Ground floor of a 4-person team. Uncapped commissions that compound every month. A massive untapped market. And a real chance to build something with your name on it.
Service-based businesses — landscapers, plumbers, auto shops, HVAC companies — are great at their craft but getting crushed by everything else. Missed calls, lost leads, zero follow-up, invisible online. They need simple tools. They just don't know those tools exist yet.
62% of calls to small businesses go unanswered. Every missed call is a customer who called the next company on Google. That's $300–$1,000 jobs disappearing daily.
90% of customers check Google reviews before hiring. Most small businesses never ask. They're sitting at 4.2 stars with 11 reviews while the competitor has 4.8 with 200.
80% of sales require 5+ follow-ups. Most small businesses make zero. They quote, hope, and lose the job to whoever texted back in 30 seconds.
These owners work 12-hour days IN the business. They don't have time to learn marketing or set up automations. They need someone to do it for them.
We package industry-standard automation tools and deliver them directly to businesses that don't know they exist. Missed call text-back, automated reviews, online booking, AI chatbots — all running 24/7. We're not inventing new technology. We're bringing proven solutions to underserved markets.
These aren't concepts or future ideas. These tools exist today and they can double a small business's revenue. The problem? 95% of service businesses have never heard of them. That's where we come in.
When a customer calls and nobody picks up, the system auto-sends a personalized text within 30 seconds: "Hey, sorry we missed your call — how can we help?" That customer stays engaged instead of calling the next company on Google.
After every completed job, the system automatically sends a text or email asking the customer for a Google review — with a direct link. Most businesses never ask. This one tool can take a company from 15 reviews to 150+ in a few months.
A trained AI that lives on their website and answers customer questions 24/7 — pricing, availability, services, booking. It captures lead info and sends it straight to the business owner's phone. Works at 2 AM on a Sunday.
Customers book appointments directly from Google, the website, or a text link — no phone call needed. Syncs with the business calendar, sends reminders, and reduces no-shows by up to 40%.
A customer snaps a photo of their lawn, driveway, or roof and AI generates an instant ballpark estimate. Cuts the quoting process from days to seconds and impresses customers with speed.
After giving a quote, the system sends a timed sequence of texts and emails over the next 7–14 days to close the deal. Most businesses send one quote and never follow up. This changes that without them lifting a finger.
A simple dashboard that shows every lead, where they are in the sales process, and what needs attention. No more sticky notes, spreadsheets, or "I forgot to call that guy back." The system tracks everything and alerts when action is needed.
An AI-powered phone system that answers calls, routes them to the right person, takes messages, books appointments, and provides instant answers. Like hiring a full-time receptionist for $97/month.
Automated referral tracking — when a customer refers someone, both parties get rewarded. The system handles the tracking, notifications, and credit. Turns existing customers into a free sales team.
One screen showing every Google, Yelp, and Facebook review. Get instant alerts for new reviews, respond from one place, and track rating trends over time. Know your reputation in real-time.
We are the bridge. We take these proven, industry-standard AI tools — the same ones powering agencies making millions — and we package them, configure them, and deliver them directly to local businesses who would never find them on their own.
The business owner doesn't need to learn GoHighLevel. They don't need to research AI chatbots. They don't need to spend 40 hours figuring out automation. We do all of that. And as the AI industry evolves — which it does every month — we evolve with it. New tools? We test them. New capabilities? We integrate them. Their business gets better without them lifting a finger.
That's why the recurring revenue model works: we're not selling a one-time product. We're selling an ongoing relationship where their business keeps improving over time. They pay $97–$297/month, and in return, they always have the latest tools, configured and running, without ever thinking about it.
When you close a deal, you hand it off. The client is onboarded, set up, and live within 3–5 business days — and you never touch the tech.
For $97–$297 a month — less than a phone bill — we give small business owners the same automated systems that enterprise companies use. One lead from our system pays for a full year of service. We're leveling the playing field.
That's a guy who hires his first employee. Takes a weekend off for the first time in years. Stops worrying about where the next job is coming from.
