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1099 / Independent Path
The Closer Match
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Six industries that actively use 1099 remote closers — with real commission structures, what to expect, where to find opportunities, and a 5-point vetting checklist so you never get burned by a bad deal.
What 1099 Closing Actually Pays
These are real earning ranges. Newer closers start lower; experienced closers command significantly more.
Entry Level
$3k–$5k/mo
First 60–90 days. Learning the offer, building confidence, getting early closes
Mid Level
$5k–$10k/mo
6–12 months in. Consistent close rate, handling all major objections, multiple clients
Experienced
$10k–$30k/mo
Specialized niche, proven track record, premium offers, selective clients
Typical Commission
10%–20%
Per closed deal. High-ticket offers ($3k–$25k) pay the most per close
Industries That Hire 1099 Closers
Expand each industry to see commission structure, what a typical offer looks like, who you'd be selling to, and where to find opportunities.
What You'd Be Selling
Business coaching and mentorship programs ($3,000–$15,000)
Fitness and health transformation programs ($1,500–$5,000)
Life coaching and mindset programs ($2,000–$10,000)
Online courses and certifications ($500–$3,000)
What a Typical Day Looks Like
3–8 pre-scheduled Zoom or phone calls per day with warm, interested prospects
Leads are pre-qualified by the coach's marketing team — you close, you don't cold call
Calls last 30–60 minutes, consultative discovery then close
Flexible schedule — calls when the coach's audience converts (often afternoons)
Where to Find These Opportunities
LinkedIn — search "remote closer" or "enrollment specialist" or "high ticket sales"
Facebook Groups — "High Ticket Closers," "Remote Closing Jobs," and niche coaching communities
Indeed and Glassdoor — search "high ticket closer remote 1099"
Direct outreach — find coaches with active ads on Instagram/TikTok who sell programs $3k+. DM them professionally
Podcast outreach — coaches with popular podcasts often need closers. Pitch to show hosts
What You'd Be Selling
B2B software subscriptions to small and mid-size businesses
Annual contracts typically range $5,000–$50,000 per year
CRM, project management, marketing automation, and niche verticals
What to Expect
More structured than coaching — often a real sales process with a CRM
Longer sales cycles (1–five phases vs. same-day coaching closes)
Higher deal values mean fewer closes per month but larger commission checks
Where to Find These Opportunities
LinkedIn — search "1099 sales contractor," "fractional sales rep," "commission-only sales"
AngelList / Wellfound — startup job board with many contract sales roles
Upwork — "SaaS sales consultant" or "B2B sales contractor" project listings
Reddit communities like r/sales and r/SaaS — contractors post availability and companies post needs
What You'd Be Selling
Life insurance, final expense, health insurance, Medicare plans
1099 contractor model — you own your book of business
Many positions offer leads (warm prospects) so you're not cold calling from scratch
Getting Licensed
Life and Health license requires 20–40 hours of pre-licensing study
Exam is state-administered, costs $50–$150
Most agencies sponsor your licensing costs — ask before paying yourself
Where to Find These Opportunities
Indeed and LinkedIn — search "insurance sales agent remote" or "life insurance 1099"
National companies: Globe Life, Mutual of Omaha, Aflac, American Equity consistently hire 1099 agents
FMO (Field Marketing Organizations) — agencies that hire and support independent insurance agents nationally
What You'd Be Selling
Online fitness transformation programs ($1,500–$5,000)
Nutrition and hormone health programs ($2,000–$8,000)
Mindset and stress reduction programs ($2,000–$10,000)
Supplement and wellness brand partnerships (affiliate or direct sales)
Why This Works for This Audience
Selling something you believe in makes everything easier — close rates go up
Calls are often with women in the same demographic as you — natural empathy advantage
Warm leads from Instagram and TikTok audiences — not cold calling
Where to Find These Opportunities
Instagram — find fitness/wellness coaches with active ads. DM their business account with a professional closer pitch
Indeed — search "enrollment advisor remote," "health coach sales rep," "wellness sales closer"
Companies like Redefining Strength, Tone and Sculpt, and online functional medicine practices post closer roles regularly
What You'd Be Doing
Calling motivated homeowners to acquire properties below market value
