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Stop Underpaying Yourself: The Hidden Cost Every Entrepreneur Must Face
Too many business owners are grinding for years without truly paying themselves what they’re worth. Loyalty doesn’t mean self-sacrifice - and underpaying yourself is silently wrecking your finances, your business, and your culture.
In this episode, Kerri Roberts pulls back the curtain on what happens when leaders don’t prioritize their own paycheck, why it’s dangerous, and how to start fixing it - before burnout, resentment, and financial stress take over.
This is your wake-up call: if your paycheck doesn’t reflect your contribution, it’s time to pivot.
5 Reasons to Tune In
- The Truth Behind Entrepreneur Paychecks - Learn why 26% of small business owners don’t pay themselves at all (OnPay, 2023).
- Ripple Effects You Can’t Ignore - How underpaying yourself impacts not just you, but your team and your company culture.
- Data That Shocks - Federal Reserve findings on financial instability and what they mean for entrepreneurs like you.
- Real-Life Stories - Kerri shares her own journey of working for less than corporate pay—and how she made the shift.
- Action Steps That Work - Practical strategies to audit, prioritize, and scale your compensation without tanking your business.
Resources & Links Mentioned
- OnPay Small Business Finance Report (2023): https://onpay.com/reports/2023-small-business-finance-report
- Federal Reserve Report on Economic Well-Being (37% can’t afford a $400 expense): https://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerscommunities/shed.htm
- Small Business Administration Performance Study: https://www.sba.gov/document/support-small-business-gdp-report
- HR in a Box – 12-Month Program for Small Business Owners: https://saltandlightadvisors.com
- Join the Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact
- Don’t Waste the Chaos Podcast Hub: https://kerrimroberts.com/dontwastethechaos
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Too many business owners are grinding for years without truly paying themselves what they’re worth. Loyalty doesn’t mean self-sacrifice - and underpaying yourself is silently wrecking your finances, your business, and your culture.
In this episode, Kerri Roberts pulls back the curtain on what happens when leaders don’t prioritize their own paycheck, why it’s dangerous, and how to start fixing it - before burnout, resentment, and financial stress take over.
This is your wake-up call: if your paycheck doesn’t reflect your contribution, it’s time to pivot.
5 Reasons to Tune In
- The Truth Behind Entrepreneur Paychecks - Learn why 26% of small business owners don’t pay themselves at all (OnPay, 2023).
- Ripple Effects You Can’t Ignore - How underpaying yourself impacts not just you, but your team and your company culture.
- Data That Shocks - Federal Reserve findings on financial instability and what they mean for entrepreneurs like you.
- Real-Life Stories - Kerri shares her own journey of working for less than corporate pay—and how she made the shift.
- Action Steps That Work - Practical strategies to audit, prioritize, and scale your compensation without tanking your business.
Resources & Links Mentioned
- OnPay Small Business Finance Report (2023): https://onpay.com/reports/2023-small-business-finance-report
- Federal Reserve Report on Economic Well-Being (37% can’t afford a $400 expense): https://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerscommunities/shed.htm
- Small Business Administration Performance Study: https://www.sba.gov/document/support-small-business-gdp-report
- HR in a Box – 12-Month Program for Small Business Owners: https://saltandlightadvisors.com
- Join the Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact
- Don’t Waste the Chaos Podcast Hub: https://kerrimroberts.com/dontwastethechaos
Love this episode? Let’s stay connected!
Want more HR tips straight to your inbox?
Join our email list here: https://saltandlight.myflodesk.com/saltandlightadvisors
Subscribe for weekly insights + stories:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrimroberts
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nmxuIYEmqpbqZxzoxgiMY
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-waste-the-chaos/id1723388520
Support the show