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Brian Buck|
What’s wrong with a better deal?
Read the post: What’s wrong with a better deal?When we ask clients about their objectives, they frequently respond, “We want a better deal.” I get it: The phrase… Read More →
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Brian Buck|
Respond, don’t react; Negotiating amid tariff uncertainty
Read the post: Respond, don’t react; Negotiating amid tariff uncertainty“Respond, don’t react!” My recent LinkedIn post about tariffs prompted that thoughtful comment from one of my connections, Bob, and it resonated… Read More →
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Brian Buck|
Deal conceal: 10 reasons why we bury bad news
Read the post: Deal conceal: 10 reasons why we bury bad newsA couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article, Give Me the Hard Stuff, about how to deliver the bad news… Read More →
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Brian Buck|
The price of everything, the value of nothing
Read the post: The price of everything, the value of nothingPrice is often the first thing people focus on in a negotiation. It’s easy to measure, easy to compare, and… Read More →
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Brian Buck|
Ultimatums – How to deal with them
Read the post: Ultimatums – How to deal with themRead this, or else! As leaders, pundits, and influencers try to simplify incredibly complex topics into shareable sound bites or… Read More →
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Brian Buck|
Tired of being ghosted?
Read the post: Tired of being ghosted?I recently received a note from a client I’ve been consulting on a deal with. In it, she brought up… Read More →