Phone Calls, Texts, and Effective Communication Today, Matt and Garrett turn their Ninja spotlight on the benefits and drawbacks of phone calls and text messages for communication. Together, they emphasize that both are useful supplements to personal relationships rather than replacements, as well as the significance of visual aids and handwritten notes in enhancing text messages. The importance of effective communication through tonality and body language is also explored. Throughout the episode, our hosts highlight the importance of building personal relationships in business through this effective communication. They caution against overreliance on text messages, noting their limitations and potential for misunderstandings. In essence, our Ninja experts take the opportunity today to encourage everyone to use a variety of communication methods, including phone calls and text messages, to strengthen relationships and build success. More encouragement can definitely be found by joining the community of almost 12,000 Ninjas who collaborate, ask and answer questions, network, and more in the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook. Leave a voicemail at 208-MY-NINJA if you’d like to offer more direct feedback. Be sure to check out Ninja Selling Events for upcoming installations and other events, and if you’d like personalized help in achieving your goals, visit Ninja Coaching to connect with one of our fantastic coaches.   Episode Highlights: The importance of making connections The flow spectrum of communication  Utilizing different modes of communication The value of phone calls over texting as a substitute for personal conversations Building personal relationships  Providing care and attention to one's database Effective communication   Quotes: "I think the big picture we need to start with is making the interactions that we want to make with people on the level that we know is going to make Ninja really come to life." "However, if you are counting your text messages as FORD conversations, we are missing an incredible opportunity." "The people that I know that are killing it, Garrett, the people that are in our coaching program that are putting up high numbers, they're on the phone a lot." "Text messages, words alone on their own, lead to so much miscommunication." "Do not substitute the phone call with a text message. I don't think it's going to yield you the same results whatsoever."   Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA   Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial   Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching   Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events   Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding   Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli   The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study