Why become a rep if you make good money? - GoFuckYourself.com

bigdog · 02-06-2006, 11:05 AM

Seems more and more people are going to work for companies these days? Any of these guys earning 6 figures? Seems if you are doing well on your own why work full-time for someone else, unless you are just there to learn how a big progam operates and apply it to your own stuff. I would proably take a job at paycom just to look at members emails all day.

sfera · 02-06-2006, 11:27 AM

true but i think some do to learn programs, but most ppl dont make what they say they do in adult bro

woj · 02-06-2006, 11:27 AM

you can count the number of people earning 6 figures here on one hand... so obviously they take on a job elsewhere cause they aren't earning shit themselves...

BradM · 02-06-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by woj

you can count the number of people earning 6 figures here on one hand... so obviously they take on a job elsewhere cause they aren't earning shit themselves...

That was #3... not 50. I think you're malfunctioning.

JamesK2 · 02-06-2006, 11:39 AM

I'm working double full time.

iwantchixx · 02-06-2006, 11:40 AM

I think a lot of people do it to build up a repetoir of contacts.

Peaches · 02-06-2006, 11:43 AM

I went to work for WEG because I was interested in learning the paysite side of the biz (I'd done nothing but free sites). I stupidly thought I could still run my freesites at the same time so I figured on a little extra added income and some knowledge. It didn't work that way because I obviously had no time to run my freesites. I made a LOT more running my own sites.

This, as in most businesses, you make more working for yourself.

TDF · 02-06-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by iwantchixx

I think a lot of people do it to build up a repetoir of contacts.

bingo.A good rep is only as good as his or her contacts

Doctor Dre · 02-06-2006, 11:47 AM

Lots of people need some stability I guess...

Tom_PM · 02-06-2006, 11:48 AM

My own simple answer is, I happen to enjoy doing affiliate support.

I think it helps to have a rep. who is an active webmaster, for obvious reasons.

My affiliate income last month was much more than my rep. income.

polish_aristocrat · 02-06-2006, 11:50 AM

how much do they make on average?

$3k per month or so? Im talking about the reps / support managers who are on salary

G-Rotica · 02-06-2006, 11:51 AM

Just more money. Hell I would.

TheSenator · 02-06-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Dre

Lots of people need some stability I guess...

Yeah, some people need that stabilty of steady cash and benefits.

I just make way too much to be a rep.

davethetruth · 02-06-2006, 11:56 AM

This is a good question and a good thread so far.

It seems like this industry is coming out of the day of having a million reps, and moving into people working for themselves.

The only reason I wasn't working for myself is because my brother owns the company, so I've worked hard, and personally sacrificed so that the company could grow and thrive, and in turn I now have a vested interest to see the business do good

. Otherwise I never would've worked as an employee with a salary because I would've made a lot more money on my own (about 20% btw 02-04)

betsy · 02-06-2006, 11:58 AM

It's nice to have a steady paycheck, and healthcare... plus working with the crew at AFF is actually pretty fun.

My sites make good money, but to afford a house in Cali, they simply don't bring in enough $$ - so why not do both and work my ass off while I'm still young-ish. ;)

EroticySteve · 02-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Your salary is only part of your compensation. If as a rep you're making $100,000/year your actual compensation can be quite a bit higher when you include healthcare and other coporate perks.

Pornwolf · 02-06-2006, 12:14 PM

I'm sure a few of them are making great money considering their base salaries are only a piece of the pie. That extra 10-20% referral a lot of them make on the webmasters they bring in should add up bigtime if they are worth their salt.

davethetruth · 02-06-2006, 12:19 PM

What is this thing, healthcare you speak of?

betsy · 02-06-2006, 12:20 PM

What is this thing, referral you speak of?

Tom_PM · 02-06-2006, 12:21 PM

Did someone say $100,000 per year?

kristin · 02-06-2006, 12:23 PM

It's stability plus incentives, healthcare, bonuses not paying for shows out of your pocket, etc ...

Rui · 02-06-2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EroticySteve

Your salary is only part of your compensation. If as a rep you're making $100,000/year your actual compensation can be quite a bit higher when you include healthcare and other coporate perks.

$100k/year...

ok

betsy · 02-06-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui

$100k/year...

ok

yeah, damn! that sure ain't my salary.

TheSenator · 02-06-2006, 12:32 PM

Doesn't everybody make at least 100,000 a year?

All my college buddies in their 30s make 100,000 plus.

betsy · 02-06-2006, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSenator

Doesn't everybody make at least 100,000 a year?

All my college buddies in their 30s make 100,000 plus.

