Become an advisor.
Turn your hard-earned wisdom into a flexible income source.

Why join Trade Secret:

Trade Secret offers a great opportunity to get paid for sharing your knowledge and empowering others to grow professionally 

Monetize your experience:
Turn hard-earned lessons into a rewarding income stream, doing well by doing good.

Expand your network:
Connect with a diverse range of individuals, fostering new relationships and potential collaborations.

Personal growth and satisfaction:
Refine your communication and mentorship skills while experiencing the gratification of helping others achieve their goals.

Flexibility and convenience:
Work according to your own schedule, creating a perfect balance between professional commitments and mentoring activities.

Visibility and brand enhancement:
Increase your exposure and personal brand by being featured on a platform that showcases top professionals from various industries.

Not a generic advising service.

Our advising process is rooted on helping people achieve the 7 Dimensions of Career Success we’ve identified as essential to having a meaningful and proactive professional journey. All advisors are chosen for their unique insights on these important issues.

Trade Secret’s 7 Dimensions of Career Success

  • The best careers come from having a strong inner drive, not just money. There should always be something in the work that you're passionate about, like teamwork, helping clients, or future prospects.

    Considering all the time we spend at work, a career devoid of passion leads to a significant misuse of time, our most vital resource.

  • Business is a game with its own set of rules. If these rules are not understood, you're at a disadvantage. That's why understanding your job is key to succeeding in your career. You should know the standard practices, trends, challenges, and key players in your industry and adjust as needed.

    Understanding your role within the company and how your work is seen by the people in charge helps you handle the subtle forces that impact business choices and your career path.

  • In a world that's constantly evolving, planning ahead for your career is vital. Regardless of your qualifications or experience, any job can be impacted by shifts in the industry. Recognizing potential developments and trends in your field can help you adapt and maintain your relevance.

    It's essential to look ahead, predict, and prepare for what's on the horizon. Ignoring these trends could leave you outpaced and ill-equipped to compete in an ever-transforming industry landscape.

  • Every job has its pros and cons, and your choices can affect both your work and personal life. Are you looking for more free time or more money? Flexibility or responsibility? Status or control? These are recurring choices in our careers.

    We believe it's crucial to have a clear decision-making guide and trust in your choices. This means you need to recognize these trade-offs and understand the impact of your decisions.

  • A great career usually doesn't just happen, it needs careful planning and action. The best way to achieve your dream career is to actively work towards your goals. If you let fate, assumptions, or societal pressures control your path, you might not end up where you want.

    Even if things don't always go as planned, taking charge of your career lets you make needed changes, leading to better results.

  • Every job has its tough times, errors, and letdowns. The key is knowing when to keep going and when to change your approach. The best thing about these work hurdles is the lessons we learn from them.

    It's vital to learn from our experiences to avoid making the same mistakes again.

  • Many businesses and industries create big stories about their importance or uniqueness. The problem is, many of these stories aren't true, but are believed without question, which can lead to unexpected problems.

    People who can spot these false stories do better because they have a clearer view and realistic expectations of their roles.

Become an advisor today

Fill out our intake form here to become an advisor. Once we’ve received your application, we’ll follow up to schedule an introductory interview, and once approved, we’ll onboard you onto the platform to start booking advising session ASAP!

How it works

Trade Secret provides a transparent compensation model with a clear and flexible structure, allowing you to manage your time and income to meet your needs.

  • You set your own rate, with our minimum rate set at $75 per 1-hour session. Experienced experts should set their rates at $100+ based on industry standards and expertise levels.

  • We expect our advisors to be available for a minimum commitment of just one hour per week (averaged throughout the year), while enjoying the freedom to allocate more hours as desired.

  • We take care of the client invoicing and secure payment processing. We pay out your earnings on a regular basis to your preferred payment account.

    All advisors operate as 1099 freelance workers so you will receive the full amount of your earnings, no taxes deducted.

  • CONNECTIVITY
    Advisors should have reliable high speed internet that can support live video meetings.

    EQUIPMENT
    Advisors will need to have a device that has online audio and video capabilities.

    WORKSPACE
    Advisors must have access to a workspace where they can have meetings in private and without significant background noise.

    ACCOUNTS
    Advisor must have a Google account through which they can conduct the online advising sessions via Google Meet.

    Additionally, they’ll need to use Google Calendars, iCloud, or Outlook for an up-to-date calendar to sync availability and scheduled appointments.