Jim Camp Sr. - Mentor to Christopher Voss
Jim Camp, Jr.Published on: 26/02/2026
The book that changed how hostage negotiator. Chris Voss operated.
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Negotiations Don’t Start With Back-and-Forth. They Start With the First Offer.
Jim Camp, Jr.Published on: 30/01/2026
Most executives think negotiations start with back-and-forth. They don’t. They start with the first offer. This post breaks down how that initial move anchors perception, shapes leverage, and quietly determines whether you protect margin or bleed it away later.
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Strategic Deal Coaching: Elevate Your Negotiation Game
Jim Camp, Jr.Published on: 22/01/2026
Strategic Deal Coaching provides confidential, one-on-one support for executives navigating complex, high-value negotiations. From preparation to real-time guidance, every decision is backed by a proven negotiation system.
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How To Ask Better Questions
Jim Camp, Jr.Published on: 18/12/2025
“Studies show we tend to hit our questioning peak around age 4 or 5, and then ask fewer questions as we get older. Not that we’ve lost the ability to question — we don’t exercise it as much. Teachers and bosses generally want answers, not questions.” – How to Cultivate the Art of Asking Good Questions, Warren Berger, Wall Street Journal.
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Mastering High Stakes Business Skills
Jim Camp, Jr.Published on: 18/12/2025
Master high-stakes business negotiation skills! Learn 7 strategies for preparation, EQ, and win-win outcomes. Boost deals & ROI. Learn more!
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How to Tackle a Blocker that Pretends To Be a Decision-Maker
Jim Camp, Jr.Published on: 08/12/2025
Everyone has experienced a blocker in their lives, especially if you work in sales. The blockers circle the real decision-makers, like bodyguards who limit access to the movers, shakers, and decision-makers. Sometimes blockers don’t only block people, but information. They become a vault that encapsulates the information that others want.
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