How does it compare to this one?

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Never split the difference is a great book!

Voss’ book is excellent. I see it as a modern contemporary to this classic.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_to_Yes

In sales, a No is sometimes more valuable than a Yes.

I didn’t love this book.

Trying to sell to an unqualified buyer by shooting for a “yes” can be the biggest waste of time on the planet.

I always shot for No’s as quickly as possible. Then we can work on Yes.

“Well Ok, Tony Robbins. I just wanted some chicken wings”.

Both are excellent.

Cohen is less about psychological techniques & more about setting goals, gaining agreement while not being invested to the point of life & death. Caring about the outcome but you won’t blow your head off if it doesn’t work out. Softer approach in a way if that makes sense.

Voss is deep into unbelievable psychological analysis on mirroring techniques, empathy etc & due to the nature of his work; it typically was life/death type stuff. Harder approach.

Ironically, The net net of anything is that you have to be genuine & be yourself. I’ve done software sales for 25+ years & the ones that are the best (long term) are extremely smart & very genuine to themselves whether that be a softer approach or hard ass dickhead :). You are who you are. Be that.