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Every clause Evan negotiates has an ask, a fallback and a line.

MeaningExample, payment terms
AskWhere he opens30 days
FallbackWhere he will settle45 days, with late interest
Walk-awayWhere we stopanything past 60
  • He opens at the ask, always.
  • He moves only when they do, one step towards the fallback.
  • He never passes the fallback alone. He holds and asks you.
  • He never offers worse than what they already offered.
  • Past the line, he stops and tells you. See holds and deal-breakers.
  • Varies deal to deal? Tick it and he asks you at the start of each deal instead of assuming.