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  • How to Negotiate a Raise as a High Performer Without Burning Bridges

    How to Negotiate a Raise as a High Performer Without Burning Bridges
    2026/06/08
    Episode 38 of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo tackles a tricky situation: you're a top performer, your boss loves you, but your compensation hasn't kept pace with your impact. Lucas and Luna walk through the specific case of a senior marketing manager at a mid-size B2B SaaS company who delivered 40% of her team's pipeline last year but hasn't seen a raise in 18 months. They break down how to frame a conversation around value instead of leverage, how to use data from your own performance—not just market surveys—and how to avoid sounding like you're threatening to leave when you're not. This episode covers the direct report's script, the timing trap of waiting for annual reviews, and why a high-performer raise often comes with a new title even if the responsibilities don't change. If you've ever been told 'we can't afford to lose you' but then nothing happens, this one's for you. #SalaryNegotiation #HighPerformer #RaiseWithoutOffer #Careers #Compensation #PerformanceReview #B2BSaaS #MarketingManager #PayEquity #BossRelationship #ValueFraming #PromotionWithoutTitle #NegotiationScript #Leverage #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #NegotiationTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Negotiate Salary When You Have a Non-Compete Clause

    How to Negotiate Salary When You Have a Non-Compete Clause
    2026/06/07
    Episode 37 of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo tackles a thorny scenario: you land a great offer but your current contract has a non-compete clause. Lucas and Luna break down a real 2025 case where a marketing director at a SaaS firm was blocked from joining a competitor for 12 months. They discuss how to assess enforceability, negotiate a buyout from the new employer, and use timing to your advantage. Specific tactics include requesting a 'garden leave' salary from your current employer, asking the new company to cover legal fees for a review, and structuring a delayed start date with a signing bonus bridge. No generic advice—just concrete steps for a high-stakes situation. #SalaryNegotiation #NonCompete #Careers #JobOffer #EmploymentLaw #NegotiationTactics #CounterOffer #ExecutiveCompensation #HumanResources #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #Compensation #Business #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerGrowth #EmploymentContracts Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Negotiate a Raise When Your Company Has a Pay Freeze

    How to Negotiate a Raise When Your Company Has a Pay Freeze
    2026/06/07
    Episode 36 of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo tackles one of the trickiest career moments: asking for more money when your employer has publicly announced a pay freeze. Lucas and Luna break down a real-world case from a mid-sized tech firm where a senior product manager secured a 15 percent off-cycle increase during a company-wide freeze. They walk through three concrete tactics — framing your ask as a retention and performance investment, using specific project outcomes as evidence, and choosing the right decision-maker to approach. No vague advice here: you'll learn how to benchmark your value externally, how to write a pre-meeting memo, and how to handle the inevitable 'the budget is frozen' objection. This episode is for anyone who feels trapped by company policy but knows their contributions are worth more. Hosts Lucas and Luna also share a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free. Tune in for actionable scripts and strategic nuance. #SalaryNegotiation #PayFreeze #Raise #ProductManager #Careers #Compensation #NegotiationTactics #PerformanceReview #Retention #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #LucasAndLuna #MidsizedTech #OffCycleRaise #ExternalBenchmarking #DecisionMaker #PreMeetingMemo #ListenerSupport Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Handle a Salary Negotiation When the Hiring Manager Won't Budge

    How to Handle a Salary Negotiation When the Hiring Manager Won't Budge
    2026/06/06
    Episode 35 of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo tackles one of the toughest scenarios: when the hiring manager claims the offer is final and the budget is completely fixed. Lucas and Luna break down a real case from a listener at a mid-sized tech company in Austin who was told 'no room to negotiate' on a $115,000 base salary for a senior marketing role. They walk through specific tactics: asking the right questions to uncover hidden flexibility, shifting the conversation to non-salary items like a signing bonus or extra PTO, and how to restructure the negotiation as a problem-solving exercise rather than a demand. They also discuss the psychological trick of 'anchoring' the other side to a range instead of a single number, and when walking away is actually the strongest negotiation move. By the end, the listener will have a clear playbook for turning a 'take it or leave it' into a genuine dialogue. #SalaryNegotiation #JobOffer #HiringManager #FixedBudget #NegotiationTactics #SigningBonus #PTO #CareerAdvice #Compensation #CounterOffer #Anchoring #BATNA #Austin #MarketingRole #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NegotiationSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Negotiate Salary When the Hiring Manager Tells You the Budget Is Fixed

