Full show notes and worksheets for this episode here: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/alex-kouts-the-secrets-you-dont-know-about-negotiation-part-one/ Subscribe to the Jordan Harbinger Show here: http://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe/ Like salesmanship, negotiation is a valuable skill that many hesitate to master because of unfairly attached negative qualities that have come to be associated with it. Some think of it as the dark arts for persuading others to do one's bidding against their own self-interests, but done properly, it results in wins for both sides of the table. Business developer, startup veteran, Countable CPO, and professional negotiator Alex Kouts joins us for this first episode of a multi-part series to share his expert secrets of negotiation with those of us who feel a little squeamish at the prospect of getting a "yes" in a world that actually finds it surprisingly hard to say "no." Watch, learn, and enjoy! What Jordan Discusses with Alex Kouts: * How to negotiate for anything -- from your salary to a new mattress. * How the relation between progress and pain works. * Why no talent + hard work will always beat talent + no work. * Is Google stalking to prepare for an interview or negotiation a good thing? * How many "no" answers can you get in five days -- and what could this possibly teach you about negotiation? And much more... FOLLOW JORDAN AND THE JORDAN HARBINGER SHOW Website: http://www.jordanharbinger.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejordanharbingershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanharbinger/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger/ Subscribe: http://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe/