East Trade Winds

Don't Close Another Deal Without Asking This Question


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GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops

WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems

WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Actionable insights on preparing for negotiations, reading body language, managing emotions at the table, and using elicitation to gather information without interrogating.

 

Most small business owners lose deals before they ever talk price.

Joseph McGuire has spent decades teaching leaders how to read the human side of a negotiation. He joins East Trade Winds to share what SMBs get wrong when they sell into larger organizations — and what to do instead.

Joseph walks through preparation, internal alignment, and the role of curiosity. He shares the Camp David story where one photograph broke a deadlock. He explains why "why" questions put people on the defensive, and how elicitation gets you better information without pressure. He covers the small body language signals that reveal what people are not saying — turtling, staring, rapid blinking, and the small muscle between the eyebrows.

Key topics:

  • Why technicals are the least important part of a negotiation
  • Internal alignment and managing your team at the table
  • Elicitation — how to gather information without asking direct questions
  • Body language signals that tell you the truth
  • How environment shapes the conversation before anyone speaks
  • Guest links:

    • ClearSight Communications
    • Joseph McGuire on LinkedIn
    • Vimeo — ClearSight
    • FREE Negotiation Masterclass — June 24, 2026
    • Sponsors mentioned:

      • Canada Growth Network — business community and GHL CRM, $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month
      • @Hive — real-world business networking, in person and online
      • WebIndexer — smart chatbot that turns your website into a 24/7 assistant
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        • Disclaimer: Please note that the East Trade Winds podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. The information and opinions contained within are not intended to be professional advice on any subject matter. The thoughts, views, and opinions expressed by the participants are their own beliefs and do not represent the views of the podcast hosts or any affiliated organizations.

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          East Trade WindsBy Bernie Franzgrote