Budget Negotiation Webinars
Real conversations about the financial discussions that actually matter. We've sat across the table from suppliers, managers, and stakeholders hundreds of times. Now we're sharing what works—and what doesn't.
What You'll Learn
Budget negotiation isn't about winning arguments. It's about finding numbers that make sense for everyone involved. Most people walk into these conversations thinking they need to be aggressive or defensive.
That's usually when things go sideways. We've found that the best outcomes come from understanding what the other person actually needs—not just what they're asking for.
These sessions cover the practical side. How to prepare your numbers so they hold up under scrutiny. How to respond when someone challenges your projections without getting flustered. And yeah, how to hold your ground when you need to, without burning bridges you might need later.
August 15, 2025 • 2:00 PM AEST
Building Your First Business Budget
Start with the fundamentals. We'll walk through creating a budget that actually reflects how your business operates—not some theoretical template.
September 12, 2025 • 2:00 PM AEST
Vendor Negotiation Tactics
Real scenarios from actual supplier negotiations. Learn when to push back on pricing and when you're better off accepting the quote and moving forward.
October 8, 2025 • 2:00 PM AEST
Presenting Budgets to Stakeholders
You've done the math. Now you need buy-in from people who might not understand all the details. Here's how to present numbers that make sense to non-financial decision makers.
Who's Running These Sessions
We're not academic theorists. Both of us spent years negotiating actual budgets for real companies before we started teaching this stuff.
Callum Westbrook
Budget Strategy
Spent eight years managing procurement budgets for manufacturing companies. Knows exactly where cost overruns hide and how to spot them early.
Freja Lindqvist
Financial Communication
Former financial controller who specialized in getting departments to agree on shared budgets. Good at translating technical finance speak into plain English.
How These Work
- 60-minute live sessions with time for your specific questions at the end
- Real case studies from Australian businesses—actual budgets and negotiations we've seen succeed or fail
- Downloadable templates and frameworks you can adapt for your own use
- Small group size so you can ask follow-up questions without competing for airtime
- Recording available for two weeks if you need to review anything or miss the live session
Reserve Your Spot
Sessions fill up because we keep them small enough for actual discussion. If you're working on a budget right now or know you'll need to negotiate one soon, these might save you some frustration.
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