Upcoming Meetings
March 11, 2025 Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 7:00am-9:00am
*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, March 6. No walk-ins are permitted. ***
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 7-9am
Location: The Vista at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 W 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Cost: $20 for WRBA Members and their guests, $25 for Non-members (*Please see below) How to register as a guest >>
Topic: “Grow Your Business Through Value-Based Sales”
Speaker: Jay Mays, Pitch Lab Sales Training
Running a successful business means standing out. But how do you communicate your unique value when customers have so many choices, both locally and online?
In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover practical ways to showcase what makes your business special and worth choosing over alternatives – without having to compete solely on price.
Through real-world examples from our community and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn techniques you can apply immediately to grow your business.
Benefits of Attending this Presentation:
- The three types of outcomes that make customers see your business as a “must-have”
- How to measure and communicate the tangible value you deliver
- How to confidently present your price and demonstrate your solution’s true worth
President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Angelo Gentile, Country Financial and Christine Jensen, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Arvada Branch
Patron Member Business Spotlight: Simon McGowan, Rocky Mountain Insurance Network
Speaker: Jay Mays, Pitch Lab Sales Training
Jay began his sales career in 1996 selling internet services to small businesses, armed with nothing but index cards in an old Nike shoebox as his CRM. While technology has evolved dramatically since then, his commitment to helping businesses succeed hasn’t changed.
Today, as founder of Pitch Lab Sales Training, Jay draws from his experience closing deals with major brands like AT&T, Red Bull, and the Miami Marlins to help business owners transform their sales approach and win more valuable customers.
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*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ – About our Monthly Meeting
- Our monthly meeting tickets are:
Member – $20 per person (member and member paying for their guests. Must be logged in to their member account)
Non-member – $25 per person (guests visiting the second time and returning past members) - Punch card is $100 for 5 punches. (Available for members only. Credit is loaded into your member account)
- Annual meal package is $225 for the whole year (10 meetings @$20/ea plus 1 holiday luncheon @$25/ea. We will still RSVP for you automatically and if you can’t make it, you are encouraged to send in someone else in your place. This is a use-it-or-lose-it program with your convenience in mind).
- The WRBA will cover the first meeting for prospective members. (Need a completed guest card), Second time visitor is $25
Additional persons attending from the member business or guests of a member, if registered by the member logged in to their account, is $20/ea. - Each meeting ticket includes hot breakfast, but not eating the breakfast WILL NOT excuse you from needing a ticket as we submit the headcount to the venue and pay for it. Please consider the ticket price as cost for the great networking opportunity and information you will receive. No-shows will be invoiced, unless notified BEFORE the RSVP is closed.
April 8, 2025 Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 7:00am-9:00am
*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, April 3. No walk-ins are permitted. ***
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 7-9am
Location: The Vista at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 W 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Cost: $20 for WRBA Members and their guests, $25 for Non-members (*Please see below) How to register as a guest >>
Topic: “State of the City”
Speaker: Patrick Goff, Wheat Ridge City Manager
President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Jim Ferguson, J&K Roofing, and Steve Whitney, Group Insurance Analysts (GIA)
Patron Member Business Spotlight: Kim Harvey, Compass Insurance Advisors
Speaker: Patrick Goff, Wheat Ridge City Manager
This year Patrick Goff celebrates twenty-three years with the City of Wheat Ridge coming on board in 2002. He has served as City Manager for fifteen years. Before coming to Wheat Ridge, he held public sector positions in Sheridan, Colorado and Westminster, Colorado.
In 2012 Mr. Goff received the Strategic Leadership and Governance Award from the International City/County Management Association recognizing innovative local government programs and processes. In 2014 the Colorado City and County Management Association selected him as the City Manager of the Year recognizing his leadership skills, inspirational hands-on management style, and dedication and commitment to the employees and community he serves.
Patrick received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver. He received Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Nebraska.
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*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ – About our Monthly Meeting
- Our monthly meeting tickets are:
Member – $20 per person (member and member paying for their guests. Must be logged in to their member account)
Non-member – $25 per person (guests visiting the second time and returning past members) - Punch card is $100 for 5 punches. (Available for members only. Credit is loaded into your member account)
- Annual meal package is $225 for the whole year (10 meetings @$20/ea plus 1 holiday luncheon @$25/ea. We will still RSVP for you automatically and if you can’t make it, you are encouraged to send in someone else in your place. This is a use-it-or-lose-it program with your convenience in mind).
- The WRBA will cover the first meeting for prospective members. (Need a completed guest card), Second time visitor is $25
Additional persons attending from the member business or guests of a member, if registered by the member logged in to their account, is $20/ea. - Each meeting ticket includes hot breakfast, but not eating the breakfast WILL NOT excuse you from needing a ticket as we submit the headcount to the venue and pay for it. Please consider the ticket price as cost for the great networking opportunity and information you will receive. No-shows will be invoiced, unless notified BEFORE the RSVP is closed.
May 13, 2025 Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 7:00am-9:00am
*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, May 8. No walk-ins are permitted. ***
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 7-9am
Location: The Vista at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 W 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Cost: $20 for WRBA Members and their guests, $25 for Non-members (*Please see below) How to register as a guest >>
Topic: Your Authentic Personality: Read Anyone in the Room by Using DISC
Speaker: Dale Wilsher
Ever wonder why some people are easy to connect with while others feel like a mystery? Personality expert Dale Wilsher will show you how to quickly identify and adapt to different personality styles for more effective communication. You’ll complete a fast DISC assessment that will give you the confidence to read the room, build stronger relationships, and influence others with ease—whether in the boardroom or beyond.
Takeaways:
- Understand Your Own DISC Personality Style
- Quickly Read and Adapt to Any Personality in the Room
- Enhance Relationships and Influence with DISC Insights
President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Dr. Lynn Tran, Omega Functional Health
Patron Member Business Spotlights: Jo Schantz, Jefferson County Library Foundation and Suzanne Smith, Food for Thoughts Catering
Speaker: Dale Wilsher
Dale Wilsher is a personality expert, executive leadership coach, and award-winning author who helps professionals own their unique design to make a lasting impact. A certified DISC trainer and member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she blends psychology, leadership, and neuroscience to unlock hidden strengths and elevate confidence. Funny and insightful, Dale delivers powerful, practical takeaways that leave audiences energized and equipped to communicate with clarity and influence.
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*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ – About our Monthly Meeting
- Our monthly meeting tickets are:
Member – $20 per person (member and member paying for their guests. Must be logged in to their member account)
Non-member – $25 per person (guests visiting the second time and returning past members) - Punch card is $100 for 5 punches. (Available for members only. Credit is loaded into your member account)
- Annual meal package is $225 for the whole year (10 meetings @$20/ea plus 1 holiday luncheon @$25/ea. We will still RSVP for you automatically and if you can’t make it, you are encouraged to send in someone else in your place. This is a use-it-or-lose-it program with your convenience in mind).
- The WRBA will cover the first meeting for prospective members. (Need a completed guest card), Second time visitor is $25
Additional persons attending from the member business or guests of a member, if registered by the member logged in to their account, is $20/ea. - Each meeting ticket includes hot breakfast, but not eating the breakfast WILL NOT excuse you from needing a ticket as we submit the headcount to the venue and pay for it. Please consider the ticket price as cost for the great networking opportunity and information you will receive. No-shows will be invoiced, unless notified BEFORE the RSVP is closed.
