Archive for September, 2009

Negotiating – It’s Not a Giveaway Program – It’s Like Trading

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

As I've often said, "If you make a mistake and don't repeat it, then it becomes part of your experience base." As a result, it should become one of the lessons you've learned. On the other hand, if you repeat the same mistake, then shame on you!Here's one lesson I'll ...

Negotiating – It’s Not a Giveaway Program – It’s Like Trading

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

As I've often said, "If you make a mistake and don't repeat it, then it becomes part of your experience base." As a result, it should become one of the lessons you've learned. On the other hand, if you repeat the same mistake, then shame on you!Here's one lesson I'll ...

A Sales Negotiator’s Friend – The Telephone

Monday, September 21st, 2009

What's your mental picture of a typical sales negotiation? When you close your eyes do you see a lushly carpeted board room with a large oval table in the center and padded leather chairs all around it? If so, then in most cases you are sadly mistaken.An amazing number of ...