Turn your Influence into Cash

Your job is a good source of money, but not the only one.

More often, it's not about how much money you earn but how much you don't leave on the table.

Or it's about what you get extra or free of charge every time you cut a deal.

Believe it or not, you miss the opportunity to save almost every day simply because you don't know what to say.

True story...

Once, I traveled from the US to Egypt and didn't want to spend my cash on selecting seats.

A selected seat on each plane costs $20-$30, and I have 3 planes to change.

When I arrived at the airport, I came to the counter to check-in.

Instead of limiting the interaction to the polite "hello" and "here's my passport," I stroke a conversation with the airline representative.

I learned that she isn't from the US and that she is staying here for 2 months, enjoying her job, finding new friends, and learning English. I complimented her English teacher and showed my genuine interest in her story.

The conversation went very easily because I knew how to ask questions and how to nurture our rapport and connection.

In the end, it struck me, "Why don't I ask for the seats next to the window?"

So I said, "I don't want to cause you too much trouble. Do you mind letting me sit next to the window?"

She smiled, said, "Sure," discarded the tickets that she had already printed, and made me new tickets on all the planes of my trip near the window.

I thanked her from the bottom of my heart for her kindness.

Those tickets could have cost me close to $100.

But most importantly, it was about the comfort of my trip, which combined to over 16 hours in the air.

So it was even more valuable to me than the price.

If I missed the opportunity to connect and build rapport, my chances of getting window seats free of charge would be much slimmer.

What does it take to get good deals in your everyday life?

It's your skill to recognize the opportunity and your proactive communication.

It's not always about money.

You can negotiate various things:

- An important leadership role in your company

- An agreement from your boss to put you in charge of something

- Participation in key meetings

- Respect from colleagues

- Better relationships with your children

- Referrals for your business

- An extra coaching session

- Extra support from business partners

- Bonuses, perks, extra days off

- Flexible working hours

- Mentorship

And many other things.

All of these opportunities are right in front of you.

You just need to ask.

Learn about principles, strategy, tactics, and tools of negotiation and influence, and you'll start seeing these opportunities.

You'll put your life on the fast track and reach the goals you've set in front of you.

Reach out to me to find new opportunities.

I have FREE consultations available for you where we can look together at what you've been missing.

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Come over to my FREE Masterclasses. You'll get an idea about the principles of influence and building strong relationships.

"7 Principles of Influence" - The Science of Persuasion

Mon, Nov 13, 2023, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CST

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"7 Levels of Nurturing"™ - Build rapport and trust for your success

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"Reflective Listening" - The secrets of instant rapport

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I am looking forward to seeing you there!

Vlad