Networking towards business and sales is a skill, tool, method,
watever you put it...
and yes, it can be a religion if one constantly believes and is
willing to pour in money without getting anything in return but
empty hope... Hmmm, I believe it can be called Love too 
Everyone loves success stories, I'm sure most of us have heard
b4 phrases like "You see that guy over there driving the BMW? He
was just once like you!" They let u look at the positive side,
without looking the guys who spent money but got
negetive in return... That's when the disclaimer kicks in
to save their butts, "You need effort, time, blah blah blah"
Which is why, there is a difference between engaging a seminar
speaker, and a consultation service...
That's how the world is constantly charge for...