What is a Rev-Share?

A Rev-Share is an agreement which pays a percentage of revenue instead of (or in addition to) an upfront cost or fee.

For Project Owners, this means getting top talent and resources without large upfront costs. You pay the share only when your project starts making money.

For Professionals, this means earning potentially 5-6x more by sharing in your client's success as their revenue grows.

Enten helps both sides design, agree, and implement Rev-Shares fairly and transparently.

Project Owners receive immediate access to top-tier talent without draining cash reserves. You get the expertise and resources you need now, and only pay as your revenue grows.

Professionals typically earn 5-6x more than a standard upfront payment. You receive a percentage of a specific revenue stream over the Rev-Share term (usually 3 years).

As the revenue grows, your share grows proportionally. This aligns everyone's interests: when the project succeeds, everyone benefits.

Curious about specific numbers? Try our Rev-Share calculator to explore potential returns.

The first step is to book a free consultation. We'll discuss your specific situation and whether revenue-sharing makes sense for you.

After the consultation, you'll receive a short onboarding form to complete. This helps us understand your needs and prepare the right agreement structure.

That's it - we handle the rest. Enten guides you through negotiation, documentation, and implementation.

The process is straightforward:

1. Select the role - Identify which job or project will use revenue-sharing.
2. Negotiate the split - Enten helps both sides agree on what percentage goes to Rev-Share vs. cash vs. other compensation.
3. Structure the deal - We provide templates and calculations to ensure fairness based on market standards.
4. Complete the work - The Professional delivers on agreed milestones while the revenue stream grows.
5. Activate payments - Once conditions are met, the Rev-Share goes live and Enten manages ongoing payments.

Enten manages everything on a quarterly basis to keep it simple and transparent.

Here's how it works: The Project Owner forecasts the quarter's revenue and deposits the corresponding Rev-Share amount into a secure escrow account. One quarter later, we verify the forecast against actual revenue and make any needed adjustments.

Then the payment is released to the Professional. This forecast-verify-pay cycle repeats each quarter until the Rev-Share term ends.

The escrow system protects both parties and ensures fairness throughout the relationship.

The standard term is 36 months (3 years), but you can customize this to fit your needs.

Shorter terms typically come with a higher revenue percentage, while longer terms have a lower percentage. It's a trade-off between duration and share size.

Keep in mind: longer terms are more likely to capture high-growth phases, potentially resulting in greater total returns for Professionals.

There are two ways a Rev-Share can end:

1. Natural expiration - The term runs out (typically after 36 months) and payments stop.

2. Early buyout - The Project Owner buys back the Rev-Share from the Professional at an agreed redemption price.

Buyout prices can be set upfront when creating the agreement, or Enten can help negotiate a fair price later based on market standards and actual performance.

Rev-Shares share both upside and downside - this is what makes them fair and creates aligned incentives.

If revenue is lower than expected, the Professional receives less. If there's no revenue at all, the Rev-Share may never activate and no payments are made.

This shared risk is why many agreements use a hybrid model: some guaranteed cash payment plus a Rev-Share component. This balances security with upside potential.

Enten carefully vets every deal and only recommends Rev-Shares where we believe revenue is achievable. We're invested in your success too.