“Mr. Schmooze” (Cody Lowry) is back to explain what Schmooze is and why you need it in sales, procurement, and negotiations. It comes down to three simple factors that make you indispensable to the people you serve. 1 - Build relationships. 2 - Be trustworthy. 3 - Never let them down. Listen to this Flashback episode to find out how Cody develops relationships with clients that last 30+ years, when...
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Becoming effective as a negotiator is simply a process of developing skills. But that doesn’t mean it’s a simple process. It requires dedication and diligence to maximize your ability to achieve your desired outcomes in your negotiations. This is a skill set that can and should be developed by every salesperson, procurement professional, and of course, negotiator. It consists of many things, tools if you will, that must become second nature to...
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Selling has changed over the last few years. No longer can we depend on the face to face opportunities to build rapport and gain trust. Virtual is the new thing and we have to adapt if we are going to survive as sales professionals. My guest on this episode is Steve Brossman, a former National Professional Track Champion, so he knows what it takes to compete and win and he...
LISTEN NOWJoe Paranteau has sold over a billion dollars in revenue. He’s been a Sales Director at Microsoft for over 17 years. He’s a dynamic speaker, visionary, and deep thinker. He is also the author of Billion Dollar Sales Secrets: Superstar Selling Tips for all Seasons, which he wrote to fill the gaps he saw in sales training. In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, we share the common areas where people blow...
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Gaetan Pellerin is the author of a new book all about mindful negotiation. We often talk about planning, preparation, strategy, and tactics, right? But the success of many a negotiation often hinges on mindfulness—not many people talk about that. So what is mindful negotiation? Why should you care? What methodology can you use to be more mindful? Learn more in this episode of Negotiations Ninja! (more…)
LISTEN NOWIn this throwback, we revisit the all-important question: How do you sell to someone in procurement? According to Tom Williams, you need to understand their mindset to be successful. It's all about embracing the concept of buyer-centered selling. If you'd love to understand how the mind of a procurement professional ticks, don't miss this one! (more…)
LISTEN NOWIn this Throwback, we return to the conversation with John Barrows about why he wrote his children's book, "I Want to Be in Sales When I Grow Up!" He wrote the book to teach kids that sales is a legitimate profession to be proud of. The book is educational and 100% of the profits go to charity. Listen to learn what other purposes John hopes his book serves (and what...
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How do you build a business that's worth selling? How do you find the right buyers—without falling victim to the “ego-stroke?” John Warrillow joins me in this episode of Negotiations Ninja to answer every entrepreneur's nagging question: How do I exit my business successfully? John Warrilow is the founder of “The Value Builder System™” and is a business expert sought out for his proven methodology in adding millions to the...
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Pat Tinney has been in sales and negotiation training for 14 years. Before that, he worked in Media Sales, Product Development, and Training and Sales Management at Southam Newspapers, Hollinger Newspapers, and Canwest Newspapers. What did he learn in 20+ years in sales? Sometimes you have to take risks to reap the rewards. Pat works with people looking for unique perspectives on sales, negotiations, and a way to be above...
LISTEN NOWAre you a serial entrepreneur looking to plan your exit from a successful business? Were you even aware that you needed a plan? Michelle Seiler Tucker—a mergers and acquisitions master intermediary—shares that most business owners don't prepare to negotiate the sale of their business. Find out why this is a huge mistake in this Throwback Thursday episode of Negotiations Ninja! (more…)
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