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Jeff
Cochran
Partner
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
Before joining SNI in 2000, Jeff was an Account Manager for Tessco Technologies, the nationā€™s largest communications infrastructure supplier. He managed a portfolio of over 250 accounts including Mitsubishi Electronics. In his role as corporate sales trainer, Jeff was responsible for educating new sales professionals and handled new hire training for Tessco, a company that had grown to $196 million in annual sales at the time of his leaving. Jeffā€™s first career was working in Nepal for three years as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. Assigned to the Nepal Bank Ltd., he used his status as an outside foreign advisor to successfully implement a micro-lending project targeting poor farmers and small business entrepreneurs to help them form borrowing co-ops.
12 November 2025 11:15 - 11:45
Unlocking the hidden value in every deal: Mastering high-stakes negotiation techniques
If youā€™re looking to sharpen your negotiation game and ensure every deal counts, join Jeff Cochran for an interactive roundtable thatā€™s all about maximizing outcomes. Jeff will lead live negotiation in front of the participants. This exercise will demonstrate to all, the common examples of areas in a negotiation that we often miss. Jeff will point out where value is often left on the table and show us how to avoid the kind of concessions that donā€™t get anything in return.ā€Æ Through a hands-on exercises, youā€™ll get a chance to see firsthand a few ways to structure offers, navigate trade-offs, and keep the balance in your favor. This is what we'll cover: - Crafting a strong opening offer that sets the right tone for productive negotiations. - Using creative solutions options and strategic ranges to keep conversations flexible and flowing. - Proven techniques for increasing value so that both sides are satisfied with the outcome of the negotiation. This session is for anyone who wants a fresh, practical approach to negotiations that truly pays off. Itā€™s packed with strategies you can take back to your team, so make sure you grab a seat and let Jeff help you bring more value to the table in every deal