Networking/mentors etc.

I recently read an article written by Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad, Poor Dad where he spoke about a friend of his who was doomed to stay poor because she took her advice from other poor people instead of from rich people. He also frequently recommends that people find wealthy mentors. Books can teach concepts. But for advice on specific thing that apply to your situation, you need a person who can give you feedback and guidance.

My question is - where and how do you find rich people willing to share their advise and be mentors (without asking for $400 an hour in consulting fees)???

I used to live in a co-op that was located in Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, BC. It was surrounded by multi-million dollar condos and half a block away from a harbour filled with luxury yachts including the one belonging to the richest man in BC. Most of these things have lifeboats worth more than my car! But I never met a single rich person while living there. Not one. I'm not trying to make some silly point saying that they weren't really rich because I have a different definition of what it means to be rich if that's what you're thinking. I know they were there. I know many of them had loads of money and many were business people. But I just never met any of them.

How do you meet these people? How do you find someone who is wealthy (without being a workaholic) and willing to be your friend and mentor? Anyone know? Because I sure don't.
I often look at people with expensive cars, big homes and wallets full of cash and wonder just what it is they did to arrive at that point. Were they just lucky? Did they work really hard? Are they heavily indebted? Or did they invest wisely and now have consistent passive income.

So, while I'm waiting and watching for someone rich to fall into my lap, I'm working small instead. I don't have many friends, but of those I do I'm finding out who has talents and interests in which areas and partnering with them and bartering with them. I recently made a sheep feeder in exchange for Kung-Fu lessons. I also recently enlisted my kung-fu sister who is an artist to illustrate some of the childrens books I have written and we'll self-publish and sell them together.
I met a woman who runs a store that sells Fairy themed items and have asked her to sell my staffs and wands etc. I have also made arrangements to partner with my Kung-Fu instructor to create a store for Kung-Fu themed items in his school and we'll split the profits.

None of these are big money making deals (at least not yet.) But they are the baby steps at getting away from being completely reliant on a salary and more reliant on a variety of sources of income. They are created opportunities -rather than found or lucky ones - that will hopefully lead to more opportunities.
And one day, maybe I'll be the rich guy offering advice and mentoring others. But I'll let people know where to find me!