In this episode, we dive into Habit 5 from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Mastering the art of empathetic listening isn’t just a nice skill - it’s a game-changer for your real estate business. Learn how truly understanding others can transform your negotiations, build stronger relationships with investors, and help you close more deals with confidence.Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:- Master Empathetic Listening: Discover how listening with the goal of understanding - not just responding - can create trust, accelerate deals, and strengthen partnerships.- Overcome Communication Barriers: Identify and overcome common barriers, like distractions and emotional triggers, that could be sabotaging your conversations.- Use Listening as Your Competitive Edge: Understand how truly hearing others can reveal hidden opportunities, solve problems creatively, and help you stand out in the real estate market.Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your communication and take your real estate success to the next level!Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:10 Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood03:30 The importance of empathetic listening in real estate10:07 Common barriers to effective listening13:42 The benefits of empathetic listening in real estate16:50 What is effective negotiation in the light of Habit 519:34 Building stronger relationships with clients and partners27:28 Techniques for developing empathetic listening skills30:20 Strategies for good non-verbal communication31:42 How to overcome different barriers in communication33:17 Wrapping upAfter interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/