'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary: How to negotiate, from your salary to your cable bill via CNBCMakeIt
On ABC's"Shark Tank," Shark Kevin O'Leary is known as one of the toughest negotiators on the show, digging his heels in on deals he thinks are fair and fearlessly pushing for what he believes he deserves. And he's got some good advice on how you can negotiate for the things you want in your own life too, whether it's your salary or your cable bill.
While O'Leary says as an entrepreneur he's never asked for a raise —"The only person I've ever asked for a raise from is me, and I was very accommodating," he jokes — he's been on the other side of the table. O'Leary says when it comes to salary, wait until you've been at your job for at least a year and have been doing well, then speak up. First, arm yourself with the facts, says O'Leary.
With something more simple, like your cable bill, play hardball for a better package or fewer fees. For example, if you are paying for channels you don't watch,"call up your provider and say, 'Tell me about your other packages, because if you don't give me a better deal, I'm leaving,'" O'Leary says. "I've done this my whole life," he says. "Believe me, they will hop to.
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