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"So you work for an entire year, working nights, weekends, and they will take %15 off the top? At 200/hr, if you gross 400K they're taking 60K?" Your view is v
by niggler 14y ago
"So you work for an entire year, working nights, weekends, and they will take %15 off the top? At 200/hr, if you gross 400K they're taking 60K?"
Your view is very myopic. If your best alternative without them is 100/hr or even 150/hr, then in fact you are still net ahead.
"If they find you the contract, offer to pay a finders fee that seems reasonable."
Who is assessed the fee and when? In this model, they are taking an "equity" stake so to speak. The developer bears lesser risk for a souring relationship.
- MoOmer 14y agoRight, but the point being made elsewhere in the thread is that agencies usually can approach or exceed your goal rate, while not requiring you to share your secret sauce (ie: your leads).
- nilkn 14y agoA year-long contract at $200/hour is going to be very, very hard to land for most freelancers.