41 | An Honest Money Conversation with My Friend Eniola

The very first time I met Eniola, I asked her how much she paid for her house. Although she was a little surprised by the question, she graciously answered me, and we were able to have a conversation about real estate costs and options in our area. While social conventions sometimes discourage this kind of discussion, I’ve found that casual chats about money between friends allow us to share financial information and experiences that give each of us more clarity and power as we navigate our own financial circumstances, like negotiating an interest rate or asking for a salary increase. In today’s episode, Eniola and I reflect on our first conversation which gave Eniola insight on housing prices in our area and the discussion that helped Eniola to negotiate a higher salary at her new job, as well as a more recent chat we had that convinced Eniola to raise her consultation rate. If you want to make the financial decisions that are the most beneficial to you, then information is power. My conversation with Eniola today will convince you that having money conversations and exchanging financial knowledge with those around you will empower you to take control of your financial life and achieve the results you desire. In this episode, you’ll learn… [08:23] How open conversations about money allow us to make better informed decisions, especially around housing costs and financing options [15:35] How discussing salary negotiations with a friend helped Eniola get substantial salary increase as she started a new job [29:42] Why who you choose to discuss money with can change depending on your season of life [34:34] How asking your friends and colleagues “What don’t I know?” can lead to new financial insights, like career development opportunities [38:32] How asking questions allows you to discover new financial opportunities, like uncovering pay scales or per diem resources from your employer Tune in to this episode of Money Files to hear my friend Eniola and I chat about honest money conversations and how they’ve improved our financial lives. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/an-honest-money-conversation-with-my-friend-eniola Links mentioned in this episode… Mimosas + Money Matters Previous episode: Negotiating for the Salary You Desire & Deserve with Kim Tran