    How to Negotiate Salary When the Hiring Manager Tells You the Budget Is Fixed
    2026/06/06
    Episode 34 of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo tackles one of the most common objections in negotiations: 'The budget is fixed.' Lucas and Luna explore why this statement is often a test, not a hard ceiling, and walk through real tactics for pushing back without damaging the relationship. They break down a case from a 2025 study by the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, which found that candidates who asked a follow-up question about budget constraints secured a higher offer 38 percent of the time. The hosts discuss how to frame the ask around value rather than need, why anchoring with market data is key, and three specific phrases to use when a recruiter says 'non-negotiable.' If you've ever been told the number is set in stone, this episode offers a practical playbook for bending the stone. #SalaryNegotiation #JobOffer #BudgetIsFixed #HiringManager #NegotiationTactics #CareerAdvice #Compensation #CounterOffer #HarvardNegotiationStudy #SalaryTips #JobSearch #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #NegotiationSkills #SalaryBump #JobOfferStrategy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • How to Negotiate a Signing Bonus When Salary Is Capped

    How to Negotiate a Signing Bonus When Salary Is Capped
    2026/06/05
    Episode 33 of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo tackles a common but tricky scenario: what to do when the employer says the base salary is firm, but you know there's room to negotiate something else. Lucas and Luna walk through a real-world case from May 2026 — a mid-career marketing manager in Chicago who got a job offer at a large consumer goods company. The salary was capped at $135,000, but she pushed for and won a $25,000 signing bonus plus a guaranteed first-year bonus of 10 percent. The episode breaks down the exact script she used, the psychology of why employers say 'salary is non-negotiable' even when they have flexibility elsewhere, and three concrete tactics: asking for a lump-sum signing bonus, negotiating a guaranteed annual bonus, and requesting a structured retention bonus over two years. Lucas and Luna also discuss when to walk away versus when to push for non-salary items like extra vacation days or a delayed start date. A practical episode for any listener facing a salary ceiling in 2026. #SalaryNegotiation #SigningBonus #Compensation #JobOffer #CareerAdvice #NegotiationTactics #BonusStructure #SalaryCap #NonSalaryBenefits #MarketingManager #ChicagoJobs #ConsumerGoods #FexingoBusiness #Careers #BusinessPodcast #PersonalFinance #JobSearch #CounterOffer Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 分
  • How to Negotiate Salary with a Startup Equity Package

    How to Negotiate Salary with a Startup Equity Package
    2026/06/05
    Episode 32 of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo dives into the nuances of negotiating compensation at early-stage startups. Lucas and Luna break down how to evaluate equity grants, common pitfalls like overvaluing strike prices, and when to push for cash over options. Using a realistic example of a Series A startup offering 0.5% equity with a four-year vesting schedule, the hosts explain how to calculate potential value, what questions to ask about dilution and liquidation preferences, and how to negotiate for acceleration clauses or extended exercise periods. They also discuss the importance of understanding the 409A valuation and how it impacts your tax liability. This episode helps listeners move past the hype and negotiate a package that reflects the real risk-reward tradeoff of joining a startup. Perfect for anyone considering an offer from a private company or transitioning from corporate to startup life. #SalaryNegotiation #StartupEquity #EquityCompensation #StockOptions #StartupJobs #NegotiationTips #Careers #TechCompensation #VestingSchedule #409AValuation #LiquidationPreference #SeriesA #EmployeeEquity #NegotiateOffer #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CompensationStrategy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Negotiate a Raise Using Market Benchmark Data

    How to Negotiate a Raise Using Market Benchmark Data
    2026/06/04
    In this episode of Salary Negotiation with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the art of using market benchmark data to negotiate a raise. They break down a real case: a senior marketing manager at a mid-size tech firm who used salary surveys from two trusted sources—Payscale and the Robert Half Salary Guide—to build a 30% raise request. The hosts explain how to find credible data, how to frame it in a conversation with your manager, and the exact language that turns external numbers into a compelling internal case. They also discuss when to share your data and when to keep it in your back pocket. Plus, a brief reflection on why this show stays ad-free and how listener support keeps it that way. If you've ever wondered how to get paid what you're really worth, this episode gives you the concrete steps to make the ask. #SalaryNegotiation #MarketBenchmark #RaiseStrategy #Payscale #RobertHalf #Compensation #CareerAdvice #NegotiationTactics #SalaryData #MarketingManager #TechIndustry #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #LucasAndLuna #NegotiationSkills #PayEquity #ProfessionalGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分