November 9, 2007
Global CashFlow Network Question
Have you ever heard of Mary Gertson and her web site 24hourwebcash.com
I don't know it. I did a little research on it and I don't think it's a scam, but from what I can tell it seems incredibly overpriced as a way to enter an online business, even if the education is good (I'm not saying the education is good - i don't know whether it is or not).
You might read through this discussion:
http://www.work-at-home-forum
And although Ripoff Report gives them the green light, you might want to read how their Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction program works here:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/167/ripoff0167471.htm
I agree with what they're saying about their program versus the BBB program and the way they've structured this program in theory would tend to hold companies to a greater standard of accountability as long as it works as stated. However, I don't know enough about the program to understand if they are judging BOTH the quality of the products and programs of the companies who participate in this program or if they are solely trying to hold companies accountability to things like customer service, refund request guarantees, etc. After all, even a company with a crappy product could still give great customer service.
And even though this person's blog about their experience looks legit, I have concerns about what they're doing as it seems they're making most, if not all of their money promoting the same system themselves as opposed to the 'brand name" products the company claims you'll be promoting. Now, understand that I obviously don't know what every single user of the Global CashFlow Network system is doing, so maybe there are people making money selling the brand name products.
You can see the blog about the person's experence with GCFN here:
http://gcfnstory.blogspot.com/
Also, even though they appear to be doing OK, a lot of what they're doing is quite risky without an extensive knowledge of direct marketing - and even if the people at the company are qualified to teach them there are significantly less risky ways to get started.
What really concerns me is how much money people are paying, considering they could do much better and get better training for $47.00 through something like the SureFire Success System I list at my site - plus that system is self-funding whereas these people are spending more and more money before they make a profit.
Personally, i think it's smarter to invest a smaller amount in good education, generate profits and then invest a percentage of those profits into more education, training, and tools.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help right now.
Notes:
SureFire Success:
http://www.workathometruth.com
Self-funding home businesses:
http://www.workathometruth.com
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Comments on Global CashFlow Network Question »
My personal experience with G.C.F.N. out of Phoenix AZ.Was not positive in any respect
I was introduced to the program as well by Mark Hodges.Who says he personally went to Phoenix to get the "real scoop" of Global Cash Flow Network.
I went thru the pre-sales material very carefully, and listen to the calls. An BASED on that information I felt that it was a sound move.
I purchased the note book / study materials and I was directed to call in to discuss and establish a plan with my "coach / director / media expert" I was ready to go!
I was given a call the next day by a a very hyped and transparent flake. I must admit he was good for the first 15 min. or so.
All in all we were on the phone for a about a hour. The bottom line was that I was told that I needed to have approximately $3,000 to CORRECTLY start the business.
One of the qualifying questions was did I have any credit cards and how was my credit and that I could borrow from them and that the business was SOOOO good that they would be paid back quickly
When I told him that I did not have that amount . . he was polite, yet ended the conversation quickly.
My main "beef" with all of this is that there was NEVER ANY MENTION of the need to have in place $3,000 and preferred $5,000 as explained to me or others when I got my call following my purchase.
I challenge you to go take a look to see in any of the sales material of the " complete start up costs" other than the $$ for the training book
It was not mentioned by Mark Hodges or Mary Gersten. in the audio interview(or any material following) of what the REAL start-up costs of the business. Mr Hodges who I hold equally as responsible for the poor and misleading information and lack of full disclosure by both parties.
Needless to say "Mr.Genuine" never called back as he said he would. An I later got a couple calls from Global Cash Flow Network to "get things going" Polite as they were they were very focused on that larger cash amount.
I have since created a business of my own on the net. with people who have integrity and a spine. I would be more than willing to send proof of my G.C.F.N. purchase. wired2wealth@yahoo.com
I strongly caution you to accept the validity of the information coming from both so called "industry leaders" of Mark Hodges and Mary Gresten.
As much as Mark Hodges comes across as wanting to help you - remember each time you make a purchase by his recommendation he makes $$$ he makes a cut from the person(s) who have the business in place.
It is highly unlikely that he is REALLY working the business's programs that he recommends. His money is in his list of his readers / e-mail subscribers . . .NOT in actually doing and working his "recommendations"
I have emailed him 5 times to get clarification's on certain subjects. Even on his request to his readers . . never a answer
It's interesting that you NEVER, NEVER,NEVER see these people's picture. No You Tube not on any social network formats - NOTHING . . .they are always behind the curtains.
You Gotta ask your self WHY??? . .I think we both know. Oh sure their answer would be "their privacy" - Yeah Right
Honest people "put them selfs out there"
I wish you well -Danzig Panzer
Thanks for sharing your experiences Danzig.
Paul
Global Cash Flow Network is committed to resolving your issue(s).
My name is Tyler Lebo a liason to our Quality Management Department. Please contact us as soon as possible at support@globalcashflownetwork.com or give us a call at 1(800)719-8270 - if you don't live in the United States call us at 1(888)719-2030.
Thanks & make it a great day!
Thanks for posting Tyler. I appreciate when a company like Global Cash Flow Network decides to participate in a conversation like this rather than try to to attack it.
It shows a certain level of business maturity to handle it as you have.
Paul
I joined 11/07 and was so excited I got right to work. I was given a phony email that never worked. They claimed to set me up a new account and told me I could access it through my back office. Guess What? They changed my password so I could not get into my back office. I have given them nearly $2000 and have not made one penny. I even personally signed my son up for a Ebay account and bought two books for college so that I would get the $25 from Ebay as well as the % of purchase I was promised. What a Joke, I received nothing. Plus G.C.F.N. couldn't even figure that out.