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...
Meaningful conversations don't just happen—they're deliberately created through intention, location, and the right people. Drawing from personal experience, we explore how pivotal dialogues shaped our entrepreneurial journeys and life trajectories. Some topics covered are: Location mattersTime transforms dialogueIntentionality amplifies impactMentorship happens through consistent conversationThe Platonic Academy modelCommunity transforms isolationHistorical perspective adds depthAnd mu...
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...
