#190 Never Split the Difference: Negotiation for Service Providers

#190 Never Split the Difference: Negotiation for Service Providers

Author: Emily Reagan | Digital Marketing Mentor, Speaker January 16, 2024 Duration: 28:57

So you want to do better on your discovery calls? You want to book more dreamy clients and work with the best of the best? Well, you need to become a better listener. Today I’m pulling out key, actionable insights from “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss that you can use in your average everyday negotiations and on that sales call.

Maybe you’ve been told that lowering your prices is the key to securing more projects. But despite lowering your rates, you still struggle to close deals and feel undervalued. You're tired of feeling stuck and undervalued in your client negotiations. It's time for a new approach that will elevate your business relationships.

Listen in to learn more about

  • How to talk the talk with clients and boost those business connections
  • The tricks of the trade in negotiating for digital services that actually work
  • Taking responsibility for driving project progress and success
  • Getting clarity and focus in your digital service business for better results
  • Master the art of listening and asking the right questions to keep clients happy

If you want to up your game in discovery calls, handle objections like a pro, or nail down your pricing, tune in to this episode.

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Emily Reagan brings her experience as a digital marketing mentor and speaker directly into your headphones with The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a practical dialogue for those navigating the specific challenges of running a solo marketing business. Each episode digs into the real work of positioning your services, attracting clients who value your expertise, and establishing pricing that reflects the true impact of your work. You'll hear conversations focused on moving beyond the feast-or-famine cycle to create a sustainable, profitable practice. Emily operates from the belief that every skilled freelancer possesses a unique set of talents-their "unicorn" qualities-that form the foundation of a standout business. The discussions in this podcast are designed to help you identify and leverage those strengths with confidence. Whether the topic is refining a niche, improving client conversations, or streamlining operations, the aim is actionable insight. Tuning in means joining a community focused on elevating the craft of freelance marketing, not just as a side hustle, but as a primary, rewarding career. If you're building a business in marketing, entrepreneurship, or creative services, this series offers a direct line to strategies and mindsets that can help shape your path forward.
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