I've negotiated hundreds of offers, and I'll show you how to negotiate yours in just a few hours
You need to negotiate your job offer and you don't have much time to learn how.
Changing jobs is already stressful enough. The interview process is a slog that seems like it might never end: screening calls, technical interviews, loops, follow-ups, on-sites and it just seems to go on and on and on.
If you make every move exactly right, you could get to the ultimate prize: A lucrative job offer.
But it turns out that lucrative job offer is just the entrance to a hazy maze that you've encountered before. Once again, you find yourself staring into the Maze of Negotiation.
Last time you were here a few years ago, you were leveling up from L4 to L5, or you finally got an offer with the word "Senior" in the title. Maybe you just threw your hands up and got out of there as quickly as possible—why bother, right?—Or maybe you tried to navigate the Maze of Negotiation, fighting valiantly along the way, and just felt kind of outmaneuvered. You're not sure why, but things just didn't quite work out like you had hoped.
Here you are again, staring into the Maze of Negotiation, feeling that same queasy, uncertain feeling you felt last time.
What sort of Dragons might be lurking? Recruiters, finance people, hiring committees, and cranky managers, who all seem to be trying to slow you down or take you out.
And what about the dangers you can't see? The Trap Doors hiding under seemingly-innocuous questions like "So if you come work for us, what are your salary expectations?" or "Tell me about one time you worked on a project that failed." Or, worst of all, what if they pull the offer?
Or you could wade into the maze only to spend all your time running into dead ends.
What if they lowball me?
What if they say no?
It feels like you have to navigate this maze if you really want to get paid what you're worth, but it seems like everything is working against you don't know if you can do this again:
HOW DO I NAVIGATE THIS NEGOTIATION WITHOUT GETTING TOTALLY LOST OR—EVEN WORSE—TOTALLY BLOWING IT UP?!
I am absolutely blown away by Salary Negotiation Mastery! Not only did I find it incredibly valuable and useful, but I had the pleasure of seeing the results first hand. I was able to negotiate a $22,000 increase in total compensation - that's a $13,000 increase in base salary and a $9,000 sign-on bonus - from Amazon!
Josh, Salary Negotiation Mastery is truly a game changer and I am recommending it to all my software engineering and software development contacts!
Chaz Flood
Lead Recruiter
Amazon
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Imagine you turn to the side and there you see a WIZARD who looks like he's been waiting for you, casually reading something on a beat-up SCROLL. You approach.
"Ah, I see you've made it through the Interview Slog and into the Maze of Negotiation! You look tired."
"I am really tired. That Interview Slog is no joke! I've been interviewing for three different jobs for the past few months, and I'm exhausted. I'm thrilled to have this offer and I feel like I should negotiate it, but now that I'm in the Maze of Negotiation, I don't think I have the energy to even try. I don't have any idea how to do this."
"Everyone who enters the Maze of Negotiation feels that way. Everyone! That's why I'm here."
The Wizard hands you the Scroll he was reading. It contains a very detailed map and says "Maze of Negotiation" at the top. It's worn and has obviously been used many times.
"Here, take this."
"I've helped hundreds of people just like you navigate the Maze of Negotiation. Every one of them has made it out, usually with a lot of treasure. Follow me and I'll show you the way."
I've never negotiated an extra dollar for myself in any job offer or raise, and I had tried a couple times before. The fact that Josh helped me get an additional $74,000 was amazing. It wasn't unexpected to get more money, but it was unexpected to get that much more money.
Justin Garrison
Software Developer Advocate
Amazon
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Here's the good news: People negotiate higher salaries all the time. Companies actually expect it. How do I know? Because I make a living helping people negotiate!
I am your Salary Negotiation Wizard. I'm here to help you navigate the Maze of Negotiation, just like I've helped hundreds of people in your exact situation. In the same way that you've been head-down learning how to be the best at your job, I've spent years becoming a Salary Negotiation expert, helping people earn millions more dollars.
Not only do I know how to navigate the Maze of Negotiation along with the Scroll. I wrote the Scroll, and it's called Salary Negotiation Mastery.
It's a detailed, step-by-step process to negotiate your job offer and maximize your compensation without endangering the offer.
In only a few hours, I'll show you exactly how to navigate the Maze of Negotiation you just entered. I'll show you exactly what to do and what to say from this moment until you emerge from the Maze of Negotiation with the absolute best possible version of your compensation package locked up.
I know you don't have much time. I want this to be a slam-dunk decision for you, so here's what you need to know about this offer:
So what would a 16% improvement in your job offer be worth to you? Thousands of dollars? Tens of thousands?
