If you want to land a job you actually love and make more money in 2026, this episode is one you’ll come back to again and again. I’m joined by Claire Wasserman––bestselling author, founder of Ladies Get Paid, and one of the smartest people I know when it comes to navigating the job market, negotiating pay, and owning your worth at work. We break down how to position yourself for higher compensation, why everything is a negotiation, and how to stop sabotaging your own success with guilt, fear, or hustle culture. From negotiating raises and reframing your value to job searching smarter, building relationships, and redefining success on your own terms, this conversation will change how you think about your career.

Claire’s links:

Website: https://www.coachmeclaire.com/ 
Ladies Get Paid: https://ladiesgetpaid.com/

Visit ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠ to see the show notes and read the transcript of this episode!

0:00 Intro

01:15 Knowing Your Worth Changes Everything

03:30 Being Underpaid and Taking Action

06:40 Why This Work Matters for Women

09:45 Negotiating with Yourself First

13:30 Getting Data to Confirm You're Underpaid

17:40 The LLC of Me Framework

21:00 Translating Your Value to Dollars

25:10 Mistakes Women Make in Negotiations

29:30 Beyond Your Job Description

33:15 Building Relationships at Work

37:00 Navigating a Tough Job Market

41:45 Fractional Work as an Alternative

46:00 Managing the Job Search While Working

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