Torn between asking for a higher commission split or keeping clients that tip well

I've been cleaning houses for about 5 years now, but I also do some cosmetology work on the side for friends and family. At my salon booth rental, I'm trying to decide if I should ask the owner for a higher commission split on products I sell, since I bring in a lot of repeat customers. Or should I just keep the clients who tip me generously and not rock the boat? The split is 60/40 right now, which feels fair but not great. What did you guys pick when you faced this choice? Go for the better split or stick with the tippers?

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3 Comments

pat_stone27d ago

Five years in you know sharp edges wear down before soft money does.

michael_green4427d agoTop Commenter

Tbh my sharp edges turned into a dull thud years ago.

king.val27d ago

Look at how everything works in this world - the people who grab the bigger piece upfront usually end up with more in the long run. I see it at the grocery store when people haggle over expired meat prices, or at garage sales where somebody refuses to budge on a $5 lamp. The ones who ask for the better deal walk away with more cash in their pocket. Your tipping clients could disappear tomorrow if they find a cheaper place or move away, but a better commission split locks in higher earnings on every single sale. Take the split increase while you've got leverage, because soft money has a way of drying up faster than you'd expect.