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Are you afraid that asking for more money makes you seem "un-yogic"?
In today’s episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the "palm-sweating" topic of money and compensation in the wellness world. I’m sharing my personal story of navigating a recent pay negotiation, the reality of burnout in the digital age, and why "giving it away" isn't a sustainable business model for a solo-preneur. Whether you’ve been teaching for two years or twenty, it’s time to stop leaving your value on the table.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The $5 Lesson: My recent experience asking for a raise and what the outcome taught me about self-worth.
- The "Puppy Dog" Phase vs. Mastery: Why your 10+ years of experience deserves a different conversation than a brand-new teacher.
- The Hidden Workload: Acknowledging the "extra" jobs we do now—marketing, cinematography, and social media—and how they contribute to teacher burnout.
- Auditioning the Employer: A checklist of questions to ask before you say yes to a new gig to ensure it’s a good fit for your life and your bank account.
Tips & Tools for the "Ask"
- The "No-Apology" Approach: How to frame your letter or in-person request by focusing on your loyalty, specialized skills, and student retention.
- The Pilot Program: Using short-term workshops or 6-week series as a way to "test" new income streams without the burnout of building them in a vacuum.
- The Negotiation: Why a "Small Yes" is still a victory for your professional dignity.
Industry Data & Resources
To help you feel more confident in your "Ask," here are the sources and data points mentioned in today’s show:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: bls.gov (Search: Fitness Trainers and Instructors)
- Yoga Alliance: yogaalliance.org
- Yoga Journal: yogajournal.com
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Find MJ Waddell at:
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YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheYOY50
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Dan Jones-Editor
Find Dan at: https://cocoabeachweb.com/
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By MJ WaddellSend a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you!
Are you afraid that asking for more money makes you seem "un-yogic"?
In today’s episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the "palm-sweating" topic of money and compensation in the wellness world. I’m sharing my personal story of navigating a recent pay negotiation, the reality of burnout in the digital age, and why "giving it away" isn't a sustainable business model for a solo-preneur. Whether you’ve been teaching for two years or twenty, it’s time to stop leaving your value on the table.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The $5 Lesson: My recent experience asking for a raise and what the outcome taught me about self-worth.
- The "Puppy Dog" Phase vs. Mastery: Why your 10+ years of experience deserves a different conversation than a brand-new teacher.
- The Hidden Workload: Acknowledging the "extra" jobs we do now—marketing, cinematography, and social media—and how they contribute to teacher burnout.
- Auditioning the Employer: A checklist of questions to ask before you say yes to a new gig to ensure it’s a good fit for your life and your bank account.
Tips & Tools for the "Ask"
- The "No-Apology" Approach: How to frame your letter or in-person request by focusing on your loyalty, specialized skills, and student retention.
- The Pilot Program: Using short-term workshops or 6-week series as a way to "test" new income streams without the burnout of building them in a vacuum.
- The Negotiation: Why a "Small Yes" is still a victory for your professional dignity.
Industry Data & Resources
To help you feel more confident in your "Ask," here are the sources and data points mentioned in today’s show:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: bls.gov (Search: Fitness Trainers and Instructors)
- Yoga Alliance: yogaalliance.org
- Yoga Journal: yogajournal.com
Support the show
Sign-up for my NEWSLETTER for upcoming episodes, and yoga with MJ
Send a voicemail with your question or thought, it might be part of a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/Shareyogawithmj
Find MJ Waddell at:
WEBSITE https://shareyogawithmj.com
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=557038390
YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheYOY50
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/maryjaynewaddell/
E-MAIL [email protected]
Dan Jones-Editor
Find Dan at: https://cocoabeachweb.com/