Creating a Networking Club

I have noticed that networking groups tend to line the pockets of some, excite others into an Idea that their name is getting out there and stroke the ego of us business owners into believing that networking groups are the next chance to 'get rich quick'. Nothing and I mean nothing beats good ol' word-of-mouth. It is effective and free... and it doesn't feel like a stupid weekly highschool reunion.

I would also like to point out that no networking group can give you the confidence in your product or service to sell it... it is you that must do that. in essence... sell yourself first then sell others. People in networking groups have a very simple agenda... RECEIVE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE and GIVE AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE... or at least that has been my experience. especially with BNI