Everyone needs a good book to help them build essential skills for their career. If you’re in the sales industry, you must grab a copy of “Nine Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders” to help you learn how to negotiate better.
But how is this book going to help you become a better negotiator?
In this episode of The Sales Evangelist Podcast, host Donald Kelly interviews the author and negotiation training expert, Mark Raffan. He shares his insights on why negotiation is often perceived as complex and how to navigate it effectively. Also, he discusses the key principles from his book, which aim to simplify negotiation and help readers achieve better outcomes in their deals.
Mark Raffan Background
Dissecting the Complexities of Negotiation
Unlocking Success Drivers
The Pitfall of Customer-Centricity
Leadership's Role in Developing Negotiation Skills
Understanding Deal Quality
Listeners are invited to dive deeper into the subject matter by reading Mark's book, "Nine Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders." This enlightening resource is tailored to salespeople and sales leaders seeking to empower their teams and prioritize deal quality. So, if you're ready to unlock the secrets to uncomplicated negotiation and achieve better results in your deals, pick up a copy of the book today.
"Real negotiation is significantly more boring. Real negotiation is about strategy. It's about planning." -Mark Raffan
Resources
Nine Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders
Negotiations Ninja
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