Sure, if I combine my site income and my full-time-job checks... but certainly not from my just my job. I'm not in my 30's yet tho.... *fingers crossed for the 6 figures*

Rui · 02-06-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSenator

Doesn't everybody make at least 100,000 a year?

All my college buddies in their 30s make 100,000 plus.

Yep, don't forget that just beeing a member of GFY means you make at least 50k per year so... /sarcasm

Sly · 02-06-2006, 12:35 PM

I still do sales for Phat Servers simply because I enjoy doing it. When I first started I needed the money, fortunately this position has offered me plenty of free time to do my own thing and now most of my income is from "working for myself". If I didn't enjoy working with the Phat Servers guys and our clients I would have quit a long, long time ago. Working with a client or potential client gives me a nice little break from building sites and hitting the upload key.

davethetruth · 02-06-2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSenator

Doesn't everybody make at least 100,000 a year?

All my college buddies in their 30s make 100,000 plus.

Really?

Seems like way to much for a rep, maybe with a good commish % & benifits.

Trixxxia · 02-06-2006, 12:42 PM

My personal reasons:
1) Had tried/touched quite a few different areas of adult, after building a paysite with my husband, I was bored.
2) I get to work with some of the smartest, wisest and most successful marketers in the industry. They keep me busy and motivated.
3) Working for a reputable company opens up doors.
4) Working for an established company means you can learn alot from their history since they've probably tried alot of different angles of marketing of what worked and what didn't & you learn the thought process & know-how put into launching of paysites.
5) The job allows me to learn something new everyday in every level - business - personal - financial & human interraction.

I don't really consider it much as my job anymore, it's more part of my life. I get to build my brain daily, put into practice what I know, I get to help those that need it, I get to travel to meet people and see what's available/where things are heading in the industry and as an added bonus, I get very good money for it.

Doctor Dre · 02-06-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PR_Tom

Did someone say $100,000 per year?

I guess a few people working for others might be making that much ... , some of the guys that stuck arround to a compagny for a long time and almost run it now... or guys that can run the show . Eg : Media

Rui · 02-06-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by davethetruth

Really?

Seems like way to much for a rep, maybe with a good commish % & benifits.

The average is nowhere near that...trust me on this one

Anthony · 02-06-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

I still do sales for Phat Servers simply because I enjoy doing it. When I first started I needed the money, fortunately this position has offered me plenty of free time to do my own thing and now most of my income is from "working for myself". If I didn't enjoy working with the Phat Servers guys and our clients I would have quit a long, long time ago. Working with a client or potential client gives me a nice little break from building sites and hitting the upload key.

Moose says you are the shiznit!

Gottis · 02-06-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EroticySteve

Your salary is only part of your compensation. If as a rep you're making $100,000/year your actual compensation can be quite a bit higher when you include healthcare and other coporate perks.

What reps make $100k a year dude
Could be less than one as far as I know

Pornwolf · 02-06-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

Moose says you are the shiznit!

Sly is a great guy. Anyone would be lucky to have him on their team.

ricks · 02-06-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TopBucksTrixxxia

My personal reasons:
1) Had tried/touched quite a few different areas of adult, after building a paysite with my husband, I was bored.
2) I get to work with some of the smartest, wisest and most successful marketers in the industry. They keep me busy and motivated.
3) Working for a reputable company opens up doors.
4) Working for an established company means you can learn alot from their history since they've probably tried alot of different angles of marketing of what worked and what didn't & you learn the thought process & know-how put into launching of paysites.
5) The job allows me to learn something new everyday in every level - business - personal - financial & human interraction.

I don't really consider it much as my job anymore, it's more part of my life. I get to build my brain daily, put into practice what I know, I get to help those that need it, I get to travel to meet people and see what's available/where things are heading in the industry and as an added bonus, I get very good money for it.

Translation: I am too stupid to work for myself.

andrej_NDC · 02-06-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ricks

Translation: I am too stupid to work for myself.

Patrizia is far from beeing stupid.

andrej_NDC · 02-06-2006, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gottis

What reps make $100k a year dude
Could be less than one as far as I know

you are right

Trixxxia · 02-06-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricks

Translation: I am too stupid to work for myself.

Must be it

BigCashCrew · 02-06-2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gottis

What reps make $100k a year dude
Could be less than one as far as I know

good Reps for good companies can make well over 100k a year. Usually base salary is low... 30-40k a year. Commission is where the money is at. I never made much money working for other people cause I got dicked on commissions and salary. going out on my own has been a lot better for me.

Alex From San Diego · 02-06-2006, 02:53 PM

Reps are over rated....however there are a few exceptions

chase · 02-06-2006, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricks

Translation: I am too stupid to work for myself.

Saying something rude like that MIGHT be ok if it were true...however, in this case, it is so far from true that it's actually funny.

