A revenue share deal can buy you a real team, or it can quietly buy your business. These ten questions surface the difference, and the answers should be in writing.
How to use it: Ask each question before you sign. Get the answers in your agreement, not just on a call. Every business is different, so use your judgment.
Red flag: The answer is not "you", in writing.
Red flag: You lose your clients, your content or your brand when you go, or the notice period runs longer than three months.
Red flag: Some services fairly raise a share. A red flag if every add-on costs another cut, or the total leaves you too little margin to run a real business.
Red flag: Basic features show up as add-ons later.
Red flag: There is no way to get your own branded app when the time is right.
Red flag: The only help is articles and a ticket queue.
Red flag: You get an upload tool and "good luck."
Red flag: Fees can go up mid-contract with no notice.
Red flag: You give up a big share, still do the selling and marketing yourself, and all you really have is an account manager. You should feel a whole team behind you, not just hear about one.
Red flag: The proof is big claims and no one you can call.
A good sign. Get the key answers in your agreement.
Ask again. If the answer changes, that is your answer.
Keep looking. A good partner will not hide the terms.
One more thing: ask these of anyone, including us. If a question makes someone defensive, that is the answer.
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