Is there a WorldVenture Scam?
It is no secret that WorldVentures is a network marketing company, so this will not be a discussion over the legitimacy of mlm. It is a foregone conclusion for anyone living in the 21st century that network marketing as a business model is both extremely powerful and perfectly legal when structured properly. We will not waste time and give credibility to the idea that network marketing by itself is evil or wrong.
Outside of our 5 point evaluation of WorldVentures on the next page, there is one other aspect of WorldVentures that you should check into… and that is the upline team that you would be working with. As mentioned previously, network marketing is an extremely powerful business model when structured properly but it is just as important that it be WORKED properly. How you work your network marketing business has everything to do with the support structure and system set in place by your upline team, therefore choose your sponsor and upline team carefully!
Have you heard these arguments that claim World Venture is a scam?
WorldVentures Scam Claim: It must be a scam because you are forced to “prey” on your family and friends to make product sales and recruit other distributors.
Common Sense: Do your research and only join the company if you are 100% sold on their service and proud to represent to everyone you know.
WorldVentures Scam Claim: It is a scam because WorldVentures teaches you to shun friends and family that don’t sign up with you.
Common Sense: This is pretty much self evident but only an idiot would do this and nowhere in any training does Ambit or any other legit network marketing company teach you to do this.
WorldVentures Scam Claim: It is a scam because 95% of the people that join don’t make significant money.
Common Sense: The vast majority of ALL business don’t make it and the ratio is worse in network marketing and WorldVentures for a few very simple reasons: #1 There is so little to lose and therefore there is very little commitment given to the business. #2 Most people have no clue what they are doing because their sponsor has no clue what their doing because their sponsor has no clue, etc, etc, etc.
You can avoid falling prey to these pitfalls and becoming a statistic that leads to these claims by first of all joining with your eyes wide open and making sure that you have access to an upline leadership team that understands the business and how to effectively build it in a way that you are comfortable with and confident in.
Now that we have effectively covered the issue of network marketing in general, go ahead and jump over to the 5 Point WorldVentures Review page to do some specific research on WorldVentures itself.
Yours in Success,
Shawn Cornett
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Beware of Pyramid Schemes
By Greg Abbott
Attorney General of Texas
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) prohibits pyramid promotional schemes. The DTPA defines a pyramid as a plan or operation by which a person gives consideration for the opportunity to receive compensation that is derived primarily from a person’s introduction of other persons to participate in the plan or operation, rather than from the sale of a product.
This is very true which is why our review focused largely on the viability of the product. Based on everything I see both WorldVentures products are of real value at a fair price compared to what is being sold in the marketplace. What you have said is only applicable if there were not product being sold in the process.
WorldVentures Travel LLC NOT in good standing with the Texas Secretary of State – http://idek.net/bKd
In 2008, 70.2% of WorldVentures’ Independent Representatives earned nothing. http://idek.net/b1X
In 2007, 73.5% of WorldVentures Independent Representatives did not earn a Dime! http://idek.net/b1V
WorldVentures has claimed going to hit momentum “any day” for years..see proof here- – http://tinyurl.com/yzf92nk
Regarding Lisa’s comments about reps not earning a dime, you don’t get something from nothing. WorldVentures provides the tools but the rep has to make a commitment and be held accountable for working their OWN business. If you join a health club, pay monthly dues and don’t workout, would you file a complaint with the attorney general’s office because you didn’t lose any weight? People must be responsible for their decisions and it makes no sense to blame another person or organization because they are not successful.
70% of the reps did not make any money because they didnt try too. You have to work hard to make money, its not “get rich quick” You have to work hard to build your business just like any other business.
This is a very well positioned company and to have a MLM member say this company is here to stay is great credibility. Work hard and stay focused.
C. Ley
In regard to Lisa’s comments:
The GREAT news is that the number of reps earning money is going up! And the even BETTER news with WorldVentures is that almost 30% of us DO earn money – compare that to other network marketing companies!
WorldVentures is a new company with awesome product and opportunity! They are headed toward momentum and I am happy I am ahead of the wave!
Keep an eye on us Lisa and you will be impressed!
To Lisa and TwobyTwo:
Dr. Charles King, a Professor of Marketing at the University of Illinois in Chicago, gave WorldVentures an “A” rating in August.
The great news is that TWO years in a row, over 70% of WorldVentures Representatives haven’t made a dime !
2007′s Income Disclosure can be viewed here – https://share.acrobat.com/adc/document.do?docid=5dd642a5-f76a-42a8-86c6-ff5fa2a28659
2008′s can be viewed here – http://www.worldventures.biz
And according to a post on another site “”The guy on the “annual income disclosure form” here:
https://www.worldventures.info/pdfs/ids2007Q3 …
“Dr. David Pietsch” is not even a doctor. He has had his license revoked by the state of Minnesota twice:
http://www.mn-chiroboard.state.mn.us/newslett…
Wait here come the Rovia/WV next post, don’t belive everything you read on the internet, not even if a State Government has found you guilty and revoked your license!
