Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming An Agent
Below you will find some basic questions regarding choosing the best agent type. More information can be found in the FAQ Section for each agent type. There is a page that will explain each one
There are six types of registration agents. Senior Registration Agent, Business Registration Agent, Location Registration Agent, Media Registration Agent and two different types of Referral Registration Agents.
Yes. There is a one time application fee of $50usd, $30 background check fee, $100 training fee. There is a billing and admin fee of $10. All agents can earn back their application AND training fee in their first 100 days of becoming a certified licensed agent if they meet the requirements.
Yes and No. Yes you can suggest the one that you are most interested in but you have to meet certain requirements for each one. Senior Registration Agents have the most requirements and training yet earn the most as well.
Your earning potential is unlimited! You will be encouraging those you know and meet to register yet, you may also get referrals from the main office and others who you assisted. Those who meet and beat their quotas can earn hundreds to thousands per week depending on their time and dedication to maximizing their agent license.
Senior Registration Agents have the most responsibility therefore they earn more as well and also will be eligible for residual income. They are essentially account managers and will maintain communication with the GMI Registrants they are assigned to. They must be able to work daily with GMI, be available for all Sr Agent Meetings and be in compliance at all times. Failure to do so will result in being transferred to Referral Agent Status.
There are two types of Referral Registration Agents. Level 1 is the entry level agent type who simply encourage registration to those they meet and refer them to the main office staff for processing. They get paid a small flat fee and have little desk work. Level 2 Agents are responsible to ensure that the referred Registrants completes the process with the office staff. They follow up with the main office and completes a checklist. Once completed, they earn 25% of the first year registration. They are eligible for bonuses but are not account managers nor will they receive residuals.
The diferrence between a Business and Location Registration is that a Business Agent has a clientele and offers the registration option to their clients. While a Location Agent has an actual physical location and offers the registrations as an additional source of income for their existing business location. They both only earn a one time flat fee. There are no residuals. However, Location Business agents can benefit from being listed on our website for those who wish to speak with someone and sign up in person.
The moment you complete your training and get your license you can immediately start to earn. Your main function is to inform those in music about the importance to register if they are active in the music industry. Simple assist them with the sign up process and earn while assisting others.