Don't bid for the asset you want — buy the thing it can't operate without, then set the terms.

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft on The David Rubenstein Show (full episode) · The David Rubenstein Show / Bloomberg

Negotiate acquisition working capital that exceeds your equity injection for a net-positive day-one cash position

Acquiring Minds: Joe Wynn, $600k SDE, 90% seller note — Acquiring Minds · Acquiring Minds

Use third-party approval requirements to negotiate aggressively on price and structure when buying a distributorship

Acquiring Minds: Joe Wynn, $600k SDE, 90% seller note — Acquiring Minds · Acquiring Minds