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Hurry Up — the Year Is Ending!

Brian Buck Dec 02 , 2024

It’s that time: The clock is ticking, holidays are looming, the ball is about to drop on another year . . . and you still have deals to close! If you’ve got deals to get done, it’s time to pick up the pace......

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The Thanksgiving Swap

Brian Buck Nov 25 , 2024

Thanksgiving is upon us, and while we look forward to family, food, and maybe some football, we know there’s another game at the table: the art of the Thanksgiving swap. Thanksgiving negotiation isn’t just interpersonal peace treaties, it’s also about securing your culinary favorites......

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Tired of Being Ghosted?

Brian Buck Nov 18 , 2024

I recently received a note from a client I’ve been consulting on a deal with. In it, she asked how to deal with ghosting, an issue I’ve heard from so many people, I thought I’d share her note here......

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Navigating Differences After a Heated Election

Brian Buck Nov 11 , 2024

It’s no secret that last week's presidential election was, well, spirited. In the aftermath, you might see a mix of victory laps and disappointed sighs, or your lunch break conversations may feel like a dance around landmines. Yet the day after, we’re all back at work, needing to navigate projects,.....

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