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Dec 2023
26m 49s

Tackling Buyer Requests with Hamish Knox...

MARK RAFFAN
About this episode

What do you do when a buyer makes a request? It can be easy to quickly say, "Sure, I'll do that," and give them whatever they want. However, Hamish Knox has a far better strategy that will get everyone to what they want faster. In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Hamish tackles all things buyer requests, including understanding why they're making a request and how to hold them accountable. 

Outline of This Episode

  • [1:39] Learn more about Hamish Knox
  • [2:20] What to do when a buyer makes a request
  • [7:47] Understanding why a buyer makes a request 
  • [12:14] How to hold buyers accountable
  • [17:13] Does the "relationship" only exist in your head?
  • [19:14] A good relationship is a profitable relationship
  • [20:45] Handling culture shifts when people retire
  • [22:58] How to approach virtual discussions

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