This show is for 20-somethings who want to expedite their journey to financial independence. Have you ever asked yourself, “If money wasn’t an issue, what would I do with my life?” If not, think about it because you’ll need an answer sooner than you think, but my guess is, you have. You’ve thought about an alternative career path, starting your own business, or spending more time developing your hobbies but the major factor holding you back is money. I want to solve that problem for you. On the show, we’ll answer questions like: *What are the best investment strategies for early retirement? *How much money do I need to retire early? *How do I negotiate a higher salary or raise at my current job? *What are some profitable side hustle ideas I can start today? *What are the best strategies for budgeting and managing my money? *What frugal life hacks can make everyday purchases more affordable? *How can I withdraw funds from retirement accounts penalty-free before the traditional retirement age? *What are some long-term strategies for building wealth and financial security?
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episode 7: Critical Skills for Negotiating Your Next Job Offer I E7 Alexandra Dickinson
Today’s guest is Alexandra Dickinson, Founder and CEO of Ask For It, a negotiation training and coaching business.
In this episode, Alexandra and I discuss how negotiating doesn’t need to feel combative and unpleasant. She gives tactics and advice on a myriad of topics including figuring out an appropriate salary range, practicing for a salary negotiation conversation, and handling the question “how much do you currently make?”
This episode is perfect for those who feel they deserve more, but might not have the skills, or more importantly, the confidence to ask for it.
Key Takeaways:
[2:38] Starting Ask For It and overcoming imposter syndrome
[10:36] When to negotiate and how to go about it
[11:53] How to figure out an appropriate salary range
[22:04] How to practice for a salary negotiation conversation
[30:43] Advice on handling “how much do you currently make?”
[38:23] Utilizing the “wish, want, walk” method when negotiating
[45:21] Alexandra’s favorite negotiating advice
[51:12] Alexandra values and how she wants to raise her daughters
Favorite Quotes:
[5:23] You have to believe that you are worth it before anyone else is going to believe it.
[19:26] How much are you willing to pay to avoid an awkward conversation?
[26:47] It’s not about what you will do, it’s about what you have done.
[46:01] Speech is silver, silence is golden.
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