That family's income goes up $30–40K a year. Less stress. Better life. All because someone walked in and showed them a better way.
4th largest city in the US. 250,000+ small businesses. Year-round demand. No seasonal shutdown. And right now, nobody is going door-to-door to these businesses with AI automation. We're first.
| Tier | Industry | Why They Buy | Houston Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Tier | Landscaping / Lawn Care | Overwhelmed, terrible follow-up | 3,000+ |
| S-Tier | Plumbers | Miss calls constantly | 2,000+ |
| S-Tier | HVAC Companies | High-ticket, love automation | 1,500+ |
| A-Tier | Auto Repair / Detailing | You know this industry firsthand | 4,000+ |
| A-Tier | Roofing / GCs | Big jobs, need review management | 3,000+ |
| A-Tier | Cleaning Companies | High volume, need booking systems | 2,000+ |
| B-Tier | Pest, Fencing, Pool | Growing, tech-curious | 2,000+ |
Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM in the field. Friday is your office day — follow-ups, demos, pipeline management. You work area by area, staying in one zone at a time. This should genuinely feel like more freedom than what you have now.
| Day | Activity | Daily Target |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Field visits — door-to-door sales | 12–15 businesses |
| Tuesday | Field visits — door-to-door sales | 12–15 businesses |
| Wednesday | Field visits — door-to-door sales | 12–15 businesses |
| Thursday | Field visits — door-to-door sales | 12–15 businesses |
| Friday | Office day — follow-ups, demos, scheduling | Close deals |
Three income streams running simultaneously. The longer you're here, the more powerful they get — especially stream #3. That's the one that changes everything.
| Period | Weekly | Monthly | Annualized |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 (Training) | $1,700/wk | $3,400 | — |
| Week 3+ (Selling) | $1,200/wk | $4,800 | $62,400 |
Chris, this is your floor. You're getting paid from day one — training weeks included. But honestly? Once your commissions and recurring revenue kick in, this base becomes the smallest part of your paycheck. That's a good problem to have.
| Package | Setup Fee | Your 20% |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $1,497 | $299 |
| Growth | $2,497 | $499 |
| Scale | $3,997 | $799 |
Every deal you close puts immediate cash in your pocket on top of your base. Close 8 deals in a month? That's an extra $2,400–$6,400 just in setup commissions — in addition to your $4,800 base. But this isn't even the best part.
This is what separates this from every sales job you've ever had.
Every client you close pays a monthly fee. You get 5% of that fee every single month — forever. It never resets. It never gets taken away. It just stacks. Month after month, your recurring income grows automatically from clients you closed weeks or months ago.
At most sales jobs, January 1st hits and your counter goes back to zero. Here? Your counter never resets. Every client is another brick in the wall — and that wall pays you every month for as long as they stay.
| Your Active Clients | Avg Monthly Fee | Your 5% Monthly | Annual Passive Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 clients | $147/mo | $74/mo | $882/yr |
| 20 clients | $147/mo | $147/mo | $1,764/yr |
| 40 clients | $147/mo | $294/mo | $3,528/yr |
| 75 clients | $147/mo | $551/mo | $6,615/yr |
| 100 clients | $147/mo | $735/mo | $8,820/yr |
| 200 clients | $147/mo | $1,470/mo | $17,640/yr |
Here's where all three streams come together. We're showing you what a guy like you — an above-average closer — actually takes home.
This isn't a flat-line salary job. Every month you sell, every client you close, your income climbs — and the compounding effect means it accelerates over time. Here's what it actually looks like when someone with your skill set gets into this.
You learn the product in weeks 1–2 (at $1,700/week), then hit the field. By month 3, you're consistently closing 6–10 deals/month and building a real pipeline.
| Base Pay | Deal Commissions | Recurring (5%) | Total Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | $5,800 | $1,500 (~4 deals) | $29 (~4 clients) | $7,329 |
| Month 2 | $4,800 | $3,200 (~8 deals) | $88 (~12 clients) | $8,088 |
| Month 3 | $4,800 | $3,600 (~9 deals) | $176 (~24 clients) | $8,576 |
✅ By Month 3: ~18 active clients. Recurring starting to build. You've already earned $23,993 total in 3 months.
