How Bethenny Frankel got a better contract than her 'Real Housewives of New York City' co-stars

"In the first season of 'Housewives,' I made $7,250 for the entire season, but was the only person to put in my contract [that] anything I ever do, I own.

"And that ended up being a pretty good thing when it came to Skinnygirl," she adds.

The contract Frankel was initially presented with included a clause stating that Bravo would receive a percentage of any business Frankel promoted on the show. The reality star would not sign it.

[christinabridgeman]

She's honestly such a wise and strong woman. I love her!

[julieprahm]

Excellent advice from a great business mind!

[ramblinrose]

If you don't stand your ground, you'll eventually end up groveling.

[donnadibiasio]

Super woman, super business woman too!

[shalomchain]

no offense, but if after all the surgery, botox, fillers, why the big filter on vid?<(

[myswanktrendz]

If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.

[Aunt_Bee]

I know you said in the beginning you took what was offered and the only thing you changed in ur contract was they couidnt collect on future side jobs, wise)..but at what point did you start haggling with them and what was ur bottom dollar vs what u wanted❓

P.s. Is it true that other cities like Beverly Hills and Salt Lake City got substantially less than NYC when starting that first year, I heard SLC was just $250O.😮 but I can't imagine anyone going through a reality show humiliation ritual for a measly couple of thousands.🥕