The clause you skip is the one that costs you.
You already signed it. Now you're working weekends for free. That contract clause you skimmed is costing you twenty percent of your revenue. You need a fix before the next renewal.
This book breaks down the five most dangerous contract terms for independent professionals, then gives you a negotiation framework that shifts leverage back to your side. You'll learn how to spot liability traps, renegotiate scope creep, and build termination clauses that protect your cash flow without killing the deal.
By applying the "margin-first" negotiation method, you stop trading time for pennies and start signing agreements that pay you for value delivered. Your business survives because your contracts finally work for you.
Julian Pike
Known for psychology and behavioral analysis books that combine research, philosophy, and practical decision-making frameworks.
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