I’ll put it this way, guilty or not in a court of law it is nearly impossible to get your license revoked by a state agency. You have to really screw up. It just goes to show his lack of credibility and willingness to lie through his teeth to make a buck, just like the rest of the DreamStealers at Rovia World Ventures. “
Info from a post I found on another site:
“The guy on the “annual income disclosure form” here:
https://www.worldventures.info/pdfs/ids2007Q3 …
“Dr. David Pietsch” is not even a doctor. He has had his license revoked by the state of Minnesota twice:
http://www.mn-chiroboard.state.mn.us/newslett…
Wait here come the Rovia/WV next post, don’t belive everything you read on the internet, not even if a State Government has found you guilty and revoked your license!
I’ll put it this way, guilty or not in a court of law it is nearly impossible to get your license revoked by a state agency. You have to really screw up. It just goes to show his lack of credibility and willingness to lie through his teeth to make a buck, just like the rest of the DreamStealers at Rovia World Ventures. “
Lisa, you are quickly wearing out your welcome on this site. I am all about my visitors seeing both sides of an argument but you will have to start getting back to relevant points. The conjecture and guilt by association that has been the basis of your recent arguments brings back distant memories of 3rd grade recess. Thank you for being the first person in history to point out the fact that MLM is a business and the vast majority of businesses fail. You could do an IRS audit and background check on every independent agent in WorldVentures and more than likely find several convicted felons but that has no relation to the discussion at hand. Of course I imagine that since the few relevant arguments you had early on where clearly covered you have nowhere else to go but below the belt. I look forward to your future feedback but if your argument don’t find their way back to planet earth they may not find their way onto this site.
This is directed to Lisa. Don’t scandalize someone for being sucessful. I know Dr. David Pietsch and he gives his greatest effort to his Chiropractic business as well as his WorldVentures business.
We are all familiar with the income disclosure statements and if you notice the number of Reps earning a commision with WorldVentures is going up, not down. You know as well as the rest of us that some people don’t work the business, some use it for tax reasons, etc…..
WorldVentures is a new up and coming business with excellent officers that are concerned, not only for the company, but also the Reps.
These are BARGAIN DreamTrips???
DreamTrip 01-06-10 4 nts. Riu Vallarta $798 p/couple
GOGO WWV 01-06-10 4 ntis. Riu Vallarta $744 p/couple
Dream Trip 02-19-10 7 nts. Riu Palace Las Americas $2,798
GOGO WWV 02-19-10 7 nts. Riu Palace Las Americas $2,282
DreamTrip 03-27-10 4 nts. Riu Guanacaste $1,398
GOGO WWV 03-31-10 4 nts. Riu Guanacaste $1,168
Prices quoted on 11-07-09, prices per couple, same dates, same room category, includes all taxes and transfers.
DreamTips Membership for ONE YEAR – $199 first year plus $24.95 per month, total $498.40.
DreamTrip Price on 3 trips above: $4,994
GOGO WWV Price on 3 trips above: $4,194*
LOSS with the DreamsTrips Packages and Membership for FIRST year = $1,298.40.
LOSS without DT membership = $800.
*Consumer prices shown (retail). The travel agent/seller would make between 13 to 16% commission on the sale.
Lisa, about your gogo wwv site:
Only $25* per adult (annual subscription)
*Unless otherwise noted, fares do not include all applicable taxes, charges and government imposed fees.
I can’t even find anyone close to me that sells gogo wwv membership! What good is it if you can’t find anyone to utilize it with!!!
You cannot compare a WorldVentures Dream Trip to any other random comparisons! Dream Trips include extras that are not provided from other booking agencies. These comparisons need to be based on apples to apples – not just random picks of yours.
And why do you say “$199 first year”. Dream Trip Memberships are a ONE TIME fee and the $25/month can be waived with referals.
Use your talents to better the world!
While WorldVentures Reps will tell you that you have to pay the Better Business Bureau to get a good rating, that is simply not true. WorldVentures has a D- rating with the Dallas Better Business Bureau due to the following:
“Complaints are regarding misrepresentation of the promised savings on travel, slow or non delivery of promised refunds and dissatisfaction with customer service. Specifically, customers complain that paying the company fee and following the company business model does not provide promised savings as stated by company representatives. The company resolves complaints by offering refunds or refering to the agreement for explanation. However, customers complain that the refund was delayed or not received. Additionally, customers indicate that they have difficulty contacting the company.”
Sounds like Lisa needs a vacation! Try http://www.rovia.com for your travel plans. BTW you obviously have alot of anger pent up inside of you that urges you to attack WV withn all your might. May I suggest you change your line of work, or maybe enlist a therapist so that you may vent your discretions in a more self healing way. Sounds like something is missing in your life. Did you perhaps rub elbows in a less than satisfying way with a WV/rovia rep. Sorry if that went wrong-but some people just need to diagnose the REAL reason they are so pi–ed off all the time, and pretty sure WV isnt your problem!