Ep 11: How to Ask for More Money

Hello my friends! For today’s episode, I will be talking about the stigma around the money conversation, asking for a raise within an organization, and asking for a raise as a service provider. I will also get into how to communicate our value, how our mindset affects the outcome of the conversation, and supporting both yes and no decisions.

Let’s delve in!

In this Episode You’ll Learn:

• [01:21] The stigmatized conversation around money.
• [02:01] How to ask for a raise inside an organization.
• [03:06] Communicate your uniqueness.
• [03:25] Convey your increased value.
• [04:40] Is the timing right?
• [05:52] Check your mindset.
• [06:39] Write a script.
• [07:44] When there’s a pay imbalance.
• [08:17] Asking for more money as a service provider.
• [09:20] Your value proposition.
• [10:35] Client transformation.
• [12:22] Offer options.
• [13:19] Provide notice.
• [14:23] Not everybody has to get onboard.

Quotes:

• “We need to understand our market value and be able to communicate our unique value.” [02:05]
• “It’s important that you connect with people that have different identities to you.” [02:30]
• “There’s no such thing as perfect timing.” [05:33]
• “Not everyone is going to come with us on the journey, and that’s okay.” [14:34]

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