30–40 active clients. You're in a groove — closing consistently and the recurring revenue is becoming real money. This is the inflection point where the compounding starts to feel different.
| Base Pay | Deal Commissions | Recurring (5%) | Total Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 4 | $4,800 | $3,600 (~9 deals) | $250 (~34 clients) | $8,650 |
| Month 5 | $4,800 | $4,000 (~10 deals) | $338 (~46 clients) | $9,138 |
| Month 6 | $4,800 | $4,000 (~10 deals) | $441 (~60 clients) | $9,241 |
✅ By Month 6: 35–40 active clients. Your recurring alone is $441/month — that's money hitting your account from deals you closed months ago. You've earned $51,000+ total in 6 months. We add a second sales rep who you help train — you split territories and start building your team.
80–100 active clients. 2–3 reps under you. You're running the sales org — setting strategy, managing territories, and your recurring income is now a serious number.
| Base Pay | Deal Commissions | Recurring (5%) | Total Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 9 | $4,800 | $4,400 (~11 deals) | $625 (~85 clients) | $9,825 |
| Month 12 | $4,800 | $4,800 (~12 deals) | $882 (~120 clients) | $10,482 |
✅ By Month 12: Your recurring commission is nearly $900/month on autopilot. You've earned $115,000+ total in year one. The base pay? It's less than half your income now. And the recurring just keeps climbing.
200+ clients. Expansion into DFW, San Antonio, Austin. A team under you earning overrides on their production. The person who builds the sales operation from day one is the person who runs it — period.
| Base Pay | Deal + Overrides | Recurring (5%) | Total Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | $4,800 | $8,000+ (~12+ deals + overrides) | $1,470+ (~200 clients) | $14,270+ |
Chris, at this point your recurring commission alone — $1,470/month, $17,640/year — is pure passive income from clients who are happily using tools you sold them years ago. Combined with your base, deal commissions, and team overrides, you're looking at $170,000–$250,000+/year. Top performers in the AI automation space are clearing $300K–$400K+. With your background and work ethic, that's your trajectory.
You asked smart questions. Here are honest answers.
We use GoHighLevel — the same platform powering over 100,000 agencies worldwide. We're not building custom technology from scratch. We're packaging proven, industry-standard automation tools (missed call text-back, review automation, booking systems, AI chatbots) and delivering them to businesses that don't know they exist.
The platform is battle-tested across hundreds of thousands of businesses globally. Our edge isn't the tech — it's the delivery method. We go in person to underserved, service-based businesses in Houston that would never search for these tools on their own. We bring the tools to them, set everything up, and maintain it.
Honestly — learning the AI industry and the technology from scratch. The business side comes naturally — sales strategy, team building, operations, client relationships — that's second nature. But diving deep into AI automation tools, understanding how the systems work under the hood, and getting fluent in a completely new tech landscape? That's been the real grind.
And that's exactly what makes this opportunity so large. This industry is brand new. There's no traditional playbook. The learning curve is steep, which means most people won't put in the work to figure it out — and that's why the people who do get in early have the most to gain. The hard part is done. The systems are built. Now it's about executing.
Full transparency: before starting SANO Solutions, I invested in a mentorship with a successful agency owner who was already doing this at scale. During that mentorship, I personally closed over $12,000 in sales — selling the exact same types of services and tools we'll be offering.
That experience proved two critical things: the product sells, and the demand is real. I didn't want to start a business based on theory. I wanted hands-on proof before putting real money — and your career — on the line. That mentorship gave me the playbook, the confidence, and the skills to build this the right way.
SANO Solutions is pre-launch. We're assembling the team first (starting with you), building the systems, and launching with everything in place — not scrambling to figure it out after the first sale.
Houston only — and we work it zone by zone. Monday is NW Houston (Spring, Tomball, Cypress), Tuesday is SW, etc. You're not driving across the metro between visits. You drive to a zone (typically 20–30 minutes), park, and walk into 12–15 businesses in that area.
