Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita Get Paid More by Knowing Your Value
Feb 20, 2025
Understanding your true value can dramatically impact your career earnings. It’s not just about time invested; employers are willing to pay for results. Building relationships through networking can lead to unexpected opportunities. Early career choices might mean lower pay initially, but they can yield substantial long-term benefits. Repositioning your brand and effective storytelling can significantly enhance perceived value. Ultimately, it’s about demonstrating how you can solve problems and achieve employer goals that will elevate your worth.
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Seed Work Pays Back Over Time
- Andrew LaCivita took a reduced recruitment rate to build references, learn the business, and plant seeds for future work.
- That initial investment led to 25 placements and easier sales to other clients over time.
You Pay For Readiness, Not Call Time
- Tom paid $50,000 for recruiter Andy's ability to solve a six-month hiring problem in five phone calls.
- The fee bought years of network-building and readiness to deliver results the moment they were needed.
Price Reflects Perceived Value, Not Just Skill
- The same core service can command vastly different prices as perception of value changes over time.
- Growing complementary skills (marketing, sales, brand) raises how others perceive and pay for your offering.