2024-02-08
18 分钟Negotiation is both an 🎨 art and a 🔬 science. Many of the skills associated with effective negotiations are actually historically feminine strengths. This is incredible news for women entrepreneurs because as business owners we will be part of negotiations whether it is when we are hiring, drafting a proposal, discussing terms for a speaking contract, or considering a new lease. I cover five tips to help hone your negotiating skills, and I bet you have already mastered many of these, you just may not have put them all to use! [Would you consider leaving a podcast review today? I read every single one!] Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales 🔜 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn!
If you are a consultant, marketer or financial professional seeking to build an enduring business, one that is enjoyable, profitable and sustainable, then you are in the right place.
I'm your host, Natalie Ekdal, and my zone of genius is coaching women business owners from multi five figures in annual revenue to multi six figures in annual revenue.
Our clients seek to build stability through a retainer business or high ticket project business, and our six figures lab group coaching program supports them in raising prices, setting boundaries and positioning their business into the optimal space in the marketplace.
Like you, I have a lot on my plate as a wife, mom of three, caregiver, volunteer and business owner.
May I encourage you to get as much help as you can afford at home and in your business.
And remember, just because you can do something does not mean that you should negotiation is both an art and a science.
Many of the skills associated with effective negotiations are actually historically feminine strengths.
This is incredible for women entrepreneurs because as business owners, we will be part of negotiations, whether it is when we are hiring, drafting a proposal, discussing terms for a speaking contract, or considering a new lease.
Today I cover five tips to help you hone your negotiating skills, and I bet you already have mastered many of these.
You just may not have put them all together.
Negotiating is a skill that comes naturally to me, but it can make others uncomfortable.
My mom would say I was born negotiating.
I remember wanting to get my ears pierced when I was just four years old.
I asked my mom every single day until she finally said yes.
I definitely learned the value of persistence early on.
One of the things I love supporting clients in are their negotiations.
These happen every day in our business, but can feel larger when there is more at stake, like a large corporate contract, a speaking engagement, a book deal, or a business sale.
Even moving from working with someone hourly to a retainer package involves many of the tools of a great negotiation.
In fact, it is a negotiation.
First, let's check in with you.