Don't start your new job, look back on your first day of work, and think, "I wonder if I could've negotiated more pay?" Get Salary Negotiation Mastery and be sure you get the best pay possible while you have the chance.
Josh helped me realize my worth in a way that I never thought possible. He helped me negotiate $600k in total compensation, which was beyond my wildest dreams and $20k more than Amazon offered for the position. The money will completely transform my financial security and ability to invest/retire.
Amy
Senior Manager, Technical Program Management
L7
Amazon
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And just like you mastered your own skillset, you can master the art of confidently negotiating your salary so that no money is left on the table—in a matter of hours. (I promise the learning curve is significantly shorter.)
Okay, okay. I know what you're thinking.
"Josh, even if I could learn to confidently negotiate a higher salary, wouldn't this risk the company rescinding my offer completely?"
Not when you do it how I teach it.
Salary Negotiation Mastery will show you a proven approach that is both collaborative and aggressive, and specifically designed to work with your recruiter to get the best possible result, not against them!
The program is designed to meet you exactly where you’re at, which is one of three places.
Depending on where you’re at, here’s what I’ll be guiding you through inside Salary Negotiation Mastery.
If you haven’t gone through your interview yet, in this module I’ll show you how to:
Once you’ve nailed your interview, it’s essential you know 4 key numbers. I’ll show you how to:
Nice one! You’ve got your offer. Now the fun really begins. In this module, I’ll show you how to:
Now you’ve got time to develop a case before you respond and I’ll show you how to:
You’ve now got everything ready to start active negotiation and confidently handle it like a pro. In this module, I’ll show you how to:
It’s decision time. Once the negotiation is complete, I’ll show you how to:
This is a thorough, no-fluff, results-focused program that gives you everything you need to conduct a masterful negotiation that gets you the best compensation package available — even if you’ve never negotiated in your life before.
Here is a sample lesson from Salary Negotiation Mastery so you can see what it's like. This lesson is quick overview of the course itself, including our goals and how we'll achieve them.
A preview of the first lesson in the program
I’m so confident this will work for you that if you use it and don’t at least make your investment back, just let me know and I'll happily refund your purchase.
That’s it—there’s no fine print. I know how valuable Salary Negotiation Mastery is and I know you’ll find it valuable.
I’m very nervous about negotiating. I felt that working with a professional would help take some of the pressure off.
Working with Josh made the whole process a lot less stressful. He was very responsive and I think I got a substantially better offer than I could have on my own. I went from a vague offer of ~$200k first year total compensation to $258k. At a rough guess, I think I could have gotten to ~$220k on my own? So that’s a big win and a good cost/benefit. I also learned more about the process for next time.
Anonymous
Software Engineer
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That really depends on your job role and original offer. Based on my detailed records and data of the results my clients have gotten (what can I say, I’m meticulous), here’s an idea of the higher salary you could negotiate simply by following my proven methodology.
Original offer | $100k | $175k | $250k |
---|---|---|---|
Realistic negotiated offer | $115k | $200k | $290k |
If your offer is $60k or higher and you follow the steps inside Salary Negotiation Mastery, I can guarantee that you’ll break even on your investment at an absolute minimum. If for some reason you don’t, I’ll refund you the full cost of the program.
If your offer is $250k or higher, you can absolutely benefit from this program. However, due to the intricacies that may be included in a package of that size, you may prefer to work with me privately to coach you through the negotiation process.
My past negotiations have honestly been terrible where I never felt like I had the upper hand. Josh's coaching gave me confidence in the negotiation process. Because I knew Josh had gone through this before, I knew I wasn't asking anything too crazy / offensive of Apple. We ended up negotiating $35,000 more in base salary, $300,000 more total equity (vesting over four years), and $25,000 more sign on bonus.
Anonymous
Software Engineering Manager
Apple
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Absolutely! Salary Negotiation Mastery includes a 30-minute phone call with me so we can talk through your specific situation and make sure you get the absolute most out of the program.
I’ve got you covered. As soon as you purchase the program, you’ll have access to an email template which you can use to email your future employer and request time to respond. You’re not going to run out of time. They want you to join their team and they will wait!
The program materials are concise and streamlined to allow you to work through them in a time-efficient way, so you’ll be able to negotiate your salary within a matter of hours if you choose to.
No. I’ll show you exactly how to handle the negotiation even though you’ve already communicated your expectations. It’s worth noting though, if you haven’t communicated salary expectations yet, don’t! I’ll show you exactly what to do instead inside the program.
Yes! There are only a few industries where you might struggle to negotiate: Academia, government, and teaching. If you're in an industry other than those, Salary Negotiation Mastery will work for you! Try it and I'll refund your purchase if you don't at least make your money back.
