Build a $100K Business Serving the Trades
Become a certified sparQ Specialist. Deploy sparQ for local HVAC, electrical, cleaning, and plumbing companies. Earn $99/month per client — forever.
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Income Milestones
| Active Clients | Monthly Income | Annual Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $990 | $11,880 | Silver |
| 20 | $1,980 | $23,760 | Silver |
| 35 | $3,465 | $41,580 | Gold |
| 50 | $4,950 | $59,400 | Platinum |
| 85 | $8,415 | $100,980 | Platinum |
What sparQ Provides
Full Platform
Complete business management suite — CRM, scheduling, invoicing, team management, and more. You sell it, we build and maintain it.
Cloud Operating System
cloud.sparqone.com gives you a dashboard to manage all your clients, provision new instances, and monitor health — all in one place.
Certification Training
Three-module certification program covering the platform, trade verticals, and business development. All content is free and public.
Sales Materials
Sales decks, demo scripts, objection handling guides, comparison sheets, and email templates — ready to use, no cost.
Co-Sell Support
Schedule co-sell calls where sparQ team members join your sales conversations and help close deals.
Tier-2 Backup
You handle day-to-day client support. When something is beyond your scope, escalate to our engineering team.
How It Works
Apply
Submit your application. We review your background and qualifications within 3–5 business days.
Certify
Complete three training modules and pass the certification exam. All content is free and self-paced.
First Client
Sign your first trade business. We help you through the process with co-sell calls and onboarding support.
Build Your Book
Grow your client portfolio. Each client pays $299/month — you earn $99/month per client, forever.
$100K+
At 85 clients you're earning over $100K/year in recurring revenue. Add setup fees and retainers to earn more.
Who This Is For
Great Fit
- IT consultants looking for recurring revenue
- Former trades workers who understand the industry
- MSP operators wanting to expand into vertical SaaS
- Bookkeepers and accountants serving trade clients
- Career changers with strong communication skills
- Self-starters comfortable with outbound sales
Not a Fit
- Looking for passive income with no client interaction
- Not willing to invest time in certification training
- Expecting immediate income without building a client base
- Uncomfortable with outbound outreach and sales conversations
- Looking for a full-time employment position
- No interest in the trades or local business ecosystem
Specialist Tiers
| Tier | Active Clients | Commission | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1–9 | $99/client/mo | Training, toolkit, co-sell calls, Tier-2 support |
| Silver | 10–24 | $99/client/mo | Everything in Bronze + priority support, quarterly business review |
| Gold | 25–49 | $99/client/mo | Everything in Silver + directory listing, co-branded landing page |
| Platinum | 50+ | $99/client/mo | Everything in Gold + auto directory listing, T3 trainer eligibility, lead routing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing. There are no franchise fees, no licensing costs, and no monthly platform charges for Specialists. You earn commissions on the clients you bring in. All training materials, sales resources, and tools are provided at no cost.
Most people complete certification in 2–4 weeks studying part-time. The program has three modules: Platform Mastery, Trades Fundamentals, and Business Development. Each module ends with an exam or practical demonstration.
You need to be comfortable learning software, but you don't need to be a developer. Many successful Specialists come from IT support, bookkeeping, or trades backgrounds. The certification training covers everything you need to know about the platform.
Your commission for that client stops in the month they cancel. There's no clawback on previously paid commissions unless the client cancels within the first 30 days.
Yes. Many Specialists start part-time while maintaining other work. The key commitment is completing certification and then consistently doing outreach to build your client base.
We don't enforce exclusive territories. You can work with trade businesses anywhere. However, local relationships are your strongest advantage, so most Specialists focus on their metro area.
Each sparQ client pays $299/month. You earn $99/month per active client, paid monthly. Commissions are calculated on the 1st, confirmed on the 5th, and paid on the 10th of each month. There's a $50 minimum payout threshold.
You get a complete sales toolkit including decks, demo scripts, objection handling guides, and comparison sheets. You can also schedule co-sell calls where our team joins your sales conversations.
You handle Tier-1 support (how-to questions, configuration, basic troubleshooting). Anything beyond that, you escalate to our Tier-2 engineering team through the support desk in cloud.sparqone.com.
No. You can sell other products and services alongside sparQ. Many Specialists offer complementary services like setup consulting, training, and custom configuration for additional revenue.
Ready to Build Your Business?
Join the sparQ Specialist Program and start earning recurring revenue serving trade companies in your area.