It's less driving than most outside sales roles because we're strategic about territories. The Houston metro has so many service businesses concentrated in commercial areas and strip centers that you can hit your daily target within a few square miles.
Monday–Thursday: 9 AM to 4 PM in the field. Friday: office/remote day for follow-ups, scheduling demos, managing your pipeline. That's roughly 35 hours/week with genuine flexibility.
Compensation in detail:
At the target pace of 8 sales/month, you're earning $8,000–$13,000/month by month 6. The recurring piece is what separates this from every other sales job — it turns into passive income that compounds every single month.
AI photo quoting is an existing technology that's rapidly maturing — contractors snap a photo of a lawn, roof, or project and AI generates an instant estimate. Tools like this are already being used by forward-thinking companies.
Our role isn't to build these tools from scratch. We're tool integrators, not tool creators. We identify the best AI-powered solutions as they emerge, package them into our service offerings, and bring them to businesses that would never discover them on their own. As AI evolves, our clients automatically get access to the latest capabilities — that's part of the value proposition.
We're pre-launch — deliberately building the team and systems before taking on clients so we can deliver properly from day one. In the broader industry, churn exists in every subscription business. We've built that reality into our financial model.
That said, our churn risk is low because we're selling genuinely useful tools, not gimmicks. A missed-call text-back system that saves a plumber even one $500 job per month pays for itself 5x over. These aren't "nice to have" tools — they're revenue-generating systems. When something is directly making you money, you don't cancel it.
The team from Day 1:
The scaling plan: We hire support before we hire more sales. That's a non-negotiable. Before we bring on a second sales rep, the support infrastructure is already scaled to handle the volume. No sloppy work, no overwhelmed team, no unhappy clients. Quality first — always.
The business model is built for scalability. We're running on software-based infrastructure, which means our costs don't scale linearly with clients. Whether we serve 10 clients or 100 clients, the core platform costs stay relatively flat. That's the beauty of a SaaS-style service business — margins improve as we grow, they don't shrink.
The recurring revenue model is what makes this stable. Every client who stays on is consistent monthly income for the business. We've built this to be financially sustainable from the start — lean overhead, proven tools, and a revenue structure that compounds over time. The business is in a strong position, and it only gets stronger with every client we add.
$1,700/week during training. $1,200/week after. This isn't "come work for free and hope." You have a base salary while you learn the product and build your pipeline.
GoHighLevel powers over 100,000 agencies globally. The tools are proven. The demand is proven. We're executing in a market where nobody is doing this in person.
When a landscaper sees a missed call automatically get a text response in 30 seconds — they get it immediately. They see "I'm losing money by not answering the phone, and this fixes it for $97/month." The demo IS the pitch.
Conservative scenario, 3 months in: you've earned $17,400+ in guaranteed base pay. You've built sales experience in the fastest-growing tech sector. You walk away with AI/automation industry skills that companies are paying a premium for right now.
Sales kit, pitch scripts, demo on your phone, lead lists, objection handlers, and direct access to the CEO every day. The first few days in the field, we go together. This is a partnership.
Every client keeps paying monthly. After 6 months, even if nobody closes another deal, there's still thousands per month coming in. We're building an asset, not chasing one-time transactions.
The global AI market is projected to grow at 37.3% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research). The marketing automation segment alone is expected to reach $13.7B by 2030. We're not chasing a trend — we're riding a wave that's barely started. The businesses that get in during Year 1 of a market shift are the ones that dominate Year 5.
Over 70% of small businesses still don't use any CRM or marketing automation (HubSpot State of Marketing). In Houston alone, that means 175,000+ businesses running on paper, sticky notes, and missed calls. The tools exist. The demand exists. But nobody is going door-to-door to deliver them. That's the gap — and we're walking straight into it.
This isn't cold-calling VPs at Fortune 500 companies. You're walking into a plumber's shop and showing him how he's losing $500/week in missed calls — then fixing it for $97/month. The close rate for in-person B2B SaaS demos averages 20–30% (Salesforce research). With a product this tangible and prices this low, a confident salesman with people skills doesn't just win — he takes over a territory.
