3356: Negotiate Your Next Raise or Starting Salary by Laurie Sepulveda of Women Who Money on Salary Negotiation

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🗓️ 17 November 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 3356: Laurie Sepulveda breaks down why many women struggle with salary negotiations and outlines how to shift from self-doubt to confidence through research, practice, and strategic silence. By understanding your market value, leveraging your accomplishments, and getting comfortable with making counter-offers, you can start earning what you're truly worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/negotiate-next-raise/ Quotes to ponder: "Unless we're armed with knowledge [meaning cold, hard money facts], we don't have the upper hand in negotiating." "Silence can be a very powerful negotiation tool, mainly because it allows you to react in a way that eliminates much of the emotion from the conversation." "One of the most potent ways to increase the amount you’re offered is to simply make a counter-offer when you’re presented with the first salary number." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:22.8	By Lori Sapulveda with Women Who Money.com. Do you find it difficult to negotiate a raise?
1:30.6	Why do women have such a hard time asking for more money in job situations?
1:35.9	A survey conducted by Glassdoor found 68% of women accept the salary they're offered and don't
1:42.1	negotiate.
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1:47.7	negotiations. Just like when you're pricing a house to sell, you have to price your unique job
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