EP: 2344•10 Feb 2026

The Mistake That Keeps Your Salary Stuck Year After Year⎟Ep. 2344

About this episode

How do you actually get a pay rise ... without awkwardly asking for one?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down how Kiwi workers really move their income forward, including the true story of someone who landed a 33% pay rise by earning it first.

You’ll learn:

-How one Kiwi earned a 33% pay rise by taking on responsibility

-What not to say in your next catch-up with your boss (and why it backfires)

-The well-meaning mistake that quietly caps most people’s income growth

A must-listen if you want to grow your income, boost your borrowing power, and accelerate your path to property investment - without ultimatums or awkward salary talks.

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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