Referral Partner: Earn beyond your own jobs
Invite pros, help them get lawn care customers, and earn capped tier payouts from our margin. Keep 70/30 on every job you do.
Plus: earn capped, multi-tier referral income when landscapers you invite complete paid jobs – paid from our margin, never from their 70%.
You don’t just work with Local Landscaping Partners – you own a piece of its success. Our revenue share model rewards service providers for growth, not just for completed jobs
What You Earn
- Your job revenue: You keep 70% on every completed, paid job you perform.
- Referral revenue: When providers you referred complete paid jobs, you earn tier payouts from our margin. Their 70% is never reduced.
- How it’s funded: Company keeps a portion of its 30% revenue share in the Referral Pool (RP) across tiers. No pay for sign-ups; payouts occur only on completed, paid jobs (reversals on refunds/chargebacks).
Who Can Become a Referral Partner
To protect quality and keep incentives aligned with real work:
- Join as a Member first and start taking jobs.
- Complete at least 5 paid jobs to learn the workflow.
- Request Referral Partner access or Accept an Invitation to the Referral Program.
- Once approved, invite other landscapers (preferably in other regions).
You can keep taking jobs as a Member in your area while earning referral income from your network elsewhere.
Stay Qualified (Active Partner status)
To keep Referral Partner payouts active, you must:
- Complete ≥ 5 paid jobs each calendar month in your area, and
- Remain in good standing (SLA/CSAT/utilization met; banking/insurance current).
If you miss the monthly minimum:
- Month 1: status → Paused (you still keep 70% on your jobs; referral payouts pause).
- Month 2: status → Inactive (complete 5 paid jobs in the next 30 days to reinstate). No retro pay on paused months.
Why we do this: referral earnings are meant to reward active pros who know the platform and support quality for customers they bring in.
How It Works (Referral Partner track)
1) Apply and claim your territory (as a Member) – Upload W-9/EIN and insurance, and claim the zips you want.
2) Set pricing (to net 70%) – We quote from your menu; you can adjust on-site when needed.
3) Accept jobs (calendar or on-site). Add photos, notes; complete the work.
4) Get paid (weekly). Card jobs settle weekly; log checks to reconcile 70/30.
5) Unlock Partner. After 5 paid jobs, request upgrade to Partner. Share your link with landscapers nationwide; earn tier payouts from our margin when your network completes paid jobs (stay active to remain eligible).
Referral Payouts at a Glance
- Funding: Your referral income is funded from our 30% margin, not from your recruit’s 70%.
- Depth: Up to 5 tiers with per-downline annual caps (e.g., T1 $2,400; T2 $1,200; T3 $800; T4 $400; T5 $200).
- Eligibility: Payouts only on completed & paid jobs; chargebacks reverse prior payouts.
Per-Job Example
Customer pays $250 (after CC processing fees) → Provider doing the job: $175 (70%); Company: $75 (30%).
From $75 we fund operations, payment costs, and – if applicable – the tier pool for eligible uplines.
Why Partners Choose LLP
- No lead fees on your book. Pay only on completed work (70/30).
- Zip-level demand. Fill routes and reduce windshield time.
- Less admin. We handle customer service, payments, and tax docs.
- Stackable income. Keep your 70% on your jobs + add unlimited referral income from your network.
Requirements (Member → then Partner)
- Lawn mower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower; reliable vehicle.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; able to pass a background check.
- W-9/EIN, current General Liability insurance, recent project photos.
- Complete 5 paid jobs as a Member before requesting Partner access.
FAQ (Referral Partner)
Do I have to keep taking jobs myself?
Yes. Complete ≥ 5 paid jobs/month to remain Partner-eligible.
Is there a limit to referrals?
No cap on people you invite. Earnings scale by growing a productive network, not by taking more from one provider.
Do my recruits lose any pay?
No. Your referral earnings are paid from our margin, not from their 70%.
Can I recruit in my own territory?
Yes, you can, but it is preferable inviting other regions to avoid conflicts; so your area stays focused on your crew’s work.
How fast are referral payouts?
Calculated monthly after customer payments settle; reversals apply on refunds/chargebacks.
What happens if a recruit quits or under-performs?
You earn only on completed & paid jobs from eligible providers. If their eligibility lapses, payouts pause.
How does insurance work?
All partners are required to maintain minimum insurance coverage. See details.