Negotiation Secrets From The FBI with Chris Voss | EP 398
Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner
The Power of Getting to 'No' First
Chris and Jeremy discuss 'no' preserving autonomy and how it defuses resistance in negotiations.
High-level persuasion isn't about getting to "yes" it's about making people feel safe enough to say "no." Chris Voss, former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator and bestselling author of Never Split The Difference, explains why "no" creates control, why tone shapes neurochemistry, and why objections are really fear, not logic. In this episode of The Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner, Chris breaks down tactical empathy, tonality, framing, and the exact neuroscience behind trust, influence, and decision-making. You'll learn how top negotiators de-escalate resistance, shorten deal cycles, and move people without pushing. If you want to master communication, prevent objections before they appear, and negotiate like the top 1% of persuaders, this episode gives you the playbook.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:23) Why Chris Wrote Never Split The Difference
(07:11) "No" vs "Yes" Why Control Changes Everything
(10:19) Fear, Uncertainty, and the Real Source of Objections
(14:10) Tonality, Neurochemistry, and Tactical Empathy
(19:04) How Master Negotiators Practice in Everyday Life
(26:21) Reframing, Identity, and Changing How People Think
(33:47) Reading Emotions, Not Personalities
(41:10) What Every Human Has in Common (and Why It Matters)
Connect with Chris
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator/?hl=en
Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/
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YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7jHqdlFFDBhC1QIFqi54w
Got a question about sales, persuasion, or objection handling? Text me directly: +1-480-481-6755
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Connect with Jeremy Miner
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