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Who is the host of the BiggerPockets podcast in Show 260?
What is the main focus of the BiggerPockets podcast mentioned in the text?
What do one to two-thirds of people running across typically want?
What does Brandon have behind him in his office?
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What is the main topic of the podcast mentioned in the text?
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What does Scott recommend doing in three conversations as a Quick Tip?
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Why does Brandon mention a mock negotiation with Chris Voss?
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What is the name of the book that Chris Voss authored?
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What does mirroring involve in a conversation?
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Why is Scott excited about the show in the text?
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What analogy does Brandon use to describe his negotiation skills?
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Why does Brandon emphasize the importance of negotiation in real estate?
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What led Chris Voss to pursue a career as a hostage negotiator?
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In what city was Chris Voss working as a full-time FBI investigator before becoming a hostage negotiator?
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What unique event did Chris Voss stumble into during his time on the hostage negotiation team in New York?
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Why did Chris Voss end up running all the international kidnapping responses?
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Who structured the book written by Chris Voss and is lauded for making it incredibly readable?
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What type of negotiation tactic used by the bank robber in Brooklyn is likened to tactics used by great CEOs?
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What aspect of Tull Rahz's previous work influenced Chris Voss to collaborate with him on the book?
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Which city is known for having a high likelihood of real-life negotiations during bank robberies according to the text?
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What did Chris Voss describe as "the ultimate book on networking"?
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What technique did Chris use to get the bank robber to reveal information about the getaway driver?
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Why did the bank robber keep referring to 'these other guys' and expressing fear?
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What does Brandon admit to doing in his own real estate deals?
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Why did the negotiators want the bank robber to feel like he was in control during their conversation?
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What did Chris mean by saying 'vomiting of information' during negotiations?
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'Your late night FM DJ voice' was mentioned as a technique for doing what during negotiations?
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What does Brandon mean when he says, 'She really is the one that makes the decision'?
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What career did Chris have prior to being an FBI hostage negotiator?
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How did the first chapter of the book motivate Brandon to improve his negotiation skills?
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What experience did Scott mention about using negotiation principles?
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What was unique about Chris's role as an FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator?
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What motivated Brandon to improve his negotiation skills?
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What important principle did Chris emphasize for achieving big results in negotiations?
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What was Scott able to do after reading Chris's book?
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How does hearing the other side out affect negotiation?
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What impact does feeling respected, heard, and appreciated have on the negotiation process?
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How does the text suggest negotiating strategically by understanding the other side's must-haves and giveaways?
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What is highlighted as a key strategy for gaining leverage in negotiations?
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Why does the text mention that sometimes counterparts accidentally offer valuable items?
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In negotiations, what does the text suggest is an effective approach for achieving one's objectives?
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What does the speaker imply when they say 'You’re not going to make a deal that sticks outside a rapport'?
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What did the speaker do to keep the other party's guard down?
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What led to the second guy on the phone being in crisis during the negotiation?
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What technique did the speaker use to gain the trust of the person stuck in the bank?
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What skill does the speaker mention as critical in negotiations, despite many thinking it's basic?
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What is the difference between typical business negotiations and hostage negotiations?
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What does the speaker describe as 'the delay to save time' in negotiations?
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What was the first private sector negotiation experience Chris Voss had after transitioning from hostage negotiation?
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How did Chris Voss apply his hostage negotiation skills in the business world?
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What was the key requirement for students attending Chris Voss' MBA program at Georgetown University?
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What advice does Chris Voss give to individuals who dislike negotiating?
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What did Chris Voss aim to change about traditional negotiation approaches?
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What did Chris Voss emphasize about the nature of negotiation across different cultures?
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What was Chris Voss's mission regarding negotiation worldwide?
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Why did Chris Voss want to move away from the 'win-lose' approach in negotiations?
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What strategy does Chris Voss advocate for individuals who avoid negotiating due to fear and aversion?
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How does Chris Voss view the role of negotiation skills across different cultural backgrounds?
