# Why You Don't Get Paid What You're Worth (And How to Fix It)

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Podcast: [Speak In Flow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speak-in-flow-6304208)
Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://speakinflow.com/why-you-dont-get-paid-what-youre-worth-and-how-to-fix-it
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## Resource

Why do top performers still leave millions on the table? In this eye-opening episode, host Melinda Lee sits down with Jacob Warwick, the “Billion-Dollar Man” and the secret weapon behind some of the country’s highest-earning executives. Jacob pulls back the curtain on why high-performers consistently get paid less than they’re worth, and why the old rules of compensation are failing both CEOs and their teams. ________________________________________________ In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why You Don’t Get Paid What You’re Worth Why the quiet taboo around salary discussions keeps even brilliant leaders trapped below their earning ceiling, and how to break the silence without burning bridges. The "False Authority" of Compensation Bands “The band can be broken, you just have to ask the right questions.“ How senior leaders unknowingly cap their own potential by benchmarking against visible data instead of invisible reality. Expanding the Pie, Not Just Slicing It “I think about this more as a collaboration versus a confrontation. How can we work together to solve the greater good for everyone involved?” Why negotiation isn't a zero-sum game. Jacob reveals how to uncover the hidden motivations of CEOs and board members, from burnout to family stress, and turn them into leverage for win-win deals. The Manipulation vs. Influence Distinction “Manipulation is extractive. Influence is additive.” A masterclass in ethical persuasion. How to advocate for yourself or your team in a way that leaves everyone better off. ___________________________________ "You don't get paid what you're worth; you get paid what you negotiate." This is a truth not everyone gets to understand, but for those who do, it's a game-changer. Learn how to earn what you're worth in our latest blog post, "Earni…

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