Deals don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because people feel unheard, cornered, or disrespected. In this episode we pull lessons from a Congo standoff and a mafia sit-down to show how hostage negotiation tactics translate into everyday business. We share practical tools—framing, mirroring, humor, and tone—to keep deals calm, human, and effective. Some topics covered are: Surviving a real-life hostage scenario in the CongoNavigating a tense property deal with mafia conn...
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Deals don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because people feel unheard, cornered, or disrespected. In this episode we pull lessons from a Congo standoff and a mafia sit-down to show how hostage negotiation tactics translate into everyday business. We share practical tools—framing, mirroring, humor, and tone—to keep deals calm, human, and effective. Some topics covered are: Surviving a real-life hostage scenario in the CongoNavigating a tense property deal with mafia conn...
Strategy Is the Shortcut: Why Thinking Beats Hustle Every Time
Get Your House in Order
32 minutes
2 months ago
Strategy Is the Shortcut: Why Thinking Beats Hustle Every Time
In a hustle-obsessed world, strategy is your ultimate shortcut. Cris Auditore and Dr. Philip Zimmermann reveal why thinking — not constant busyness — is the most powerful skill for entrepreneurs who want to build a self-managing business and a lasting legacy. Learn the four pillars of strategic thinking, how to shift from operator to strategist, and why slowing down is the fastest way to scale. Some topics covered are: Why high-level thinking matters more than hustleThe power of the bla...
Get Your House in Order
Deals don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because people feel unheard, cornered, or disrespected. In this episode we pull lessons from a Congo standoff and a mafia sit-down to show how hostage negotiation tactics translate into everyday business. We share practical tools—framing, mirroring, humor, and tone—to keep deals calm, human, and effective. Some topics covered are: Surviving a real-life hostage scenario in the CongoNavigating a tense property deal with mafia conn...
