Independent contractors have always gravitated to where the money is, no matter the market. In recent years, many independent contractors have expanded their product offerings into the digital media space for many reasons. The digital space is constantly changing and is where 97% of consumers search for the products and services they need on a daily basis. Think about the last time you relied on traditional media, whether you picked up a newspaper, a yellow pages directory, or that piece of direct mail tucked deep in the junk mail that overflows your mailbox and leaves a trail of wet paper in your mailbox. porch.
Even though the digital market is the hottest land grab in the city, without building valuable real estate on top of that property… it’s just a piece of land. To take advantage of the many forms of digital marketing that exist today, you first need a solid foundation that always comes down to a website.
I have personally worked at the independent contractor (world 1099) for 6 years and the only thing that hasn’t changed from then to now is that all independent contractors work on commission. What determines their safety is the product they sell, the processing of that specific product that determines how much time is spent on paperwork. As we all know very well, the more time spent processing orders and jumping through hoops, the less time they have to earn money. Finally, one of the most important factors for an independent contractor to consider is the percentage of commission paid based on the market price of the product they sell.
Companies that turn to the independent sales agent community need to understand that they are a unique breed of people. They are “independent” for a reason. They don’t like working for others and being told when to go to work, when to have lunch and when to clock out. They are paid to complete a job or task… nothing more, nothing less. As an independent contractor, go where the money is and make the most of it while it lasts. The biggest advantage of hiring in the digital marketplace is that mobile phones and tablets are not going anywhere any time soon.
There are some digital companies that pay their independent sales agents anywhere from 25% on the low end to 50% on the high end. The oyster is yours, so it’s time to earn the money you deserve.