If you’re reading this article, you almost certainly recognize that you’re not getting paid what you’re worth. Maybe you don’t really know your value, or maybe you’re too modest, or possibly you just can’t get your customer to understand the value you provide. Let me assure you that whatever your problem is, it can be solved; if you really want to learn how to get paid what you’re worth, you can.

There are 5 secrets to collect your true value:

Secret 1:

Recognize and admit that you are underestimating yourself. Be very clear about the behaviors that are causing you not to receive what you are worth. Write them all down, no matter how painful. Get brutal, if you must, and take them all out; leave no stone unturned until you can honestly tell yourself, that’s it. There is nowhere to hide, nowhere to run! Very often, people who are underpaid in one way or another will make up reasons and excuses and bury their heads in the sand, so they don’t have to face the facts! Give this up right now.

secret 2

Find out how much your service is really worth to your customers. If you don’t understand what you’re worth to the customer, it will be nearly impossible to collect effectively. Talk to your current and past clients, so you can get their perspective on it. Without doing this, you may just be guessing and most likely underestimate it.

secret 3

You must be willing to change. This means doing things differently and getting out of your comfort zone or, if you prefer, entering your adventure zone. Granted, it’s scary, but the alternative is simply not an option. If you are not willing to change, you will never be able to collect what you are worth. You will stay exactly where you are right now, which is, in effect, like going backwards! How painful is that?

secret 4

Don’t take no for an answer!

secret 5

You must be willing to invest in yourself. If he doesn’t, he’s really saying: I’m not worth it! So how can you possibly expect to get paid what you’re worth, because you just don’t value yourself at all? This is a big problem. Many companies are not willing to invest and then wonder why they are not moving forward. It’s easy to say, “I can’t afford it or it’s expensive.” It’s just another excuse and it’s usually not even true. It’s a choice you make. I didn’t go on vacation for 5 years because I chose to invest in myself and the business and it’s paying off. This December I’m going to Gambia to celebrate my worth. Invest in yourself and your business and you will be able to collect what you are worth.

If you have any questions in relation to this article please contact me on 01202 743961 or 07957 672335 or visit my contact Vanessa page to book your free True Worth Strategy session.