Looking for PMs who know tradespeople
Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 1 vote
Looking for PMs who know tradespeople
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- 3moRobert EllisBusiness MemberDeveloper · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
Quote from @Leo Koster:
Hey BP community, pretty new here. Joined because I'm looking to find PMs who can refer contractors and tradespeople in their network to my tool and share resulting revenue. You would get a link to share with your tradespeople and fees get paid out to you same day via Zelle or Venmo. Anyone who wants more info can contact me, Leo, directly at: (510) 455 two 678. Thanks for reading!
PS: Referral fees range from $100 to $250, depending on plan.
I'd be careful assuming referral fees automatically create a strong contractor network.
The reason I say that is because the best tradespeople are usually capacity constrained, not lead constrained. A referral fee may attract participation initially, but long-term success usually comes from helping contractors make more money, reduce downtime, improve collections, or simplify operations.
The bigger risk isn't finding contractors willing to sign up. It's maintaining quality as the network grows. Most investors and property managers aren't looking for the largest contractor database. They're looking for the smallest list of people who consistently show up, stay on budget, and finish projects.
What I've seen over the years is that contractor relationships are built on trust and repeat performance more than incentives. Once someone finds a roofer, electrician, or GC they trust, they're often reluctant to risk that relationship unless the new solution creates a meaningful improvement.
Most people focus on acquisition. The harder challenge is retention. Getting a contractor into a platform is one thing. Creating enough value that they continue using it six or twelve months later is something entirely different.
What problem are the best contractors solving by joining that they aren't already solving today?
Section 8 Launch52 Reviews- Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 1 vote3mo
Quote from @Robert Ellis:
Quote from @Leo Koster:
Hey BP community, pretty new here. Joined because I'm looking to find PMs who can refer contractors and tradespeople in their network to my tool and share resulting revenue. You would get a link to share with your tradespeople and fees get paid out to you same day via Zelle or Venmo. Anyone who wants more info can contact me, Leo, directly at: (510) 455 two 678. Thanks for reading!
PS: Referral fees range from $100 to $250, depending on plan.
I'd be careful assuming referral fees automatically create a strong contractor network.
The reason I say that is because the best tradespeople are usually capacity constrained, not lead constrained. A referral fee may attract participation initially, but long-term success usually comes from helping contractors make more money, reduce downtime, improve collections, or simplify operations.
The bigger risk isn't finding contractors willing to sign up. It's maintaining quality as the network grows. Most investors and property managers aren't looking for the largest contractor database. They're looking for the smallest list of people who consistently show up, stay on budget, and finish projects.
What I've seen over the years is that contractor relationships are built on trust and repeat performance more than incentives. Once someone finds a roofer, electrician, or GC they trust, they're often reluctant to risk that relationship unless the new solution creates a meaningful improvement.
Most people focus on acquisition. The harder challenge is retention. Getting a contractor into a platform is one thing. Creating enough value that they continue using it six or twelve months later is something entirely different.
What problem are the best contractors solving by joining that they aren't already solving today?
Good points, and I'd push back on one thing. GuildSeal isn't a contractor network or lead-gen tool, so the capacity-constrained argument doesn't apply. Contractors aren't joining a marketplace. They're getting a permanent record of their own completed jobs that ends disputes before they become fights.
The problem it solves: a client signs off on a bathroom tile job, then disputes it six weeks later claiming the work was never finished. The contractor has photos on their phone that prove nothing about client approval. GuildSeal collects the client's sign-off with a verified OTP code and anchors that record permanently. Nobody can alter it after the fact.
You're right that the harder challenge is retention. Which is why the value proposition isn't "join our network." It's "the next time a client disputes a job you've already been paid for, you send one link instead of calling a lawyer."
The property managers I'm looking to work with aren't being asked to vet contractors. They're being asked to share a tool with tradespeople they already trust and collect a referral fee off the value they generate.
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