Efficiency

17hats
Marketplace

Destined to be the #1 Resource for Small business Owners

What is the Marketplace?

Rising Above the Noise

In the world of 3-second reels, it's difficult for the buyer to identify who the great business people with real-world experience are. Talking about creating a 6-figure business and actually having one are two different things. Are they teaching because they have lived it, or are they teaching regurgitated ideas from books and other educators? It is simply too difficult to know who is credible. This is exactly why we are revamping our Marketplace.

Powerful Combination

Our vision for the Marketplace is immense and a vital component of the original vision of 17hats. We want to help small business owners succeed beyond just providing technology. Creating an ecosystem of trusted professionals to connect with through technology and human-to-human interaction creates a powerful combination destined to help so many.  

Vetted Sellers

We are committed to a high standard, so buyers know that they are putting their hard-earned dollars into trusted products and sellers.

Journey Together

The journey of solopreneurship can be lonely, overwhelming, and frustrating. So let's be on it together. Within the Marketplace, we will continually expand to a diverse group of successful sellers, so that each buyer can connect with relatable educators and creators.

Success is Our Mission

"We want to help solopreneurs succeed.
It's that simple."
- Amanda Rae, 17hats CEO

What are the steps of being a seller? 

The Seller's Process

Seller Requirements

- Invitation Only -

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where quality trumps quantity and sellers are respected based on the success and value they bring to the marketplace.

Qualities of Our Sellers

We are looking for sellers who:
1) Have a passion or calling for helping small businesses.
2) Are trusted by their clients and peers.
3) Run full-time businesses and have experienced the ups and downs that business can bring.

Application Process

- Invitation Only -

All potential sellers will complete a free application process. Through the application, we will vet all potential sellers to ensure they are the right fit.

Process Details

1) Complete the capture form
2) The application will be emailed to you to complete.
3) 17hats Team will complete the research
4) A possible interview will be scheduled
5) 17hats team will make a decision

Seller Acceptance

Once a seller is accepted, a contract will be completed and then they will receive access to a Seller's Brand where they will create and submit items to the marketplace.

Onbarding Process

1) Contract with revenue share details
2) Marketplace brand will be created which will include all templates from your original 17hats account.
3) Create your Seller Bio
4) Create or Connect to 17hats Payments

Item Submission

All items, which can be single templates or bundles of templates, will be created through your seller's portal in your Marketplace Brand.

Submission Process

1) Create or share your templates to your Marketplace brand.  
2) Build the item you wish to sell.
3) Submit your item for review by the 17hats Team
4) Item is approved and published to the Marketplace

User-Friendly And ...

Incredibly Comprehensive

Leading the Way in Automation

We didn't build our system around competitor's flaws. 17hats is built with the connectivity of features in mind. Giving you a robust, fast, and complete solution for running your business.

Flawlessly Engage with Your Leads

Automatically respond to every new lead with an email to increase conversion rates with 17hats Lead Capture Forms. You can trigger a Workflow based on a lead's interests so they are one step closer to doing business with you.

Better Flow = More Conversions

Converting leads into clients is the #1 priority for a business. Don't overcomplicate essential documents like quotes or proposals that cause leads to get overwhelmed and confused, leading to a lower conversion rate.

17hats Quotes, Contracts, and Invoices are easy to set up and even easier for your clients to sign and pay. Use advanced features automatic payments to get paid more and even faster than before.

Workflows Trigger Workflows

Set up Workflows to trigger other Workflows so as soon as your new client books with you, they are set to have an excellent client experience. You won't find this feature any where else but 17hats.

Book Faster with Online Scheduling

Ditch other scheduling apps and use 17hats Online Scheduling for meetings, consultations, services, and more. When you book clients through 17hats, everything you need can be found automatically inside the client's project. Save time and energy connecting the dots between apps.

Member Approved Support Team

When you chat with our support team, you'll be met with solopreneurs just like yourself. Our support team members are 17hats experts with a business background. Each are not only friendly when you need support, but 100% dedicated to serving you.

Dubsado vs. 17hats: Uncover the Differences

We believe in empowering businesses with the right tools, and that starts with making informed choices. Our comparison between Dubsado and 17hats helps you explore the key advantages.

Business Foundations

Your business management systems become so integrated into your life, it is important to buy into a company and people you trust.

Dubsado

17hats

SUSTAINABILITY:
Relying on a Complete Rewrite
"We started planning a complete rewrite of the platform, a project that we estimate will take about six months of our full focus to complete." -Becca Berg, CEO of Dubsado
SUSTAINABILITY: 
Built to Last
We have built 17hats from the ground up with sustainability in mind. With decades of experience in developments, sustainability was a value from the start.
It is not something that can be achieved in 6 months.
RELIABILITY: 
"Mission-critical bugs for now"
"Given our focus on the rewrite, we've strategically decided to address only mission-critical bugs for now." -Becca Berg, CEO of Dubsado
RELIABILITY: 
Process That Works
Because of our extensive experience in tech, we have created a process that allows for quick communication between teams which in result means fast development and fixes. Bugs and small glitches are a part of technology, which is why we have invested in a sustainable process for fast results.
DEVELOPMENT: 
Setting Foundations for Future
"Instead of building new features and updates, we’ll be refreshing and improving all of our code so that future development can be much faster and easier for our team, allowing us to finally start bringing you the updates and features we’ve all been so excited for.." -Becca Berg, CEO of Dubsado
DEVELOPMENT: 
Continuous Improvement
With a close knit team, our developers and testers work together to continuously improve the platform. While new features are always fun, we are also always improving speed, user experience, infrastructure, integrations, and updating to new technologies. We know it takes a lot more than just new features to keep a tech business solid.

