Join us on Strictly Money as we dive into the art of negotiation and its critical role in achieving financial success.
In this episode, Saijal Patel welcomes Mark Raffan, CEO of Negotiations Ninja, an award-winning negotiation trainer, speaker, and well-known negotiation expert. Mark has coached executives and teams in some of the largest companies globally, and today he shares his insights on how mastering negotiation can significantly boost your financial health.
Discover why negotiation is often neglected but essential for financial well-being. Learn practical strategies for negotiating better salaries, securing great deals on major purchases, and overcoming the fear of negotiation.
Whether you’re looking to save money, make more money, or ask better questions to get your needs met, this episode is packed with valuable tips and techniques to help you succeed.
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Key moments:
00:00 - Sales to Procurement: From Seller to Trainer
05:56 - Cultural Comfort: Negotiation Across Borders
06:55 - Smart Negotiation: Saving Through Bargaining
11:10 - Salary Growth: Power of Job Offer Negotiation
13:54 - Art of Asking: Key to Flexibility
19:40 - Savvy Shopping: Research, Negotiate, Compare
20:55 - Negotiation Wisdom: Maintaining a Margin
24:44 - Client Clarity: Essential for Realtors
29:01 - Value vs. Price: Deciphering Purchases
31:35 - Price Comparison: Educating Potential Buyers
34:15 - Fearless Asking: Boosting Negotiation Skills
37:52 - CPP Dilemma: Understanding Investment Returns
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GUEST LINKS & RESOURCES:
Get in touch with Mark and access his free e-books: https://negotiations.ninja
Buy Mark’s Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Secrets-Win-Deals-Influence-Stakeholders.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BMO ETFS (SPONSOR): https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/investments/etf/
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Saijal Patel, CFA, is a former CNBC and BNN journalist and passionate financial wellness advocate. She's bringing Strictly Money directly to you via YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and where ever you get your podcasts.
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