Earning What You’re Worth? If Not, Here’s How to Fix It

Earning What You’re Worth? If Not, Here’s How to Fix It

From Top Secrets of Marketing & Sales by David Blaise

April 21, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how to assess and improve your earning potential in relation to your actual worth.

Don’t feel like you’re earning what you’re worth? Consider this: When you outproduce what you earn, it creates friction. It creates a bit of tension. And in most well-run businesses, the organization says, “this person needs to be compensated more.” If that’s not happening in the organization you’re with, if you are outproducing what you’re earning, it means that there are plenty of opportunities for you somewhere else that will actually recognize and appreciate that value and reward you accordingly. David: Hi, and welcome to the podcast. In today’s episode, co-host Jay McFarland and I will be asking the question, are you earning what you’re worth? Welcome back, Jay. Jay: Hey, David, it’s great to be with you again. And as I was thinking about this question, I realize I’m not sure I know what I’m worth. I know some people who say, my time is worth this much money. If I’m not making it, I have to change something or do something. I’m not there yet. I’m just not. David: Yeah. I think you’re not alone. I think there are a lot of people who struggle with this. The real challenge…

People in this episode

Host: David Blaise

Guest: Jay McFarland

Topics covered

  • earning potential
  • compensation
  • value recognition
  • business opportunities
  • self-worth

Keywords

  • earning what you're worth
  • compensation
  • business value
  • self-assessment
  • career opportunities

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