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What is the podcast host's view on negotiation according to the text?
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Why does the podcast host disagree with Kevin O'Leary's negotiation approach?
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What does the podcast host suggest as an effective strategy for negotiations?
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What is a key element in successful negotiations?
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What is the negative consequence of leaving all parties unhappy after a negotiation?
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How does the podcast host suggest handling compromises during negotiations?
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What is a potential disadvantage of focusing solely on winning in a negotiation?
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What does the podcast host believe is essential before trying to make oneself understood during negotiations?
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In the text, what tactic does Stephen Covey emphasize for better negotiation outcomes?
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What does Chris Voss emphasize in negotiation that differs from the traditional approach?
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According to Chris Voss, what is a key aspect for many individuals during negotiations?
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Why does Chris Voss suggest going back to rapport building when the other party gets mad during a negotiation?
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What does Scott inquire about regarding negotiations to ensure a win-win outcome?
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What does Chris highlight as an essential aspect for successful negotiations in terms of listening?
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In what way does Chris Voss suggest approaching negotiations based on the text?
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What advice does Chris Voss give regarding negotiation according to the text?
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Why does Chris Voss suggest letting the other side feel like they have control in negotiations?
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What does Chris Voss recommend as a powerful phrase during negotiations?
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In negotiations, what does Chris Voss claim is the key to making a successful deal?
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What is the significance of giving the other side the illusion of control in negotiations?
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Why does Chris Voss advocate for respecting, hearing, and appreciating the other party in negotiations?
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What does Chris Voss suggest as a powerful approach to negotiation?
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What is one major benefit of letting the other side feel respected, heard, and appreciated according to the text?
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'How am I supposed to do that?' is recommended by Chris Voss for which purpose in negotiations?
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'Seek first to understand, then be understood' is an approach advocated by Chris Voss primarily for what purpose?
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In negotiation, why does Chris recommend making the other side feel powerful and in control?
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What does Brandon mean by using a 'late-night FM DJ voice' during negotiations?
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How does the text suggest showing deference in negotiation?
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What is the primary purpose of asking, 'How am I supposed to do that?' in a negotiation context?
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Why does Chris advise against agreeing too quickly to a deal in a negotiation?
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What effect does deference have on the negotiation process?
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How does mirroring in a conversation help in negotiation?
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Why is it important to avoid agreeing too quickly in a negotiation?
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How does using a deferential tone contribute to successful negotiations?
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Why did Brandon intentionally delay responding to an offer on a property he was selling?
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What emotional factor does Chris Voss emphasize as crucial in real estate deals?
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Why does Chris Voss mention that real estate deals can go sideways after opening escrow?
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Why does Chris Voss suggest that agreements are just the beginning of a real estate deal?
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In Brandon's real estate experience, why do many deals tend to fall through despite being put under contract?
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Why does Chris Voss humorously suggest that real estate professionals should volunteer on a suicide hotline?
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How did Brandon's decision to delay responding to an offer influence the buyers' perception?
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What does Chris Voss imply about delayed responses in negotiations based on Brandon's strategy?
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What does Brandon imply about negotiations based on his interaction with potential buyers?
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What skill does Chris Voss identify as crucial in negotiations, even though some may consider it basic?
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What negotiation system did Chris Voss start using in business negotiations?
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In negotiations, what does 'anchoring' refer to?
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What is a common practice associated with negotiation anchoring?
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Why do sharks in negotiations typically high anchor?
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What does Chris Voss recommend as the initial offer percentage in negotiations?
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What is the key strategy for incremental increases during negotiation according to Chris Voss?
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What is the purpose of making decreasing increments in each negotiation raise?
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'Everybody has a plan until you get hit' implies that:
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'Beware the guy who offers to meet you in the middle because he’s offering a poor judge of distance' suggests that:
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What psychological aspect is Howard Raiffa known for in negotiations?
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What is the purpose of using odd-numbered pricing in negotiations according to the text?
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In negotiations, why does it matter to put in 'a massive amount of tactical empathy between each offer'?
