johnny 1-1 Onboarding call with personalised growth plans
So you can accelerate your growth with direct feedback and personalised guidance. Use your private call with Johnny to choose the relationship blind spots and next steps you will work on.
90 days
Weekly group coaching with Johnny
Bring your own questions and recent conversations to Tuesday sessions at 7 p.m. Eastern. Get guidance on what to practice next during your 90 days of coaching.
90 days
Catch up on a missed session
Watch session recordings during your 90-day coaching period, including the Tuesdays you miss.
90 days
Revisit the training between sessions
Your AI coach is available 24/7 during your 90 days of access to review X-Factor Accelerator concepts, organize questions about what you’re practicing, and prepare for your next live session.
Included
Practice alongside other members
Private community access gives you a place to ask questions and share your experiences with other people doing the work.
Lifetime course access
Return to the training as your life changes
Keep the course materials for life. Revisit the relationship frameworks when a conversation, a friendship or a new situation gives you something else to work on.
“The guys in my program were awesome and the instructors were great at both pushing me well past my comfort zone and providing encouragement if I got overwhelmed.”
Connect with people
without pretending to be an extrovert.
Charisma doesn’t have to look like holding court. You want to feel confident enough to contribute, even when you’re the quieter person at the table.
Share something you care about, listen to what the other person says, and give the conversation room to go both ways. Bring the moment you felt awkward or held back to Johnny’s group coaching and ask what to try next.
Johnny DzubakCo-founder, The Art of Charm
Johnny Dzubak is co-founder of The Art of Charm. He and AJ Harbinger have shared relationship lessons on The Art of Charm podcast. In the X-Factor Accelerator, Johnny leads your private onboarding and weekly group coaching.
Tuesdays. 7 p.m. Eastern.
Tell Johnny where a conversation stalled, what you wanted to say, or how a friendship has faded. Ask follow-up questions about your own situation and work on the next action you can take.
Miss a session? Watch the recording.Recordings are available during your 90-day coaching period.
One private onboarding call. Ongoing weekly group coaching for 90 days.
“I have the exact same personality, the only thing that has changed is my mindset and a few behaviors.”
Hear what changed
for our clients.
Bao
“This program has definitely changed my lens into understanding myself more and others, and that's powerful.”
Tyler R.
Know what to say
while the conversation is still happening.
Start with a moment you recognize, then try a clear next step. The examples below show how the X-Factor Accelerator’s conversation frameworks apply to ordinary situations.
These are examples to practice with. Use your own true details and respond to the person in front of you.
Intrigue Framework
Share a specific interest that gives the conversation somewhere to go.
At a gathering: “I moved here last month. I’m looking for a place to hear live music, especially a small jazz room.”
If they mention a place they love, ask what they like about it. If they share a different interest, follow that instead. You’ve given them a detail to respond to; their answer helps you choose where to go next.
The Open-Up Framework
Choose a true part of your experience that fits the conversation you’re having.
When a new acquaintance asks “How are you?”: “I’m settling into a new job. The work is interesting, but learning everyone’s names has been a challenge. How has your week been?”
You’ve shared something real without telling the whole story. If they ask about the job, answer the part they asked about. If they share their own week, leave room for it. How much you share can change as you get to know each other.
Identity Markers
Use a detail they volunteer to choose your next question.
They say: “I’ve picked up guitar again. I haven’t played since college.”
Try: “What made you pick it up again?”
“Again” is the detail you’re following. “How long have you been playing?” is also a valid question; your next move depends on what they choose to share.
The Signal Calibration Framework
Adjust to what is happening in the conversation instead of pressing ahead with a script.
Try this: After asking a question, leave room for the answer. If they change the subject, follow the new topic rather than steering straight back to your next question.
A brief answer alone doesn’t tell you what someone feels. Notice the exchange as a whole, and give them space.
The Follow-Through Framework
Follow through on something that mattered in your conversation.
After talking about baking: “You said you wanted to try sourdough. Here’s the starter guide I mentioned.”
Send the thing you promised, tied to what they told you. If they later share how it went, ask about that experience rather than jumping to a new topic. A promise kept gives you a shared detail to return to; it doesn’t require them to reply.
The Momentum Habit
Notice who takes part, then choose how to keep the connection going.
Look at the pattern: A friend couldn’t make your last invitation, but suggested another day. At lunch, you both talked about a film you want to see.
Invite them to see it rather than sending a general “We should catch up.” Their suggested day and shared interest give you something to build on. If messages and invitations keep going unanswered, give that person space and put your effort into people who take part too.
The Aura Framework
Use your attention, posture and timing to make room for an exchange.
At dinner: You’re finishing a story when someone beside you starts to add something. Pause and turn toward them rather than talking over the start of their sentence.
Let them finish, then respond to what they added. You don’t have to rush to fill every pause or hold everyone’s attention. Notice when someone begins to contribute and adjust your pace so they have room too.
The Bridge Framework
Turn a vague suggestion into an invitation someone can answer.
Instead of leaving it at “We should hang out”: “I’m going to that coffee shop on Saturday morning. Want to join me?”
Offer a specific plan and respect their answer. An invitation is an opening, not an obligation.
Know where to go after small talk.
Identity Markers helps you follow a detail someone shares. The Open-Up Framework brings your side into the exchange. Here’s an example.
