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Asking for a Raise—“No” is not “No”

May 24, 2011 by

[HTML1] Well you’ve finally done it! You asked for a raise and you received an answer that was not “yes.” What is your next move? You need to figure out whether the No was just testing your persistence or whether it was something else. Think back to the answer your boss gave you and reconstruct the meeting. What exactly were the words that were used? “No” is never necessarily “No.” Remember this is just Round 1. There are lots of new opportunities to get a “yes.”

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Jess Ponce has over 15 years experience as a TV producer and media coach. He is a communication expert who knows how to reach an audience. As Founder and Principal Consultant of The A Factor he has developed a unique methodology that utilizes his Entertainment background to help promote businesses and individuals.

Jess has produced programming for ABC, Fox, Warner Bros., E! Entertainment, TV Guide Network and MTV. He has worked with over 2500 celebrities and coached more than 1500 TV hosts, product experts, authors, spokespeople and executives. He has consulted with diverse brands such as Nestle, Disney, Publicis, Miss California, DIY, Urban Possibilities and L’Oreal.

Jess is also an international speaker and workshop facilitator specializing in personal branding, messaging and media strategy. A wide variety of professionals have benefited from his creativity, candor and understanding of audiences. He is a catalyst for change, helping clients get unstuck in their stories. His work is transformational.

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Susan T. Spencer is one of a kind. She was an entrepreneur and business professional before many women had the confidence to play with the men in the big leagues. Her companies had combined revenues of 50 million dollars.

Before the age of 40 she was a mother, former school teacher, business owner, and lawyer and GM of the Philadelphia Eagles football team. For more than 20 years she owned and operated 3 meat processing companies and was known as "that meat lady" because she was the only woman owner in the meat processing business that sold most of the fast food restaurants in the US and overseas.

Susan earned her BA from Boston University, her MA from Hofstra University, and her law degree from Villanova University.

Susan currently mentors, coaches, lectures, blogs, and advises many large organizations. Her main area of attention is women and business; including such topics as access to capital, starting a woman's banking program, and creative financing for small business.

Susan is also the Host of Business Buzz on WomensRadio. Business Buzz keeps it real. Hot business topics, and cool guests sharing advice, plus sizzling tips about women’s skills and talents. Join in to be part of women on the move!