How commissions and discounts work, when you get paid, and realistic earnings scenarios at each tier.
Commission structure
Commissions are a percentage of the client’s HelloBooks subscription fee, paid monthly for up to 24 months per client.
| Tier | Commission Rate | Client Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 10% | 5% |
| Silver | 12% | 10% |
| Gold | 15% | 15% |
| Platinum | 20% | 25% |
The client discount is separate — it’s the percentage you can pass on to your client off list price. Commissions are always paid on the net (post-discount) subscription fee.
How commissions are paid
- Frequency
- Monthly, by the 10th of the following month
- Minimum payout threshold
- None
- Payout methods
- Bank Transfer, ACH, PayPal, Wise, UPI, Check (varies by country)
- Currency
- Your local currency, converted at interbank rate
Tax documentation (1099, invoices, GST-compliant bills) is generated automatically and downloadable from the Partner Portal.
Earnings examples (client subscription $50/month)
- Bronze (10%) — 5 active clients = $25/month, 24-month LTV $600
- Silver (12%) — 15 active clients = $90/month, LTV $2,160
- Gold (15%) — 40 active clients = $300/month, LTV $7,200
- Platinum (20%) — 100 active clients = $1,000/month, LTV $24,000
Client discount strategy
- Pass 100% — highest conversion, lowest margin to you
- Split 50/50 — client gets half, you keep half as additional margin
- Keep 100% — priced at list, you keep the full discount as extra margin (best when bundling advisory services)
Commissions are only paid on successfully collected subscription fees. Refunded or charged-back subscriptions are deducted from the next payout. Fraud or abuse (self-referrals, fake clients) voids commissions and partner status.