Other person: “I’ve picked up guitar again. I haven’t played since college.”
They mentioned returning to something they haven’t done since college.
You: “What made you pick it up again?”
Other person: “I wanted something to do after work that wasn’t another screen.”
You: “I’ve been getting into cooking for the same reason. I like having something to show for the evening.”
Your contribution fits the detail they gave you, so the exchange has something from each of you.
If they add: “I used to play with friends. I miss that.”
Your next question: “Do you still see the people you played with?”
If they give a short answer and move on, follow the new topic. You don’t have to press for a personal story.
“AoC has given me a tool belt of skills that will help me in virtually all scenarios whether it be with strangers, friends, family, or colleagues.”
Keep the training close
between Tuesdays.
Use your AI coach to revisit X-Factor Accelerator concepts, organize questions about what you’re practicing, and prepare for your next live group session. It is available 24/7 during your 90 days of access.
See how clients
put it into practice.
Andrew
Trey
Build a circle of
people you can actually call.
Learn what to say when the conversation is happening, feel more at ease meeting people, and put those skills to work in the friendships you want to build.
“I've made friendships that I know are going to extend past the end of this course.”
“Finding some guys who started as accountability buddies but have now become friends has been an added bonus.”
Your X-Factor Accelerator membership includes:
- A starting point for your own social life. One private onboarding call with Johnny and a personalized plan for the situations you want to change.
- Conversation skills you can keep using. Lifetime access to the course materials, including the frameworks shown above.
- Feedback as you put it into practice. 90 days of weekly group coaching with Johnny, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Eastern. Session recordings are included during those 90 days.
- Support between coaching sessions. Private community access, plus a 24/7 AI coach during your 90-day coaching period.
Choose how you pay. Both options include the same program.
Pay in full
One payment. The complete program.
Join XFA · $1,499$1,499 total. No recurring subscription.
14-day money-back guarantee. Refund details at checkout.
Pay in two
2 monthly payments of$799
The same program, with a smaller first payment.
Join XFA · 2 payments of $799$1,598 total. Two payments, one month apart.
14-day money-back guarantee. Refund details at checkout.
Your payment button opens secure checkout. After purchase, follow the instructions to access the program and arrange your private onboarding call.
All prices in USD. Group coaching, recordings and AI access end after 90 days. Course materials remain yours for life.
“AoC is an investment in your social skills, in self-reflection, and the ability to open up, to name just a few.”
Give the program a real
try for 14 days.
Explore the training, try the AI coach and attend a Tuesday group session. Both payment options include a 14-day money-back guarantee. See the checkout terms for the refund request process.
Your questions,
answered.
Can I use this if I feel socially anxious?
Yes, if you want to practice conversations and ask for coaching about moments that feel hard. You don’t need to be outgoing to start. The X-Factor Accelerator is communication training and coaching, not treatment for an anxiety disorder.
Is this pickup advice?
The X-Factor Accelerator is for friendships, dating and relationships you already have. You practice sharing, listening and making clear invitations. It doesn’t promise attraction or teach you to pressure someone into a yes.
Should I stop reaching out if I’m always the one who starts?
You don’t have to choose between organizing everything and waiting for everyone else. Make a clear invitation to someone you want to see, then pay attention to whether they take part too. Respect a decline or lack of response rather than keep pressing. Coaching is a place to discuss your actual situation, not a rule that every friendship must start the same way.
Is the private onboarding call included?
Yes. Both payment options include one 1:1 onboarding call with Johnny and a personalized growth plan. Weekly sessions after onboarding are group coaching, available for 90 days.
What is the X-Factor Accelerator?
The X-Factor Accelerator is The Art of Charm's online training and coaching for men who want closer friendships and more satisfying conversations. Start with private onboarding and a plan for your own situation, with group support as you practice.
Will I have to act like an extrovert?
You work on helping people get to know you through what you share and how you respond. The goal is to contribute as yourself, without having to become the loudest person in the room.
What happens after 90 days?
Your group coaching, session recordings and AI coach access end after 90 days. Your course materials remain yours for life.
When are the coaching sessions?
Johnny leads group sessions on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Eastern. Watch the recordings during your coaching period if you miss a session.
When do I start?
Course access begins after purchase. Book your included onboarding call after joining and attend the next Tuesday group session. Use your plan to choose what to practice first; you do not need to finish the course before asking for guidance.
How do the payment options work?
Pay $1,499 upfront, a $1,000 saving against the $2,499 X-Factor Accelerator reference price. Or make two monthly payments of $799, one month apart, totaling $1,598. Both options include the same access; paying in two costs $99 more overall.
Do I need an application or sales call?
No. Choose your payment option to go straight to secure checkout. You purchase the X-Factor Accelerator directly.
Can I work on relationships I already have?
Yes. Bring questions about existing friendships and relationships to onboarding and group coaching, alongside the new connections you want to build.
What is the guarantee?
Both payment options include a 14-day money-back guarantee. The checkout terms explain the refund request process.
Give your next connection
somewhere to grow.
Friday doesn’t have to be another evening spent wondering who to call. Take a step toward the friendships and relationships you want, with room to be yourself.
Join the X-Factor Accelerator for private onboarding, practical conversation training and Johnny’s group coaching.
“It’s amazing to see how much love and support everyone gets in the Art of Charm family.”