32. Difficult Conversations With Phil M Jones

Back by popular demand, Phil M. Jones joins me live at the Keller Williams Family Reunion in front of an audience of 3,000. This episode not only dives into strategies for handling difficult conversations but also features Phil giving me a hard time as he relentlessly seeks clarity in every interaction.

Phil begins by distinguishing between influence and manipulation, stressing the importance of empathy and understanding people’s contexts before offering advice and solutions.

In the heart of the episode, we cover:

• The dos and don'ts of phone outreach
• Effective strategies for reconnecting with past clients
• Tactful approaches to asking for a raise and conducting respectful terminations
• Approaching people after a tragic event in their lives
• Navigating conversations about work-life balance

Phil introduces frameworks like the Opening Fact Question (OFQ) and demonstrates how to use mutually agreeable facts and easy-to-answer questions to ease into more complex topics. He also explains the Past, Present, Future Arc for managing transitions in business relationships smoothly.

Filled with Phil’s trademark humor, sharp questioning, and deep insights, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to enhance their communication and persuasion skills.

Resources:

• Listen to The MREA Podcast Episode 01. Mastering the Moments with Phil M Jones
• For a list of Phil’s books and more information about his work, go to PhilMJones.com
• Check out the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook

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