Hey folks,
Came across this item. It looked like news article but it was just another marketing page. So heads up there. That is a red flag...a trojan horse to get to your wallet. Then the main squeeze boasts free give aways but you get those "free" gifts after giving them your credit card for "shipping".
Giving your credit card??? Be careful. The ad page says you'll get a cancellation letter....worded otherwise....they will keep hitting your credit card until you properly cancel. In fairness to these folks....the ad does say you can cancel with "email,phone or fax" that is good.
So if you want this please use a credit card that lets you set a limit.
Alot of marketing went into Aftershock Survival Guide so be careful. There are several posts and reviews out there so do your homework.
Friday
Tuesday
Dr. Chauncey Crandall
Hey folks. I just finished a fairly long winded presentation on a Dr. Chauncey Crandall squeeze page. Throughout the pitch he must have referred to his "FREE" kit a dozen or more times. So I patiently waited through the pitch and at the end I clicked on the orange button to get my "FREE" newsletters.
What a disappointment when I read the following:
I don't like this tactic... here is why.
If you have read my posts before, I have commented that the longer a pitch goes without giving you anything of value the greater the probability that you are going to get hit up for money regardless of the promises. This was no exception. I think it is dishonest. It is better when an online business is upfront with folks!
I think it's dishonest to offer the promise of a free gift, entice your listener to wait through your presentation only to then make it a conditionally free offer. Doesn't that bother you, too?
Here you have to BUY ("audition"-really?) Dr, Crandall's newsletter before you get his "FREE gifts".
[Side note: If you want to cancel and get your money back (then its free, I guess) you will probably have to follow whatever process they require--I can't comment on that because it was not on the page I looked at-see below]
Back on topic.....Does that sound like free to you? "You give me some money...I will give you my "free stuff" (only after I have your money) and if you don't like the stuff....trust me....I will return your money. Honest! " I don't think so.
Business is business--I get that...but I felt Dr. Chauncey Crandall's offer had an altruistic air to it...a' giving-back-to-the-community' feel to it....would make sense.... a doc like this [probably doing well for himself...works at several hospitals...has a good practice and is even reported to be born again] may do that. Nope, not here.
So folks, I walked away. My rule is if I see disingenuous behavior on the front end I will probably see it going forward. Do your due diligence and be careful. To play it safe, never go for a "FREE" offer that requires you first have to give someone a credit card or other payment. Keep this in mind: If you do give them your money and you are not satisfied you will then find yourself in the unenviable position of trying to get them, (those who misled you from the start) to honor their promise of returning your money--good luck. Too many sad stories of that scam to take the chance. IMHO.
Last note. I noticed on the sign up page I was linked to that there was not a link to read more about their terms and conditions or guarantee--red flag. I have no idea what hoops I would have to jump through to get them to return my money. Always look for the details of any guarantee.
I hope this helps. The internet has great information that is truly free....you don't need to pay someone to find that out.
What a disappointment when I read the following:
To receive my FREE Kit, I just agree to 'audition' Dr. Crandall's Heart Health Report at the low rate of only $54 for a year — 12 monthly issues (a mere 15 cents a day) so I can discover even more great strategies for my heart health.
I don't like this tactic... here is why.
If you have read my posts before, I have commented that the longer a pitch goes without giving you anything of value the greater the probability that you are going to get hit up for money regardless of the promises. This was no exception. I think it is dishonest. It is better when an online business is upfront with folks!
I think it's dishonest to offer the promise of a free gift, entice your listener to wait through your presentation only to then make it a conditionally free offer. Doesn't that bother you, too?
Here you have to BUY ("audition"-really?) Dr, Crandall's newsletter before you get his "FREE gifts".
[Side note: If you want to cancel and get your money back (then its free, I guess) you will probably have to follow whatever process they require--I can't comment on that because it was not on the page I looked at-see below]
Back on topic.....Does that sound like free to you? "You give me some money...I will give you my "free stuff" (only after I have your money) and if you don't like the stuff....trust me....I will return your money. Honest! " I don't think so.
Business is business--I get that...but I felt Dr. Chauncey Crandall's offer had an altruistic air to it...a' giving-back-to-the-community' feel to it....would make sense.... a doc like this [probably doing well for himself...works at several hospitals...has a good practice and is even reported to be born again] may do that. Nope, not here.
So folks, I walked away. My rule is if I see disingenuous behavior on the front end I will probably see it going forward. Do your due diligence and be careful. To play it safe, never go for a "FREE" offer that requires you first have to give someone a credit card or other payment. Keep this in mind: If you do give them your money and you are not satisfied you will then find yourself in the unenviable position of trying to get them, (those who misled you from the start) to honor their promise of returning your money--good luck. Too many sad stories of that scam to take the chance. IMHO.
Last note. I noticed on the sign up page I was linked to that there was not a link to read more about their terms and conditions or guarantee--red flag. I have no idea what hoops I would have to jump through to get them to return my money. Always look for the details of any guarantee.
I hope this helps. The internet has great information that is truly free....you don't need to pay someone to find that out.
Trust me, I'm a guru! (really?)
