3228: [Part 2] 4 Strategies to Negotiate a Higher Starting Salary by Jessica of The Fioneers on Money Conversations

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🗓️ 28 July 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3228: Jessica from The Fioneers shares practical strategies to strengthen your salary negotiations, including how to leverage research and non-salary benefits to craft a compelling ask. Her guidance empowers you to advocate confidently, establish long-term professional boundaries, and set the tone for open, value-driven conversations with future employers. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thefioneers.com/negotiate-salary/ Quotes to ponder: "From the data, I could see that you generally pay at around the 75th percentile in the ranges for various roles. That is incredible. I’m excited to work for an organization that invests so much in its talent." "If you negotiate, you will hopefully receive a higher starting salary. That is the expected benefit." "It gives you the reputation right away that you are not a pushover. People will expect you to advocate for what you want and set boundaries." Episode references: Payscale: https://www.payscale.com IRS 990 Forms (via Guidestar): https://www.guidestar.org Salary.com: https://www.salary.com Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:03.6	strategies to negotiate a higher starting salary. Part 2 by Jessica of the pioneers.com.
1:11.4	Number two. do your research.
1:14.3	It's always important to do your own research to determine what a fair wage would be for the work.
1:20.6	Ideally, your salary will take the following things into account.
1:24.6	Comparable roles in the labor market in your location, role qualifications,
1:29.3	including required education, certifications, and experience, and your unique backgrounds and experiences.
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