David Perry is a sales and business development expert. He’s an industry veteran who understands the game of sales at the top level. David advises world-class brands on how to adapt and get value out of marketing and advertising technology during digital transformations. He’s worked with 100+ companies in various industries, including technology, healthcare, and financial services. He’s also the author of the book “The Game of Sales.” Why “The...
LISTEN NOWIn this episode of Negotiations Ninja, we chat with Deb Calvert about the power of DISCOVER questions. We walk through questions related to data, issues, solutions, consequences, outcomes, value, examples, and rationale. If you want to structure your questions properly, Deb is the person to listen to. She shares some valuable insights for negotiators and sales professionals in this episode. Don’t miss it! (more…)
LISTEN NOWIn this special Throwback Thursday episode, we jump back to an episode with Roger Dooley. We dissect and discuss the science behind influence and how you can use it to change your negotiations. How can neuroscience, behavior technology, and behavior research be applied to negotiation? Find out in this episode! (more…)
LISTEN NOWDo you believe that planning is the most important part of a negotiation? If so, you’re on the same wavelength as Paul Watts. He believes planning is the most crucial element of negotiations that is so often neglected. In this throwback, we look back at episode #132. We talk about negotiation through the lens of a salesperson. We also talk about the cost of inaction and how to improve your...
LISTEN NOWHow do you sell to someone in procurement? Why is it important for a salesperson to understand their decision-making process? Tom Williams—sales consultant and author of Buyer-Centered Selling—believes that understanding the mind of procurement is a game-changer. It’s a surefire way to transform the way you sell. In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, we take a deep-dive into the mind of a procurement professional. In doing so, you’ll better understand how to...
LISTEN NOWWhere are you weak as a negotiator? Where do you need to develop and refine your skills? To continue to yield amazing results for your clients, you must always be improving your craft. In this Throwback episode of Negotiations Ninja, we look back at a conversation with Mohammed Faridy, a negotiation consultant, trainer, and the CEO of OneView. Get a glimpse into his valuable perspective on developing your negotiation skills—don’t...
LISTEN NOWIs win-win the best solution? Is any deal better than no deal? Is the ability to bluff a game-changer in a negotiation? Are these perpetuated truths fact—or fiction? In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, the myth-buster has returned. Allan Tsang joins me to shed some light on these long-believed negotiation myths (including the fallacy of win-win). Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation! (more…)
LISTEN NOWThe biggest mistake that business owners make is that they don’t plan their exit from their business. People don’t think about the planning and preparation that goes into negotiating the sale of their business. Michelle Seiler Tucker—a mergers and acquisitions master intermediary, a senior business analyst, and the best-selling author of three books—outlines exactly what you need to do to get top dollar for your business in her book, “Exit...
LISTEN NOWIf you don’t know how to negotiate, you won’t make a profit, right? You’ll just be giving things away. If you don’t negotiate well, you’re essentially giving away your paycheck and company profit. But because the western world is so unaccustomed to negotiating every single day, they struggle to close. In this special episode swap, Paul Watts has a conversation with Jeb Blount about the MLP strategy. This episode is...
LISTEN NOWDo you seem to be saying all of the wrong things and struggling in your negotiations? What words and sentences should you use to get someone to move in your direction? In his book, Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact, Phil Jones gives us the script for exactly what you can say to influence people. Phil has spoken in 59 different countries on five different continents,...
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