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FREE 90 Day Roadmap That Helped 50+ Developers Achieve an Average 25% Salary Increase (some even doubled their income)
I spent 7 years grinding as a developer. Made every mistake in the book.
But the last year? I've helped 50+ developers skip the pain and go straight to $150K+ roles.
Here are the 7 lies that kept me (and probably you) underpaid:
LIE #1: "I need more experience"
❌ I had 5 years experience making $80K
✅ My client had 3.5 years experience, now makes $140K
The difference? She knew how to TALK about her experience.
You don't need more time.
You need better storytelling.
LIE #2: "The market is saturated"
❌ Yes, for generic "full-stack developers"
✅ No, for "Specialists who scale healthcare solutions"
Riches are in the niches.
Every "saturated" market has desperate gaps.
Find yours.
LIE #3: "I need to know everything"
Stop trying to master:
→ React, Vue, Angular, Svelte
→ Node, Python, Go, Rust
→ AWS, Azure, GCP
→ Docker, K8s, Terraform
Start mastering:
→ ONE language deeply
→ ONE stack completely
→ ONE problem specifically
Specialists earn 2-3x generalists.
LIE #4: "My GitHub speaks for itself"
No. It doesn't.
Recruiters spend 6 seconds on your profile.
They're not reading your code.
They want to see:
• Clear results
• Specific experience with a tech stack
• Business impact
• Social proof
• Professional presentation
Code is your craft.
Marketing is your income.
LIE #5: "I'm not senior enough to charge premium rates"
I've seen junior developers charging $100/hour.
I've seen 10-year veterans stuck at $60/hour.
Your rate isn't about years.
It's about PERCEIVED value.
Position yourself as the expert who solves expensive problems.
Price yourself accordingly.
LIE #6: "I need more certifications"
That AWS certification won't change your life.
You know what will?
→ A LinkedIn presence that attracts opportunities
→ Testimonials from companies with a strong brand
→ A personal brand that screams "expert"
→ A portfolio that demonstrates clear ROI
Certifications are resume padding.
Results are career rocket fuel.
LIE #7: "Negotiating is awkward, I'll just take what they offer"
This ONE belief cost me $200K+ in my career.
Every $10K you don't negotiate is:
• $10K this year
• $10K+ next year (with raises)
• $100K+ over a decade
Negotiation isn't greedy.
Not negotiating is leaving YOUR money on the table.
Plus you are lowering the standard for everyone else.
Here's what I wish someone told me at year 1:
Your technical skills will get you in the door.
Your positioning determines if it's a $80K door or a $200K+ door.
I wasted 7 years figuring this out.
Now I compress this into 90 days for developers who are:
✓ Financially or professionally stuck
✓ Tired of competing with 1000 other applicants
✓ Ready to be seen as the expert they actually are
If that's you, comment "READY" below.
I'll send you the exact roadmap that's helped 50+ developers with an average of 25% salary increase! (some even had a 2x salary increase)
No more tutorial hell.
No more imposter syndrome.
No more being underpaid.
Just a clear path to the income you deserve.
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FREE 90 Day Roadmap That Helped 50+ Developers Achieve an Average 25% Salary Increase (some even doubled their income)
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