Too many smart, hardworking professionals focus on creating value, but never capture it.
They take on more responsibility, lead bigger projects, deliver real results — and somehow end up getting paid the same.
This is one of the most popular episodes in the Tech for Non-Techies back catalogue, and the timing could not be more relevant.
It is Q4.
Promotion decisions are being made right now. Budgets are being signed off.
Whether you are running a business, looking for your next role, or want to get paid more in the job you are already in — this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- The exact approach one client used to get a 35% pay rise — with no threats, no drama, and no mention of leaving
- Why talking about fairness and extra hours will never get you paid more — and what to do instead
- Why being perceived as a victim is the most expensive career mistake you can make
- How to align your value to what the budget holder actually cares about
This episode is for you if:
- You are doing more work than your compensation reflects
- You are leading a transformation or innovation project that has grown way beyond its original scope
- You want to negotiate better without damaging the relationship
Free personal brand strategy session:
This month only, I am offering 10 free brand strategy sessions.
We will diagnose exactly what you need right now — whether that is getting discovered by the right people or capturing the value you already create.
At the time of recording, 2 sessions have already been booked, so only 8 are left.
Book your session here
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – How to get a 35% pay rise without negotiating
- 02:18 – Free personal brand strategy sessions this month
- 04:43 – Case study: a project that ballooned out of scope
- 07:04 – Why digital transformation projects often fail
- 09:24 – Why complaining to your boss backfires
- 11:47 – How to quantify the value you've created
- 14:11 – The real reason David got his pay rise
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Transcript: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/325-how-to-get-paid-more-tfnt-classic
