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What is Negotiation leverage?

Negotiation leverage: The power to influence the outcome.

Where Negotiation leverage fits

Negotiation leverage is part of Negotiation & Pitch in Sales & Negotiation. Negotiation is solving a shared problem. Know your BATNA and walk-away point, anchor with a first offer, trade concessions and aim for win-win deals.

Practical tip

Prepare alternatives before you talk numbers.

Related terms

BATNA
Your best alternative if a negotiation fails.
Upselling
Persuading a customer to buy a pricier version or add-on.
Cold calling
Contacting potential customers who have not asked to hear from you.
Value proposition
Why a customer should choose your product.
Anchoring
Making the first offer so it shapes the rest of a negotiation.
Win-win
An agreement that benefits both sides.
Counteroffer
A reply to an offer that changes its terms.
Concession
Something you give up during a negotiation.

Formulas you will use with it

Profit margin

Test yourself

Which term means: “The power to influence the outcome.”?

Win-win · Negotiation leverage · Upselling

Answer: Negotiation leverage

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