Vision & Values
Why Referrals For Breakfast Exists
Many business owners do good work, serve their clients well, and still struggle to stay top-of-mind in their community. This community was created to address that gap – not through pressure or constant selling, but through consistency, trust, and meaningful professional relationships.
The purpose is simple: to build a trusted circle of local professionals who know each other’s work, speak well of one another, and actively look for opportunities to send business in the right direction.
- Staying top-of-mind locally
- Relationship-based growth
- Intentional, early-morning structure
Our Vision
Referrals For Breakfast is being built with a long-term view.
The vision is to create a repeatable, values-driven business community model that remains locally grounded while being capable of responsible growth over time. Expansion, where it occurs, is intended to be thoughtful and sustainable, not rushed or driven by hype.
Clear direction matters. Strong communities don’t happen by accident; they are shaped through consistency, shared standards, and steady leadership.
- A repeatable, values-driven community model
- Locally grounded, capable of responsible expansion
- Long-term sustainability over hype
- Clear direction and steady leadership
What We Believe
This Community is built on a few simple principles.
- Trust before transactions – people refer to those they know, like, and trust.
- Consistency over intensity – showing up regularly beats one big push.
- Mutual support – everyone gives and receives help over time.
- Professionalism with warmth – respectful, straightforward, and human.
- Measured results – tracking referrals and confirmed wins so members can see real value.
How the Community Works
We meet once a week in a focused, one-hour format designed to respect everyone’s time and keep conversations productive.
The structure is simple, predictable, and welcoming – allowing members to build familiarity and trust without pressure to perform or pitch.
- Weekly, one-hour meetings
- Predictable format
- Structured but welcoming
- Focused on real referrals, not pitching
Who This Community Is For
Referrals For Breakfast is for business owners and professionals who are active in their work and ready to grow through referrals. Members include trades and home-service providers, consultants, professional services, non-profits, and community-focused organizations.
If you value reputation, follow-through, and long-term relationships – and you’re willing to show up consistently – this community is likely a good fit.
- Business owners and professionals
- Trades, services, consultants, community organizations
- People who value reputation and consistently
Who’s Behind Referrals For Breakfast
This group was developed and is operated locally as a division of Your Local Handyman, Inc.® It was started in Prince George, BC, with a straightforward goal: to create a practical, down-to-earth networking option that respects people’s time and focuses on genuine referrals.
The program is led by local ownership with hands-on experience in trades, service work, and community-building. As the community grows, trained members will take on meeting and leadership roles to help guide each chapter.
Veteran-Owned, Locally Operated
Referrals For Breakfast is founded and operated with a service-first mindset.
- Founded by a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran
- Operated as a division of Your Local Handyman, Inc.
- Emphasis on service, reliability, and structure
- Community-first mindset
What You Can Expect From Us
As the community grows, members and visitors can expect:
- Meetings that start and end on time
- Clear, stable format
- Welcoming environment for members and visitors
- Transparent expectations
- Ongoing refinement of tools and tracking