In the fast-paced world of private equity, human connection often gets lost amid deal sheets and spreadsheets. But not for Dan Adler.Dan Adler, partner at London-based private equity firm Apiary Capital, has spent 27 years working alongside founders and entrepreneurs in the lower mid-market. In this episode of The Butterfly Effect – Advice that Changed Lives, Dan shares one deceptively simple rule that has kept his relationships—and his deals—on solid ground:“No matter how busy you are or how much you don’t want to, always return someone’s call on the day that they call you.”It’s advice he’s lived by for over 25 years, and he reveals why it matters more than ever in an age dominated by emails, digital noise, and bloated CC lists. Dan explains:The emotional toll deal-making can take—and how a timely phone call can defuse anxiety.Why relying on email alone leads to miscommunication and unnecessary drama.How unresolved issues mushroom overnight, disrupting sleep and mental clarity.The “lazy CC culture” that drags 20 people into a thread instead of resolving issues directly.“Far better for the two principals to talk to each other… get that conversation sorted and done and then you can deal with the issue.”If you’re in private equity, business services, or simply value clear communication, this is a must-watch insight into how one small habit can shape careers—and preserve sanity.Subscribe for more life-changing insights in under 5 minutes.Like what you hear? Drop a comment and share your own game-changing piece of advice!00:20 – Who is Dan Adler?01:20 – The Best Advice Dan Ever Received02:19 – Why Phone Calls Beat Emails Every Time03:37 – The Email CC Epidemic04:21 – How to Contact Dan Adler#PrivateEquity#BusinessAdvice#CommunicationSkills