John Bates - Salary Negotiation Expert, international Best-Selling Author of "Act Your Wage"
From Winning Business Radio by Talk 4 Radio
February 2, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
John Bates, a salary negotiation expert, shares insights on navigating job offers and salary discussions.
John Gates, Pay Negotiation Expert, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author of “Act Your Wage”, joins Kevin to share his story. As a Fortune 500 Head of Recruiting, John has overseen more than 75,000 job offers during his 30-year career. As the creator of the Salary Coach Method John helps executives and job seekers confidently navigate offer conversations without risking the deal. His sessions blend sharp strategy with a calming, practical tone that clients love - and apply immediately. Winning Business Radio is broadcast live Mondays at 4PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com ). Winning Business Radio is viewed on Talk 4 TV ( www.talk4tv.com ). Winning Business Radio Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( www.talk4media.com ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( www.talk4podcasting.com ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/winning-business-radio--3075598/support .
People in this episode
Host: Kevin
Guest: John Bates
Topics covered
- salary negotiation
- career advice
- executive coaching
- job offers
- personal development
Keywords
- salary negotiation
- job offers
- executive coaching
- career development
- Act Your Wage
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fortune 500, Talk 4 Radio, Talk 4 Media Network, Talk 4 TV, Talk 4 Podcasting, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible
Books & works: Act Your Wage
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