I get it. You’re great at your job and proud of your work but you want to take a tactful approach when negotiating. You’re like 99% of my clients! This is why I teach you how to negotiate in a way that’s both aggressive and collaborative rather than confrontational and abrasive. I believe this is a big part of the reason why those who work with me get such phenomenal results.
Go for it (no really)! We all have to start somewhere, and that’s exactly how I learned a lot of what I now teach. Bear in mind that you won’t get access to my proven methodology that’s helped thousands of other people negotiate their salary with phenomenal results, the tried-and-tested email swipe templates, or the inside secrets I’ve gathered over my seven years of being a salary negotiation expert. (For example, if your plan is to go back and ask for what you want, you’re setting yourself up to get the opposite.)
100%. You don’t need to have any experience at negotiating for this to work. When you use my salary negotiation method, scripts, and tactics, you’re going to get yourself a higher salary.
The main reason to negotiate is that there might be room to negotiate. Whether you’re a recent college grad looking for your first full-time job, or an experienced executive looking to level up, you'll only know if there's room to negotiate by trying it.
If you're planning to change jobs in the next three to six months, this is the perfect time to get started with Salary Negotiation Mastery. The program starts with how to ace your interviews, and moves right into negotiation strategy, so you'll be totally prepared as soon as you start pursuing new opportunities.
If you use Salary Negotiation Mastery and don't at least make your money back, just let me know and I'll happily refund your purchase.
As a humble guy, it’s hard to say I’m the “world’s best” but the results and reputation I’ve built in this niche make it hard to argue with! In the 7+ years I’ve been a professional salary negotiation coach, I’ve:
You might be wondering how I got into this, considering nobody else on the planet seems to be doing it (and certainly not in the way I teach it).
The short answer is: I started my career as an engineer and worked as a consultant for a software company that helped organizations manage their compensation plans, so I got a front row seat to exactly how they paid people and apportioned budget.
Plus, I was a hiring manager and helped build a team of 25 people, which included negotiating salaries on the company side.
I didn't negotiate my salary at the start of my career, but soon realized I'd left a ton of money on the table along the way. Once I started negotiating, I doubled my salary in three years.
Take it from me, the sooner you start, the better.
My skillstack is unique and valuable. That's why I created Salary Negotiation Mastery: so you can get access to all of the skills I've mastered and use them yourself to get paid exactly what you deserve in the smoothest, fastest, most collaborative way possible.
This program won't just teach you how to negotiate more compensation. It'll teach you how to negotiate the maximum compensation.
I’m so confident this will work for you that if you use it and don’t at least make your investment back, just let me know and I'll happily refund your purchase.
That’s it—there’s no fine print. I know how valuable Salary Negotiation Mastery is and I know you’ll find it valuable.
Your best opportunity to negotiate a higher salary is before you start a new role. While it is possible to negotiate once you're in the job, it's all too easy to get stuck in a company's regular "merit increase" cycle which can ultimately leave you frustrated, short on compensation, and wishing you'd negotiated better when you had the chance.
My goal with Salary Negotiation Mastery isn't just to show you exactly how to get a higher salary, it's to make sure that when you go home after your first day at your new job and when your head hits the pillow at night, you know deep in your bones that you're making as much money as you possibly can, and you never have to wonder if you should have asked for more.
Instead, you can focus on enjoying your work, excelling at it, moving up in your career, and putting that extra salary to good use!
The downpayment on the house you've been side-eyeing for months.
The luxurious family vacation you've never quite been able to afford.
The lifestyle conveniences that give you your precious time back.
It could all be available to you on the other side of one negotiation.
With Josh’s help, I negotiated increased offers from Facebook, Amazon and GitHub. GitHub was the lowest offer, but they came up quite a lot with a $25k signing bonus, a $15k increase in salary, and a $32k annual increase in equity. The offers got close enough to each other that I could decide based on other more intangible factors and choose the opportunity that was the most compelling for me personally.
Jamie
Senior Software Engineer
Github
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I was worried that Salary Negotiation Mastery would be very long and drawn out, but that was not the case. Every video provided maximum value and information and was the next logical step in the process. The course was laid out logically and very easy to follow.
Using the tools and tactics in the course, I got more RSUs and they offered me bigger sign-on bonus.
If you’re on the fence about buying Salary Negotiation Mastery: Do it! It will pay for itself many times over the first time you use these techniques.
Jordan Rowland
Performance Marketing Software Engineer
Disney
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I was afraid they wouldn’t offer me enough to accept the offer, but they improved my base salary by $10k and added a $5k signing bonus! That’s good enough for me!
I'm a bit shocked! Salary Negotiation Mastery opened my eyes and gave me quite the confidence to negotiate!
Thank you!
Steven
IT Security Manager
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