Negotiate Anything

In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes back Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, to discuss the powerful lessons and insights from Brian's new book, "His Story, My Story, Our Story." The book chronicles the complexities of Brian's relationship with his late father, a Marine Corps veteran who faced significant challenges after serving in Vietnam. Brian shares how understanding his father's experiences helped him develop empathy and strengthen their relationship. This episode delves into how these personal revelations can apply to negotiations and influence in everyday life.

What will be covered:

The story of Brian Ahearn's relationship with his father and the personal journey of reconciling past issues.

Insights on establishing empathy and connection with loved ones who are military veterans.

Techniques from the science of influence and negotiation applied to personal relationships.

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Most people are optimizing for the wrong kind of smart — and it's costing them everything when the world shifts.

Liz Tran is a former venture capital executive, CEO coach, and author of AQ. She spent years inside the highest-pressure rooms in tech before walking away to build a coaching practice rooted in one conviction: the people who thrive in chaos aren't the smartest or the most emotionally intelligent — they're the most adaptable.

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Website: https://liz-tran.com/

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What if the most powerful stress-relief tool you have access to is completely free — and you've been ignoring it your whole life?

In this episode, Kwame sits down with Tracy Teuscher — PR strategist, branding expert, and certified eco-therapist — to explore why modern life is burning us out, and how reconnecting with nature can restore what chronic stress quietly destroys.

They dive into the science of forest bathing and phytoncides, why kindness is not weakness, how to set better boundaries without losing your warmth, and what it really means to lead with authenticity in a world designed to distract you.

Tracy also shares her deeply personal journey through loss, grief, and a decade of using nature as medicine — and gives you simple, actionable practices you can start today, whether you have a forest nearby or just a stone in your pocket.

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What if the very thing holding you back from success isn’t your skill—but your silence?

In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden cost of not advocating for yourself—and why staying quiet could be costing you far more than you realize. From physicians navigating burnout and unfair contracts to professionals leaving millions on the table by avoiding salary negotiations, this conversation unpacks the real stakes behind everyday decisions we’re often too uncomfortable to confront.

You’ll hear powerful insights from industry leaders who challenge the belief that negotiation is conflict—and instead reframe it as a collaborative, career-defining skill. Discover why saying “no” is often the most professional thing you can do, how to build leverage without burning bridges, and why your long-term success depends on setting boundaries today.

This episode isn’t just about negotiation—it’s about identity, courage, and reclaiming control over your career and your life. If you’ve ever hesitated to ask for more, feared being seen as “too much,” or struggled to advocate for yourself, this is the perspective shift you’ve been waiting for.

Because at the end of the day, the question isn’t whether you can negotiate—it’s whether you’re willing to.

Most entrepreneurs talk about deals. Alex Jekowsky of CENTS has negotiated over $220 million worth of them.

In this episode on negotiation, acquisitions, fundraising, and entrepreneurship, Alex breaks down the real psychology behind high-stakes dealmaking — from navigating multimillion-dollar acquisitions to building trust with investors, overcoming rejection, and turning painful setbacks into transformational opportunities.

But this conversation goes far beyond tactics.

Alex shares the emotional realities of entrepreneurship: the pressure, the uncertainty, the loneliness, and the resilience required to keep building when the odds are against you. From renegotiating a failed acquisition deal on the back of a coffee shop receipt to raising the largest venture round in laundry technology history, this episode is packed with battle-tested lessons on leadership, authenticity, reputation, and growth.

You’ll learn:• Why the best negotiators focus on alignment, not manipulation• The hidden danger of “selling” instead of “showing”• How great founders structure deals people actually want to win• Why pain tolerance may be the ultimate entrepreneurial advantage• The mindset shifts that helped Alex scale Sense into an industry-defining company

Whether you’re raising capital, buying a business, leading a team, or negotiating your next opportunity, this episode delivers practical wisdom from someone who’s lived every side of the table.

This isn’t theory. It’s real-world dealmaking at the highest level.

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