Mastering Emotional Intelligence with Marques Ogden

Did you know that emotional intelligence is considered one of the most valuable skills for real estate agents? In this episode, I have the opportunity of hosting Marques Ogden. We will be having a deep conversation on emotional intelligence and why we need to master it. Marques is a former NFL offensive lineman and built a solid career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills, and the Tennessee Titans. After six years, he hung up the helmet and padding and became a successful entrepreneur. He's also a keynote speaker, executive coach, and best-selling author.   Marques believes emotional intelligence is about understanding the power of your emotions and the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence is also about the importance of creating rapport before proceeding to business. As real estate agents, we need to be emotionally intelligent to succeed in this field. Our customers need to feel empathy from us and know that we're not just in it for the profit. We have their best interests at heart. Would you like to up your emotional intelligence skill? Listen to this episode.   “Every business relationship starts with a casual conversation.”- Marques Ogden Three Things You’ll Learn Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care: When dealing with clients, they need to feel just how much you care for them. Meet them where they are: This is essential in helping clients set attainable goals. You can help a client set a plan that will not stress them out in the end. Many business connections start from casual conversations: Try to start with a casual conversation to create rapport before talking business as you meet clients. Small talk might appear inconsequential, but it's vital in the real estate industry.  Guest Bio: Marques Ogden was in the NFL from 2003 to 2007 as an offensive lineman for the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. He's currently a keynote speaker, business coach, and corporate consultant.    Connect with Marques: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marques_Ogden Grab his Book: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Cycle-Achieving-Goals-Business/dp/1642931748