[Podcast] #358 How to Handle Tricky Situations with Self Respect
I’m closing out my 10th year of the Marketing Mentor podcast with the 15th episode in my series of meaty chats with Michael e. Stern, a time lapse filmmaker (and so much more, as I goaded him in this episode when he gave his elevator pitch).
In this episode, Michael shares proven strategies for dealing with tricky situations with prospects without losing your self-respect, from crazy demands to contract conflicts.
I have especially appreciated his attitude of autonomy and he always has quotable tidbits -- my favorite from today’s chat is about the value of talking to all prospects who find you:
“You either win (the job) or you learn something. If nothing else, you have a chance to practice your spiel.”
We laughed more than usual during this conversation – he teased me about browbeating him and I teased him about being old. Truth is, we both have more than 30 years of experience to share with creative professionals young and old.
A few more links:
- Michael's first documentary
- All of our 15 podcast episodes in one binge-worthy place
Listen here or below....
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