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What approach do top negotiators like Carl Icahn and Warren Buffett take when it comes to naming the price first?
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Why does Chris Voss suggest being willing to take 'a punch in the nose' in negotiations?
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How do top negotiators differ from average negotiators when it comes to naming the price first?
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Why is it important to practice how you would react to a high anchor price during negotiations?
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'What do you want to spend?' and 'What do you want to pay?' are examples of:
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How does odd-numbered pricing contribute to negotiation outcomes?
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How does naming a price first potentially limit a negotiator's position?
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What does Chris Voss consider 'the single greatest hack in the world'?
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What does Chris Voss emphasize as detrimental to relationships, deals, and collaboration?
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Why does Chris Voss mention that saying 'you're right' can get someone to leave you alone?
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How does Chris Voss describe the frequent users of the phrase 'you're right'?
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Why does Chris Voss suggest that husbands are not the only ones using the tactic of saying 'you're right'?
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What behavior does Chris Voss attribute as common among individuals who manage to get others to 'shut up and go away'?
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Why does Chris Voss suggest that saying 'yes' during negotiations can create anxiety?
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What does Chris Voss suggest is a benefit of intentionally getting someone to say 'no' during negotiations?
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Why does Chris Voss suggest that 'no' can be more powerful than 'yes' in negotiations?
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Why does Chris Voss mention that getting someone to say 'no' can lead to multiple follow-on 'yeses'?
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What does Chris Voss imply about the act of saying 'yes' during a negotiation?
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What does Chris Voss consider as a protective aspect of saying 'no' during negotiations?
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How does Chris Voss suggest intentionally getting someone to say 'no' can impact the negotiation process?
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What does Chris Voss mean when he says a 'good, solid, strategic no is worth five yeses'?
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How does Chris Voss view the role of saying 'yes' in negotiations compared to saying 'no'?
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In what way does Chris Voss believe that intentionally getting someone to say 'no' provides protection?
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What does Chris refer to as a label in negotiations?
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Why does Chris avoid using the word 'I' while employing labels?
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Which skill does Chris describe as the most powerful negotiation skill?
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What emotional impact does using the word 'I' have during negotiations?
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How does Chris describe the impact of an analyst mode during negotiations?
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What is the main reason Chris shifts to using labels during conversations with individuals in analyst mode?
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Why does Chris consider emotional labeling as a crucial skill?
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What is the primary objective of using labels according to Chris?
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'You're the expert' is mentioned as a phrase used by individuals in analyst mode to:
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What change does Brandon propose for the Fire Round on the show?
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Why does Brandon mention having a problem with a property he kept as a rental?
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How does Chris respond when Brandon mentions wanting to sell his rental property?
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What leads Brandon to contact Chris in the conversation?
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What is the initial reason Brandon gives for wanting to sell his property to Chris?
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Why does Scott choose not to participate in the negotiation initially?
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What aspect of negotiation does Chris Voss emphasize as crucial for preventing deals from going sideways?
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What tactic did Chris use during negotiations to gather information without revealing much about his own position?
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What does Chris Voss recommend as essential to shorten the emotional distance between parties during negotiations?
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Which factor does Chris Voss believe can significantly impact the negotiation process based on body language and tone of voice?
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What dual approach does Chris Voss mention he uses during negotiations that involve both listening and appreciating while also being strategic?
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What does Chris Voss highlight as a critical factor in determining whether a negotiation may go sideways or proceed smoothly?
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In what way does Chris Voss suggest that the tone of voice during negotiations can affect the rapport between parties?
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What key aspect does Chris Voss mention affects how individuals react to conversation during negotiations?
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'What all that does, of course—first of all, I’m not faking ...'
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What does Scott point out as a notable element affecting negotiations based on observing Chris and Brandon's interactions?
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What made Brandon consider selling his three-bedroom house in a marginal area?
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What reason did Brandon give for choosing to work directly with a buyer rather than through a real estate agent?