Well over the last few days my mailbox has been refilled with must have training programs. Courses offering to teach me about getting Facebook traffic to making MILLIONS in affiliate programs.
It amazes me the bull that many of these people put out."Buy MY course and I will make you millions". Folks, no course is going to do that for you. If you want to start your own business do the homework, get good advise and plan carefully. (yeah that is definitely nutshell input but its a start). I have yet to order a course that had must have information. So much can be obtained for free by joining a local internet marketing group. So please folks don't get pulled into these, "new secret", "must have", "wow, I can't believe I'm telling you this" programs.
Having said that I often get asked, "Are there any courses I would buy?" The answer is, yes. Here are some considerations:
1. Do you know (personally) more than one person who has studied, implemented and profited from the course?
2. Do you have an HONEST review period? So many offer refunds and just jerk you around. [see my earlier post about how to protect yourself from these guys hitting your cc after you rejected the course.]
3. If you're new to starting a new business, studying a course will not make you successful. Will the program give you on-going dialogue and training? You will SIGNIFICANTLY increase your chances of success if you have a mentor or support group.
I hope this helps.
It amazes me the bull that many of these people put out."Buy MY course and I will make you millions". Folks, no course is going to do that for you. If you want to start your own business do the homework, get good advise and plan carefully. (yeah that is definitely nutshell input but its a start). I have yet to order a course that had must have information. So much can be obtained for free by joining a local internet marketing group. So please folks don't get pulled into these, "new secret", "must have", "wow, I can't believe I'm telling you this" programs.
Having said that I often get asked, "Are there any courses I would buy?" The answer is, yes. Here are some considerations:
1. Do you know (personally) more than one person who has studied, implemented and profited from the course?
2. Do you have an HONEST review period? So many offer refunds and just jerk you around. [see my earlier post about how to protect yourself from these guys hitting your cc after you rejected the course.]
3. If you're new to starting a new business, studying a course will not make you successful. Will the program give you on-going dialogue and training? You will SIGNIFICANTLY increase your chances of success if you have a mentor or support group.
I hope this helps.
Saturday
Income At Home TV
I have seen several versions of this marketing campaign-Income At Home. The commercials tout the company is a triple 'A' company but don't tell you the name. It is Herbalife. So you can take it from there. Do your homework.
When you go to the website they want you to pay $39.95. Some pages have a "free" offer but they want you to pay shipping and handling ($9.95). I don't think you should pay to learn about an opportunity.
There are great ways to add income to your life...be careful don't get pulled into scams and programs with too good to be true promises.
When you go to the website they want you to pay $39.95. Some pages have a "free" offer but they want you to pay shipping and handling ($9.95). I don't think you should pay to learn about an opportunity.
There are great ways to add income to your life...be careful don't get pulled into scams and programs with too good to be true promises.
Thursday
Weight Loss, 31 day weight loss, fast weight loss etc
This past week I had a friend of mine ask me about a 30 or 31 day weight loss program. As with many of these programs you can find a mixed bag of reviews.
I hope the following will help you make an informed decision:
1. Know up front that there are no short cuts. Its a simple formula-calories in vs. calories used.
2. Every exercise offering I have seen offers exercises I can find online for free. So if you like to do the research you can save the money. On the other hand, if you'd like all that work done for you then buy the book or program.
3. Check to see if the program has an affiliate program associated with it. If it does you can be sure you're paying an inflated price. The owner/publisher/creator of the program has to inflate the price so they can make enough for themselves and have extra to pay commissions. You can certainly do better elsewhere.
4. Just because someone was an athlete, special forces soldier, trainer etc does not make them fully qualified to help you. Do your homework and also do your own self evaluation-are you the kind of person that can order a course or read a book and carry out what you learn? If not find another way or join a group activity to help keep you on track.
5. Be wary of up sells. That is when you buy something for $39.95 and then you get follow up offers after follow up offers selling you more stuff at $59 or $79 and up. Usually in those cases all you're doing is buying rehashed material you could probably get elsewhere. Stay away!
6. It never hurts to get advise on a program you're buying and certainly check it out online.
I hope this helps.
I hope the following will help you make an informed decision:
1. Know up front that there are no short cuts. Its a simple formula-calories in vs. calories used.
2. Every exercise offering I have seen offers exercises I can find online for free. So if you like to do the research you can save the money. On the other hand, if you'd like all that work done for you then buy the book or program.
3. Check to see if the program has an affiliate program associated with it. If it does you can be sure you're paying an inflated price. The owner/publisher/creator of the program has to inflate the price so they can make enough for themselves and have extra to pay commissions. You can certainly do better elsewhere.
4. Just because someone was an athlete, special forces soldier, trainer etc does not make them fully qualified to help you. Do your homework and also do your own self evaluation-are you the kind of person that can order a course or read a book and carry out what you learn? If not find another way or join a group activity to help keep you on track.
5. Be wary of up sells. That is when you buy something for $39.95 and then you get follow up offers after follow up offers selling you more stuff at $59 or $79 and up. Usually in those cases all you're doing is buying rehashed material you could probably get elsewhere. Stay away!
6. It never hurts to get advise on a program you're buying and certainly check it out online.
I hope this helps.
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