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cdpaine
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2005 07:04
Can anyone tell me or have had experience with Coastal Vacation group? Selling vacation packages. Life time packages.
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Michele Fancher
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Joined: 10 Jul 2005
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2005 13:21
Cdpaine,
I joined Coastal Vacations in June 2004. I really like the travel packages (save me $$$), but I was a terrible salesman and could not get people to join/buy. From June '04 till May '05 I made not one penny.
I came across the Professional Closers Call Center in May. Where I used to be talking to prospects all day, all I do now is advertise and team train. The new prospect calls the call center and the center does all the work......takes the call, presents Coastal, and closes the sale. They send me the 1K commission check in the mail for each sale.
The call center makes money by charging more than the regular $1295 for a level one package. They charge a one-time $1995 instead. That extra $700.00 investment has made it's ROI already....this call center is definitely a great investment. (you'll get that $1995 right back as the sales start rolling in).
I don't want to start sounding like an ad. Hope this info helps!
Michele Fancher
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jnapier
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Joined: 30 Aug 2005
Posts: 647
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2005 20:38
I'm a Level 3 Director with Coastal Vacation. I love the package and I'm personally selling 3-7 memberships per week.
IF you can share a phone number and a website, you can too. I don't HYPE, tell Pie in the Sky stories, or tell people that they don't have to work - I'm upfront, honest and I can help you reach your goals.
Jay NaPier
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jaynapier
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# Posted: 4 Dec 2005 23:00
Updated information in profile.
Jay NaPier
Level 3 Director
Coastal Vacations
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michport
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Joined: 20 Sep 2005
Posts: 4
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# Posted: 5 Dec 2005 09:28
With Coastal, people either focus on marketing the vacation packages or the business opportunity. It's up to you to decide which you prefer. My sponsor, Julie Shinew, started doing retail 5 years ago and has done very well and is now the retail training expert for the organization. Her approach was like many sales professionals...running her own ads, calling on businesses, doing trade shows, etc.
My reason for joining was to work at home, particularly in the winter, (I hate cold with a passion.), so I want to do the Hallway Commute. I focus on marketing the business opportunity, but this way, you need to buy leads (Cutting Edge Media provides excellent leads) and be committed to working those phones. I've found that most of my fears were unfounded. I don't have people hanging up on me because they have requested information. I've "met " many really nice people all over the country!
The key is to get interested prospects through your websites and joining a live call. The calls are truly inspiring! If they're serious now and the business is exciting to them, they'll join.
Statistically, marketing the business opportunity is more profitable, but both can earn you great money if you work at it consistently. The business changes as you get your team built up. You'll spend more and more time training new people to get their qualification sales, so you'll do less and less prospecting. It'a a great system!
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Renier
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Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Posts: 28
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# Posted: 8 May 2006 09:27
Well I think coastal vacations is a great business if you work the business and use the travel membership.
If any one need more adivce pm me I will be happy to asist you.
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PNL Travel
Joined: 28 May 2006
Posts: 222
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# Posted: 30 May 2006 18:14
I also have a Coastal Vacations business. I would like more info. on how the call center works. If they do everything for you, how do you know if you want to work with a person or not? That is half of what I do, I like to figure out if the person I am talking to would be a good match with me. Also, if the call center is doing the prospecting and closing, are you just doing retail training? All of the training is the main reason I am in the Wealthbuilders group. I have been hearing about the call centers since I started Coastal, I'm curious!
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TC TRAVEL
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Joined: 20 Jul 2006
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# Posted: 20 Jul 2006 18:32
Hello,
I don't know about the call centre thing. I wanted to do coastal because I wanted to be a business owner and be able to work my business from my home office. If the call centre does all the work for you doesn't that take all the fun out of being in control of your own business? I enjoy talking to prospects and finding out if they are motivated and easy to train. I am part of the Coastal Synergy Group. This group is the best. They have just offered an upgrade to our marketing system where prospects can log into a one hour live presentation hosted by some of the most successful directors in our group. Because the presentations are so compelling we don't have to sell people they see how much we all love this business and they want to be part of the fun. They also offer 15 training calls a week. If you are considering coastal the Coastal Synergy Group is the way to go.
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jnapier
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Joined: 30 Aug 2005
Posts: 647
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# Posted: 25 Sep 2006 18:09
Quick Update:
I'm just coming off of over 23 days of vacations. I've attended all of the Regional Training Events offered by the Coastal Synergy Group. It's been a fantastic business.
I'm a very successful Level 3 Director out of Nashville, Tn. I personally do 5-13 sales per week with 75-80% being the Premier Membership.
