Connect & Build Rapport with Anyone

Published: Feb. 2, 2021, 11 a.m.

“When you build rapport with people, you can have a genuine connection with them, and you can start to achieve things with people that you did not think was possible before.” 

 

In this episode, I want to talk about rapport, how to connect and build rapport with anyone. Rapport is the basis of all effective and meaningful communication, and it is very significant in building a connection with anyone. 

[00:01 - 04:49] Opening Segment

  • I give a brief introduction to today’s topic.
  • I talk about the meaning of rapport 
    • The basis of all effective and meaningful communication
    • The act of matching and mirroring
  • The importance and significance of building rapport.
    • When you build rapport, it allows you to connect with anyone.
    • You know how to spot when you are in rapport and when you are not
  • People like people who are like themselves or who are like how they want to be.
  • Building connections with people is so much more than just the actual word themselves 
  • I break down the factors of good communication.
    • 38% is the tone
    • 55% is body language
    • Virtually 93% of communication is nonverbal 

 

[04:50 - 15:24] Match and Mirroring 

 

  • I talk about the first thing we need to learn match and mirroring other

 

  • Start with the movement 
    • Mirror someone’s movements
    • Subconsciously it shows them that you like them
  • Posture
    • Match someone’s posture 
    • Subconsciously you are matching their energy
  • Facial expression 
    • Catch the little things that you can mirror 
  • Pay attention to their breathing pace and pattern 
  • The volume of their voice and speed of their talk
    • Some people have their own pace and speed when they talk
  • I talk about the tendencies of how visual people talk 
    • They tend to use several words like; see, look, etc.
  • How auditory people tend to talk
    • They tend to use some words like; sounds, hear, resonate, listen, etc
  • How kinesthetic people tend to talk
    • They tend to use phrases and words like; feel, touch, hand in hand, etc.
  • Auditory digital people
    • The combination of all in reality
    • Working through a process in our mind to get to a certain point
  • The importance of understanding people’s viewpoint of the world in building the connection 
    • Finding the best way to communicate with certain people.
  • When you know how to connect with people, you can do so much more.

 

[15:25 - 24:34] Connect & Build Rapport with Anyone

  • Do not completely mimic someone else; their exact movement the entire time.
    • The most important is to listen to who you are speaking to.
  • When you are speaking with someone, always say back what they say, 
    • Use most of their own word to let them know that you understood and comprehend the conversation.
  • Make sure that you are listening to people when you communicate.
  • Say their name as often as you can in the conversation.
    • Especially over the phone.
  • Pacing and leading
    • Start to do things and see if they naturally follow your lead.
    • A way to test if you are in rapport with someone or not
  • How to break rapport to get away from the conversation
    • Do the opposite of what they are doing
  • When you have a rapport with people, you can have a genuine connection with them.
    • You can start to achieve things with people that you did not think was possible before.

 

[24:35 - 34:09] QnA session

  • What are your goals in 2021 for the next five years?
    • I did 3-months, 6-months, and 1-year goals.
    • I rank my goals in order of importance.
  • By the end of the year, I want to be making $10k/ month. 
  • I want to be featured in some kind of success-magazine.
  • I do not have any written out five years goal, to be honest.
  • Before I get 30, my bonus goal is to be featured in 30 under 30 Forbes Magazine.
  • I talk about my three and 6-month goals list
    • I want to hit a certain number of downloads on my podcast.
    • Looking to have two one-on-one mindset clients.
    • Finish my E-book.
    • Read 20 books within six months.
    •  Booked my independent speaking gigs.
    • To launch my master class.
  • I talk about how I set my goals. 
    • Re-evaluate your life,
    • Find out what you want to do, not what society wants you to do.
  • Take that time to be with yourself and think about what it is you really want.
    • Rank them by the importance of it, and start to do it today.
  • Check out my Instagram @CNSloan to submit your question whenever I post about it.



[34:10 - 35:19] Closing Segment

  • I hope you learned something about building rapport from this episode, and please let me know if you like this episode by leaving a five-star review and share it with your friends.
  • Final words from me



Tweetable Quotes: 

“People like people who are like themselves or who are like how they like to be.” - C.N. Sloan.

“When you build rapport with people, you can have a genuine connection with them, and you can start to achieve things with people that you did not think was possible before.” - C.N. Sloan.

“When you match and mirror someone, subconsciously it shows them that you like them.”- C.N. Sloan.



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