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Handling Rejection From The Top of The Pyramid
Episode 16910th June 2025 • Velvet Rope Playbook • Mark Satterfield
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In this episode of The Velvet Rope Playbook, we’re telling the story every ambitious professional needs to hear:

Sometimes a rejection isn’t a door slamming shut. It’s a sign you’re one room away.

Meet Daniel Reyes, a sharp luxury consultant who landed a dream meeting with the managing partner of a billion-dollar hospitality group.

He was polished.

He was prepared.

He delivered like a pro.

And still—the answer was no.

No second meeting.

No polite follow-up.

Just a handshake and a pass.

Daniel flew home thinking he’d failed.

But what actually happened?

That no redirected his entire career—and within 18 months, he was consulting for a direct competitor of the firm that turned him down.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why affluent clients sometimes say no even when they’re impressed
  • How to reframe rejection at the top of the market as a sign of proximity
  • What emotional resilience looks like at the high-ticket level
  • Three ways to turn elite rejection into leverage and clarity
  • Why “not for us” often means “you’re getting warmer—keep going”

🎁 Want to learn how to play in high-net-worth rooms—even when the answer isn’t yes yet?

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