As a Speed Dating Host for us, you would be classified as an independent contractor, not an employee. For the $99, we will send you the complete business package (which sells online for $149 - you get it for $99 because you will not receive your own website with it). We want to make sure that you are serious about hosting events and have also made a commitment to your success. This is why we require the $99 start-up fee. Even if you hold only 1 event with 20 people, you will make back your $99 in commission.