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Make Money with Fierce Empathy | David Waldy

Author
Travis Chappell
Published
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Episode Link
http://www.travischappell.com

David Waldy is a former corporate leader turned serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and business strategist. As the "fierce empathy coach," he helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their fulfillment, family, or well-being. With experience consulting for seven to nine figure brands and training leaders in over 40 countries, David blends empathy with strategic execution to help high performers master their mindset, grow their income, and build businesses that align with their values.
On this episode we talk about:

David's journey from his first paycheck to becoming a successful entrepreneur

The importance of performance-based pay and adding value

Strategies for negotiating better compensation structures

The mindset shift from spending to investing

Financial literacy and its impact on personal and business success

Top 3 Takeaways

Focus on adding value and tying your compensation to results rather than time spent working.

Shift your mindset from spending money to investing it, even for everyday purchases.

Develop financial literacy and be willing to make short-term sacrifices for long-term success.

Notable Quotes

"Performance-based pay is learning how to put myself into a position where my compensation was directly tied to the results that I created."

"Half of moneymaking is being willing to make the ask."

"90% of millionaires in the United States are first generation millionaires."

Connect with David Waldy: www.davidwaldy.com
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