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Episode 358: The Origin Stories Behind Great Dealmakers

Season #1

Ever wonder how great dealmakers got their start?

Some began with childhood lemonade stands. Others learned through necessity when family circumstances required quick business education. A few discovered their talents through door-to-door sales or car flipping as teenagers.
But here's what's fascinating: every successful dealmaker has an origin story that reveals the early development of skills that would later drive millions in transactions.

In this best of compilation from the DealQuest Podcast, you'll hear from over a dozen successful business leaders sharing their very first deals - from Thomas Samuelson negotiating his way out of Philadelphia to Sunny Vanderbeck subcontracting lawn care in elementary school.

What you'll discover:

  • How childhood businesses teach fundamental negotiation principles
  • Why early sales experiences translate directly to deal success
  • The common patterns that predict future dealmaking ability
  • How adversity often accelerates business skill development
  • And much more


Whether you're developing your own deal skills or helping others recognize their potential, these stories provide insights into how business instincts develop and grow.


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FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE:
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Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast.

Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today!