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Switching industries shouldn’t mean settling for less. In this episode, we break down the psychology, the research, and the step-by-step tactics you need to land a compensation package that truly reflects the whole value you bring—no matter how different your new field looks on paper.

What You’ll Learn

Time Topic

00:00 – 04:22 | Why traditional negotiation advice fails career changers
04:23 – 10:18 | Building a bullet-proof research stack: salary bands, role realities & transferable-skills premium
10:19 – 17:55 | Crafting a cross-industry value proposition that hiring managers can’t ignore
17:56 – 25:40 | Timing the money talk: A three-stage roadmap (first call → second round → final offer)
25:41 – 32:30 | The 4-Step Compensation Conversation Framework (enthusiasm → value → data → collaboration)
32:31 – 37:45 | Beyond base pay: leveraging perks, PTO, equity, titles & accelerated reviews
37:46 – 42:15 | Handling “no experience” objections like a pro
42:16 – 46:30 | Red flags, walk-away signals & planning your next raise from Day 1
46:31 – 47:00 | Episode recap & next-week teaser

Download-&-Do Checklist

1. Transferable Skills Inventory – list 10 wins from your old career and map each to your target role.
2. Salary Research Matrix – log data from Glassdoor, PayScale, and 3 direct industry contacts.
3. Three Value Narratives – draft cost-savings, revenue-boost, and risk-mitigation pitches.
4. Role-play the Framework – practice objections with a friend until you can answer without notes.

Resources Mentioned

• Glassdoor, PayScale & Salary.com compensation tools
• “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss (for negotiation mind-set)
• Earlier episode: “Using Tech to Turbo-Charge Your Job Search” (S1 E15)

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• LinkedIn Q&A Thread: Tell us the one transferable skill you’re leading with this year. https://www.linkedin.com/company/midlife-kicker
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