Commission Invoicing for Agencies, Plus Faster Reports
Episode 106

Commission Invoicing for Agencies, Plus Faster Reports

Agents can now send commission invoices straight to suppliers, agencies can invoice anyone from the back office, and reports update in near real time.


Transcript

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Episode Overview

David Shull (CEO and Co-Founder), Molly Johnson (Head of Product), and Brad Turner (Head of Design) walk through a big week for agency finances. Agents can now send commission invoices straight to suppliers, agencies can invoice anyone from the back office, and reporting updates in near real time. Plus a test of lower-cost AI models and a round of mobile-friendly fixes. With User Conference less than two weeks out, the team previews payouts and service fees coming next.

Episode Topics

(07:56) Real-time reporting: New bookings show up in reports almost instantly.

(10:12) Commission invoices: Agents send branded invoices to suppliers while bank details stay encrypted.

(13:37) Agency invoicing: Invoice agents, suppliers, or clients, with Airwallex payments coming soon.

(16:57) Lower-cost AI models: Testing cheaper models that could mean more AI usage on every plan.

(21:58) Quality of life: Consistent duplicating, publish and preview on every trip page, mobile fixes.

(29:23) Week ahead: Payouts closed beta and service fees early access.

Show Highlights

Request supplier commission without leaving Tern

Basic invoicing can now live in your back office

Reports reflect bookings as soon as they’re logged

More AI usage at the same plan price is the goal

Email Molly for payouts and service fees accessKeywords

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