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How Many of These 14 Common Negotiating Mistakes Do You Make? You might not even know you're messing up.

By Patrick Bet-David

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Much of business -- and life -- is about negotiation. We need to be able to find common ground to make connections, work together and sell to one another. That's why it's important for a business leader to be a strong negotiator. When making deals or deciding on contracts, a business leader needs to be the company's best advocate. That means fighting for the best possible deal.

But, how exactly do you go about that? You can't just take a hard line on every issue and shut yourself off until others agree to your terms. That's why, in this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David walks you through 14 common mistakes negotiators make and how you can avoid them.

Click play to learn the tips and become a better negotiator.

Related: 8 Ways to Pick a Great Name for Your Business

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Patrick Bet-David

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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