USP (Why products/services better that competitors): Summed News gives local businesses simple, state-level visibility on a 50-state local news summary platform. Unlike traditional local advertising, sponsors do not need to commit to expensive newspaper ads, complicated ad campaigns, or long contracts. The offer is easy to understand: sponsor visibility in a state where readers are already looking for local news, public updates, community stories, and state headlines.

Commission payment details: Commission is paid on closed, paid sponsorships once the customer's first payment clears Stripe. Pricing: $99/month per state sponsor slot (founding rate, locked in for the life of the sponsor's subscription). Commission: 35% recurring on every active sponsor you close — paid every month the account stays active, with no expiration. If the sponsor cancels, the commission ends. As long as they keep paying, you keep earning. Per-sponsor earnings: $34.65/month, every month, for as long as that sponsor stays subscribed. 5 active accounts = $173.25/month recurring 10 active accounts = $346.50/month recurring 25 active accounts = $866.25/month recurring 50 active accounts = $1,732.50/month recurring Payout: Commissions are paid monthly via [Stripe transfer or PayPal — pick one] after the corresponding sponsor payment clears, net-15 from the end of each calendar month. If a sponsor cancels or refunds within 14 days of signup, that month's commission is reversed; all earnings after the 14-day window are protected. Pricing notes: As more states sell out, standard pricing for new sponsors may increase (potentially up to $249/month). Existing sponsors keep their founding $99/month rate, and reps continue earning 35% recurring on those grandfathered accounts — so closing early protects your residual income. Territory: One sponsor slot per US state (50 total). Reps may pitch any unsold state. First closed deal locks the slot.

Desirable sales methods : Telesales, Online sales

Products/services sales agents required to sell under this opportunity: Monthly local news sponsorship placements for businesses that want visibility with readers in specific U.S. states. Sponsors receive prominent placement within state-level news pages on Summed News. Ideal advertisers include law firms, real estate agents, brokerages, mortgage brokers, insurance agencies, healthcare clinics, dentists, colleges, trade schools, home service companies, elder care providers, assisted living communities, financial services companies, and other local businesses.

Average sales cycle (from initial contact with prospect to deal closing): Days

Customer Type: B2B

About training : Provided materials include basic sponsor positioning, ideal customer profiles, example outreach copy, pricing details, target business categories, talking points, sponsor benefits, and checkout/payment instructions.

Are territories exclusive?: Yes

Are marketing materials provided?: Yes

Whether sales representative need to keep stock of product?: No