A Denver Business Networking Group Built on Referrals
DenverIS brings Denver-area business owners together in Goal Diggers, our referral networking group, to pass qualified referrals, sharpen how they run their companies, and open doors to government work. Goal Diggers keeps one seat per industry, so the person in your chair is the only one in the room doing what you do.
What a Referral Networking Group Actually Does
Most networking events are a room full of business cards and very little follow-up. A referral group works differently. The same business owners meet regularly, learn each other’s businesses, and actively send work to one another. Over time every member becomes an extra salesperson for everyone else in the room.
That only works when members trust each other and aren’t competing for the same clients. That’s why Goal Diggers keeps one seat per industry and vets every member before they join. When a fellow member hears that a client needs a roofer, an attorney, or a mortgage lender, there’s exactly one person they send that client to.
Why Business Owners Choose DenverIS
DenverIS is a Denver professional networking group and a franchise of Networking In Action (NIA). It was founded and is owned by Brian Johnson, with co-owners Jim Franklin and Watik Aleem. All three are U.S. Army veterans, and they run the group with the same focus on accountability and follow-through they learned in uniform.
Benefits that come with the NIA model
- Industry exclusivity: one member per industry, so your seat is yours.
- A paid group leader, so someone is accountable for keeping the group running well.
- An ROI guarantee on your membership.
- A CRM, review and video tools bundle to help you follow up on the referrals you get.
- Member vetting before anyone takes a seat.
- Network With The Nation and regional mixers to meet NIA members beyond our own group.
More than referrals
DenverIS also offers business coaching and, for companies that want to sell to government agencies, government contracting coaching. Every paying member is listed in our public member directory, which gives your business one more place to be found online.
Groups Inside DenverIS
Goal Diggers is the DenverIS business networking group, and it’s what membership gets you. It’s open to all business owners, keeps one seat per industry, and meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 3:30 PM at On the Rox in Parker. Open seats right now: Roofing, Marketing and Finance. See the Goal Diggers page for details.
Tactical Llamas is something different: a free veterans networking meetup every Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Topgolf Centennial. It’s for veterans only, there’s no fee or membership, and you register week to week. Veterans are welcome in Goal Diggers too. Read more about veteran business networking in Denver.
If you want to sell to federal, state or local agencies, our quarterly government contracting class and our guides to SAM.gov registration and capability statements are good places to start.
Member (Goal Diggers)
Your Goal Diggers membership: all NIA group benefits, your exclusive industry seat, and a listing in the public member directory.
Gov Contracting Pro
Everything in Member, plus 1:1 government contracting coaching, SAM.gov setup, capability statement development, opportunity alerts, prime contractor introductions, a featured directory listing, and a free seat in the quarterly government contracting class.
Growth Hub add-on: $97/month, cancel anytime. Available with either membership if you want a CRM and marketing platform for your business. Full details are on the membership page.
How to Visit a Meeting
- Tell us about your business using the guest form or contact us directly.
- Guests can visit up to two Goal Diggers meetings for free. We’ll check whether your industry seat is open and invite you to a meeting (1st Tuesday of the month, 3:30 PM, at On the Rox in Parker).
- Meet the members, see how referrals are passed, and ask anything you want.
- If it’s a fit, we’ll walk you through membership. If your seat is taken, we’ll tell you straight.
Visit up to two meetings for free
See how a Denver business networking group runs when every seat is exclusive and every member is vetted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DenverIS?
DenverIS is a Denver professional networking group and a Networking In Action (NIA) franchise. It was founded and is owned by Brian Johnson, with co-owners Jim Franklin and Watik Aleem, all U.S. Army veterans.
What does one seat per industry mean?
Only one business from each industry can hold a Goal Diggers membership. If you join as the group’s accountant or electrician, no other accountant or electrician can join, so referrals for your trade come to you.
How much does membership cost?
Member (the Goal Diggers membership) is $200 per month and Gov Contracting Pro is $450 per month, both with a 12-month commitment. The optional Growth Hub add-on is $97 per month and can be cancelled anytime.
Can I visit before I join?
Yes. Guests can visit up to two meetings for free. Fill out the guest form on our membership page or call Brian at 720-252-4288 and we’ll check whether your industry seat is open.
When and where does Goal Diggers meet?
Goal Diggers meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 3:30 PM at On the Rox in Parker.
Is Tactical Llamas a paid membership?
No. Tactical Llamas is a free meetup for veterans every Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Topgolf Centennial. There’s no fee, no membership and no industry seats. You just register each week.
Do I have to be a veteran to join?
No. Goal Diggers is open to all Denver-area business owners. Tactical Llamas, our free Wednesday meetup at Topgolf Centennial, is for veterans only.