Know a tradie who needs a better website? Get paid to introduce them.
We reward the people who help us grow — properly, and for the long haul. Refer a tradie to 5 Star Tradie and earn real rewards every time one signs up and sticks around. No catch. No fine print games. Just a fair cut for sending good people our way.
We’d rather pay real people than burn money on ads.
Here’s the honest truth: our prices are low on purpose. We’re playing the long game — the more Aussie tradies we get on board, the more we can keep costs down for everyone. Volume is what lets us charge a fraction of what the big agencies do.
Most companies pour that growth budget into faceless online advertising. We’d genuinely rather put it in the pockets of the people in our community — the accountants, business managers, and tradies who already know and trust us. You spread the word, you get rewarded. Simple.
That’s why we’re being completely transparent with you on this page about exactly what you earn and how. No vague “competitive commissions” nonsense. The actual numbers are right below.
Refer 100 tradies to our Growth package this year, and here’s what happens.
Same clients. Zero extra work. Work for one year, get paid for the rest of it. Figures assume all referred clients remain active Growth subscribers — see full Partner Program Terms for details.
For the skim-readers
If you only read one thing, read this. The full breakdown is just below.
Dead simple. Five steps.
No portals to learn, no paperwork headaches. Here’s the whole thing.
Sign Up
Register as a Partner below and pick your unique referrer name — like “JohnSmith” or your business name.
Spread The Word
Tell tradies in your network about 5 Star Tradie. Give them your referrer name to quote.
They Sign Up
When they join, we ask “Who referred you?” They give your name. You’re credited instantly.
You Get Paid
Rewards land at sign-up, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. We chase it up — not you.
Watch It Grow
Hit volume milestones, unlock bonuses, and climb toward genuine ongoing residual income.
Give them a reason to say yes before you even talk numbers
When you bring 5 Star Tradie up with a tradie mate, you’ve got real, genuine value to lead with — not just a sales pitch.
A Free Website
No build fee, no setup cost. They just pay the monthly plan, from $199/month.
Google Business Review
A quick, honest look at how they’re showing up in local search — free, fast, no obligation.
SEO Snapshot
A fast look at where they stand online and what might be costing them visibility right now.
Straightforward Pricing
No hidden fees, no lock-in games. Just an honest monthly cost for a website that actually works for them.
“Look mate, I can get you sorted — free website, a proper look at your Google listing, and a read on your SEO. All you’re up for is the monthly plan. Costs you next to nothing to find out what it could do for your business.”
The full reward breakdown
Every client you refer earns you money at four milestones. The longer they stay, the more you make — because we only win when they win.
| Milestone | Essential $199/mo |
Growth $299/mo |
Enterprise Custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| On sign-up | $100 | $150 | $150 |
| 3 months retained | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| 6 months retained | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| 12 months retained | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| Total possible | $700 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
Enterprise referrals are rewarded at the same rate as Growth — keeping things fair and predictable for everyone when custom pricing is involved.
The more you refer, the more you make
On top of your per-client rewards, hit these milestones and pick up bonus payments once each of those clients has stayed a full 12 months. Bonuses cap at 20 referrals.
| Qualifying referrals | Essential bonus | Growth / Enterprise bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $125 | $250 |
| 10 | $300 | $500 |
| 15 | $450 | $750 |
| 20 | $600 | $1,000 |
Bonuses are tracked separately for Essential and Growth/Enterprise referrals, and stop increasing once you pass 20 qualifying referrals in that package.
This isn’t a one-off. It’s a path.
Start as a referrer and grow into a genuine ongoing income stream. Your total referral count — Essential and Growth combined — is what moves you up.
Referrer
Earn your per-client rewards on everyone you bring in, plus volume bonuses stacking from your 5th referral.
Up to $1,650 across 20 Growth referrals.
Partner
Once your clients complete their 12-month reward cycle, start earning 15% of their monthly revenue — for as long as they stay.
Recurring income on top of new referrals.
Senior Partner
Your residual rate doubles. A genuine second income stream, built entirely from work you’ve already done.
Real recurring money, every month.
Executive Partner
You’re now one of our biggest growth drivers. Your share climbs again.
A serious, dependable income stream.
Top Partner — 45% ongoing residual
Refer 100 Growth clients and you’re looking at roughly $161,460 a year in ongoing residual income alone, on top of what you’ve already earned getting there. If you ever get anywhere near this, let’s talk — there’s more we can do for genuine top partners.
Perfect for people who already know tradies
Accountants & Bookkeepers
You talk to trade businesses every day. A natural, low-effort introduction that earns you real income.
Business Managers & Consultants
You advise tradies on growth. A 5 Star Tradie website is an easy win to put in front of them.
Tradies Themselves
Happy with your site? Your mates in the trade will trust your word more than any ad ever could.
Local Marketers & Letterbox Crews
Already getting in front of local businesses? Add us to the mix and earn on every sign-up.
Suppliers & Wholesalers
Your trade customers need a strong online presence. Point them our way and get rewarded.
Anyone Well-Connected
If you know good tradies who’d benefit, you’re exactly who we built this for.
The bits people usually ask
At four points: when your referral signs up, then again at 3, 6 and 12 months as long as they’re still with us. We track it and reach out — you don’t have to chase anything.
You keep everything you’ve already earned. You simply won’t receive the later milestone payments if they leave before reaching them. That’s why we focus on quality introductions.
No. Partners are independent and work on their own time and terms. However many referrals you bring in, this stays a partnership, not an employment relationship.
None at all. The more you refer, the more you earn — and past 25 total referrals, you start earning genuine ongoing residual income on top.
When someone signs up, we ask them who sent them. They quote your unique referrer name and we match it to your account. Simple and reliable.
Not to start. Most Partners are just referring people they know, not running a business, so no ABN is needed — you confirm this when you sign up. Once you hit 15 successful referrals, we'll ask you to grab a free ABN (takes about 5 minutes) before we process further payments. We'll give you plenty of notice before it applies. Full detail in the Partner Program Terms.
Referral rewards apply to our Essential, Growth, and Enterprise website packages. If we launch other products down the track, those sit outside this program unless we say otherwise.
Whoever the client names as their referrer when they sign up gets the credit — it’s first name given, no splitting or double-dipping. Keeps it simple and fair for everyone.
None. Joining is free, there’s no minimum number of referrals, and no ongoing obligation. You only ever earn from this — you never pay in.
Yep — drop us an email or give us a call any time for a status check on where each referral sits. We’ll also reach out proactively whenever one of your referrals hits a milestone.
Become a 5 Star Tradie Partner
Fill this in and we’ll set you up with your Partner code and everything you need to start earning. Takes about a minute.
Full Partner Program Terms & Conditions apply to this program, including eligibility, payment timing, and ABN requirements.