For this episode of the AirBnB Toolbox, Alex talks about effective communication which is a must-have talent for anyone who wants to be successful in business and life. Implementing these ten effective communication tips will help you to become better at negotiating, sealing deals, marketing your business, and leading your team.  It will also help you to build closer bonds with your family, friends, team members, people you need help from and customers. When you improve those relationships everything gets easier which in turn leads to success in business and life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Effective communication benefits every aspect of your life. Listen more, talk less. Actively listen, don´t be distracted, keep eye contact, and repeat key points. Prepare for conversations, so you can be clear and concise.  Be empathetic. You don´t necessarily have to agree with the other person, but you do need to show that you understand their feelings. Ensure your body language matches your words. Ask open-ended questions. Adapt your style of communication to match the other person´s communication style. Never talk over someone. Give people time to process what you say and respond. Resist the urge to fill the silence. Stay positive and respectful. Give constructive feedback. Use real-world examples that illustrate the issue you are trying to address. Be authentic. Be honest. Don´t bulls**t. BEST MOMENTS "Communicating with people in all aspects of life is the number one skill for getting ahead." "Active listening creates trust. It makes the other person feel heard and valued." "Be mindful of your gestures, your eye contact and your body language." "When you lose the trust in business, with a partner or family members, there's a good chance that you're not going to be able to get it back.." "Effective communication isn´t just about speaking, it´s about listening, understanding and adapting to the other person." HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges. CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alex.mannock Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theairbnbnomadspodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theairbnbnomadspodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke