Higgins Reports

πŸ† BNI CHAPTER MASTER ASSESSMENT REPORT

Lakewood Business Builders | Denver, CO | Rocky Mountain Region | July 2025

⚠️ DEMO β€” All data is fictional
38
Total Members
312
Referrals Given (90d)
329
Referrals Received (90d)
24
Visitors Brought (90d)
487
1-2-1s Conducted (90d)
8.2
Avg Referrals / Member
12.8
Avg 1-2-1s / Member
14
Missing Priority Seats
Chapter Details
Chapter NameLakewood Business Builders (LBB)
RegionRocky Mountain
Meeting FormatIn-Person
Meeting Day/TimeTuesday at 7:30 AM
LocationLakewood Cultural Center, 470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
PresidentSandra Kowalski  
Vice PresidentMarcus Delgado  
Secretary/TreasurerPriya Nair
Area DirectorTom Whitfield  
Visitor LinkπŸ”— Visitor Invite Form
Flags & Action Items

⚠️ Unconfirmed Classification

Derek Osman (TechBridge Solutions) β€” classification unconfirmed. Likely IT Consultant or Cybersecurity. MC to verify.

⚠️ Empty Leadership Roles

Education Coordinator, Growth Coordinator, and 3 MC sub-roles currently unfilled.

βœ… Strong Legal Coverage

4 legal seats filled: Business Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Estate Planning β€” rare and powerful combination.

⚠️ Low Engagement Alert

3 members with 0 referrals given in 90 days. Mentorship and 1-2-1 coaching recommended immediately.

πŸ“Š Referrals by Category (90 Days)

🌐 Contact Spheres Represented

πŸ† Top 8 Performers β€” Referrals Given

πŸ“ˆ Missing Seats by Category

Current Chapter Roster β€” 38 Members
# β‡… Member Name β‡… Company β‡… Category β‡… Classification β‡… Contact
Chapter Performance Snapshot β€” Last 90 Days
312
Referrals Given
329
Referrals Received
24
Visitors Brought
487
1-2-1s Conducted
Member β‡… Classification β‡… Ref. Given β‡… Ref. Received β‡… Visitors β‡… 1-2-1s β‡… Late β‡… Absent β‡… Status Contact
Missing Professions β€” Prioritized Top 15
Priority β‡… Category β‡… Missing Classification β‡… Why High Value Best Seats to Refer Referral Triggers
πŸ”Ž Overlooked / Non-Obvious Professions
ProfessionWhy It's a Hidden Gem
Home InspectorEmbedded in every real estate transaction β€” triggers referrals for roofers, plumbers, HVAC, pest control, and electricians simultaneously.
Interior DesignerWorks with builders, flooring, window treatments, painters, and real estate agents. High-revenue clientele aligned with the Home Services sphere.
Business Coach / TrainerServes every small business owner in the chapter. Identifies pain points leading to referrals for CPA, bookkeeping, digital marketing, IT, and legal.
Local Vendor Search β€” Within 30 Miles of Lakewood, CO 80226
# Profession β‡… Business Name β‡… Phone Address Why It Fits Best Outreach Angle Invite
Invitation Templates β€” Top 5 Professions

πŸ“§ Email Invitation β€” Preview & Send

Select a profession below to preview and edit the invitation before sending:

πŸ’‘ Subject Line Options

1. [Vendor Name] β€” You're Invited to Meet 38 Local Business Owners This Tuesday!
2. Grow [Business Name] Through Trusted Referrals β€” Join Us at BNI Lakewood
3. [Contact Name], Let's Talk About Growing Your Business Through Referrals

πŸ“± SMS Template (≀320 characters)

Hi [Contact Name]! I'm [Your Name] from BNI Lakewood. We have 38 members & no [profession] seat β€” all referrals go to you! Join us Tue 7:30AM at Lakewood Cultural Center. RSVP: [Visitor Link] β€” Love to host you!

πŸ“ž 20-30 Second Phone Script

"Hi, is this [Contact Name]? Great! My name is [Your Name] β€” I'm a member of BNI Lakewood Business Builders, a group of 38 local business owners who meet every Tuesday to share qualified referrals. I came across [Vendor Business Name] and thought you'd be a perfect fit β€” we have no [profession] seat, so every referral in that category goes directly to you. Can I send you details? What's the best email?"

If gatekeeper: "Hi! I'm looking for the person who handles community partnerships or business development β€” we're a local networking group in Lakewood and would love to connect. Who should I speak with?"

πŸ“§ 48-Hour Follow-Up

Subject: Quick Follow-Up β€” Your Seat Is Still Open at BNI Lakewood!

Hi [Contact Name], just checking in! We still have no [profession] in our chapter and I think [Business Name] would be a great fit. We meet Tuesdays at 7:30 AM. Our next two dates are [Date 1] and [Date 2]. Would a teammate like to attend instead? RSVP: [Visitor Invite Link]
🎯 Top 5 Missing Professions to Recruit First
PriorityProfessionRationale
1HVACCompletes the Home Services Power Team β€” 8 members ready to refer immediately.
2ElectricianEssential trade missing from the home services ecosystem; instant partner for roofing, plumbing, builder, and restoration.
3Commercial Real EstateUnlocks the business-side referral engine β€” Business Broker, Commercial Insurance, and Business Law already seated.
4Landscape ServicesHigh-demand seasonal trade cross-referring with power washing, pest control, real estate, and builders.
5PhotographerServes every business in the chapter (headshots, marketing, events) plus real estate photography β€” universal need.
πŸ“… 2-Week Outreach Plan
Week β‡… Day β‡… Action Who Invites Vendors
Week 1MondayEmail top 2 HVAC + top 2 Electrician vendorsRyan Torres & Elena Marsh4 total
Week 1TuesdayChapter meeting: announce campaign; email top 2 Commercial RE vendorsLeadership + David Chen2 total
Week 1ThursdayEmail top 2 Landscape + top 2 Handyman vendorsGrant Owens & Nina Patel4 total
Week 1FridaySMS follow-ups to all non-responders Mon–ThuAll assigned membersFollow-up round
Week 2Monday48-hour follow-up emails to all non-responders from Week 1All assigned membersAll non-responders
Week 2TuesdayPhone calls to top 5 priority vendors; chapter meeting updateSandra Kowalski, Marcus Delgado, Nina Patel5 calls
Week 2ThursdaySend invitations to Moving Company + Tax Advisor vendorsNina Patel & Robin Aldridge4 total
Week 2FridayFinal SMS/email push with alternate meeting datesAll assigned membersFinal round
πŸ“Š Recruitment Tracking
Profession β‡… Vendor β‡… Invited By β‡… Date β‡… RSVP β‡… Attended β‡… Follow-Up Outcome