[00:00] Introduction – Phil Better kicks off the episode.

[00:00:40] Welcome – Introduction to the Digital Entrepreneur Podcast and guest Mia Smithson.

[00:01:21] Guest Introduction – Mia Smithson introduces herself and her journey.

[00:02:46] Addressing Underpayment – Mia discusses discovering she was underpaid by $30K and how it inspired her program.

[00:04:51] Gender Pay Gap – Discussion on why women often don't negotiate and the gender pay gap.

[00:06:30] Scarcity Mindset – Mia talks about the scarcity mindset and its impact on women's confidence in the job market.

[00:08:39] Identity and Worth – Mia shares her personal experiences dealing with imposter syndrome and self-worth.

[00:10:46] Program Developments – Evolution of the 30K Program and Mia’s continued focus.

[00:13:08] Client Demographics – Discussion on the typical demographic of Mia's program attendees.

[00:15:17] Industry Focus – The prevalence of tech and consulting participants in the program.

[00:17:31] Lifetime Earning Potential – Mia discusses potential long-term earnings gains for participants.

[00:18:30] Personal Success Story – Mia shares a personal success story of helping her sister financially.

[00:20:37] Broader Aspirations – Mia's future aspirations for women's financial empowerment.

[00:21:29] Negotiation Tips – Mia provides tips for women entering salary negotiations.

[00:23:42] Unique Negotiation Strategies – Additional negotiation tactics for securing better job offers.