What is EarlyPay? A Guide to Getting Paid Faster in the Creator Economy

What is EarlyPay? A Guide to Getting Paid Faster in the Creator Economy

How does EarlyPay work with soona

Getting paid late is one of the biggest pain points in almost any industry Here’s our guide to getting paid faster in the Creator Economy. That’s why we built EarlyPay. soona’s fast, insured payment system helps creators their and agencies turn approved campaigns into cash in as little as 24 hours. No more chasing brands or waiting on net terms. Just upload your contract, verify completion, and we’ll handle the rest.

Turn completed campaigns into cash in 24 hours

Waiting 30, 60, or even 90 days to get paid is one of the biggest frustrations in the creator economy. You’ve done the work. The brand is happy. The content’s live. But the money? Still pending.

That’s exactly why we built EarlyPay. To give creators and agencies access to their earnings as soon as a campaign is wrapped, without waiting for slow brand or platform payment cycles.

Here’s exactly how it works.

What is EarlyPay?

EarlyPay is our fast, insured payout system for creators and agencies. It allows you to get paid within 24 hours of a campaign being completed..not months later.

Whether it’s a an Instagram Reel, a YouTube integration, or a Twitch stream sponsorship, EarlyPay unlocks your cash flow immediately so you can reinvest, pay talent, or simply keep moving.

Who is it for?

EarlyPay is designed for:

  • Talent management agencies

  • Creators

  • Influencer marketing agencies

  • Esports Teams
  • Production agencies

  • Design and development agencies

If your clients or your brand deals involve delayed payments, you qualify.

How EarlyPay works

 

Upload your contract to the soona platform – It takes less than 60 seconds!

 

We work with our underwriting team to approve insurance

 

In as simple as two-click you can upload evidence of work completion and request payment

 

We advance up to 97% of the payment, directly into your account. No waiting on net terms, no awkward brand/agency chasing.

 

We take on the financial admin, the follow-up, and the collection process with the brand. You focus on creating, not accounting.

We take on the financial admin, the follow-up, and the collection process with the brand. You focus on creating, not accounting.

 

How much does it cost?

between 3% and 5% depending on the contracted payment terms.

Which includes:

  • Payment within 24 hours of campaign completion
  • Insurance covering brand/ agency insolvency
  • Fully white-labelled invoicing and Collections

There are:

  • No monthly fees

  • No hidden charges

  • No minimum commitments

Why use EarlyPay?

  • Improve cash flow for you or your creators

  • Close deals faster by offering instant payment

  • Protect relationships with creators, customers, contractors etc

  • Grow faster with less revenue friction

How to get started

Getting set up is simple:

  1. Book a quick onboarding call – HERE

  2. Complete onboarding through the soona platform

  3. Start uploading contracts

You’ll have a dedicated point of contact from day one.