Negotiating For Life

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After nearly a decade of law enforcement both on the streets and as a crisis and hostage negotiator, Jeremy Nicks is taking what he's learned sharing it with others. Real conversations on how to negotatiate:- Business- Relationships- Family- LIFEJeremy has used these very skills he's learned as a negotiator in the field to build a multi-million dollar revenue generating business, improve his marriage, and impact his relationships with his children and family. Now he's teaching others to do the same.

Jeremy Nicks


    • Jun 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    018 - Negotiating Justice with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 34:09


    This is the most exciting episode of 2021 so far!Today's guest has been featured on People Magazine, CNN, FOX, and almost every media outlet in the U.S.  She is an advocate for victims and, at times, defendants!  Judge Aquilina is famous for her handling of the nationally televised criminal case involving more than 150 USA female gymnasts who were victimized by their doctor but she is more than a one case judge. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1984 after earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Michigan State University in 1979. After 20 years honorable service she  as a JAG Officer she retired from the Michigan Army National Guard. After serving 4 years as Chief Judge and Sobriety Court Judge in the 55th District Court, she was elected to serve as a 30th Circuit Court where she is in her 13th year. Judge Aquilina is a Law Professor and a motivational speaker. She is the author of Feel No Evil, Triple Cross Killer and All Rise; and her memoir, Just Watch Me, was released December 2020 in partnership with Audible Reese Witherspoon. Judge Aquilina, is the mother of five children, has three grandchildren, and resides in East Lansing, Michigan. Web site: rosemarieaquilina.comCo-host - Warrior Women Speak Podcast: www.anchor.fm/warrior-women-speakInstagram: authoraquilinaFacebook: Rosemarie AquilinaTwitter: @AquiRosemarie

    Episode #17: Negotiating Offenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 12:30


    What do you do with those people who know how to push your buttons?Frustrating CustomersAnnoying Family MembersThoughtless FriendsInsert the person you immediately thought of here: ________________On this episode, Jeremy's going to share the honest truth about losing his cool after an event and how is wife @lindseynicks taught him a lesson in the middle of a rant.Learn the three tips to negotiating life when you are offended.  It's not easy but it's worth it.

    Episode #16: What's Stopping You From Connecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 16:47


    Being good does not equal making an impact.  The right words, the right content, and the right products don't mean you'll make the right connection.This week Jeremy will discuss the three reasons you may know all you need to know and fail to connect with your people.If you'll make this shift, you'll have more influence, more impact, and more of what you want out of the relationships you want.Ready to dive in and build heroic influence?jeremynicks.com to get on the waiting list for the next bridge builder academy!

    Episode #15: Negotiate Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 17:30


    Want to build influence, make an impact, and live out your own dream at the same time?Become a person who has faith in others.  On this episode you'll discover three keys to eliminating self doubt in the people you're connecting with.check out more at www.jeremynicks.com

    How the Biggest Month of Your Business May Not Be the Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 19:25


    September was the biggest month in the history of Jeremy's business. In this episode he'll be honest and tell you why that doesn't equal happiness.How will you negotiate success without feeling like you're living a meaningless life?Three Ways to maintain meaning in the middle of success:RememberFocusFixThanks for you recent reviews and comments! Keep them coming!!Want to be a guest and share how you've negotiated life with success?connect with Jeremy here: @jeremynicks

    How to turn painful experiences into good causes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 19:47


    In this is episode Jeremy is sharing real disappointment and the power of embracing the pain without staying in a slump.All things don't have to be good. But all things can be used for good. You'll learn how to find power and purpose in unmet expectations, failure and pain through:Creativity and determinationDeveloping a Learner's MindsetTaking Responsibility for what you CAN controlDon't forget to leave a rating, review, and let's connect over @jeremynicks

    Negotiating Your Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 22:28


    As seasons in life so do our expectations of ourselves, our dreams, and our businesses. Today we're focusing on the 3 ways our expectations impact our results.Plus we'll give 3 simple things we can do to negotiate through low expectations.Let's connect on IG. I want to hear your story and discover what parts of life you're negotiating right now: @jeremynicks

    Listening for Real Connection Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 18:40


