Rise & Shine: How Chauncey got a $35K raise (without sounding pushy)
Remember that feeling when you KNOW you deserve a promotion, but the thought of asking makes your stomach turn?
"What if they think I'm greedy?"
"What if I come across as entitled?"
"What if they say no and it gets awkward?"
Last month, Chauncey came to me with this exact dilemma. Sales Rep crushing her numbers and impact after only being there for 5 months. Running circles around her peers. But terrified of seeming "pushy" if she asked for what she deserved. (Even though we had already built that in to her offer when she started)
Here's what most people get wrong about asking for promotions:
They think it's about confidence. It's actually about evidence.
The "Anti-Pushy" Promotion Strategy
When you lead with data instead of desperation, everything changes. You're not asking for a favor. You're presenting a business case.
Here's exactly how Chauncey went from Sales Rep to Director of Revenue Operations (with a $35K raise):
Week 1-2: The Evidence Gathering
We didn't start with what she wanted. We started with what she'd already delivered.
The spreadsheet we built was borderline ridiculous:
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Revenue generated (with exact numbers)
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Processes implemented (with time saved)
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Problems solved (with money saved)
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Gaps filled (with impact measured)
Not "I work really hard." But "I generated $X and saved Y hours per week."
Week 3: The Positioning Shift
Here's where most people mess up. They make it about them.
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"I need this promotion because..."
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"I've been here long enough..."
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"I deserve this because..."
We flipped the script:
"Based on my impact in X, Y, and Z areas, promoting me to Director of Revenue Operations would allow me to expand these results across the entire team."
See the difference? It's not about her needs. It's about the company's opportunity.
Week 4: The Conversation Prep
We practiced until she could deliver her case like she was presenting quarterly results. Matter-of-fact. Data-driven. Unemotional.
Three key phrases that changed everything:
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"I've prepared some data on my contributions..." ➡️ (Not: "I want to talk about a promotion")
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"The numbers show an opportunity for expanded impact..." ➡️ (Not: "I think I deserve more")
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"What would you need to see to make this transition?" ➡️ (Not: "Can I have this promotion?")
The Meeting That Changed Everything
Chauncey walked in with her business case. Clean. Clear. Undeniable.
Her boss's response? "You have created so much impact in such a short amount of time."
One week later: Director of Revenue Operations. $35K raise. No pushiness required.
The Anti-Pushy Principles:
✅ Data eliminates desperation: When you have proof, you don't need to plead
✅ Business case > Personal case: Make it about their gain, not your need
✅ Questions > Demands : "What would you need to see?" beats "I want this"
✅ Timing isn't about tenure: It's about when your impact is undeniable
✅ Confidence comes from preparation: When you know your worth in numbers, it shows
Your Next Steps:
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Start your evidence file TODAY: Every win, every impact, every number - document it
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Translate activities into outcomes: Not what you do, but what it means for the business
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Practice your business case out loud: Until it feels like stating facts, not asking for favors
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Set the meeting when you're ready: Not when you're desperate
The truth? Your boss probably already knows you deserve that promotion. They're just waiting for you to make it easy for them to say yes.
Stop hoping they'll notice. Start showing them what they're missing.
Because asking for what you're worth isn't pushy when you can prove it.
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Hit reply and tell me: What's the biggest impact you've made this year that your boss probably doesn't even know about?
Time to change that.
Until next Monday,
💛 Alyssa
P.S. - Chauncey's message after her meeting to discuss her promotion: "The meeting went awesome!!!!! They loved the Director of Revenue Operations proposal. We agreed on a $35k bump in salary with a review in 3 months for an additional bump in salary! Thank you so much for all of your help with drafting the business case. You are brilliant!!!" Sometimes the simplest approach is the most powerful. 💛
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