Do your Homework
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." In this episode, Beltran uses a famous quote from Benjamin Franklin to highlight the importance that preparation plays in successful negotiation. To take your learning even further, our expert introduces his negotiation toolbox and its five key points.
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