As a CEOSpace Club President for the San Fernando Valley, it is my pleasure to attend networking functions in my area to find qualified business owners who would benefit from what CEOSpace has to offer. I received a comment by a member of a local networking group, recently, that was quite surprising. It appears several of the members of the group were wondering why I chose that particular networking group to attend, as most of the members were struggling. The cost to attend the meeting was only $20, whereas, a lifetime membership in CEOSpace is much more.
If most of the members of the group are struggling, it is probable that they aren't getting much business from the group, because members would not be able to contribute back. I would venture to say that while it might be a pleasant social experience, they may not be getting much bang for their 20 bucks.
CEOSpace creates business and capital for its members on site which is an ongoing process for life. The organization has a 65,000 person membership dedicated to helping each other succeed. It hosts 5 business forums per year but does not operate them like Seminars or Workshops. Seminars and workshops are generally "how to" events that yield little to no results.
Instead, CEOSpace members network from early in the morning, to late in the evening, for 1 week. Business is transacted. Deals are made. Alliances are formed. Members return home with significant numbers of new customers, develop business plans, strategies, marketing, branding and more.
Yes, the initial lifetime membership price qualifies our membership to insure they will be able to contribute back to the group. However, if a potential member is struggling, as many in the Los Angeles area certainly are, CEOSpace will help that person learn how to find the means to attend. It all comes down to a willingness to do the work in order to succeed. Those who are not willing, will continue to struggle.
Why waste advertising dollars on methods that do not work? A business owner should figure out how much they are spending on advertising per year. Then, instead of throwing money into the wind, hoping it will bring business, why not put it into an organization that will work tirelessly for that business and bring results?
Our membership has a satisfaction guarantee. If a business owner does not feel the experience at the forum was valuable their money will be refunded.
Think abundantly and find out more about CEOSpace today.
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