I know you know a lot. About a lot of things.
Some things are worth money to people, and other stuff helps you win trivia games. (Like: Who did Kim Kardashian marry, where, and what is there baby’s name? Answer: Kanye West in Paris and baby is named North – yes North West. OK so I got help on that one…)
People are always asking me how they can make more money.
MONEY TIP: If you want to make more money, deliver more value. Be the expert at your job or in your field. This takes learning and often experiential training.
I love how Debbie Allen mapped it out in her new book, The Highly Paid Expert. Here’s a page out of her book (literally), with my own 2 cents:
1) Novice – this is the beginner level where you haven’t yet figure out how to differentiate yourself and stand out. You are still understanding your own value and learning how to articulate it.
2) Skilled — you have learned a bit more, taken some of the training courses and are practicing, but are not yet as clear on marketing yourself (whether internal or external self-promotion) so your income level doesn’t yet match your skills.
3) Specialist – Now you have developed a name for yourself in your field and your industry/company. You are the go-to person and you are now commanding the money accordingly. This is where you really start to enjoy being the master of your craft.
4) Authority – You enjoy steady streams of (higher) income. You have systems and results supporting your expertise.
5) Highly Paid Expert – this top level enjoys a high level of brand equity and high-perceived value. You live financially free lifestyle with new opportunities flowing in with ease. Cha-ching!
Watch more from Debbie herself explaining this when we were on location in San Diego:
PAYOFF: Things do often get easier with more money flowing into your life. I want you to have the financially free lifestyle. It is possible. Let’s get going on it for you.
In case you want more scoop on becoming the highly paid expert yourself, plus special gifts from to support your journey, you can check out Debbie’s book at: www.HighlyPaidExpertBook.com.