Pros
Some Good People; some are Team Players, making the best out of a bad situation. But it’s the wild Wild West, every man or woman for themselves, so you are 100% reliant upon the kindness of others to share important information, as you can’t get it elsewhere, leadership are of very little assistance. Most are drinking the corporate koolaid,… only doing things the same way they have always done it, unwilling to capitalize on the immense knowledge their employees bring to the table from other industries, leaving lots of money on the table for both the employee & the company.
Cons
They say the sales employee can write their own check, with unlimited income potential, yet they place numerous limits & restrictions, the number of accounts, the ability to add on new customers, paying you a reduced amount, with no visibility for the employee, you can’t get any real answers, they will tell you one thing, then the truth is another. In addition, you have a very limited amount of tools or items to sell in your arsenal, so really are unable to compete against the formidable competitors in many markets. If you can make a living only selling some adhesives, some tapes & PPE, then you might be ok, but when you see the huge income opportunities, that pay big dividends, you are not likely to succeed.