Inside the Application

While interest is always in features, there so much more to consider. Anyone can have features, but can they have features that are in-depth, consistently deliver, and work together?

Dubsado

17hats

DEPTH: 
Customization Focused
Dubsado allows for the the ability to make things pretty with their form builder. However, usability and reliability seems to be lacking.
DEPTH: 
Automation Focused
With a vision focused around allowing you to gain hours back in your day, we create in-depth features that allow you to automate your workload.
INTERCONNECTIVITY:
Lackluster
Dubsado lacks interconnectivity between features which doesn't allow for full automation.
INTERCONNECTIVITY:
Advanced
Our team strives to understand how our members will use the features and functions, which allows us to develop connections that allow you to take full advantage of time-saving automations.
PUBLIC ROADMAP:
Yes, but ...
While Dubsado may have had a public roadmap, what good does it do when it seems that nothing on the roadmap actually ever gets done?
PUBLIC ROADMAP:
No and For Good Reason
We love to surprise our members with features, but more importantly, needs are always changing. With annual and quarterly meetings, we evaluate the needs and requests to make decisions.

And, frankly speaking, external roadmaps are the mark of a new tech company learning the ropes. :)

Experience

Integrating a management system into your business typically means you are logging in multiple times a week, engaging with the community, and maybe even interacting with other members.

Dubsado

17hats

USEABILITY:
Confusing and Difficult
"I'm using Dubsado for one of my coaching clients and it's been a real headache to get to grips with." - Former Dubsado Member
USEABILITY:
Easy to Use
While all technologies have a learning curve, because 17hats is built by people with small business and development backgrounds, it is more intuitive for users.

Dive in Further - Visit our Blog

Explore the deep dive Tabor Warren completed on how 17hats and Dubsado compare.

Read the Blog

Frequently Asked Questions

Marketplace
Templates
Payment
Items
Buyers

What exactly is the 17hats Marketplace?

The 17hats Marketplace is where small business owners can connect with a network of trusted professionals to seek education and advice for their businesses. Currently, we are only accepting 17hats Templates in the Marketplace.

Where can I see the Marketplace?

The Marketplace is currently not live. However, it is expected to go live in January.

Is the Marketplace inside of the 17hats platform?

While our original Marketplace was inside the 17hats Platform, our new Marketplace will be external and open to the public to browse.

What templates can be sold in the Marketplace?

Sellers can create items that include: Email, Quote, Contract, Invoice, Questionnaire Templates, Lead Capture Forms, Online Scheduling Services, and Workflows.

Are all small features within the template included? 

Yes. If your template includes custom fields, workflows, tags, calendars, products and services, transaction categories, and/or lead sources, those items will be included in the templates. Meaning, those items will be created in their account when the template is purchased.
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Can I sell templates I already created? 

Yes, that is the idea. When you are accepted as a seller, we will automatically create a brand that will include your email and document templates, lead capture forms, workflows, and online scheduling services. This will keep you from having to recreate them. You can also share future templates over to your Marketplace Brand, or create templates directly in your brand.

Do I need to do anything to my templates before selling them?

We recommend that you strip out all personal information from your templates and optimize them for sale. Example: Remove users from your workflow steps. Adjust your calendars for Lead Capture Form and Workflows. Remove your signature from email templates. Remove personal hyperlinks from templates.

What is the revenue share agreement?

The revenue share agreement is 50/50 split on the purchase price.  

How do the seller's get paid?

All sellers will be required to create and maintain a connection with 17hats Payments - a payment processor powered by Stripe.

The seller's payment processing account will process the payment, which gives you full control over managing the payments and refunds.

When a buyer purchases a template, the revenue share will be completed electronically by Stripe. Therefore, there are not payouts anyone has to make.

What is an Item? 

An item is the template or bundle of templates you are selling in the Marketplace.

What does an item consist of?

Items will consist of the templates and the description and tags for the item.

Item components include: Name, Price, Tax Rate, Short Description, Long Description, Profession Tags, Process Tags, Custom Tag, Image, and Terms and Conditions.

What is a Process Tag?

Process Tags consist of 4 tags: Lead Process, Booking Process, Onboarding Process, Marketing Process. This will allow buyers to more clearly identify what they are buying.

Will I need to market my items?

While it is not required to market your items, we highly recommend you market the items to  your platforms to reach your audience.

Will I need to interact with buyers? 

As a seller, you receive the buyer's data, and will need to address any buyer issues, complaints, and/or refunds. You will be able to create Terms and Conditions for the item which can address the extent you will provide support and/or refunds.

Will buyers have access to my contact information? 

Yes. As a Marketplace seller, you will create a bio that will include your headshot, name, description, and email address.

Apply To Be A Marketplace Seller

Currently, the application process is by invitation only.

Anyone else completing the application will be added to our waitlist and will be reviewed as soon as we open it up for all.
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