    Today we'll finish up this, long overdue, series on connecting through real listening with:P - ParaphrasingI - "I" MessagesE - Effective PausesS - SummarizingI'd love to connect with you on IG after you've listened and give you the simple 50+ open ended questions guide I have!@jeremynicks

    Listening for Real Connection Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 19:26


    Today Jeremy will put the RE back in RE-Connecting as he talks about the next two skills of true listening. He'll teach you how he got it wrong and it turned out right! Then he'll share why.If you want to be an effective listener you need to utilize the power of:Reflecting and MirroringEmotional LabelingThese skills make all the differenceDownload the Free Guide to Open Ended questions HERE

    Curiosity and Connection - MO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 19:37


    In this episode Jeremy will take you through the first two skills you need to actively engage a person.You can use these skills in business, marriage, parenting, or even when hanging out with friends. Consider the most influential person in the room. They likely start here.Download your free guide to asking better questions HERE

    Conversations with a Black Man and a White Cop EPISODE #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 49:42


    This week the conversations between Jamil (a black man) and Jeremy (a white cop) continue. They are answering questions about:Police CultureWho Polices the PoliceThe Media's RoleJoin the Conversation at www.negotiatingforlife.com

    The "SCREW" You Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 22:31


    Every negotiation has one. It may last an hour. It may last more. In this episode Jeremy will share what the screw you hour is, how it applies to you, and how to negotiate through it.The steps are simple:PatienceLow Temperature ResponsesTrigger RecognitionCuriosityLiving them out in your daily interactions is a little more difficult.

    Conversations with a Black Man and a White Cop Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 66:34


    This week the conversations between Jamil (a black man) and Jeremy (a white cop) continue. They are answering questions about:Police TrainingDefunding the PoliceEmotional DissonanceJeremy's reaction to the death of George FloydJoin the Conversation at www.negotiatingforlife.com

    Negotiating Myself out of bed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 15:50


    What's the most important key to living your dream life?How do you go from desire to reality?Today I'll discuss our family mantra and how it's helped us build our business, assist with parenting, and even got me out of bed when I didn't want to get up today.And here's the framework I promised you from the last episode:Free Network Guide Framework

    The power of options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 21:37


    In our current culture, you may have ideas about why I've chosen to leave law enforcement. Why now?I'll give you three reasons I'm leaving and share the false reasons you may think a person would turn in their badge for during this time.Listen fully and ask yourself...What about me?Do I have full control?Are the costs of my current situation worth the rewards?Do I have margin?What if everything changed tomorrow and I "changed my mind?" Do I have options?

    Conversations with a Black Man and a White Cop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 61:47


    I was both excited and hesitant when I got the call from my friend. Excited because the conversation has to be had. Hesitant because I'm far from qualified.In light of everything our society is facing, my friend, fellow coach, leader, speaker, and author, Jamil Frazier and I decided to interview each other.Join in on the conversation and give us questions or thoughts for our next episode.www.negotiatingforlife.com

    One thing that will ruin any negotiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 18:55


    If we're going to negotiate life together, you should know I almost didn't make the team and I almost quit before I was denied.Today we'll talk about what I learned and why I chose to stick it out even when my ego hurt. I'll also share what that moment impacted so many other decisions in from that point on.When you get your action step of the day head over to jeremynicks.com and let me know what you're negotiating.

    The Negotiator's Journey Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 26:52


    The inaugural episode of the podcast. This podcast is dedicated to NEGOTIATING OUR WAY THROUGH LIFE! That includes business, marriage, parenting, friendships and all the things!Full DISCLOSURE, I have a passion for marketing and, specifically, network marketing. Today is about that passion and how it's provided me the freedom. But the skills I've learned as a hostage negotiator can apply to every area. Utilize what you learn to build the life you dream of and desire.I know I'm not alone. You have this dream too. Today we'll talk about why I love the model of network marketing WHEN IT'S HANDLED CORRECTLY!Develop fans for your productIdentify the right partners for your businessCreate a process for finding new fans and new partnersDevelop a system that allows anyone at any level or entry point to succeed when they commit to the work.This is the journey that begins today.

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