Dwreck · 02-06-2006, 03:08 PM

I do both.

You can build both your empires and it works wonders both ways. Here is one example. An afflaite signs up to the program you support. YOu set them up, look at thier site and realize it's site is coverting like mad and it would be perfect for a trade on your personal stuff. WHAM you have his contact info and he's happy me making money with your program and sending your traffic to you and the program

I could go on and on. I have a full staff on hand from desighners to seo guys. I get the best tips from inside the office then any college could offer.

Anyways.................

I know people love to hate on rep's.

I wrote downthe pro's and the con's and belive you me. I love working for WebcamCash.

I don't want to give out ALL the reasons but I talked about it with alot of people and they seem to agree.

Rui · 02-06-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwreck

I do both.

You can build both your empires and it works wonders both ways. Here is one example. An afflaite signs up to the program you support. YOu set them up, look at thier site and realize it's site is coverting like mad and it would be perfect for a trade on your personal stuff. WHAM you have his contact info and he's happy me making money with your program and sending your traffic to you and the program

I could go on and on. I have a full staff on hand from desighners to seo guys. I get the best tips from inside the office then any college could offer.

Anyways.................

I know people love to hate on rep's.

I wrote downthe pro's and the con's and belive you me. I love working for WebcamCash.

I don't want to give out ALL the reasons but I talked about it with alot of people and they seem to agree.

sssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

fuzebox · 02-06-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

I still do sales for Phat Servers simply because I enjoy doing it. When I first started I needed the money, fortunately this position has offered me plenty of free time to do my own thing and now most of my income is from "working for myself". If I didn't enjoy working with the Phat Servers guys and our clients I would have quit a long, long time ago.

Awww and we love you for it...

Anthony · 02-06-2006, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricks

Translation: I am too stupid to work for myself.

Very Harsh.

Nicky · 02-06-2006, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

Moose says you are the shiznit!

Moose is right

When you gonna hire me as a rep for 365 billing Anthony? 100k a year that everyone in this thread and his mother is speking about sounds good

Basic_man · 02-06-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

you can count the number of people earning 6 figures here on one hand... so obviously they take on a job elsewhere cause they aren't earning shit themselves...

That's what I tought too.. it's all about the money !

Anthony · 02-06-2006, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky

Moose is right

When you gonna hire me as a rep for 365 billing Anthony? 100k a year that everyone in this thread and his mother is speking about sounds good

Good question.

I will concede that most reps don't make 50k, let alone 100k, but I know a few that make quite a bit of money.

Michael O · 02-06-2006, 03:55 PM

I work partly for ePassporte, part time webmastering.
I like doing support for ePassporte its different every day not the same old stuff building sites, submitting and so on, and its a steady income.

fuzebox · 02-06-2006, 03:58 PM

I personally don't understand the rep thing, the reason why I am in this business is the freedom. If I wanted to work for someone else I can get a nice paying mainstream job in a couple of days...

02-06-2006, 11:05 AM	#1
bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	Why become a rep if you make good money? Seems more and more people are going to work for companies these days? Any of these guys earning 6 figures? Seems if you are doing well on your own why work full-time for someone else, unless you are just there to learn how a big progam operates and apply it to your own stuff. I would proably take a job at paycom just to look at members emails all day.

02-06-2006, 11:39 AM	#5
JamesK2 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 6,589	I'm working double full time. __________________

02-06-2006, 11:48 AM	#10
Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	My own simple answer is, I happen to enjoy doing affiliate support. I think it helps to have a rep. who is an active webmaster, for obvious reasons. My affiliate income last month was much more than my rep. income. __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

02-06-2006, 11:50 AM	#11
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	how much do they make on average? $3k per month or so? Im talking about the reps / support managers who are on salary __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

02-06-2006, 11:51 AM	#12
G-Rotica Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,258	Just more money. Hell I would. __________________

02-06-2006, 11:27 AM	#2
sfera Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ICQ: 248877409 Posts: 8,597	true but i think some do to learn programs, but most ppl dont make what they say they do in adult bro

02-06-2006, 11:27 AM	#3
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02-06-2006, 11:40 AM	#6
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	I think a lot of people do it to build up a repetoir of contacts.

02-06-2006, 11:43 AM	#7
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I went to work for WEG because I was interested in learning the paysite side of the biz (I'd done nothing but free sites). I stupidly thought I could still run my freesites at the same time so I figured on a little extra added income and some knowledge. It didn't work that way because I obviously had no time to run my freesites. I made a LOT more running my own sites. This, as in most businesses, you make more working for yourself.

