To qualify for a partnership with Hoist, you must meet all of the following:

• At least 2 years of experience running a residential painting company
• 10 or more reviews on major platforms with a 4.0+ average rating
• Fully licensed (if required by your state)
• Minimum $1M in workers’ comp and general liability insurance
• Homeowner-Facing Brand: Must operate under your own brand name and work directly with homeowners (no subcontractors only)
• Primary service area population of at least 300,000
• Note: You do not need a website to be eligible to be a partner

Operational Expectations

• Capacity to take on at least 2 additional jobs per month
• Confirm production dates within 1 business day of job close
• Prompt, professional communication with Hoist and with homeowners
• Use the Hoist web platform to manage jobs and updates
  

Important: Failure to stay responsive, follow up on jobs, or communicate reliably may lead us to dissolve the partnership.

Marketing & Sales Support

• Provide your logo, business photos, and brand assets
• Allow Hoist to use your name and logo in marketing and sales
• Authorize us to represent your company to support your sales and marketing.

Bidding & Payments

• Hoist sets pricing using our own algorithm, including job size minumums (currnetly at $1,750) 
  Adhere to the Hoist payment schedule.

What We Look For

We work best with partners who are excited to grow, open to new technology, and committed to providing a top-tier experience for homeowners. If that sounds like you, you’re a great fit.