Get Paid What You Deserve
Most people leave up to $25,000 on the table every year—not because they’re unqualified, but because no one ever taught them how to ask.
Start today and fix your pay.
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Your Background Doesn’t Disqualify You;It Makes You Stronger
Here’s who Close This Gap is built for:
Military Veterans
Corporate Climbers
First-Gen Earners
Stop Guessing and Start Calculating
These software tools uncover an average of $12,000 in missed compensation, and they’re free to use for a limited time.
Translate your BAH, BAS, healthcare, and other benefits into an equivalent civilian salary — so your first civilian paycheck doesn’t catch you off guard.
Compare any two job offers side-by-side, with pre-tax, post-tax, and total value breakdowns.
"Stealing From Your Future Self"
The book that rewires how you think about money—and shows you how to earn more of it.
Learn the psychology behind under-earning. Then use real scripts and strategies to negotiate the pay you deserve.
“Straightforward and actionable. Rock solid take on salary negotiation in today’s business world.”
“Incredibly useful and confidence-boosting”
“Military Veterans, Tip the scales in our favor.”
The 3 Steps to Better Pay
Shift Your Mindset
Prepare with Precision
Execute with Confidence
Meet Phil Spencer
Military veteran. BCG consultant. Career coach. Author. MBA.
I grew up in a modest home with four brothers. We didn’t talk about money, and no one taught us how to negotiate. After college, I joined the military—where your pay is locked in by rank, not performance.
Later, I became a consultant at Boston Consulting Group. I led a $770M post-acquisition savings effort, expanded a defense contractor’s industrial footprint in the Middle East, and helped scale tech and manufacturing teams across the U.S.
But through it all, I kept seeing the same thing: talented people being underpaid simply because they didn’t know how to ask for more.
That’s why I started Close This Gap.
So far, I’ve helped hundreds of professionals earn the raises they thought were out of reach—often achieving increases of 15%-30%, and in some cases, far more.
Personal Coaching That Pays for Itself
Facing a big move in your career? Don’t wing it.
Work directly with Phil to prepare, practice, and deliver a winning ask, using the same strategies that have helped clients land $10K-$50K increases.
Perfect for: Military transitions, high-stakes negotiations, career pivots, and first-time askers.
Recent Engagements
Recent engagements
Level Up Your Team
Strong negotiators don’t just advocate for themselves, they close better deals, manage vendors more effectively, and represent your business with more confidence.
Phil delivers engaging, practical sessions that help employees build the skills to advocate for their value, hether they’re working with clients, partners, or navigating their own career growth.
His talks drive real business outcomes:
✔️ Improved communication and deal outcomes
✔️ Higher retention and morale
✔️ More confident, capable employees
What Clients Are Saying
“Phil’s coaching was essential in helping me secure an immediate $20,000 raise at my job. We discussed my goals, and he outlined a concrete plan to help me effectively negotiate with my boss. I felt supported and empowered throughout the process.”
“When I received a promotion, Phil coached me on how to negotiate my new salary. His guidance made me more comfortable by providing structure, expected scenarios, effective phrasing, and more. I felt empowered and received a pay increase as a result!”
“Phil’s help during my retirement from the military was invaluable. I didn’t know the first thing about finding a new career or even how to understand what value I brought to a company. With his assistance, I learned how to confidently negotiate, landed a great position, and I’m very happy with the compensation. Thanks Phil!”
“Phil’s expertise in salary negotiation, understanding of my value, and assistance with interviews have been invaluable. His support has inspired me to make smart career choices, including one that came with a $40,000 increase. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking career growth. Thank you, Phil!”
“Phil is absolutely top notch – I got a $2,000 increase in base salary, $8,000 signing bonus, and 1 additional week of vacation time. Everyone needs someone like him on their side of the table.”
“During my transition from the military, Phil prioritized understanding my specific goals and needs first, then delivered customized solutions. I cannot emphasize enough how transformative his services were, and I highly recommend him to those seeking professional support in navigating their own transition.”
“Phil not only coached me on the negotiation process, but his analysis showed that my current position had significantly more benefits.”
“The new company was not able to match them, and I turned down the offer. I have no regrets because if I had taken the offer, I would have lost money!”
“Phil’s tools, coaching, and negotiation methodologies were instrumental in landing an exciting new role at a great company.”
“He helped me confidently navigate a complex negotiation. The result was a $10,000 signing bonus on an exception basis!”
Your Future Self Is Counting On You
A $10,000 raise today can become $400,000+ over your career.
Join 70+ professionals who’ve already transformed their earning potential—and start getting paid what you deserve.