If you’re like me, you spent 90% of your time speaking face-to-face and engaging with clients and groups of people before Covid-19. When the pandemic hit, my world changed. I, like many business owners, had to transition from doing in-person communication to interacting with clients and other people through the phone or video conferencing. But if a business owner isn’t using all the video capabilities an app has, they’re missing out on the true power of video and visual communication.

In this episode, I discuss how the pandemic has impacted the use of video conferencing for business. I describe how I did most of my communication before the pandemic and outline the advantages of phone calls. I highlight how video calls can provide a more personal experience and improve information retention and focus when conferencing. I also underscore how visual communication can help us tell stories.

 

“We use video to tell a story—we are in an animated world and our eyes are used to moving objects.” - Justin Goodbread

 

This week on the Financially Simple Experience:

• One of my all-time favorite movies
• How Covid-19 changed my world and my pivot to online video conferencing 
• The advantages of using phone calls for quick communication
• How Covid-19 increased the use of video-based communication
• How video conferencing helps participants to stay engaged
• Why visual communication is highly effective in supporting memory and information retention

 

Resources Mentioned:

• ChangingMinds.org

 

Our Favorite Quotes:

• “We’re able to recall, through visual effects, with 65% greater accuracy; that’s why it’s important to have the videos turned on when conferencing.” - Justin Goodbread
• “Sometimes a quick phone call or a text message is all we need; but when you need to touch base on several topics, video conferencing is your best option.” - Justin Goodbread
• “Face-to-face meetings are the best options, where we use all our senses. But in today’s fast-paced world, go with the more personal conferencing with all the video capabilities on.” - Justin Goodbread

 

About The Financially Simple Podcast If you are looking for a podcast that speaks directly to the challenges and puzzles of running a business, you’ve come to the right place. The Financially Simple podcast was built for you. With over 400 episodes and counting, our host Justin Goodbread covers a broad range of topics, from starting a small business, to prepping it for sale, to growing your personal wealth. Justin’s combination of analytical skills, tough love, and a healthy dose of experience delivers practical ideas that will benefit business builders at every stage of their business journey. 

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