Know your worth, because nobody will pay you for it unless you ask. 👟💰 Your name is an asset. Treat it like one. In this scene, a mother speaks up for her son while a major company offers a standard deal. She does not raise her voice. She makes a calm, confident case: if his name sells the product, he deserves a share of what it earns. The other side says that is not how business works. That is the oldest line in negotiation. It usually means they would rather not change what suits them. Her answer is the lesson. Every so often someone comes along who is so exceptional that the rules should bend. And that person demands to be treated according to their worth, because they understand what they are worth. That works for you too. If your work brings in value, you are allowed to ask for equity, royalties, a better rate or a seat at the table. Taking a flat fee for something that keeps paying others is how people stay stuck. Before your next negotiation, write down what you bring in...