Episode Synopsis "Asking Misha Ferguson: Why Negotiate?"

Our first episode of Informal Education is finally here! This week we are meeting with Misha Ferguson, marketing operations expert for the tech industry, discussing how she’s gone from minimum wage to a six figure salary by learning how to negotiate and negotiate well. Books and resources discussed during the show: Barbara Stanny’s books “Secrets of Six Figure Women”,“Overcoming Underearning”, and “Prince Charming Isn’t Coming”. Here’s an article that gives a quick review on Barbara Stanny’s “Secrets of Six Figure Women” https://www.vocationvillage.com/secrets-of-six-figure-women/ Article on Overcoming Underearning https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/overcoming-underearning-increased-income-saved-time Article on Negotiation https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-negotiate-salary-37-tips-you-need-to-know

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