Negotiation Made Simple

About 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.

Publisher

John Lowry

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2023

Latest episode

7 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Apr 2026

   The Hidden Rules of Negotiation: Stop Leaving Money on the Table

   Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show. Most people think negotiation is about tactics, pressure, or getting the last word. It’s not. In this episode, we unpack the hidden rules that actually determine who wins deals and who quietly leaves value on the table. From pricing with confidence and handling procurement pressure to navigating tough conversations, stalled deals, and difficult personalities, this is a practical guide for founders and leaders w...

2. 

   24 Mar 2026

   How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Fortune 500 Executive (Featuring Jacob Warwick)

   Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show. Most people think negotiation starts when the offer hits the table. In reality, it starts long before that and the highest performers understand how to build leverage, shape perception, and position their value well ahead of the final conversation. In this episode, John sits down with executive negotiation advisor Jacob Warwick, who has helped senior leaders negotiate compensation packages against some of the l...

3. 

   10 Mar 2026

   The 5 Forces of Negotiation Leverage: Blake McDaniel

   Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show. What really determines who wins a negotiation? In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, John Lowry sits down with veteran talent agent Blake McDaniel, who has spent decades negotiating deals for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Alabama, Run-DMC, and many others. Through years of high-stakes dealmaking, Blake discovered that great negotiations aren’t just about persuasion or tactics—they’...

Who has been a guest on Negotiation Made Simple

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tristan Wheeler
• Dr Dan Boone
• Marilyn Hewson

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YouTube views

4,533

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

85

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