GrindWell handles all payment collection so you never have to chase Venmo or cash again. How Payments Work Parents pay upfront when they book. Funds are held until the lesson is completed. Automatic payout to your bank account within 2-7 business days after the lesson. Platform Fee: 8% GrindWell charges an 8% platform fee per lesson. This covers Stripe payment processing, hosting, email notifications, AI session notes and profile builder, and customer support. There is no monthly subscription fee. Example: Parent books a $120 lesson. You receive $110.40. Platform fee: $9.60. Viewing Your Earnings Go to Dashboard > Earnings to see total all-time earnings, earnings by time period, individual lesson payouts, upcoming earnings from scheduled lessons, and a link to your Stripe Express dashboard for payout history and tax documents. Click 'Download earnings CSV' for a spreadsheet of all completed lessons, useful for tax records. Stripe Payouts Payouts are automatic after each lesson. Default schedule: 2-day rolling (arrives 2-7 business days after lesson). View payout history, upcoming transfers, and 1099s in your Stripe Express dashboard (linked from your Earnings page). If a payout fails, you'll receive an email and see a warning banner in Earnings. Lesson Packages Create 4-pack or 8-pack lesson bundles with optional discounts at Dashboard > Offerings > Add Offering. Parents pay upfront; sessions deduct as lessons are completed. Promo Codes Create discount codes at Dashboard > Promo Codes. Share them on social media or with prospective clients. Discounts apply automatically at checkout. Tax Info GrindWell provides a 1099-K via Stripe if you earn $600+ per year. You are an independent contractor. Consult a tax professional for personalized guidance.
