Use these 4 scripts to negotiate a raise or promotion

Picture this…

Your company just hired someone for the same role as you.

They negotiated upfront and got a 15% higher salary — for the same job.

Meanwhile, you’ve been there for 3 years, exceeding expectations, and waiting for someone to notice.

Most people think hard work = more money.

But the numbers say otherwise:

• 82% of people who asked for a raise in 2024 got one.
• Yet only 11% believe asking is the best strategy.
• Most people are still waiting for their boss to bring up the idea.

In my new book Wild Courage, I break down 9 bold traits we’re told to suppress — but that actually lead to success.

One of them? Being SELFISH.

Not in a bad way. In a smart way.

Being selfish doesn’t mean taking from others. It means advocating for yourself.

And if you don’t, who will?

👉 The Problem

Too many people assume great work = better pay.

❌ “If I work hard enough, they’ll notice.”

❌ “I don’t want to seem greedy by bringing up salary.”

❌ “If I just wait, my raise will come eventually.”

But raises don’t just happen. They’re negotiated.

And if you don’t ask, you’re leaving money on the table.

👉 The Big Small Thing

Use these 4 scripts to negotiate your raise:

How to Start the Conversation

Say: “I’ve been researching market rates for my position and reviewing my contributions over the past year. I’d like to discuss adjusting my compensation to better align with both.”

Don’t say: “I was hoping we could maybe talk about my salary…”

How to Present Your Case

Say: “In the past year, I’ve taken on X and Y responsibilities, leading to a 20% increase in team productivity. Additionally, my project Z generated $100K in new revenue. Based on market research and these contributions, I’m seeking a salary adjustment to $X.”

Don’t say: “I work really hard and I think I deserve more money.”

How to Handle Pushback

Objection: “It’s not in the budget right now.”

Say: “I understand budget constraints. Could we discuss a timeline for revisiting this conversation? In the meantime, I’d like to explore other ways to grow in my role, such as additional responsibilities or professional development opportunities.”

Objection: “Your performance doesn’t justify this increase.”

Say: “I appreciate that feedback. Could we set specific performance metrics for the next three months? I’d like to demonstrate my value and revisit this conversation once I’ve met those goals.”

(Note: My new book, Wild Courage, is filled with a bunch of bonus PDFs with more scripts just for you.)

👉 How This Helps You Get What You Want

When you ask for what you deserve…

• You get paid for the value you bring.

• You gain confidence in advocating for yourself.

• You stop waiting—and start taking control of your career.

And the best part?

Once you start asking, it gets easier every time.

Because you deserve to be paid for the value you bring.

And I refuse to let you settle for less.