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Negotiation Made Simple

Negotiation Made Simple

John Lowry 64 Episodes Aug 25, 2026

Negotiation Made Simple is a podcast hosted by John Lowry, who has spent 15 years teaching negotiation skills to Fortune 500 employees. The show aims to help listeners master negotiation in both professional and personal life through practical tips, Q&As, interviews, and coaching sessions. Episodes are released every other week.

Episodes

What the Special Forces Can Teach You About Negotiating Under Pressure (Featuring Chris Harris)
What the Special Forces Can Teach You About Negotiating Under Pressure (Featuring Chris Harris) Aug 25, 2026 2599 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, John sits down with Chris Harris, known as “The Warrior Maker,” to explore how to perform effectively when the pressure is high. Drawing from decades of experience training elite military operators and later applying those lessons in high-stakes B2B sales, Chris shares
How to Ask for What You Want and Actually Get It (Featuring Heather Hansen)
How to Ask for What You Want and Actually Get It (Featuring Heather Hansen) Aug 11, 2026 2403 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.Getting what you want in a negotiation isn’t just about saying the right words. It’s about the beliefs, energy, and presence you bring into the conversation.In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, John Lowry sits down with former trial attorney, mediator, author, and communication expert Heather Hansen to exp
What Choreographers Know About Influence That Negotiators Don't
What Choreographers Know About Influence That Negotiators Don't Jul 21, 2026 2955 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.What if the same principles that create unforgettable live performances are also the key to becoming a better negotiator? In this episode, world-renowned creative director Ryan Maag shares how understanding your audience, designing moments intentionally, and leading with purpose can transform the way you influenc
What NFL Legend Stephen Gostkowski Can Teach You About Negotiation
What NFL Legend Stephen Gostkowski Can Teach You About Negotiation Jun 16, 2026 2584 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.What can a three-time Super Bowl champion teach us about negotiation?In this episode, NFL legend Stephen Gostkowski shares lessons learned from nearly 15 seasons with the Patriots dynasty alongside Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. From performing under immense pressure to negotiating contracts, knowing your worth, a
The Hidden Rules of Negotiation: Stop Leaving Money on the Table
The Hidden Rules of Negotiation: Stop Leaving Money on the Table Apr 7, 2026 3231 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 conversation
How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Fortune 500 Executive (Featuring Jacob Warwick)
How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Fortune 500 Executive (Featuring Jacob Warwick) Mar 24, 2026 2927 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
The 5 Forces of Negotiation Leverage: Blake McDaniel
The 5 Forces of Negotiation Leverage: Blake McDaniel Mar 10, 2026 3073 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
Why You’re Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck)
Why You’re Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck) Feb 24, 2026 2316 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.When goals stall, deals freeze, and ideas go nowhere, most people push harder and get more stuck. In this episode, John Lowry shares a simple framework for getting unstuck by shifting from positions to interests, from convincing to connecting, and from pressure to progress. This is a must listen for leaders who w
How a Producer of American Idol Wins High-Stakes Deals (Featuring Simon Lythgoe)
How a Producer of American Idol Wins High-Stakes Deals (Featuring Simon Lythgoe) Feb 10, 2026 3106 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.In this episode, we sit down with a Producer of American Idol to unpack how one of the most successful shows in television history almost never happened and what that teaches us about high-stakes negotiation.From getting rejected by networks, to reworking the pitch, to stacking the right pieces at the right momen
How to Win When You’re Supposed to Lose: 5 Lessons from Curt Cignetti and Indiana University
How to Win When You’re Supposed to Lose: 5 Lessons from Curt Cignetti and Indiana University Jan 26, 2026 2240 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.What do you do when the odds are stacked against you and losing feels inevitable?Most negotiators hit a point where deals dry up, leverage disappears, and confidence starts to slip. It’s in those moments that most people play defense… and slowly lose their edge.In this episode, we break down an unlikely source of
Negotiating With Yourself: How to Manage Anxiety Under Pressure (Nick Wignall)
Negotiating With Yourself: How to Manage Anxiety Under Pressure (Nick Wignall) Jan 13, 2026 3556 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, we explore one of the most overlooked skills in negotiation and leadership: managing the negotiation happening inside your own head.Clinical psychologist and mindset coach Dr. Nick Wignall joins the conversation to unpack why anxiety, fear, and pressure show up so stron
The Unfair Advantage of Being Fair: Why Win-Win Isn't Just a Cliche (Barry Stowe)
The Unfair Advantage of Being Fair: Why Win-Win Isn't Just a Cliche (Barry Stowe) Dec 16, 2025 3244 Need help with a negotiation? Text us and we'll feature your question on the show.Is the goal of a negotiation to gain a "distinct unfair advantage"? In this episode, host John Lowry sits down with global insurance executive Barry Stowe to dismantle that Wall Street myth and reveal a more profitable path.Stowe, who led Prudential Corporation Asia through a season of unprecedented gro

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