Bring Networking For Awesome People to Your City
Build community. Create opportunity. Lead something that matters.
What Is a Networking For Awesome People Licensed Chapter?
Networking For Awesome People is a free weekly networking organization that started in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and has grown to four active Middle Tennessee cities. We are now expanding through a licensed chapter model — giving community-minded professionals the tools, brand, and support to launch their own Networking For Awesome People chapter in their city.
What Does a City Leader Do?
A Networking For Awesome People city leader hosts and facilitates a free weekly networking meeting in their city. You show up every week, lead the meeting format, build relationships with local professionals, and grow a community that reflects Networking For Awesome People values — genuine connection, mutual support, and of course, don't be a jerk.
Lead Something Real
You are not selling a product or running a franchise. You are building a community. Networking For Awesome People city leaders are trusted connectors who make their local professional community stronger.
Built-In Support
City leaders get the Networking For Awesome People brand, meeting format, run-of-show, marketing materials, and direct support from founder Rachel Albertson. You are not starting from scratch.
Grow Your Own Network
Running a Networking For Awesome People chapter puts you at the center of your local professional community. The relationships you build as a city leader are among the most valuable you will ever make.
What Does Networking For Awesome People Provide to Licensed City Leaders?
Every licensed Networking For Awesome People city leader receives a complete brand and operations package at onboarding:
Licensed use of the Networking For Awesome People brand and logo
Official meeting format and run-of-show
Your city page on the Networking For Awesome People website
CMS access to manage your city page
Marketing materials and Canva template library
Social media caption templates
Onboarding training with Rachel Albertson
Ongoing support based on your license tier
Access to the Networking For Awesome People city leaders community
Annual renewal touchpoint with your Linked member base
Choose Your License Tier
Three tiers designed for different levels of commitment and support
All city leaders receive exclusive territory rights — no two Networking For Awesome People chapters in the same city.
Starter Chapter
$500
one-time setup fee
$300/year or $35/month recurring
35% of your city's directory revenue
- ✓Brand and logo usage rights
- ✓Meeting format and run-of-show
- ✓City page on the website
- ✓CMS access
- ✓Marketing materials and templates
- ✓Onboarding training with Rachel
- ✓Exclusive city territory
Rachel's involvement: Onboarding only
Express Your InterestGrowth Chapter
Pricing discussed during your conversation with Rachel
40% of your city's directory revenue
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓Monthly coaching calls with Rachel
- ✓Private city leaders community access
- ✓Co-marketing and social media support
- ✓Priority support from Rachel
Rachel's involvement: Monthly check-ins and active ongoing support
Express Your InterestFounding Chapter
Pricing discussed during your conversation with Rachel
45% of your city's directory revenue
- ✓Everything in Growth
- ✓Founding chapter designation on website
- ✓Priority website feature placement
- ✓Quarterly strategy sessions with Rachel
- ✓Input on NAP's national direction
Rachel's involvement: High touch — quarterly strategy sessions
Express Your InterestCity leaders may upgrade from any tier to a higher tier at any time. Pricing reflects the current launch rates — subject to change for future applicants.
How the Directory Revenue Share Works
As a licensed city leader, you earn a percentage of all paid directory memberships generated in your city. The Networking For Awesome People business directory has three tiers — Linked (always free), Connected ($300/yr), and Amplified ($500/yr). You earn your revenue share percentage on every Connected and Amplified member in your city.
Example: Growth Chapter City — 20 Directory Members
| 8 Linked members | $0 |
| 7 Connected members × $300/yr | $2,100 |
| 5 Amplified members × $500/yr | $2,500 |
| Total directory revenue | $4,600/yr |
| Your share (40%) | $1,840/yr |
| Your annual license fee | -$997/yr |
| Net to you from directory alone | $843/yr |
The bigger your directory grows, the more you earn. City leaders are motivated to recruit Connected and Amplified members because it directly benefits them — and Networking For Awesome People.
What Makes a Great Networking For Awesome People City Leader?
We are selective about who we license the Networking For Awesome People name to — because the brand only works if every chapter reflects our values.
Genuinely Community-Minded
You care about your local professional community for its own sake — not just as a sales opportunity. You show up to give, not just to get.
Consistent and Reliable
Weekly meetings only work if the leader shows up every week. We need city leaders who are committed to the rhythm of a recurring meeting — minimum 45 meetings per year.
Connected Locally
You have existing relationships in your city and a reputation people trust. You do not need to be famous — you just need to be known and respected.
Aligned With Our Values
You get the Don't Be a Jerk rule. You believe networking should feel like belonging. You want to build something real.
How the Licensing Process Works
Express Your Interest
Fill out the interest form below. Tell us about yourself, your city, and why you want to bring Networking For Awesome People to your community.
Connect With Rachel
Rachel Albertson personally reviews every application and connects with promising candidates for a conversation about fit, vision, and which tier is right for you.
Sign the License Agreement
Approved city leaders receive and sign a formal license agreement that outlines the terms, responsibilities, brand usage rights, and support you will receive.
Launch Your Chapter
Your city page goes live, you receive your full brand asset package and CMS access, and you host your first Networking For Awesome People meeting. Rachel and the team support you every step of the way.
Express Your Interest
Rachel personally reviews every submission and responds within 5 business days
Questions About Bringing Networking For Awesome People to Your City
Yes. Licensing fees start at $500 for the Starter Chapter tier, which includes a $300 annual renewal or $35 monthly option. Growth and Founding tiers are available at higher investment levels with more support and higher directory revenue share. Full pricing is discussed during your conversation with Rachel.
You do not need to be a professional networking expert — but you do need to be comfortable in a room full of people, capable of facilitating a one-hour meeting, and genuinely invested in your local professional community. Rachel Albertson provides full onboarding training and ongoing support.
Yes — Networking For Awesome People is designed to expand beyond Tennessee. The URL structure is already built for multi-state growth. If you are outside Tennessee and interested, fill out the interest form and Rachel will be in touch.
You do not need an existing membership base to launch. You need a venue, a consistent weekly time, and the commitment to show up and build the community from the ground up. Networking For Awesome People will support your launch with the full brand asset package and Rachel's guidance.
At minimum, city leaders commit to hosting one weekly meeting of approximately one hour. City leaders are required to host a minimum of 45 of 52 meetings per year. Beyond the meeting itself, most city leaders spend additional time on community building, social media engagement, and member outreach — the more you invest, the faster your chapter grows.
Yes. Every licensed city leader holds exclusive rights to operate a Networking For Awesome People chapter in their designated city. Networking For Awesome People will not license a second chapter in the same city while an active license is in good standing.
City leaders may voluntarily surrender their license at any time. Upon surrender, brand usage must cease within 30 days and the city page will be deactivated. The setup fee is non-refundable. Prorated annual fees may be refunded at Rachel's discretion.
Directory revenue share is paid out monthly based on active paid memberships in your city. Payment details and schedule are outlined in the formal license agreement.
Ready to Build Something Real?
Networking For Awesome People is looking for community leaders who want to make a difference in their city. If that is you, Rachel wants to hear from you.
Express Your InterestStarter licenses from $500 · Exclusive city territory · Real revenue share