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Why did Chris mention that his offer for Brandon's property would be lower than expected?
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How did Chris react to Brandon's frustration and desire to sell the property quickly?
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What did Brandon see on the highway that prompted him to contact Chris?
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Why did Chris express reluctance in offering a high price for Brandon's property?
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What motivated Brandon to consider selling his property despite potential low offers?
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'Because I’ve got some constraints.' implies that Chris:
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What does Brandon believe about the real value of his house compared to what real estate agents say?
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What was Chris's primary concern when considering purchasing Brandon's property?
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What danger does Chris Voss point out in interactions where people are pumping for information?
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What strategy does Chris Voss believe in, as opposed to 'always be closing'?
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According to Chris, what is the danger of focusing solely on 'always be closing'?
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What does Chris Voss caution about individuals who are just pumping for information?
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What common scenario does Brandon mention experiencing when he sends out direct-mail letters?
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What does Chris Voss suggest is a danger when individuals are 'in lusting for closing'?
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According to Chris Voss, what negative outcome can occur if someone is focused on 'always be closing'?
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'Always be gathering information and always be qualifying' is seen by Chris Voss as an approach that leads to what outcome?
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'Always be gathering information and always be qualifying' as advocated by Chris Voss helps in distinguishing between what in negotiations?
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'In lusting for closing,' what mistake does Chris Voss caution individuals against making?
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What is the main goal of podcasts, according to the text?
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How does Brandon humorously try to negotiate with Scott for his shirt?
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What trouble did Scott face when trying to sign up for Chris Voss's newsletter?
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What is suggested as an alternative way for individuals struggling to sign up for Chris Voss's newsletter?
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What did Scott request from Brandon in exchange for his shirt?
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How does Brandon respond when Scott accuses him of negotiating for the shirt off his back?
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What aspect of mindset does Chris Voss emphasize for success in negotiations?
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According to Chris Voss, why do adolescents often experience a state of flow?
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What does Chris Voss suggest happens when individuals play it too safe across different aspects of life?
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What does Chris Voss advise regarding the fear of failure and making mistakes?
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According to Chris Voss, what is a common mindset that leads to great discovery?
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What does Chris Voss believe is essential for embracing discovery and success?
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How does Chris Voss view the relationship between failure and success in negotiation?
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What does Chris Voss suggest about the role of making mistakes in personal growth?
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'Perfection is the enemy of profitability' implies that:
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'Who cares? Who really cares?' serves as a reminder to:
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What book does Chris mention gifting to others besides his own?
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According to Chris, what is the next generation of business performance likely to come from?
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What is highlighted as a key element in the success of U2 as a business?
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According to Chris, what is the key to going far instead of fast?
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What did Chris Voss mention about the impact of being in 'the flow' state?
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Which activity does Chris enjoy most in his leisure time?
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What does Chris attribute as the reason for U2's success despite their diverse personalities?
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Which book does Scott mention that relates to triggering psychological responses similar to using drugs like cocaine?
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'You want to go fast, go along. You want to go far, go as a team.' What does this saying relate to according to Chris?
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'The single greatest hack in the world' according to Chris Voss involves triggering which response in negotiations?
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Why does Chris Voss mention the necessity of a three-to-one negativity to positivity ratio in human wiring?
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How does Chris Voss use the concept of 'negativity to positivity ratio' in negotiation tactics?
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Why does Chris Voss use the phrase 'you’re not going to like this' when discussing prices with potential buyers?
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How does Chris Voss manipulate the emotional state of potential buyers in negotiations?
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What is the purpose of Chris Voss mentioning a foreclosure sold for $75,000 in real estate negotiations?
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How does Chris Voss's negotiation strategy differ from traditional approaches in real estate?
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What effect does Chris Voss aim to achieve by evoking a 'three-to-one negativity to positivity ratio' in potential buyers?
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What role does the phrase 'you’re not going to like this' play in shaping buyer perception during negotiations?
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How does Chris Voss utilize emotional triggers in negotiation tactics?
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