2. Don't share a number or range

Ever feel like the first offer you get is never the best you can do?In this stitched-together episode of Gentle Power, we share some behind-the-scenes bloopers (hello, muted microphone!) and dive into the essentials of salary negotiations.You’ll hear how our scrappy startup life has taught us to “just ship it”—even if it’s not flawless—and why the universe seems to step in with helping hands (like a pro designer who unexpectedly revamped our entire website).We explore:Why the first offer is almost never finalHow giving a salary number or range can leave money on the tableThe story behind our logo (“Y/N”) and what it says about our approachPractical insights on building a small business and automating processesIf you’ve ever agonized over whether to name a preferred salary or worried about coming off too “entitled,” this episode is for you.Tune in, learn from our mistakes, and remember—sometimes done is better than perfect!For more:Book free consultation call with Alex: CalendlyGet our free negotiation worksheet: YourNegotiations.comRead our weekly newsletter: NewsletterInstagram: @yournegotiationsLinkedIn: Gerta | Alex