SaaS businesses have an average client retention rate of 90–95% annually (Recurly Research). That means once you close a client, there's a 90%+ chance they're still paying next year. Unlike one-time sales jobs where January 1st resets your counter, every client you close becomes a permanent income stream. This is how top sales professionals build generational wealth — not from big one-time checks, but from compounding streams that never stop.
| What You Get Now | What You Get Later |
|---|---|
| $62K+ base — paid weekly, no exceptions | VP of Sales managing a growing team |
| 20% commission on every deal you close | 2.5% override on every rep you train — their recurring pays you too |
| 5% recurring that compounds every single month | The more reps you build, the more income streams you create |
| 35-hour weeks — M–Th field, Friday office | A career you built from the ground up |
| 4-person team with clear roles and support | First call when we expand to new markets |
| A product that genuinely helps small businesses | The person who builds it is the person who runs it |
$1,497 setup + $97/mo
AI tools, review systems, booking, automations
Details at launch
$2,497 setup + $197/mo
Starter + advanced AI, automation sequences, referrals
Details at launch
$3,997 setup + $297/mo
Growth + premium AI, custom builds, priority support
Details at launch
No ambiguity. No guesswork. Here's exactly what happens before you start, what your days look like, how you get paid, and what systems are in place to set you up for success.
About a week before your start date, you'll receive a full training guide. This covers the product, the tools, common objections, how the packages work, and how the sales process flows. Not a 50-page manual — a focused, practical guide that gets you ready to hit the ground.
The goal is simple: by Day 1, you already understand what you're selling and why it works. You're not sitting in a classroom for two weeks. You're ready to walk into businesses from the first morning.
You're not showing up empty-handed. On Day 1, everything is ready for you:
The product running on your device. Walk into any business and show them exactly what it does — missed call text-back, review automation, booking, all of it. Live. In their face.
Business name, address, phone, contact name, and our recommended package for each one. Organized by zone so you know exactly where to go Monday morning.
Word-for-word openers, conversation flows, and answers to every "but..." you'll hear. Use them as a framework — then make them yours.
We've already mapped out the highest-density areas in Houston — where the most service businesses are concentrated. You're not driving blind.
Full access to the system where you track every conversation, every follow-up, every deal in progress. Your pipeline, organized and automated.
Every coffee shop meeting is covered. If a prospect wants to meet over coffee to talk it through, SANO picks up the tab. No questions asked.
Before you walk into your first business, the CEO has already been working behind the scenes:
Tens of thousands of personalized cold emails go out to local Houston businesses. By the time you start, some have already replied, clicked, or shown interest. You'll know who's warm before you walk in.
We research and map out every zone in Houston — which streets have the most service businesses, which industries are concentrated where. Your lead sheets are built from this data.
You get a full breakdown of each business — who they are, where they are, how to reach them, and what package we think fits. This is your starting playbook for each zone.
These lead sheets are what we've found and what we think looks good. But you're the one on the ground floor. If you spot a business that wasn't on the list, walk in. If you think a different approach works better in a zone, go for it. We trust your judgment — that's why you're here.
This job has a natural flow to it, and it'll shift as your pipeline grows:
When your pipeline is fresh, you're out in the field hitting 12–15 businesses a day. Walking into shops, having conversations, dropping demos, collecting contact info. This is where the pipeline gets built. You'll spend a lot of early weeks here — and you'll come back to it whenever you need to feed the pipeline.
As conversations turn into interest, your calendar fills up. Follow-up demos, coffee shop meetings, second conversations with owners who need one more look. When the pipeline is hot, you're doing meetings all day — and closing. This is where the money gets made.
You'll teeter-totter between these two phases — and that's by design. Grind the pavement, fill the pipeline, shift to meetings, close deals, then go back out and plant more seeds. The best field sales reps in any industry work this same rhythm. It keeps the pipeline full and the commissions flowing.
Friday is different. You're not in the field. This is your day to:
Follow up with warm leads, schedule demos for next week, close anyone who's been thinking it over.
