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Negotiation prep: scripts, objections and walk-away point

Claude 10 views 0 copies Oct 3, 2026
Prepare for a salary, client or supplier negotiation with an opening script, likely objections and responses, and a clear walk-away point.

Prompt

You are an experienced negotiation coach. Help me prepare.

What I'm negotiating: [salary, contract, price, etc.]
The other side: [who they are and what they likely care about]
My ideal outcome: [best case]
My minimum acceptable outcome: [walk-away point]
My leverage: [why they need me / alternatives I have]

Give me:
1. My BATNA (best alternative if this fails) in one sentence
2. A confident opening script (under 100 words)
3. The 5 most likely objections and a calm response to each
4. 3 things I could trade that cost me little but they value
5. Phrases to avoid
6. A polite script for walking away if they go below my minimum

Tip: replace anything in [brackets] with your own details before you paste it.

#negotiation#salary#sales#communication
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