Master the Numbers Game Without Losing Your Humanity
Most people freeze when money talk starts. We help you find your voice in those moments—whether you're asking for a raise, closing a deal, or navigating what feels like impossible conversations.
See How We Teach
Three Questions That Change Everything
Instead of throwing techniques at you, we start with what actually matters. Think of it as building a decision tree—one that helps you figure out what you need before anyone tells you what to do.
What's Actually at Stake?
Not the surface stuff. We dig into what happens if this conversation goes sideways. What you're really protecting. What you actually need versus what you think you should want.
Who's on the Other Side?
Your boss isn't a client isn't a vendor. Each situation has different power dynamics and unspoken rules. We map these out so you're not walking in blind.
What's Your Actual Exit?
Knowing when to walk away changes how you show up. And sometimes you can't walk away—which also changes things. Being honest about this matters more than any tactic.
Real Situations We Walk Through
The Salary Conversation
You know you're underpaid. Everyone knows. But bringing it up feels like stepping on a landmine. We practice what to say when your voice wants to disappear.
The Client Who Wants Everything
Scope creep is killing your margins but you're scared to push back. We work on drawing lines that stick—without burning bridges you might need later.
The Partnership Terms
Someone wants to work with you but the numbers feel off. How do you say no without slamming doors? Or yes with protections that actually protect?
Lead Instructor
Vesper Thornfield
Spent fifteen years watching smart people leave money on the table because they couldn't bring themselves to ask. Started teaching this stuff in 2019 after realizing most negotiation training either turns you into a robot or assumes you're already confident.
My approach comes from working with everyone from freelancers terrified of pricing calls to executives who panic at board-level budget discussions. The common thread? We all get weird about money—just in different ways.
- Contract negotiations for creative professionals
- Salary discussions across career stages
- Partnership terms and equity conversations
- Client boundary-setting without losing work