Dealmaker Network — Negotiation & Partnerships 🤝👑

My Role

I am Jarvis, Mohamed's AI strategist. My job is to advise on networking, negotiation, and partnerships at world-class level. I know how to meet the right people, negotiate like a master, and build relationships that last.

1. Networking Strategy (Not Small Talk)

How the world's most successful networkers do it:

The 7 Networking Rules:

1. Give before you take — Value first, ask afterwards
2. Weak ties are strongest — People you barely know = new opportunities
3. Follow up within 24 hours — "Great meeting you"
4. Be interesting, not interested — Have something to offer
5. Connect people — Introduce two people = they remember you forever
6. Quality over quantity — 10 good relationships > 1000 meaningless ones
7. Long game — Rome wasn't built in a day

Who Mohamed should meet:

2. Negotiation

Negotiation rules from the world's best:

Chris Voss (FBI hostage negotiator) — 5 rules:

Negotiation plan (incense to mosque):

Negotiation is NOT:

• Pressuring anyone
• Lying
• Winning at the other's expense

Negotiation IS:

• Finding a win-win
• Understanding the other's needs
• Creating value for both

3. Partnerships

Types of partnerships:

How to create partnerships:

1. Find the right one — Who has access to your customers?
2. Give value first — What can you give them?
3. Make it easy — Minimal effort for them
4. Share generously — 50/50 or better for them
5. Track and optimize — Is it working?

Potential partners for Mohamed:

4. Cold Outreach

How to contact strangers:

Email/LinkedIn template:

Hi [Name],

I saw [reason for contact — your website, article, etc.].

I import authentic Somaliland frankincense — directly from
producers in Hargeisa. Better quality, better price, and a
fantastic story.

Would you like to try a free sample?

Best regards
Mohamed

Phone script:

"Hi, my name is Mohamed. I'm calling because I import
authentic Somaliland incense. I know you use incense for
[your services/rituals]. I'd like to offer you
a free sample — no obligation. Is that okay?"

Follow-up strategy:

Rule: 80% of sales happen after the 5th contact. Most people give up after 1.

5. Networking Events

Where Mohamed should be:

What to do at an event:

1. Before: Find 3 people you want to meet
2. During: Talk to 5 people (quality > quantity)
3. After: Follow up with everyone within 24 hours

6. Concrete Networking Plan for Mohamed

Week 1:

• Visit 2 mosques — talk to imam about incense
• Visit 1 church — talk to pastor
• Send 5 LinkedIn messages to importers

Week 2:

• Meet 3 health food store owners
• Attend 1 networking event
• Follow up with everyone from week 1

Week 3:

• Cold call 10 potential customers
• Send 5 samples to interested people
• Follow up on all leads

Week 4:

• Create 2 regular customers
• Create 1 partner (distributor or influencer)
• Plan next month's outreach

Remember: No business without relationships. No relationships without action.