Negotiations Ninja Podcast

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 applies that experience...

Jeanette Nyden has spent 18 years teaching people how to negotiate complex contracts. It's where her passion for making boilerplate language accessible for the contract professional has come from. She wants contract professionals to understand what lawyers are trying to do so they can help internal stakeholders understand the risk profile and create effective indemnity clauses.  Outline of This Ep...

Are you a good listener? In this throwback, Dr. Mark Goulston will probably persuade you otherwise. Did you know that you can talk  over, at, to,  or  with  someone? Which one is actually listening—and what should you be doing? Dr. Mark Goulston can help you transform the way you communicate. Listen to this episode of Negotiations Ninja for some of his best communication tips. Be sure to pick up h...

Joe 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 peop...

In April 2020 we had a great conversation about how the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting negotiation. Now, over 6 months later, the world of negotiation is still evolving. Were Keld's predictions true? Has the latest and greatest technology available on the market improved the outcomes of negotiations? Check out this throwback to see how far we've come in half a year—and learn what still applies to...

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!...

In 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! 

Shaahin is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Accelerated Intelligence. His story is unbelievable. Shaahin's family had to escape Tehran during the Iranian revolution in the 1970s. So at 15 years old, he left his home with nothing but the clothes on his back. Since moving to LA, he's created a company that's made over a billion in revenue. Hear his fascinating story in this episode of Negotiations...

In 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 he plans to write next)!

How do you build a business 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 ad...

How do you negotiate ethically while still protecting your interests? Chris Hadnagy—a brilliant master of persuasion and influence—shares some strategies from his latest book in this throwback edition of Negotiations Ninja!

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, negotiatio...

Sara Laschever is an authority on the challenges that women face at work. Sara writes about women and work, with a focus on women in negotiation. Why do women struggle to negotiate for themselves? How can they do things differently, feel more comfortable, and be more successful? After writing their first book, "Women Don't Ask," Sara and Linda Babcock wrote another book, "Ask for It." The second b...

Are 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!

How do you think about risk? What about mitigation and controls? What are the operational requirements necessary to carry out proper limitations of liability? One of the biggest issues I see is that commercial negotiation professionals don't understand the fundamentals of where to start with limitations of liability. And determining the proper limitation of liability clause can be daunting. In thi...

Do you have experience with multiparty negotiations? Do you need experience? In this Throwback Thursday edition of negotiations Ninja, Mihai Isman shares how to tackle multiparty negotiations. Mihai is an expert in political, commercial, and multiparty negotiation. If you missed our conversation the first time—don't miss it now!

If someone builds their own business, they're likely an expert in their thing. They are brilliant at that one thing. But now—to get to the next level—they have to sell. How do they make the transition? In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Marty Park shares what's required to be great at sales as an entrepreneur.  Marty started his first software company at 21. Since then, he's operated 13 differ...

Listen to this special throwback of the Negotiations Ninja podcast for a deep look into the world of venture capitalists. Tim Schigel (the founding and managing partner of Refinery Ventures) shares what investors think about and how they choose what to invest in. Don't miss it!

A lot of baggage exists in the word  negotiation . Why does it conjure negativity, tension, and frustration? How do you overcome that? Jean Reyt—assistant professor of organizational behavior at McGill University—returns to share some great advice in this episode of Negotiations Ninja.  Outline of This Episode [1:54] Why does the word "negotiation" carry baggage? [5:07] Why the word itself makes p...

In this Negotiations Ninja throwback, we hop back to episode #207 with none other than Allan Tsang. Allan helps me bust some negotiation myths (including the fallacy of win-win negotiations). Don't miss this fun episode!

Chris Hadnagy is brilliant. He is a master at all of the tactics and strategies required to persuade and influence. In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, we talk about some of the concepts in his newest book, " Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You ." If you're ready to change the way you ethically negotiate, don't miss this episode!  Outline o...

In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Chris Hadnagy—a professional social engineer—shares the framework he created to win friends, influence people, and leave them better off for having met you. Don't miss this episode!

What are the necessary ingredients that make for a successful mediation? Is there a difference between a great mediation and an average mediation? How is mediation different from arbitration and litigation? Harvard-trained negotiator, mediation, and communication specialist Raphael Lapin shares his expert opinion in this episode of Negotiations Ninja. NOTE : None of this is legal advice. Always se...

In this throwback Thursday episode of Negotiations Ninja, we hop back to episode #193 with David Matsumoto. He shares what we can do to master negotiations through web conferencing including body language and facial expressions. We can all benefit from mastering these skills, right? Don't miss it!