Managing Sub Agents and Commissions

When managing sub-agents within your network, it's important to keep things streamlined and compliant. This section will help you understand how to effectively manage sub-agents, track their sales, and handle commissions efficiently, all while minimizing complications and unnecessary fees.

Limit Sub-Agent Levels

To avoid overcomplicating the structure and ensure clarity in managing your team, it’s recommended to limit your sub-agent network to one level deep. In other words, sub-agents should not recruit their own sub-agents. Having multiple levels of sub-agents can quickly become confusing and challenging to manage, leading to issues with tracking commissions, compliance, and payout responsibilities.

Tools for Managing Sub-Agent Sales

Managing sub-agent sales and commissions can be done easily with a few key tools:

1. OST Affiliate (3rd-Party App)

   • For $45 a month, OST Affiliate integrates directly with your Ecwid store, allowing you to track sub-agent sales, assign commissions, and manage payouts all in one platform.

   • This tool automates much of the tracking, helping you stay organized while avoiding errors that can come from manual tracking.

   • https://ositracker.com/

2. Discount Coupon Codes in Ecwid

   • If you prefer a simpler method, you can assign each sub-agent a unique Discount Coupon Code through your Ecwid store's marketing section. This allows you to track each sub-agent’s sales easily by seeing which coupon code was used for a particular purchase.

   • This method is straightforward, especially if you have only a few sub-agents, and it avoids the need for additional software.

   • https://support.ecwid.com/hc/en-us/articles/207806525-Setting-up-discount-coupons

Handling Commissions and Payouts

When it comes to compensating your sub-agents, there are a few strategies you can use to minimize fees and keep everything compliant.

1. Peptide Trades for Payouts

   • Instead of paying sub-agents in cash, consider offering peptide trades as a form of compensation. This can be a great way to avoid currency exchange and the associated taxes or processing fees.

   • Many sub-agents may prefer receiving peptides as payment, as it allows them to continue their research or expand their inventory without financial transactions.

2. Consulting Fee Invoices

   • For agents who wish to use currency payouts, a good option is to have the sub-agent issue an invoice for a Consulting Fee. This keeps everything legal and compliant while giving you an easy way to track payments.

   • This method is especially useful for those who need to stay compliant with tax regulations. The invoice clarifies that the payment is for a consulting service rather than for product sales, avoiding unnecessary scrutiny from tax authorities. Otherwise you must 10-99 them.

Key Takeaways for Managing Sub-Agents

• Keep your sub-agent network one level deep to avoid complications.

• Use either OST Affiliate or Discount Coupon Codes to track sub-agent sales efficiently.
• For payouts, prioritize peptide trades when possible to avoid unnecessary fees, or use Consulting Fee Invoices for compliance in cash payments.

By implementing these strategies, you can maintain an organized and compliant network of sub-agents while ensuring that everyone is compensated fairly and efficiently.