Traditional franchises often require a significant upfront investment of $30,000–$80,000, ongoing royalty payments of 10–15% of your revenue, long-term contractual commitments, and the requirement to operate under the franchisor’s brand.

With Get Charlie Associate, you gain access to many of the same business growth advantages—qualified leads, proven systems, training, tools, and ongoing support—with an investment starting from just $95.83 per month on a 5-year membership.

 The difference?  

• No large upfront capital investment 
• No debt burden 
• No revenue-sharing or royalty payments 
• No restrictive long-term franchise agreements 
• No loss of your business identity

You retain complete ownership of your business, continue trading under your own brand, and enjoy the flexibility and independence of being your own boss—while benefiting from the support, resources, and opportunities of a larger network.

The support of a proven business system. The freedom of an independent business. A fraction of the cost.

Leads come from the GetCharlie homeowner marketplace -- real Auckland homeowners posting real jobs. Leads are matched to your trade category and location, then delivered to your phone by SMS and push notification. You see the job details and decide whether to quote. You only receive leads that match what you do and where you work. No bidding wars. No competing with 15 other tradies.

Lead volume depends on your trade, your location, and your subscription tier. Our target is a minimum of 5 qualified leads per month for Starter tier, with Growth and Pro tiers receiving priority access and higher volumes. We will be honest with you -- we are establishing new markets regularly and constantly.

Most of our associates were not tech-savvy before they joined. That is exactly why we built everything to work on your phone with as few taps as possible. You get a personal onboarding call where we walk you through everything. And if you get stuck, call us -- we are real people who actually answer the phone. The quoting tool is genuinely simpler than writing a quote on paper.

Yes. No lock-in contracts. No exit fees. No cancellation penalties. If GetCharlie Associate is not delivering value, you should leave. We believe you will stay because it works -- not because a contract forces you to. That is the whole point of being the alternative to franchises.

If you are already busy, you are exactly the tradesperson who benefits most. Busy tradies are often undercharging, over-relying on one or two clients, and spending too much time on admin. GetCharlie Associate helps you charge properly, diversify your pipeline, and reclaim hours every week with better tools. It is not just about getting more work -- it is about building a sustainable business that does not burn you out.

Service King is an Auckland-based property services company that has been operating for over 27 years with 500+ commercial clients. The team behind GetCharlie has actually built and run trade businesses -- quoting jobs, managing teams, dealing with cash flow, and growing from solo operator to multi-crew operation. When we give you training and advice, it comes from two decades of doing the work ourselves. This is not a tech company guessing about trades.

We support residential maintenance trades including handyman, plumbing, electrical, painting, landscaping, cleaning, pest control, carpet cleaning, exterior maintenance, and kitset assembly. We are adding more categories based on demand. If your trade is not listed, get in touch -- we are growing fast and your trade might be next.

We are launching in Auckland first because that is where Service King's network is strongest and where we can deliver the most leads at present .Wellington, Waikato and Canterbury are next. We believe in density before geography -- we would rather be brilliant in one region than average in five. Join the waitlist if you are outside Auckland and we will let you know when we reach your area.

We are launching in Auckland first because that is where Service King's network is strongest and where we can deliver the most leads at present .Wellington, Waikato and Canterbury are next. We believe in density before geography -- we would rather be brilliant in one region than average in five. Join the waitlist if you are outside Auckland and we will let you know when we reach your area.

Builderscrack and NoCowboys are passive directories -- they list you and hope homeowners find you. GetCharlie Associate is a growth platform. We deliver qualified leads to your phone, give you business tools, provide training and mentoring, connect you with a community, and support your branding. It is the difference between being listed in a phonebook and having a business partner who actively works to grow your pipeline.

Yes. We understand that circumstances can change, so club memberships may be transferred to another person, subject to the following conditions:

Membership Transfer Conditions

•  Memberships become eligible for transfer after the member has held their membership for a minimum of 12 months.
  
• The incoming member must complete the club's membership application and vetting process, pay full membership fee.
  
• The incoming member must meet all eligibility requirements and be formally approved by the club.
  
• Any outstanding membership fees, obligations, or commitments associated with the membership must be settled before the transfer can be completed.
  
•  The club reserves the right to decline any transfer application that does not meet membership criteria.

Benefits for the New Member

• Once approved and enrolled, the new member will receive a full five-year membership term commencing from their official join date.
  
• The new member will enjoy the same membership benefits, services, and privileges available to all club members at the time of joining.

If you are considering transferring your membership, please contact the club administration team to discuss.

Yes. A one-time membership transfer fee of $129 applies to cover administration, processing, and the membership approval process for the incoming member.

Yes. Memberships may be transferred to a family member; however, all new membership provisions, eligibility requirements, membership fee and the club's approval process will apply to any incoming member.

Yes. Once the membership transfer has been approved and the new membership is activated, the new member will receive the same benefits, privileges, and access available to all existing club members.

No. Membership fees are non-refundable. If you choose to leave the club before the end of your five-year membership term, no refund or partial refund of membership fees will be provided.

The approval process typically takes 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the workload of the club's vetting agents and the completeness of the application. In most cases, applicants will be notified as soon as a decision has been made.