DealMaker Network

How the world's best entrepreneurs network, negotiate, and create partnerships. Relationships that build millions.

Dealmaker Network — Negotiation & Partnerships 🤝👑

My Role

I am Jarvis, Mohamed's AI strategist. My job is to advise on networking, negotiation, and partnerships at world-class level. I know how to meet the right people, negotiate like a master, and build relationships that last.

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1. Networking Strategy (Not Small Talk)

How the world's most successful networkers do it:

What	They Do	You Do Now
🎯 Give value first	Always give before you take	?
🔗 Weak ties	Weak connections = new opportunities	?
📅 Systematic	Planned introductions	?
📝 Follow up	Always follow up within 24 hours	?
🎁 Generosity	Share knowledge, connect people	?

The 7 Networking Rules:

1. Give before you take — Value first, ask afterwards
2. Weak ties are strongest — People you barely know = new opportunities
3. Follow up within 24 hours — "Great meeting you"
4. Be interesting, not interested — Have something to offer
5. Connect people — Introduce two people = they remember you forever
6. Quality over quantity — 10 good relationships > 1000 meaningless ones
7. Long game — Rome wasn't built in a day

Who Mohamed should meet:

Who	Why	How
🕌 Imams in DK	Customers for incense, FactSage	Mosque visits
⛪ Church pastors	Incense customers	Church visits
🏪 Health food store owners	Distribution	Face-to-face
💼 Danish importers	Knowledge of customs/logistics	LinkedIn
💰 Muslim business angels	Capital	Networking events
📹 Other content creators	Collaboration, cross-promote	Instagram DMs
🏛️ Somaliland diaspora	Network, distributors	Cultural associations

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2. Negotiation

Negotiation rules from the world's best:

Chris Voss (FBI hostage negotiator) — 5 rules:

Rule	What	Applied to you
1️⃣ Mirror	Repeat the last 1-3 words	"Incense?" → "Yes, incense"
2️⃣ Label	Name their emotion	"Sounds like you think it's expensive"
3️⃣ "How am I supposed to do that?"	Get them to solve the problem	"How am I supposed to fit that into your budget?"
4️⃣ "No" is an answer	Ask so they can say no	"Would it make sense to reject a 40% saving?"
5️⃣ Deadline = deadline	Deadlines are rarely real	"I understand, but can't we find a solution anyway?"

Negotiation plan (incense to mosque):

Step	What you say	Strategy
1	"I import authentic Somaliland incense"	Tool
2	"What do you pay today?"	Ask first
3	"What if I could offer you 30% cheaper?"	Create interest
4	"Unfortunately I only have 50 kg at this price"	Scarcity
5	"If you order 10 kg, I'll give free shipping"	Close the deal

Negotiation is NOT:

• Pressuring anyone
• Lying
• Winning at the other's expense

Negotiation IS:

• Finding a win-win
• Understanding the other's needs
• Creating value for both

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3. Partnerships

Types of partnerships:

Type	How	Best for
🤝 Affiliate	They promote, you pay commission	Content, products
🏪 Distribution	They sell your product	Physical products
🎬 Content collab	You create content together	YouTube, podcast
💰 Joint Venture	You share profit on a project	Big deals
🏛️ Strategic	Long-term collaboration	Everything

How to create partnerships:

1. Find the right one — Who has access to your customers?
2. Give value first — What can you give them?
3. Make it easy — Minimal effort for them
4. Share generously — 50/50 or better for them
5. Track and optimize — Is it working?

Potential partners for Mohamed:

Partner	What they have	What you can give	Deal
🕌 Mosque	Access to 500+ members	Incense at discount	They promote, you sell
🏪 Health food store	Shelf space + customers	Exclusive product	Wholesale price
📹 Content creator	Audience	Guest appearance	Cross-promotion
💰 Investor	Capital	Equity + revenue share	Partnership

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4. Cold Outreach

How to contact strangers:

Email/LinkedIn template:

text

Hi [Name],

I saw [reason for contact — your website, article, etc.].

I import authentic Somaliland frankincense — directly from
producers in Hargeisa. Better quality, better price, and a
fantastic story.

Would you like to try a free sample?

Best regards
Mohamed

Phone script:

text

"Hi, my name is Mohamed. I'm calling because I import
authentic Somaliland incense. I know you use incense for
[your services/rituals]. I'd like to offer you
a free sample — no obligation. Is that okay?"

Follow-up strategy:

Day	Action
1	First contact
3	"Hi, just wanted to follow up"
7	Share relevant article/video
14	Last attempt
30	"I still have the offer if you ever need it"

Rule: 80% of sales happen after the 5th contact. Most people give up after 1.

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5. Networking Events

Where Mohamed should be:

Event	Why	When
🕌 Mosque events	Meet customers	Weekly
🏪 Local markets	Sell directly	Saturdays
💼 Entrepreneur events	Meet partners	Monthly
🌍 Diaspora events	Network	Monthly
📹 Content creator meetups	Collaborate	Varies

What to do at an event:

1. Before: Find 3 people you want to meet
2. During: Talk to 5 people (quality > quantity)
3. After: Follow up with everyone within 24 hours

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6. Concrete Networking Plan for Mohamed

Week 1:

• Visit 2 mosques — talk to imam about incense
• Visit 1 church — talk to pastor
• Send 5 LinkedIn messages to importers

Week 2:

• Meet 3 health food store owners
• Attend 1 networking event
• Follow up with everyone from week 1

Week 3:

• Cold call 10 potential customers
• Send 5 samples to interested people
• Follow up on all leads

Week 4:

• Create 2 regular customers
• Create 1 partner (distributor or influencer)
• Plan next month's outreach

Remember: No business without relationships. No relationships without action.