In any organization, the best way to hit an outsized compensation target is to align yourself with revenue. Usually, this means an operational component where

In any organization, the best way to hit an outsized compensation target is to align yourself with revenue. Usually, this means an operational component where you can improve on efficiencies and save on costs, or a sales and marketing component where you can directly drive revenue. The ability to straddle multiple disciplines and communicate effectively in each is valuable. The other option is to start your own business, i.e. services, consulting, etc. $300K isn't that much in terms of annual net income. This is still doing what I mentioned above.