7. Tulum, coliving houses, and don't fall for "I don't want to play games"

In this episode, we cover:How “I don’t want to play games, just give me your number” is itself a negotiation moveExact scripts to deflect that request and get them to share their total compensation budget firstWhy the salary range on a job post rarely equals the company’s true internal budgetThe rare times it’s okay to name your number (competing offers, true peer-to-peer deals)We also share stories from our week apart, including:One of us at a wild Tulum bachelor party, the other in a surprisingly serene co-living house in SFLessons from “Designing Your Life” on how to find your dream job“Weird Wednesdays” screening of Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind: surprise gong, mystery side-quests, and memory-themed letters mailed anywhere in the worldA Valentine’s Day spent solo—why absence turned out to be the best reminder of what mattersWhether you’re negotiating a new role, consulting rates, or freelance gigs, you’ll walk away with the mindset and language to hold your cards close—and still build strong relationships.For more:Book free consultation call with Alex: CalendlyGet our free negotiation worksheet: YourNegotiations.comRead our weekly newsletter: NewsletterInstagram: @yournegotiationsLinkedIn: Gerta | Alex