Atlanta
Just wondering
How much work are you willing to put into establishing your brand/reputation etc.
As an indy, you need to set up all ads, screen own clients including deciding who is in or out, decide own hours, own what you offer, and of course get all the rewards/risk. Many indies tell me the phone / email is the worst part of the new experience, that and the calendar control to screen out the time wasters/jerk clients
As a agency rep, you work thier ours, their clients, and in a some cases have to offer what they expect. You may be limited to only outcall/incall. Your rates are fixed (generally) and you will need to participate in the agency revenue sharing program. Also with an agency, you will have girl drama potential because many ladies might share same location/client group. On the good side, most of the clients have been weeded out from wasters to real participants and they handle all the BS for you. Plus, you usually have a very steady flow of customers. In Atlanta there are several premium agencies so you have an advantage here.
I think the key to your decision is how much will you put into making your brand a success and will you do the right things to build up a strong group of clients.
As an indy, you need to set up all ads, screen own clients including deciding who is in or out, decide own hours, own what you offer, and of course get all the rewards/risk. Many indies tell me the phone / email is the worst part of the new experience, that and the calendar control to screen out the time wasters/jerk clients
As a agency rep, you work thier ours, their clients, and in a some cases have to offer what they expect. You may be limited to only outcall/incall. Your rates are fixed (generally) and you will need to participate in the agency revenue sharing program. Also with an agency, you will have girl drama potential because many ladies might share same location/client group. On the good side, most of the clients have been weeded out from wasters to real participants and they handle all the BS for you. Plus, you usually have a very steady flow of customers. In Atlanta there are several premium agencies so you have an advantage here.
I think the key to your decision is how much will you put into making your brand a success and will you do the right things to build up a strong group of clients.
thanks for the info i have worked as an indy for sometime but these days agency is looking less hectic that what i currently deal with...although i wasnt aware that you might have to offer the services they expect. in any case your clarification is much appreciated
koyote