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Shop Talk | Episode 14 of 10

Second opinion

Two colleagues, one feature, fifteen minutes. Janice hosts, Brian brings years from both sides of the table. The pre-signature check: drop the deal that is about to be signed and get an independent read before commitment. Recorded August 2026.

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What this episode covers

One more set of eyes is cheap and regret is expensive. Second Opinion reads the deal in front of you and answers plainly: the discount, the range, the rank, and the terms worth one more pass.

Live: the drop, the verdict, and the fix list, plus the honest conversation about when a deal is simply fine.

Chapters
  • 0:00Welcome: the deal on your desk
  • 2:24How the second read works
  • 5:04Live: drop the paper
  • 8:04Live: reading the verdict before Thursday
  • 10:34Live: the terms worth one more pass
  • 13:00Brainstorm: five moments for a second opinion
  • 15:30Real life: the Friday afternoon signature
  • 17:18Start tonight: drop tonight's deal

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