I’m really intrigued by the profit-sharing model for virtual assistants, especially for managing my Amazon wholesale and online arbitrage business from A to Z. This approach allows me to focus on other aspects of the business, which is essential for growth.
I’ve learned that this method is quite popular in Pakistan, with around 90% of VAs preferring profit sharing over a traditional salary. However, I’ve been facing challenges in finding the right VA whom I can trust.
If you have any recommendations for VAs who are open to this profit-sharing model and have experience working with multiple clients, I would greatly appreciate your insights! Ideally, I’m looking for someone who has a proven track record and understands the dynamics of this compensation structure.
The profit-sharing model for VAs has definitely become more common, especially in places like Pakistan and the Philippines where many Amazon wholesale and OA-trained VAs are open to performance-based earnings.
It works well when you have a strong VA who treats your business like their own, but the key is trust, structure, and clear tracking of performance and payouts.
Many sellers who use this model start by training the VA on their exact workflow, set measurable KPIs (like net profit generated or successful replenishable ASINs), and use shared dashboards to track everything.
Also, some sellers have had success hiring someone on a small fixed base plus a percentage of profit, which keeps motivation high without creating huge upfront costs.
Just make sure you set clear terms from the start, use a contract or agreement outlining the model, and test the VA over 30–60 days before fully handing over your sourcing and purchasing.
The most reasonable thing you can do is offer them a base pay and then an additional rate for any profit achieved, to ensure they have motivation and don’t risk ending up being unpaid for their work.