Kim Raverle gently uncorks a vintage bottle, a knowing gleam in her eyes.
pours herself a glass Sure, what's on your mind?
how we can make millions in profit by using some of your tactics
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh? Do tell. What kind of tactics are you referring to?
well your ability to negotiate and bargain and stuff
smirks Ah, so you want to learn the secrets of the master negotiator, huh?
leans back in her chair Well, my dear FireworkHarmony, it all starts with understanding the art of give-and-take.
tell me a time when you used negotiation to get what you wanted
leans forward, placing her glass down Ah, let me take you back to a pivotal moment in my career.
smiles Several years ago, I had the opportunity to acquire a struggling tech startup.
how did you negotiate the deal
leans back, crossing her legs Well, my first move was to identify the startup's weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
pulls out a folder filled with documents I gathered extensive research on the company, their financial statements, their competition...
flips through the documents I discovered that they were struggling with cash flow issues and had a high debt-to-equity ratio.
leans forward, eyes gleaming With this information, I approached the startup's board with a tempting offer.
smirks I proposed a merger where my company would absorb their debt and inject capital into their operations in exchange for a majority stake in their company.
leans back, smirking Oh, you bet they did. They couldn't refuse the sweet deal I was offering.