# Converting Service into Recurring Revenue

The trades business model has a built-in problem: you finish a job, collect payment, and then need to find the next job. Maintenance contracts solve this by creating predictable recurring revenue from your existing customer base. AI helps you design the contracts, create the sales materials, and maintain the customer touchpoints that make the model work.

Designing Maintenance Plans

Every trade has equipment or systems that benefit from regular maintenance. AI helps you design plans that make sense for your trade:

I am a [trade] designing a residential maintenance plan for [systems/equipment you maintain].

Design a tiered maintenance plan:
**Basic tier:** Annual inspection and essential maintenance
**Premium tier:** Semi-annual service with priority scheduling and discounts

For each tier, specify:
1. What is included in each visit (specific tasks)
2. What parts/materials are included vs. billed separately
3. Response time guarantees for service calls
4. Discount on repairs (percentage off standard rates)
5. Pricing structure (monthly vs. annual payment)
6. What makes the premium tier worth the upgrade