Negotiation Made Simple
Welcome to Negotiation Made Simple where we help you master the art of negotiation and win your next deal. Over the last 15 years, John Lowry has helped thousands of people in Fortune 500 companies master the art of negotiation. Now, he wants to help you. Through this podcast, he will teach you the skills you need to become a master negotiator. Every episode, explore practical tips that will help make negotiation easier, give you more confidence, and ensure you win the deal not just in your professional life, but in all corners of your life. We’ll also have some fun along the way with Q&As, interviews, and coaching sessions. Whether you know it or not, there’s too much at stake for you not to master negotiation, so tune in every other week here on Negotiation Made Simple.
Episodes
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, John sits down with Walker Thrash, commercial real estate deal maker and author of The Deal Maker’s Will. Through a mentor–mentee story, Walker distills years of experience into seven powerful rules that help negotiators simplify complexity, understand self-interest, use authority wisely, and keep deals ...
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What separates good negotiators from great ones? In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, Wharton professor Richard Shell, author of Bargaining for Advantage and one of the world’s foremost experts on negotiation, joins the show to share what he’s learned from decades of teaching Navy SEALs, CEOs, diplomats, and entrepreneurs how to win deals a...
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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Anthony McCray—one of the top sales leaders in global logistics—to unpack what really drives sales negotiations. Mark’s core philosophy: remove friction. When you make it easy to do business with you—and help your buyer look good to their stakeholders—deals move. They discuss practical prep using a negotiatio...
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, John Lowry sits down with Richard Gabriel, one of the nation’s leading trial consultants, whose career spans more than 2,500 cases including some of the most high-profile trials in history. Together, they explore the fascinating intersection between jury consulting and negotiation—how people actually mak...
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When emotions run high and the stakes are even higher, how do you negotiate resolution? In this episode, seasoned litigator and nationally recognized settlement counsel John Pion shares raw, real-world stories from the frontlines of high-stakes negotiations — including a moment where a gun was placed on the table.
John unpacks the human side of con...
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, host John Lowry teams up with longtime friend and leadership expert Chris Allen to tackle one of the most overlooked leadership skills—negotiating inside your organization. From team conflict to change management and return-to-office policies, negotiation is happening everywhere in the workplace, even if...
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In this episode, John Lowry sits down with Peter Robinson — former director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine — to explore the foundational skills every negotiator needs. Peter shares stories and lessons from decades of teaching and practicing negotiation around the world, emphasizing the power of empathy, self-awareness...
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, John Lowry sits down with high school teacher and coach Tristan Wheeler to explore the unexpected parallels between education and negotiation. Tristan shares how teaching seniors and coaching soccer have shaped his understanding of influence, transformation, and connection. Together, they unpack powerful...
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, John Lowry sits down with a seasoned university president and faith-driven leader to explore the human side of negotiation. From managing complex relationships to navigating high-stakes decisions, this conversation unpacks the quiet disciplines and mindset shifts that shape truly effective leaders. Wheth...
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, we sit down with Aaron Dorn, CEO of Studio Bank and former U.S. Marine Corps officer, to explore what it really takes to lead, negotiate, and grow in today’s business world. From founding a billion-dollar bank to navigating high-stakes deals, Aaron shares hard-earned wisdom on the people side of negotiat...
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, host John Lowry sits down with Doug Ryan, a commercial real estate expert with over 25 years of experience at Colliers Nashville. Doug has played a pivotal role in some of Nashville’s biggest real estate deals, and he credits advanced negotiation training as a game-changer in his career.
Doug shares how i...
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Negotiation is both an art and a science, and few people understand this better than Dr. Keld Jensen. As the author of 12 books and a leading expert in negotiation, trust, and behavioral economics, Dr. Jensen has spent years studying what makes deals successful—and what causes them to fall apart. In this episode, he shares invaluable insights on h...
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What can a billion-dollar fighter jet deal teach you about negotiation? In this episode, host John Lowry takes you behind the scenes of a high-stakes negotiation between President Donald Trump and Lockheed Martin CEO Marilyn Hewson. Discover how Hewson navigated public criticism, transformed a tense situation into a collaborative opportunity, and ...
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In this episode, John Lowry sits down with Ryan Hawk, the host of the acclaimed Learning Leader Show podcast and a bestselling author. Ryan shares invaluable insights from his journey as a leader, podcaster, and keynote speaker, including lessons learned from over 600 deep-dive interviews with some of the world’s top leaders.
Together, they explore...
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In this episode we dive into an incredible 18-year journey that proves the power of persistence, creativity, and relationship-building in high-stakes negotiations. Our guest, Brian Tucker took on a seemingly impossible challenge—turning a breathtaking piece of land into Punta Brava one of the most exclusive golf courses in the world. Along the way...
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In this special episode of Negotiation Made Simple, host John Lowry sits down with renowned attorney and mediator Ken Feinberg, whose expertise has helped shape the outcomes of some of America’s most tragic and high-profile cases, from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund to the Boston Marathon bombing and Deepwater Horizon spill. Over the course of ...
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Artificial intelligence is one of the most disruptive forces in the world today, but it can be an incredibly powerful tool for your negotiations. In today’s episode we’re covering 3 powerful ways you can partner with AI to improve your negotiations.
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Curious about how neuroscience can transform your negotiation skills? In our latest episode of "Negotiation Made Simple," we dive deep into the fascinating world of association bias. Learn how this powerful mental shortcut influences decisions and discover practical strategies to leverage it in your favor.
Whether you're a business l...
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In this episode, John dives into the fascinating world of neuroscience and its impact on negotiation. Discover how understanding the human brain can transform your negotiation strategies, helping you build better relationships and achieve outstanding deals.
Key highlights include:
- Exploring confirmation bias and cognitive ease
- Practical techniq...
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In this episode, we dive into a topic that's on everyone's mind: How AI Will Impact Negotiation. Drawing from over two decades of experience, John Lowry explores the ways AI can enhance negotiation strategies without replacing the critical human elements that drive successful deals. He'll also address common concerns about AI, empha...
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