Is there a Global Verge scam? Some say yes, but that is a knee jerk reaction that most people have when they hear the words “multi-level marketing”. In this case, the problem is not so much a scam, as it is this company having infrastructure failures.
For the month of June, 2009, the company had trouble with its merchant account processor, as well as with the new websites it put together so members could promote their new partner, Buzzirk Mobile. The company jumped on the problem, and switched its account to (new one here), and the bosses actually flew to their location to get everything caught up. But according to an official podcast, uneasy e-associates hadn’t even been able to get in touch with anyone by phone for several weeks.
Global Verge just partnered with Buzzirk Mobile, to allow its e-associates to sell their wireless phones. Interest in this product is very high, and caused an influx of members just because of this program. Some in management are upset that when they talk with new e-associates, all they know about is the phone program. They feel that the other products are getting shortchanged, and their official call warned members that a new technology could come along and wipe Buzzirk out, so they shouldn’t be putting all of their eggs in one basket.
I’m sure people who are rushing to join so they can sell the phones were sure there was a Global Verge scam when they couldn’t even get anyone on the phone. And perhaps when they couldn’t customize their snazzy new websites that promote the phones. And maybe when they found out that they would only be able to sell 4 phones at first, and the members who pay the highest monthly price would be getting their phones way before the rest of the levels.
This is the way plenty of network marketing companies treat their members. There is a hierarchy, and the perks and bonuses start at the top, and trickle their way down. Members lower on the totem pole may not see all the benefits those at the top see.
People who understand solid marketing techniques realize they can move to a different network marketing company if they are unhappy with the way their current company is treating them. They have the skills necessary to promote any network marketing business that they want, or they can promote any other kind of business. They key is the knowledge, not the company.
Marketing skills really are the most important factor, not the company you are selling with. Once you understand basic marketing techniques, you have skills that are mobile, and many of those skills can also be used in the offline world as well.
So, I don’t think there is a true Global Verge scam. I think that it is a fledgling company that is experiencing some substantial growing pains right now. So skip the company, and invest the monthly fee in a good marketing course instead.
I think you should listen to the latest Global Verge update audio file (Thurs. August 20) if you can. It gives one an idea of the problems being handled by Global Verge in an attempt to eventually give its representatives and customers good reliable products. The only way at the moment you can hear this recording is to go on the Global Verge website and sign in as an e-associate. I am assuming it will be available to the public at some point but for now if you know anyone who is a GV rep, get them to let you have a listen.
Well here’s another update— it’s October, and the roll out of the communication products has begun. Yes, it’s been rough getting through the growing pains! But the payoff is around the corner. Not only the phone plans, but many more incredible products are at the ready to roll out over the next few months, so Global Verge’s growth potential is essentially through the roof. It’s no surprise that 50,000 folks joined ahead of the roll out—what can beat this pre-launch timing??
The real success and sustaining heart beat of Global Verge is the comp plan: 3×9 forced matrix with horizontal and vertical compression. . . that’s right—no dead spaces/ no breakage. Your matrix fills, it stays filled, and will at a MINIMUM pay $350,000 per year once filled. And for what sort of effort?? Just 3 (THREE) new enrollees! No one can boast this much return on so little work. EVERYONE is rewarded from those that only bring in 3, to those who bring in 100’s—there’s absolutely something to suit everyone’s skill level.
Refer to this website for the comp plan details—> http://www.globalvergecompplan.com
Of course, I’m an independent distributor w/Global Verge, and experienced with a traditional MLM. That’s why I jumped on this so fast, because it solves all the pitfalls that kept thwarting my efforts with a health supplement network marketing company. For those worried about scams—myself and all other associates have received their appropriate payments, I’ve already successfully booked travel on the travel site, and have seen the virtual assistant in action (not only makes and hangs up your calls, also reads aloud your emails and takes dictation for your outgoing text and emails)–oh boy—-we’re not only in for a treat with these innovative products, the associates are in for an awesome financial windfall.