The Pay Raise Code: How to Ask for More Money without Fear or Guilt

The Thrive Careers Podcast

Still doing more but getting paid the same? You’re not alone—and your mindset around pay might be part of the problem.

In this episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, host Olajumoke Fatoki sits down with Scott Trumpolt to uncover what really drives long-term pay growth. They go beyond the surface-level talk of raises and bonuses and dig into career architecture, market-based compensation, and how employees can take control of their pay trajectory.

🔍 You'll discover:

• Why your salary hasn’t grown as fast as your workload
• How understanding your career trajectory boosts your earning power
• The role of career architecture in long-term compensation
• Why market-based pay and transparency laws are shifting the game
• The overlooked path of incremental promotions for boosting pay
• How to approach pay conversations without sounding entitled

This episode is packed with practical insights to help you stop leaving money on the table and start building the career—and salary—you deserve.

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You can also contact Compensation Expert Scott Trumpolt, via the links below;

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-trumpolt-m-a-g-r-p-257a6b317/

Business Profile- https://www.bbb.org/us/fl/coral-springs/profile/human-resources/trumpolt-compensation-design-solutions-tcds-0633-90299333

Website: www.hrcompensationconsulting.com

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Pay Growth Strategies (00:00:00)

2. Market-Based Pay and Transparency (01:11:00)

3. Understanding Long-Term Pay Growth (04:33:00)

4. Exploring Career Architecture (10:32:00)

5. Navigating Pay Conversations with Managers (18:29:00)