{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP158: Emotional Intelligence for Contractors w\/ Benny Fisher","description":"Emotional intelligence (EQ) is one of the most important skills for contractors \u2014 it allows you to better understand clients, defuse tense situations, and provide excellent service. &amp;nbsp; Today\u2019s guest, Benny Fisher, is the founder and visionary of The Big Fish Contracting Company, Co-Founder of The Arena Mastermind, Business Growth Leader for Contractor Dynamics, and host of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, leads with love and authenticity, masterfully transforming pain into purpose. His empathetic approach inspires others to consciously design their lives, a reflection of his own journey through adversity to success.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; As he nears the 100th episode of his impactful podcast and conducts transformative workshops, Benny\u2019s dedication to guiding individuals in reshaping challenges into growth opportunities cements him as a significant and inspirational figure in the business community, encouraging many to navigate their paths with heart and intentional action. &amp;nbsp; In this episode, they talk about:   How Gary Vee influenced Benny\u2019s focus on emotional intelligence   Assessments like DISC and Enneagram to help you understand your personality type   Eric\u2019s experience with emotional intelligence assessment   The importance of EQ in sales and customer interactions for contractors   How understanding personality profiling and EQ help contractors understand their team and communicate effectively   How Eric adjusts his communication style based on the other person\u2019s EQ, tone, and behavior   Emotional intelligence and effective communication in sales   Tips for contractors to improve their EQ to better connect with clients   The importance of active listening and empathy in customer service   The difference between empathy and sympathy   How to navigate through life\u2019s challenges and find purpose and meaning     Mentioned: https:\/\/bennyfisher.com\/ &amp;nbsp; https:\/\/arenamastermind.co\/ &amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.contractordynamics.com &amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.thebigfishco.com &amp;nbsp; Benny Fisher on LinkedIn &amp;nbsp; Benny Fisher (@fisherbenny) on FB &amp;nbsp; Benny Fisher (@bigfish.benny) on Instagram&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Big Fish Benny (@fisherbenny) on X   Links to resources:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett &amp;nbsp; The Pond Digger - https:\/\/theponddigger.com\/ &amp;nbsp; You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at: http:\/\/helixpondfiltration.com\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; TWT Contractor Circle &amp;nbsp; TWT Contractor Power Circle &amp;nbsp; And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram&amp;nbsp; Facebook&amp;nbsp; TikTok ","author_name":"The Deep End with Eric Triplett","author_url":"http:\/\/theponddigger.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/29565583\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/29565583"}