Dispositions — selling assigned contracts to real estate investors
Warm leads provided by the company — no cold list building required
Commission paid per closed acquisition or sold contract
What to Know Before Starting
High call volume (50–100 calls/day in some roles) — this is a numbers game
Resilience is essential — rejection rate is higher than coaching closes
Research the company thoroughly — this space has more scams than average
Where to Find These Opportunities
Indeed — search "real estate acquisition manager remote," "remote closer wholesaling," "dispositions manager"
Facebook Groups — "Real Estate Wholesaling" and "Remote Closing Jobs" groups post regularly
LinkedIn — search companies using terms like "real estate investor," "property acquisition," "house buying company"
What You'd Be Selling
Monthly retainer marketing and advertising services to business owners
Business consulting packages ($3,000–$30,000+ per month)
Lead generation, SEO, paid ads, and social media management services
What to Expect
Longer decision cycles — business owners research before signing retainers
Commission is recurring — if the client stays, you keep earning
Typically need some business literacy — take the foundations in this course first
Where to Find These Opportunities
Upwork — "agency sales rep," "B2B sales consultant," "closer for marketing agency"
LinkedIn — search "commission sales rep marketing agency" or "business development 1099"
Agency Facebook communities — GoHighLevel users, Niche Pursuits community, and marketing mastermind groups post these constantly
Your 5-Point 1099 Vetting Checklist
Before you say yes to any 1099 opportunity, run it through these five questions. Every one of them matters.
Before You Say Yes — Ask These 5 Questions
You are a professional. You're evaluating them as much as they're evaluating you. These questions protect you and also demonstrate exactly the right energy for a closing role.
1
"What is the offer price, and what is the close rate of your current setters/closers?"
Any legitimate company knows this number. If they don't have a close rate or "it varies" is the only answer, that's a sign the funnel isn't working or they're misrepresenting what's possible. A healthy close rate for warm calls is 15–35%. Below 10% means something is wrong with the leads, the offer, or the support.
🚩 Red flag: "It depends on you" or "our last closer did amazing" with no numbers
2
"How are leads generated, and how many qualified calls per week can I expect?"
Your income depends entirely on the quality and volume of calls. Leads from paid ads convert differently than leads from organic content. "Qualified" means they've applied, they have a budget, and they've confirmed a call time. Get this in writing if possible. Low call volume (under 5/week to start) is a real earnings risk.
🚩 Red flag: "We'll give you a list to call" or "you'll generate your own leads" in a role described as a closer
3
"What is the commission structure and when exactly does it pay?"
Get the exact percentage, what it's calculated on (gross sale or net?), and when it's paid (same day? 30 days? After cancellation period?). Some programs have a 30-day refund window before commission vests — that's normal. Commission paid monthly instead of per-close is a red flag for cash flow. Understand this fully before you take a single call.
🚩 Red flag: Vague commission structure, "we'll work it out" language, or payment held for 60–90 days without explanation
4
"Can I speak to one of your current closers?"
Legitimate programs will facilitate this without hesitation. A current closer who is actually earning will be happy to talk. If the company declines, delays, or gives you only a testimonial video instead of a real conversation — that tells you everything. Ask a current closer: what's the real close rate, how are the leads, how's the support, would you do it again?
🚩 Red flag: Refused, redirected, or you're only given pre-packaged testimonials
5
"Is there any cost to me to get started, and is there a contract I should review?"
There should be zero cost to you to start. Period. Any startup fee, "training deposit," "lead fee," or "onboarding cost" is not a 1099 sales opportunity — it's a business opportunity or a scam. A contract is a good sign — it defines the terms, commissions, and expectations clearly. No contract at all for a commission arrangement is a risk.
🚩 Red flag: Any upfront payment required. Any mention of "investing in the program" as a closer. Any lack of written terms.
Best Places to Find 1099 Remote Sales Opportunities
Use these regularly and set alerts. The best opportunities move fast.