What is TheNetWorks?

TheNetWorks is an accessible, purpose‑driven community of leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners who have come together to realize meaningful success and foster positive social impact.

Founded in 2006 to remove barriers common in traditional networking spaces, TheNetWorks centers affordability, inclusion, and authentic relationship‑building.

TheNetWorks welcome entrepreneurs at every stage, from side hustles to established businesses, regardless of age, race, disability status, or background, and is grounded in the belief that meaningful opportunities should be available to everyone.

Through intentionally guided in‑person and online networking experiences, inclusive programming, an affordability-first model, and a supportive community environment, TheNetWorks creates access to connections, visibility, and opportunities often out of reach for emerging and underrepresented leaders.

More than networking, TheNetWorks fosters belonging, collaboration, and positive social impact, empowering people to grow together and define success on their own terms.

Connection with purpose. Community with impact.

What Does "Realize" Success Mean?

We believe success is measured by effort—not material results—and that meaningful success looks different for each person. We share this message to help others define and recognize their own success. 

How did it start?

TheNetWorks Organization, LLC (dba The Network for Success) was created in 2006 to affordably assist entrepreneurs, business professionals, and small businesses with networking and marketing. 

While looking for effective ways to network and market healthcare consulting services in 2005, Cheryl Sanchez learned that there was no one networking organization that could provide everything she was looking for. Most on site groups were very limited in geographic area, had many restrictions and inconvenient hours, and were very costly. All of the internet marketing available was lacking in some way. Some sites were great for socializing and catching up with friends but not so great for networking. Some sites had a quality of members that was not ideal for connecting professionally. Some sites had large numbers of quality professionals but were not that easy to navigate. In addition, most organizations were only geared towards established businesses – not individuals. Most importantly, not one organization had successfully blended together both on site and internet networking.   

Cheryl realized that in order to find a networking organization that would provide everything she was looking for she would have to create her own. She subsequently established TheNetWorks (a play on words) as TheNetWorks Organization, LLC in 2006.

Free Profiles vs Membership

Anyone can create a free profile on TheNetWorks. It gives you a unique link (for example, thenetworks.org/profile/yourname) that you can use in your marketing and networking as a simple landing page with your basic information: name, contact details, and social links.

Membership turns that listing into a working marketing platform. Members get an expanded profile and can post events, blogs, and videos that anyone can view, with no login required. Members are also included in our newsletter and can take part in member-only meetings, workshops, and opportunities.

All for about the price of a coffee.

Sign up as a member or upgrade anytime.

Ready to upgrade? If you already have a free profile, select "Subscription" from the Settings menu. Your profile link stays the same.

Membership Benefit Details

The website

• Expanded profile: use your profile link as a landing page instead of paying for a website, or purchase a domain that points to it instead of paying for hosting.
• Blogs: post your original content instead of paying for a website.
• Events: post your events for anyone to view, member or not.
• Videos: post original videos for anyone to view, member or not (there are limits on the length and number of videos).
• Everything you post is public. You can direct anyone to it, and they don't need to sign up or log in.

Marketing

• Newsletter inclusion and member spotlight opportunities.
• We share our members' information through our social media channels, emails, and other methods.
• When we attend an event, we represent all of our members.

Member-only meetings and opportunities

• Meetings where we share ideas and brainstorm, some in person and some virtual.
• Member-only opportunities like workshops.
• Speaking and event co-hosting/partnering opportunities.
• Eligibility for awards, recognition, and leadership roles within TheNetWorks.

Discounts and special offerings

• Discounted rates for ad/marketing campaigns and events.
• Priority booking for ads, marketing, and events.
• Discounts with other members (when offered).
• Select opportunities only available to members.

Why should I become a member of TheNetWorks?

Your own customizable landing page, a public place to post events and content, and a community that promotes you, for $10 a month ($5 for students & seniors).

Why does TheNetWorks charge for membership when other sites are free?

Good question with many good answers:

• We don't sell your data. Other platforms collect and sell your data to fund their operations. We don't sell it, and we don't share it without asking first. Since we aren't making money that way, we need to generate income to keep operating.
• We verify profiles. We attempt to verify that profiles are legitimate and accurate, so you know you're dealing with a real person or business. If we can't verify the information, the profile won't be active.
• We offer more. Members get benefits other platforms don't. See the benefits above.
• Members have a say. We want our members to feel like they're truly part of the organization, kind of like a cooperative.
• We want to do good things. We need to generate money to accomplish our collective goals.

Do I Have To Have A Business To Join?

No, you do not have to have a business to become a member. Our purpose is to be a resource for and assist anyone in achieving their goals. Goals could be starting or growing a business, but it could also be learning something new, helping others, joining a not for profit, writing a book, or whatever it is that you are interested in doing.

Are there any referral quotas or attendance requirements?

No! There are no quotas or requirements.