WIN/WIN WORKSHOPS

Become a Negotiating A.G.E.N.T

Turn Everyday Conflict Into Opportunity with Sam Bayer

WHEN

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Doors Open: 2:30 PM
Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WHERE

ReCity Network (The Square Conference Room)
112 Broadway Street, Durham, NC

WHO

• Led by: Sam Bayer, Negotiation Expert
• Perfect for: Anyone ready to rethink negotiation and transform how they navigate challenging conversations.
• Open to: All community members interested in developing win-win conversation strategies

COST

Free for ReCity Network members.
We invite guests to make a support contribution of $50 to help reduce costs for the 40+ ReCity Network members, non-profit and for-profit organizations working to (Re)volutionize the way our city operates for the common good.

ReCity Network members can sign up by contacting KJ or Bobby, or simply select the member ticket option on Eventbrite.

Are you ready to turn everyday conflict into opportunity?

About This Workshop

Join negotiation coach and TEDxDuke speaker Dr. Sam Bayer for a transformative 2-hour workshop designed to help you master everyday negotiations with clarity and calm. Inspired by his acclaimed TEDxDuke talk, this session will shift how you approach conflict—turning it from something to avoid into an opportunity for growth, creativity, and stronger relationships.

What You'll Learn

• The A.G.E.N.T. framework for successful negotiations
• Proven techniques to identify and create win-win solutions
• Strategic approaches to handle difficult conversations
• Real-world applications through interactive exercises
• Methods to build lasting professional relationships

Who Should Attend

• Anyone 12-120 years old
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Community leaders
• Nonprofit professionals
• Anyone looking to enhance their negotiation skills

Your Investment Includes

• Expert-led 2-hour interactive training
• Practical worksheets and resources
• Networking opportunities
• A.G.E.N.T. badge of completion
• Light refreshments

MEET SAM BAYER

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Sam Bayer, PhD, is a transformative educator and former tech entrepreneur who turned his passion for collaborative problem-solving into a mission to help others build stronger relationships. With more than 25 years of experience in win-win methodologies, Sam brings a unique blend of training and real-world success stories – from taking a tech company public to helping teenagers navigate family dynamics.

Sam has successfully built and sold multiple companies, with his last venture growing from a $9,000 investment to a $15 million valuation. He is a student of human connections and a graduate of the Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation. He now channels his expertise into teaching others how to transform challenging situations into opportunities for strengthening relationships.

Drawing from his diverse background as a chemist, entrepreneur, non-profit board member, and proud grandfather, Sam developed the A.G.E.N.T. methodology – a straightforward framework that makes collaborative win-win problem-solving accessible to everyone, from high school students to non-profit leaders.

ReCity Network members can sign up by contacting KJ or Bobby, or simply select the member ticket option on Eventbrite.