At one time I sat on seven boards. Well, I am a secretary. And I am going to be president of the board in three years. I showed my capability this way. Involvement is important and the networking is important.
Entrepreneurs craft their networks to suit differing interests.
One Kentucky entrepreneur designed her networks to support other women. When she started her business, she sought out a female attorney, a female CPA, and a female travel agent to try to give her dollars to support women. She continues this policy to this day. Patty M. Breeze, another entrepreneur from Kentucky, took a different approach. I took the advice from one of the people in the business to stay away from family and personal friends, but instead go to outer circles - to use acquaintances.