Gentle Power 5. Our social lives in SF and negotiating side gigs
In this episode, we explore how the same mindset that helps you conquer FOMO in your social life can supercharge your negotiation power. We reveal how cultivating an “abundance mentality” lets you pause, ask smarter questions, and never undersell yourself.
We also talk about our community in San Francisco and give you a peek into our vibrant social lives here, including attending events with top tech leaders and robot DJs, friends who want to recreate the animated movie Up in real life, Korean traditions, and real snakes at a Lunar New Year party.
This episode covers:
- Why FOMO sabotages your negotiations and how to flip it into confidence
- The exact script to ask for their budget before you name your number
- A real negotiation that turned a ~$300 market-rate gig into $2,000
- Key pitfalls to avoid: from oversharing too soon to skipping the written offer
- Behind-the-scenes SF community highlights that inspire our approach
Whether you’re negotiating job offers, freelance rates, or simply want more confidence in asking for what you deserve, this episode arms you with the mindset and language to negotiate like a pro.
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