From Polite
to Paid
A free live masterclass for accomplished women ready to claim their next financial level.
You were raised to be gracious. Somewhere along the way, gracious started setting your price. For ninety minutes, we’re going to change that, kindly and for good.
90 minutes · Free · Ann answers your questions live
You’re the one everyone counts on.
And the last one to get paid.
- You round your number down before anyone has even asked.
- You say “whatever works for you” when what you mean is a figure.
- You over-deliver to make up for the fact that you charged at all.
- You wait to be offered the raise, the fee, the seat at the table.
- You’re brilliant at negotiating for everyone else.
None of this is a character flaw. It’s a habit that once kept the peace. It just isn’t serving you anymore.
Polite isn’t the problem. It’s where you’ve been putting it.
Good manners belong in how you treat people. They don’t belong in how you price your work, ask for what you’ve earned, or decide what you’re worth.
You don’t need to become harder, louder or someone you’re not. You need to stop letting politeness make your money decisions for you. That shift is smaller than you think, and it changes everything after it.
Who it’s for, and who it isn’t
This is for you if…
- You’re accomplished, and your income hasn’t caught up with you.
- You’ve built things, led people, or carried a family, and you’re ready to be paid like it.
- You’re tired of being the gracious one who gets the smaller check.
- You’re ready to make a money decision, not just think about one.
This is not for you if…
- You’re looking for a get-rich-quick plan.
- You’d rather keep the peace than change the number.
- You want to watch from the side rather than get in the water.
Ann McDonald
For roughly 30 years, Ann has built real things in real rooms: businesses, brands, products, teams and offers. She has lived and worked in New York City, Beverly Hills and the San Francisco Bay Area, spoken on stages, and written books.
She also knows the polite habit from the inside. She’s undercharged, over-delivered and waited to be asked. Then she stopped.
Join Ann live on Wednesday
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific (2:00 PM Eastern)
- Where
- Live on Zoom. Your link arrives by email.
- Investment
- Free
- Bonus
- Ann answers your questions live
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Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There’s no cost to attend.
What time is it where I live?
11:00 AM Pacific, which is 2:00 PM Eastern. It runs 90 minutes.
What do I need?
A quiet place, something to write with, and the money question you’ve been putting off. Right after you register, one quick step on Zoom gets you your personal join link.
Will there be a replay?
Yes, but the real shift happens live, and the Say Your Number Script is only for the women who stay to the end. Come if you possibly can.
Is this only for business owners?
No. It’s for any accomplished woman whose income hasn’t caught up with her, whether that’s a business, a salary, a fee, or a negotiation you keep postponing.
Will you be selling something?
At the end, Ann will share how to keep working with her for anyone who wants that. There’s no pressure, and the masterclass stands on its own.