by Devon Smiley | Featured Contributor Are you a big fan of negotiation? Or does it kinda make you cringe? You know you should be doing it…but ugh – the though of actually taking action gives you the heebie jeebies. It doesn’t have to be that way. In today’s video, I’ll share with you […]
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3 Signs You Might Be Sabotaging Your Business Growth via @DevonMSmiley
by Devon Smiley | Featured Contributor When we’re building our businesses, there’s an endless list of things to do. We work hard to perfect our copy, earn those conversions, and delight our clients. We do and do and do and do…but still feel stuck. How is it that with all of the time, effort and […]
3 Smart Strategies To Get Over Rejection via @DevonMSmiley
by Devon Smiley | Featured Contributor The number one mistake you can make in a negotiation… Is giving up after you hear a no. Not long ago, I was working on a negotiation that I was really excited about. I had all sorts of great ideas, strategies and I was convinced that the solution I […]
Quick Guide: How To Make Life Easier With Negotiation by @DevonMSmiley
by Devon Smiley | Featured Contributor We’re busy bees. More and more, blending our personal and professional lives is unavoidable. And with so much to juggle, how can we optimize each of them…without sacrificing the other? Not long ago, I was focused on keeping a solid wall between my personal and professional lives. Work Devon […]
3 Surprising Ways Negotiation Is Like Dancing by @DevonMSmiley
by Devon Smiley | Featured Contributor At first glance, cutting a rug across the dance floor, and negotiating the best rates and agreements for your business couldn’t be more different from one another. After all, what on earth could doing the cha-cha have to do with bringing in the cha-ching in business? Turns […]
How To Negotiate Like A Pro (by negotiating like a kid) via @DevonMSmiley
by Devon Smiley | Featured Contributor Throughout my career, I’ve been at the table with some tough negotiators. They have a singular focus on achieving targets, and a bag full of tactics to help them get their way – these have been some stressful sessions. But although discussions with them were tough, they’re not […]