02-06-2006, 11:56 AM	#14
davethetruth Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,806	This is a good question and a good thread so far. It seems like this industry is coming out of the day of having a million reps, and moving into people working for themselves. The only reason I wasn't working for myself is because my brother owns the company, so I've worked hard, and personally sacrificed so that the company could grow and thrive, and in turn I now have a vested interest to see the business do good . Otherwise I never would've worked as an employee with a salary because I would've made a lot more money on my own (about 20% btw 02-04) __________________ Rainbow Revenue- The BEST Gay Conversions New Sex Toy Affiliate Program! Get $10.00 Just For Joining! Choose from two Sex Toy Stores to promote: BedroomSports- Since 1998 - Now New & Improved! VibratorWarehouse- New Site with Excellent Conversions!

02-06-2006, 11:58 AM	#15
betsy Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brooklyn, yo! Posts: 625	It's nice to have a steady paycheck, and healthcare... plus working with the crew at AFF is actually pretty fun. My sites make good money, but to afford a house in Cali, they simply don't bring in enough $$ - so why not do both and work my ass off while I'm still young-ish. ;) __________________ www.phoxglove.com YIM: phoxgloveent ICQ: 237171474 AIM: phoxglove

02-06-2006, 12:05 PM	#16
EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	Your salary is only part of your compensation. If as a rep you're making $100,000/year your actual compensation can be quite a bit higher when you include healthcare and other coporate perks. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

02-06-2006, 12:14 PM	#17
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	I'm sure a few of them are making great money considering their base salaries are only a piece of the pie. That extra 10-20% referral a lot of them make on the webmasters they bring in should add up bigtime if they are worth their salt. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

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02-06-2006, 12:21 PM	#20
Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	Did someone say $100,000 per year? __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

02-06-2006, 12:23 PM	#21
kristin GOO! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Back Home : ) Posts: 9,768	It's stability plus incentives, healthcare, bonuses not paying for shows out of your pocket, etc ... __________________ Vacares rules. "Usually only fat guys have the kind of knowledge and ability that Kristin has."

02-06-2006, 12:32 PM	#24
TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,340	Doesn't everybody make at least 100,000 a year? All my college buddies in their 30s make 100,000 plus. __________________ ISeekGirls.com since 2005

02-06-2006, 12:35 PM	#27
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,365	I still do sales for Phat Servers simply because I enjoy doing it. When I first started I needed the money, fortunately this position has offered me plenty of free time to do my own thing and now most of my income is from "working for myself". If I didn't enjoy working with the Phat Servers guys and our clients I would have quit a long, long time ago. Working with a client or potential client gives me a nice little break from building sites and hitting the upload key. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

02-06-2006, 12:42 PM	#29
Trixxxia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5,600	My personal reasons: 1) Had tried/touched quite a few different areas of adult, after building a paysite with my husband, I was bored. 2) I get to work with some of the smartest, wisest and most successful marketers in the industry. They keep me busy and motivated. 3) Working for a reputable company opens up doors. 4) Working for an established company means you can learn alot from their history since they've probably tried alot of different angles of marketing of what worked and what didn't & you learn the thought process & know-how put into launching of paysites. 5) The job allows me to learn something new everyday in every level - business - personal - financial & human interraction. I don't really consider it much as my job anymore, it's more part of my life. I get to build my brain daily, put into practice what I know, I get to help those that need it, I get to travel to meet people and see what's available/where things are heading in the industry and as an added bonus, I get very good money for it.

02-06-2006, 02:53 PM	#40
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02-06-2006, 03:08 PM	#42
Dwreck Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,362	I do both. You can build both your empires and it works wonders both ways. Here is one example. An afflaite signs up to the program you support. YOu set them up, look at thier site and realize it's site is coverting like mad and it would be perfect for a trade on your personal stuff. WHAM you have his contact info and he's happy me making money with your program and sending your traffic to you and the program I could go on and on. I have a full staff on hand from desighners to seo guys. I get the best tips from inside the office then any college could offer. Anyways................. I know people love to hate on rep's. I wrote downthe pro's and the con's and belive you me. I love working for WebcamCash. I don't want to give out ALL the reasons but I talked about it with alot of people and they seem to agree. __________________ Derek Dwreck Smout Program Manager Icq 165976549 Skype derekthomassmout Last edited by Dwreck; 02-06-2006 at 03:09 PM..

02-06-2006, 03:55 PM	#49
Michael O More Cowbell Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nakhom Nowhere Posts: 10,607	I work partly for ePassporte, part time webmastering. I like doing support for ePassporte its different every day not the same old stuff building sites, submitting and so on, and its a steady income. __________________ Truth Teller

02-06-2006, 03:58 PM	#50
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,238	I personally don't understand the rep thing, the reason why I am in this business is the freedom. If I wanted to work for someone else I can get a nice paying mainstream job in a couple of days...