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455 :: Godfather Part II: Negotiation Tactics with Jim Sobeck
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Episode 455 is Part II of Jim Sobeck’s negotiation principles drawn from Mario Puzo's "The Godfather". The discussion explores critical business insights, including how to handle negotiations effectively, the importance of patience, and why taking business personally matters.
Sobeck shares personal stories from his entrepreneurial career, highlighting strategies like never giving something for free without getting something in return, understanding your walk-away point, and surrounding yourself with people smarter than you in different areas.
Listeners will receive practical negotiation wisdom applicable across industries, especially construction and sales.
Key takeaways include: how to use humor in tense situations, the value of delivering value first, understanding surplus concessions, and maintaining composure during complex business interactions.
Sobeck's real-world experiences provide actionable advice for professionals looking to improve their negotiation skills, build stronger business relationships, and approach challenges with strategic thinking.
This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days.
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