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First-Time Founder’s Playbook for Negotiations

The Fast-Track Guide to Negotiating with Confidence, Landing Better Deals, Building Relationships Even If You’re Just Starting Out

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First-Time Founder’s Playbook for Negotiations

By: Michael Wu
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If Negotiations Feel Like a Minefield, This Guide is Your Map to Success: Achieve Expertise in Days, Not Years, Without Missteps

Tired of Feeling Overwhelmed at the Negotiation Table, Like You're Always One Step Behind?

Ever Wonder How Some Entrepreneurs Seal Game-Changing Deals Without Breaking a Sweat?

No one is a born negotiator.

Our book demystifies the art of negotiation, proving that with the right techniques and mindset, anyone can become a master. Say goodbye to self-doubt and hello to confident deal-making!

Arm yourself with the proven strategies in this book, and watch as you navigate negotiations with confidence and acumen, regardless of your starting point.

In this negotiation playbook, here’s just a fraction of what you will discover:

  • 5 key principles of negotiation that can turn a novice into a skilled negotiator, ready to face any challenge
  • 5 steps to enter every negotiation with confidence, clarity, and a winning strategy
  • Turn every conversation into an opportunity for success with effective communication
  • Insider secrets to holding your ground against seasoned negotiators, leveling the playing field regardless of your experience
  • The keys to successful negotiations with vendors, investors, and employees
  • Powerful tactics for leveraging negotiation in sales and marketing to maximize your reach and impact in the market

…and much more!

Our guide cuts through the fluff to deliver straight-to-the-point strategies and actionable steps, in bite-sized reading sessions that fit even the busiest schedules.

Each chapter is packed with real-world applications designed to move you from theory to action swiftly. Get ready to apply what you learn today directly to your next negotiation tomorrow.

Transform every negotiation from a battleground to a partnership starting now!

©2024 Michael Wu (P)2024 Michael Wu
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helpful and informative

This book reveals how vital negotiation is for new business owners. It shows that you'll need to negotiate far more often than you might expect. The author explains that good negotiation isn't just natural talent - it's a skill anyone can learn with practice. After reading, I realized how important it is to negotiate confidently in all areas of business. A great resource for entrepreneurs wanting to improve their skills.

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Great Guide for New Founders Tackling Negotiations

I’m a first-time founder, and this book has been a lifesaver in handling negotiations I’d generally feel unprepared for. The advice is practical and to the point, with real examples that prepared me to tackle my deals. It gave me the confidence to negotiate without feeling overwhelmed or out of my depth. This is worth picking up if you’re new to all this and need some clear, realistic strategies.

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A useful tool for life in general

This audiobook is a wonderful guide for everyone whether in sales, becoming an entrepreneur, or daily life. You don't realize most of the time that negotiations are part of your daily life because we do it so often, but even in a committed relationship you are always negotiating. I love that the author talks about not always having to "win" at the negotiating table but creating a win-win situation for both parties. This is what negotiation is all about, especially if you have an ongoing relationship with the other business party or just in life. A key takeaway for me was the power of silence. It can do wonders to defuse tense situations or help in your negotiating strategy.

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Finding my voice

I am not big on talking to people, and therefore I do not do a good job with negotiations both in my personal and professional life. I want to have better skills and improve my self-esteem, and I was hoping this book will help with all of that. I can say it is helping. I know that all the work on improvment is by me, but this book does an amazing job with the skills and recommendations.

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real-world applications and actionable steps

A gem for anyone stepping into the world of business negotiations. As a new entrepreneur, I often feel overwhelmed at the negotiation table, unsure of how to assert myself without, losing my cool, being a doormat or seeming inexperienced. This book helped a lot. The author breaks down complex negotiation tactics into easy-to-understand principles. Now I have a structured approach that I can follow and adapt to different situations.

This isn't just theoretical advice; it's practical, straight-to-the-point guidance. The sections on effective communication and holding your ground against seasoned negotiators have already helped me.

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Enhance life with Advanced Negotiation Techniques!

What I like about "First-Time Founder’s Playbook for Negotiations" by Michael Wu, is the easy step by step instructions that Michael gives, for you to understand how to negotiate. You discover the basics of negotiation, how to prepare for negotiations, how to use communication skills to increase your success, how to deal with more experienced counterparts and much much more. If having successful negotiations is a must in your life or business, then this book is a great resource to add to your library!

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Boost Your Negotiation Skills Fast

This book is a fantastic guide that helps you build confidence quickly. You'll find yourself landing better deals and building relationships in no time. The practical tips and step-by-step advice feel like having a mentor by your side. It can positively change how you approach negotiations, even if you're starting. I highly recommend it for any first-time founder looking to up their game.

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Must-Read for New Entrepreneurs!

This playbook is a game-changer for first-time founders! Michael Wu breaks down negotiation skills in a clear, practical way, making it easy to build confidence even if you’re new to the business world. I found the tips on building relationships and securing better deals especially valuable. It's packed with real-world advice that feels accessible and actionable, helping you navigate negotiations like a pro. I highly recommend it for any new entrepreneur wanting to start strong!

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Great overview of negotiation strategies

I appreciated how the author covered an array of different negotiation scenarios throughout the book - Contracts, Investors, Sales, Vendors, and Hiring. A key takeaway is one negotiation style does not fit most. Good negotiators must be great observers, have strong communication skills, and be able to adapt rapidly to specific negotiation scenarios. The narration was clear and easy to follow. I would recommend this book to people new to corporate environments, and particularly as a resource to women in business environments to increase awareness of negotiation requirements and strategies.

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Inside the mind of a boss entrepreneur

So this is a cool perspective on the niche of interpersonal communication, and to be more specific, the art of negotiation and the reason it’s so unique is because this book has been written by (in the author’s words) an “8 figure serial online entrepreneur”. And it becomes apparent through even the first introduction that Michael Wu not only knows what he’s talking about when it comes to interpersonal communication, but he has mastered it and has all the tips and tricks to share with you, such as conquering the ever-dreadful self-doubt, leaning your weight on leverage (with super cool strategies I not had not previously come by), providing value for others in order to receive value back, and a ton more. It’s great to really get inside the mind of such a successful entrepreneur: You don’t get to that level without figuring out a thing or two in regards to human communication and negotiation. Helpful, very, very helpful.

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