Yes, a lot different. For example:

• We believe in open networking (our goal is to always have a 50/50 ratio of members to guests) rather than closed groups (which isolate its members)
• Our group networking meetings are monthly so not to burnout our members
• We offer a full package of additional services which include community events, business referrals, sales leads, courses, marketing, advertising, and our matchmaking app.
• We are usually a fraction of the cost (especially when you include “registration” fees, room fees, etc.)
• We don’t expect our members to do all the work – we have our own sales and marketing personnel, recruit our own members, and have systems that do all the leg work. We still don’t understand how organizations can get away with charging $500-$800 a year and have its paying members recruit, sell, and run the groups.

Yes. Group members are required to attend or send a substitute to 70% of the group meetings.

Yes! As long as the majority of the group agree to it and a meeting location has been established, a group’s venue can be moved from virtual to face-to-face meetings. There is no extra cost to do this.

Guests are permitted to attend one meeting per year. Once a guest experiences a meeting, we encourage them to learn more about other benefits that are included in a group membership like our community events, app, courses, marketing services, and so much more!