How do you negotiate with a gatekeeper who is blocking you from the CEO?

[Btaliat]

Have you hit a jackpot that even require the CEO to make the process finalized or even get the payment increased but you are being stopped by someone that acts like a gatekeeper, wanting to reduce the stress of the CEO? This is what some freelancers face when they pitch some companies that have protocols. You need to let the so-called gatekeeper feel like a hero for finding you. This will make him to early want to introduce you to the CEO.