Martha Stewart, Queen of the Home and Garden and America’s original influencerrecently shared a surprising tidbit about one of her closest collaborators: Snoop Dogg. The famous rapper, known for his cool style and laid-back personality, has been a surprising but helpful mentor to Stewart when it comes to learning how to negotiate.

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Martha discussed the lessons she learned from Snoop in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, saying, “I’ve learned to negotiate even better than ever.” The two have collaborated in several projects, such as their popular culinary show“Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party”, where their peculiar bond developed. Martha explained that when they work together, she watches how Snoop handles contract negotiations and she’s picked up some savvy techniques by following his lead.

“We work a lot together and I wait for him to negotiate the contract, then I go and follow him,” she added with a laugh. Often described as confident but easygoing, Snoop’s approach has left an impression on Stewart, who says she applies some of his methods to her business dealings.

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It’s a bit of a role reversal – you’d expect Martha to teach the lessons, especially in a business setting. After all, her rise to success is nothing short of iconic. She was a model and then a stockbroker in New York City before becoming the Martha Stewart we know today.

She left Wall Street in the 1970s to start her own catering business from her kitchen, which would eventually result in the development of her vast media empire. Her first book, published in 1982 and simply called ‘Entertaining’, was an instant hit and established her as the go-to expert on cooking and lifestyle advice.

By the 1990s, Martha had launched her magazine, Martha Stewart Living, and in 1999 she became America’s first self-made female billionaire when her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, went public. Although serving time in prison for conspiracy and making false statements in 2004 was a serious blow to her career, Martha bounced back stronger than ever, using her trademark sense and tenacity to launch new projects and grow her brand.

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Even with all of this under her belt—building a business empire, authoring nearly 100 books, and staging a remarkable comeback after a public meltdown—Martha still sees value in learning from others. This is where Snoop comes in.

The two have become quite the dynamic duo since they first met in 2008, when Martha invited Snoop onto her daytime talk show to make mashed potatoes. Without a doubt they clicked and since then they have remained friends and worked together in several large projectsincluding Comedy Central’s grilling of Justin Bieber.

Despite having completely different personalities, they seem to complement each other well, whether they’re dealing with difficult business situations or cooking up a storm. Stewart’s willingness to take tips from Snoop shows that even the most seasoned businessmen can benefit from fresh perspectives. It also shows that sometimes the most unexpected people teach the best lessons.

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