Book your Monday–Thursday meetings. Review who's hot, who needs another touch, and plan your week strategically.
Weekly check-in with the CEO. Share what's working, what's not, which zones are hot, and any intel from the field that shapes strategy.
If you see something in the field that the CEO should know — a new opportunity, a market trend, something we should be doing differently — Friday is the day to share it. Your input shapes the business.
Most of the time, you're closing on the spot. You walk in, show the demo, they see the value, and you close right there. That's the ideal — and with a product this tangible, it happens more often than you'd think. But when someone needs a little more time, here's how the follow-up process works:
| Meeting Type | Where | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Close ⭐ | Their business | The best-case scenario. Demo, conversation, close — all in one visit. This is the goal every time. |
| Follow-up Demo | Their business | If they didn't close on day one — go back in, show the product live again, walk them through the package that fits |
| Coffee Meeting | Local coffee shop | More casual. Talk business, build the relationship, close the deal. $25 tab covered by SANO |
| Decision Meeting 🔑 | Their business or phone | This is the crucial one. If it gets to a second follow-up, this is where it happens or it doesn't. Answer the last questions, get the signature, hand off to CEO for onboarding |
Every person you talk to goes into the system — so nothing falls through the cracks and you always know where your hottest deals are. We know you excel in sales, and we want you to run this corner of the business like it's yours. If you see a better way to organize, track, or follow up — tell us. Your feedback shapes how we build these tools.
Met a business owner? Drop them in with a quick note — what you talked about, how interested they were, and what they might need. Takes 30 seconds.
The system automatically reminds you when it's time to follow up. No more "I forgot to call that guy back." It prioritizes your hottest leads.
See every deal in progress — who's close to buying, who needs another demo, who's thinking. Your entire pipeline in one view so you always know where to focus.
Which zones convert best? What package sells the most? What day of the week do you close the most deals? This data isn't for policing — it's for making you sharper.
No surprises. Here's the exact pay schedule:
| Income Stream | When It Hits | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Base Pay ($1,200/wk) | Every Friday | Weekly direct deposit. No exceptions, no delays. Your guaranteed floor. |
| Setup Commission (20%) | 15 days after close | Every client gets a 15-day money-back guarantee. Once they clear that window and fully pay the setup fee, your 20% commission is paid out. End of month settlement. |
| Recurring Commission (5%) | Monthly | After each client pays their monthly fee, you get 5% of it. Paid monthly. If a client cancels, that stream stops — but with 90–95% industry retention, the stack keeps growing. |
| Team Override (2.5%) | Monthly | When you start training new reps, you earn 2.5% of their clients' monthly fees. 10 reps making sales = 10 new income streams for you, automatically. |
Day 1, you're in the field. No two-week classroom. The training guide you studied before starting did the heavy lifting — now it's about learning by doing.
It'll probably take about two weeks to find your groove — figure out your pitch cadence, how you like to open conversations, which types of businesses you click with the most. That's normal. This is a newer type of sales role, so we're giving you room to figure out your style.
During these first two weeks, you're at $1,700/week — higher than your regular base — because we know there's a learning curve and we want you focused on learning, not stressing about money. By week 3, you'll have your rhythm and the base settles at $1,200/week plus commissions.
Chris, we're not hiring you to micromanage you. We're hiring you because we believe you'll make the right decisions in the field. Here's what that looks like:
We'll give you data on where to go and who to talk to. But if you see a business that wasn't on the list and your gut says walk in — walk in. You're the one on the ground. You know what feels right.
We give you scripts and frameworks. Use them, modify them, build your own version. The best sales come from authenticity, and you know how to talk to people. We don't want a robot — we want Chris.
Everything we track is designed to help you sell more and sell smarter. Not to watch over your shoulder. If the data shows that Tuesdays are your best day, we want you to know that — so you can lean into it.
If you think something should change — a zone that's not working, a package that needs adjusting, a tool we should add — say it. You're on the front lines. Your input isn't just welcome, it's expected. This is a partnership.