It is true that it is much easier to build a clan with your friends and colleagues. However, in order to have fun battles in Clash of Clans you need a clan with at least 20 or 25 members. It is very seldom that someone has 20 or 25 clasher friends that do not have already a clan. Or at least, that is my situation.
I am trying to build a new clan with 4 of my friends. If I want to fight strong clans I need at least another 20 members. Otherwise, it doesn't make to much sense and fun.
To recruit members has been very difficult and time consuming and you need to fast. Otherwise, the members that you already recruit will leave since there are no campaigns.
If someone can provide some good tips about how to recruit members, it will be great.
All the best.