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Split-fee recruiting, in plain language
Practical guides for independent recruiters: how to protect the fee, pick partners, and run splits without joining a network.
August 24, 2026 · 6 min read
How to run your first split without getting burned
You don't need to join a network or pay dues to split safely. Here's the five-part playbook independent recruiters use to protect the fee from day one.
Read the guideAugust 31, 2026 · 5 min read
The split-fee network isn't worth it (and what to do instead)
Dues, forced splits, and a smaller pond: what split networks actually sell you, and how independent recruiters get the same protection without the membership.
Read the guideSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Why the money should never sit in your split partner's account
Late payment is where splits die. How invoice-through-escrow routing removes the biggest loophole in split-fee recruiting without changing how you work.
Read the guideRun your next split on the rail.
Free to create an account. Bring a split you already have and put it in writing in an afternoon.