The 3-Second Rule That Flips Every Negotiation in Your Favor
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Join Dave from Tele Mediator as he shares proven negotiation strategies from over 1,000 successful transactions worth millions of dollars. Learn why negotiation isn't about being more powerful or confrontational it's about discovering what truly matters to the other side and using that knowledge to your advantage.
Key Topics Covered
Join Dave from Tele Mediator as he shares proven negotiation strategies from over 1,000 successful transactions worth millions of dollars. Learn why negotiation isn't about being more powerful or confrontational it's about discovering what truly matters to the other side and using that knowledge to your advantage.
Key Topics Covered
- The Foundation of Successful Negotiation
- Why negotiation isn't about confrontation or being a bully
- The importance of finding the other side's "hot button"
- How people are already convinced—you just need to draw it out of them
- The Power of Questions Strategy
- Why asking questions puts you in control of the narrative
- How professional negotiators (like car dealerships) use questioning techniques
- Examples of effective questions to ask in any negotiation scenario
- Finding What Matters to the Other Side
- How to discover the other party's priorities before revealing your own
- Why understanding their goals helps you offer valuable exchanges
- How to avoid giving away unnecessary concessions
- Practical Negotiation Scenarios
- Business deals and major purchases
- Family negotiations (getting kids to clean their rooms)
- Everyday consumer situations (buying cars, appliances)
- Professional interactions with colleagues and friends
- The Strategic Walkaway Technique
- How to use small walkways without burning bridges
- The psychology behind "I'm not sure this will be my next investment"
- Why letting people "stew" on decisions changes their perspective
- Advanced Questioning Techniques
- How to ask questions that get "yes" answers
- The power of "Have you had any other thoughts on this?"
- Getting inside the other party's decision-making process
- When to Prioritize Win-Win vs. Winning
- Why one-time transactions differ from long-term relationships
- How to be courteous without being charitable
- Balancing getting what you want with maintaining relationships
Key Takeaways
- Start every negotiation by asking questions, not making statements
- Discover what's important to the other side before revealing your priorities
- Use strategic walkways to create urgency without confrontation
- Ask open-ended questions that encourage transparency
- Control the narrative through questioning rather than arguing
- Understand that most negotiations are closer to agreement than they appear
Expert Resources Available
- One-on-one consultation with licensed negotiation experts
- Mediation services for complex transactions
- Personalized negotiation strategy development
- Business deal structuring advice
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