Negotiation Tactics
When faced with a daunting client contract, the key is to take control of the negotiation process. Start by sending your own document before reviewing theirs, allowing you to anchor the conversation. If you must respond to their terms, approach it with a red pen—cross out what doesn’t work and assert your own terms confidently. Remember, it's all part of the negotiation dance; don’t get emotionally attached to their document.In this clip
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