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Switching industries shouldn’t mean settling for less. In this episode, we break down the psychology, the research, and the step-by-step tactics you need to land a compensation package that truly reflects the whole value you bring—no matter how different your new field looks on paper.

What You’ll Learn

Time Topic

00:00 – 04:22 | Why traditional negotiation advice fails career changers
04:23 – 10:18 | Building a bullet-proof research stack: salary bands, role realities & transferable-skills premium
10:19 – 17:55 | Crafting a cross-industry value proposition that hiring managers can’t ignore
17:56 – 25:40 | Timing the money talk: A three-stage roadmap (first call → second round → final offer)
25:41 – 32:30 | The 4-Step Compensation Conversation Framework (enthusiasm → value → data → collaboration)
32:31 – 37:45 | Beyond base pay: leveraging perks, PTO, equity, titles & accelerated reviews
37:46 – 42:15 | Handling “no experience” objections like a pro
42:16 – 46:30 | Red flags, walk-away signals & planning your next raise from Day 1
46:31 – 47:00 | Episode recap & next-week teaser

Download-&-Do Checklist

1. Transferable Skills Inventory – list 10 wins from your old career and map each to your target role.
2. Salary Research Matrix – log data from Glassdoor, PayScale, and 3 direct industry contacts.
3. Three Value Narratives – draft cost-savings, revenue-boost, and risk-mitigation pitches.
4. Role-play the Framework – practice objections with a friend until you can answer without notes.

Resources Mentioned

• Glassdoor, PayScale & Salary.com compensation tools
• “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss (for negotiation mind-set)
• Earlier episode: “Using Tech to Turbo-Charge Your Job Search” (S1 E15)

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• LinkedIn Q&A Thread: Tell us the one transferable skill you’re leading with this year. https://www.linkedin.com/company/midlife-kicker
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Today we unpack how mid-career and midlife professionals can turn today’s tech-driven hiring landscape into an advantage. From AI-powered résumé tuning to one-click application bots, you’ll learn how to automate the busywork and focus your energy where it makes the biggest impact—networking, interviewing, and showcasing your decades of expertise.

What You’ll Learn

02:15 | The new reality of digital-first hiring & why “Easy Apply” dominates
07:40 | Case study: LinApBot—hands-free LinkedIn applications
14:20 | Building a complete “Job-Search Tech Stack” (ATS résumé tools, LinkedIn analytics, AI interview coaches)
24:05 | Networking automation that still feels human
30:10 | The midlife advantage: strategic vs. reactive tech use
36:00 | 3-week implementation roadmap to launch, test, and scale

Key Takeaways

1. Volume Matters—But It Doesn’t Have to Drain You
   Automate the first pass (100–200 apps) so you can reserve brainpower for tailored outreach and interviews.
2. Optimize for the Algorithm First, the Hiring Manager Second
   ATS résumé scanners and LinkedIn search dictate visibility—keywords are currency.
3. Tech + Wisdom Beats Tech Alone
   Your experience lets you evaluate which tools add real value instead of chasing every shiny object.
4. Three-Week Sprint Framework
   Foundation → Small-scale testing → Data-driven scaling ensures you don’t waste time on low-yield tactics.

Resources Mentioned

• LinApBot – LinkedIn Easy Apply automation
• Jobscan / SkillSyncer – ATS résumé keyword analyzers
• Interview Warmup (by Google) & Big Interview AI – practice platforms
• Hunter.io + Clay – relationship-building & networking automation tools

Action Steps

1. Refresh your LinkedIn headline with role-specific keywords.
2. Trial an application bot on 10 roles this week.
3. Run your résumé through an ATS checker and address any keyword gaps.
4. Allocate the time you saved to schedule two informational calls with industry contacts.

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Discover the three neuroscience-backed tools that convert scattered energy into laser-focused growth.

Thriving as a Solopreneur with ADHD: Tools and Strategies That Actually Work

What You’ll Hear00:00 – 02:30 | You’re Not Broken—You’re Wired Differently | Quick welcome, why standard productivity advice fails ADHD entrepreneurs, and what’s coming up.
02:30 – 08:30 | The ADHD Solopreneur Challenge | Freedom vs. structure, leveraging hyper-focus, and the mindset shift from “fixing” ADHD to designing for it.
08:30 – 15:30 | Tool #1 — Notion: Your External Brain | Brain-Dump database demo, template magic, and flexible views that meet today’s mental state.
15:30 – 20:30 | Tool #2 — Toggl: Curing Time Blindness | One-click tracking, reality-check reports, and how data beats guilt in planning your week.
20:30 – 24:30 | Tool #3 — Brain.fm: Science-Backed Focus | Dopamine-friendly soundscapes, pairing with Pomodoro, and easing the work-to-rest transition.
24:30 – 26:30 | Implementation Strategy & Take-Home Challenge | “One-tool-a-week” rollout plan, success triggers, and your 7-day experiment.
26:30 – End | Closing & Call-to-Action | Share with a fellow ADHD founder, homework recap, and why the world needs your neuro-spicy creativity.

Key Takeaways

1. Design systems for your brain, not against it.
2. Notion captures ideas instantly and organizes them on demand.
3. Toggl reveals your real time patterns—no judgment, just data.
4. Brain.fm uses neuroscience to sustain focus and aid recovery.
5. Roll out tools one at a time to prevent novelty burnout and ensure habits stick.

Resources & Links

• Notion – Free personal plan + templates: notion.so
• Toggl Track – Simple time tracking: toggl.com/track
• Brain.fm – 5 free focus sessions: brain.fm
• Book recommendation: “ADHD 2.0” by Dr. Edward Hallowell & Dr. John Ratey
• Related episode: Ep. 14 – Building Systems That Survive Shiny-Object Syndrome

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