Colorado benefits from skiing, drawing tourists from around the world in a way that Washington does not. Also, Colorado isn't surrounded by states with a lot of medical marijuana, and it's closer to the Midwest, South and Northeast. All of this has driven prices down in Washington for farmers like Lauerman. In the early days, we were able to get, like, $1,700 to $2,200 a pound, wholesale. Now it's like $700, $800 a pound, he said.
Keep in mind, these rates are based on agencies that are members of the 4A's, which are typically larger agencies. In contrast, the rates in smaller markets are typically more in the $100-$200 per hour range. Also, smaller projects typically go to the younger team members who bill at a proportionately lower rate.
If an agent makes 100 calls per day and he dials for 7 hours that means that the agent is making about 14 calls per hour. If the agent is paid $9 per hour, the average cost per call is $0.64.With an outsourced call center agents can make from 40 to 80 calls per hour using predictive equipment. At $25 per agent hour this means that the 40 calls per hour equals $0.62 and the 80 equals $0.31 per call.Typically, this also includes the training and upkeep of the program.ith an outsourced call center agents can make from 40 to 80 calls per hour using predictive equipment. At $25 per agent hour this means that the 40 calls per hour equals $0.62 and the 80 equals $0.31 per call.