We earn only when a deal is confirmed — no upfront fees, no retainers, no commitment from either side until both parties agree to the partnership.
No commitment from either side until a deal is agreed upon. Small Stages earns its fee only when a partnership is confirmed — never before.
Small deals · 1–2 influencers
Directly — their own separate agreement
A % cut of that agreed deal value at signing
Nothing. Ever.
Fee % is flexible and agreed upon before matchmaking begins — varies by deal scope and complexity
Small Stages is not responsible for any cost incurred for delivering brand products to influencers.
Larger budgets · 3+ influencers
One all-in package fee — negotiated per campaign
We handle all individual influencer payments from that fee
Nothing on the payment side — fully handled by us
Nothing. Ever.
Brands with unique campaign needs may request a custom influencer count outside these tiers — all arrangements are open to discussion and finalized in direct consultation with Small Stages.
The package fee covers matchmaking, coordination, and all influencer compensation. Brand sees one clean number — we manage the rest.
Small Stages is not responsible for any cost incurred for delivering brand products to influencers.
| Model 1 | Model 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | ≤$500 deal · 1–2 influencers | >$500 deal · 3+ influencers |
| Who pays influencers | Brand directly | Small Stages (from package fee) |
| Brand experience | Two separate payments | One single payment to us |
| Fee structure | % of deal — per project (10-20% fee range) | Flat package fee — per project |
| Our role | Matchmaker + facilitator | Matchmaker + operator |
| Creator cost | Nothing. Ever. | Nothing. Ever. |
Apply as a brand or a creator. We'll make the match — you decide if it's right.