03/27/2026
First off, a massive THANK YOU to everyone we've talked with, had coffee with and partnered with. What started out as a slightly crazy idea turned into over 50 contractors reaching out, and we have been working like absolute madmen behind the scenes to bring this to life.
We’re pulling the curtain back a bit early today. This isn’t our "official, 100% polished launch" because we’re still actively onboarding members, but the website for Home Local Pro (HLP) is up and running, and we want you to take a look. 👀
If you’ve been following along, you know we essentially took the BNI model, threw out the stuffy suits and fingers crossed referrals then rebuilt it exclusively for trades and home services right here in the Lower Mainland.
🍻 The Front End: We meet up once a month in person. No fluff, just passing real referrals and helping each other grow our businesses.
💻 The Back End (Where it gets wild): We designed custom software that lets us recommend the entire group to our clients. Think about it: you’ve spent 10 years building a rock-solid client base. Now, we have a system to share that trusted list across the whole group.
We’re also rolling out heavy marketing aimed directly at homeowners over the next few months, plus a ton of exclusive member benefits to help them grow 👀.
🚨 The Roster Update:
We’re keeping this strictly ONE pro per trade for the lower mainland .
• LOCKED: Electrical (obviously ⚡), Plumbing, Handyman, Junk Removal, Power Washing, Roofing, concrete scanning/coring,
• PENDING: HVAC.
• OPEN & ACTIVELY LOOKING: Landscaping, HVAC, Pest Control, and any residential/commercial service companies ready to grow.
Fair warning: We’ve already talked to 50+ contractors. If you’re sitting on the fence waiting to see what happens, you’re going to be watching someone else take your category—and once it's gone, it’s gone for good.