When we started Baton, the goal was simple: build a trusted referral network where good companies don’t have to waste good leads. Today we’re proud to share that Inc. has recognized Baton on its 2026 Regionals: Rocky Mountain list of the fastest growing private companies.

Baton’s growth means two key things for our partners: better referral payouts and more exclusive leads to ensure that no leads are wasted and every customer gets to a pro who can help.

"Being named to the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Rocky Mountain list is a direct reflection of the home service pros who've trusted Baton with their referrals and their reputation,” says Phil Kirkeiner, Co-founder and CEO of Baton. “We built this network for companies that care about doing right by their customers — even when they have to say 'we don't do that.' As our reach expands, everyone benefits from better payouts, more qualified referrals, and the confidence that the customers they refer are going to be taken care of. That's what drives growth for every partner in the network."

Here’s a closer look at how our growth directly benefits the pros who trust us with their referrals.

More and Better Referrals

As more home services pros join the Baton platform every day, they refer more high-quality exclusive leads, meaning:

• Your referrals are likely to reach an available pro with a payout for you: When you refer a call, it has the best possible chance of finding a home with another trusted pro. That means more consistent payouts for you.
• ‍You can access more high-value exclusive leads on the Baton platform: As more companies route their out-of-area or off-service calls through Baton, the volume of high-intent, exclusive leads available to you increases. That means more opportunities to capture exclusive leads (but still with total control over your ZIP codes and service types).

Doing Right By Your Customers

We know that when you refer a customer to another company, your reputation is on the line.

‍That’s why Baton is not, and will never be, a free-for-all lead marketplace - we vet every business that joins. Baton grows by expanding a community of professionals who care about doing right by their customers, even the customers they can’t service.

‍Our expansion allows us to uphold that standard at a larger scale. It means you can confidently receive a payout for the jobs you can’t take, knowing the customer will be in good hands.

‍How Do I Join Baton?

If you haven't joined Baton and you are tired of wasting time and money on shared, low-quality leads, talk to a member of our team to learn how you can start earning payouts for your referrals.