12 Ways That "Shark Tank" Has Taught Us To Negotiate

They're the best of the best. Hone your negotiating skills and tune in to Shark Tank Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 8p EST on CNBC!

1. Give them "dead eyes."

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Bonus points for doing "steeple fingers."

2. Get personal.

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You know the expression "It's not personal, it's just business"? THAT'S WRONG, IT'S TOTALLY PERSONAL.

3. Butter them up.

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And hope they don't see through it!

4. Talk a big game.

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It's all in the eye contact. Keep it direct, steady, and unyielding.

5. State your credentials.

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Otherwise known as a humblebrag. (Minus the humble.)

6. Know when to cut them loose...

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If the fish won't budge, cut the fishing line! (Definitely just made that up.)

7. ...and when to reel them in.

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A good fisherman knows his bait! (Definitely just made that up too.)

8. Spin their head with fancy math.

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Also, call it "fancy" math.

9. Touch your chin. A lot.

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Your chin is the source of all your power. Embrace it.

10. Wait them out.

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Silence is your best weapon. That, and the aforementioned chin superpowers.

11. Know your audience.

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It's called the ego, and it likes to be fluffed.

12. Tell them you're a genius.

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Because, well, you are. Duh.

There's still plenty to be learned! Tune in to Shark Tank Tuesdays & Wednesdays starting at 8p EST on CNBC.

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