If you're looking at Coastal....You're looking at the Right Opportunity
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independentwoman
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2006 15:02 · Edited by: independentwoman
Hey CDpaine,
Coastal Vacations is by far the best thing for someone like me. I'm 18, i'm a musician, and I didn't want to change from a part-time job that I didn't like to something at home where I still didn't like.
The best thing about Coastal for me is that it totally blends well in my life and the benefits are definitely well worth it.
But I see there are a lot of people giving you their hand out to help you=) So i'll leave it as it's a great opportunity. But choose your director wisely. I have dealt with some whom try to weasle around their prospects and who are con artists and try to take advantage of new comers. Some has gone as far as asking/buying their testimonials from their new prospects in retrurn that they well give them breaks on packages but never followed through. Either way it's still schemy and a lot of people out there are like that not just in Coastal. So do your research well. I was very lucky to drop the director when I did and found a great one who's been truly a part to my success.
But if you need anything just feel free to contact me.
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independentwoman
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Joined: 14 Sep 2006
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2006 15:26
Definitely check out some rip-off reports!
And if the director is running around in circles, chances are they are just trying to feel you out to whichever way they can get your money first.
But don't get me wrong, a lot of directors are great. That's why i'm happy to have associate myself with good hearted directors that in return make me want to do better.
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AnaMariainSB
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Joined: 3 Nov 2006
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2006 00:15
I have been in the travel industry for some years and I love how this business allows me to create a wonderful income and sell a product I am passionate about: TRAVEL. If you are looking for your own business, I think it is crucial to do your due dilligence about the company and product.
To your success!
AnaMaria
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Rdcyclist
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Joined: 3 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2006 19:30
So is the a real deal? I've had two people contact me about this company and before I call one of them back I would like to make sure this company is a sure thing.
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MMP mauro
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Joined: 4 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 4 Nov 2006 01:27
hi guys
I have interest in getting signed up to coastal.
I have few questions!!
how do i know this is the right director to train me?
what about coastal Synergy Group? is there more about coastal? how many groups they have?? are they all the same?
if I ever buy it can i travel me and my girl, same price?
who's AGEL?
seems to be good.. where can I contact ?
thanks guys
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WealthyWAHM
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Joined: 2 Apr 2006
Posts: 89
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# Posted: 4 Nov 2006 16:08 · Edited by: WealthyWAHM
Quoting: Rdcyclist So is the a real deal? I've had two people contact me about this company and before I call one of them back I would like to make sure this company is a sure thing.
Hi Rdcyclist,
Yes, it is most definitely the real deal! 
I joined a few months ago, through the new Automated "version". I have my own Personal Marketing Assistant following up on my calls and managed to replace my PAS monthly income with this rather quickly...
I do agree with others that you need to be careful who your sponsor is and be aware of the different "branches" of Coastal that are out there so you find the right one for you...
I don't like cold-calling and like to have records of who views my website, when they request a callback and the reports on the follow ups that they receive from my PMA, so the version of Coastal that I chose is PERFECT for me!
If anyone wants some documented proof of the sorts of savings that you can get with Coastal, files on what is included in each package or info on the Automated version, feel free to email me at [email protected] .
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lizzie75428
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Joined: 14 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2006 13:51
I am a new Coastal associate and I am struggling to get my business off the ground. Your conversion rate is super! Where are you getting your leads?
Liz
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armour
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Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 21 Nov 2006 01:03
i just joined coastal and have been having difficulties with my director. Ever since i signed up with him he has become condescending and talks in circles when i ask a question. I have only been a member for a week. How can i change directors? You mentioned you did that. Please advise.
regards
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acadian99
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Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 21 Nov 2006 12:55
hi everyone, ive been looking into coastal vacations now for several days now, ive been on the Q&A call yesterday and ill be in the live theater tonight. This seems like the real deal and i did most of my homework on it. How do i know if i can trust my director and honestly how much money are level 1 dirctors actually making a month. I know it varies from each individual, if i were to get into this, i would be in this as a full time job not part time. Also, are the vacation packages in the level 1 any good. PLEASE BE HONEST with your answer, negative feedback isn't a bad thing. thanks
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rottenluv
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Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 21 Nov 2006 21:14
Hi, I joined Coastal about two months ago and still feel kind of lost as far as getting people to my site and getting the deal done. I have a google account and since October 27, 2006 I have had about 80 hits with no sales. I just signed up with mycoastal.net and don't seem to be having much luck with that either. I don't have any additional funds at this point to buy leads and am really feeling like I am dead in the water with this so to say. I have no problem buying leads as much as my first pocketed sale will buy...but as for now I just feel like I need help. Does anybody have any ideas. Please? Thank you so much
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acadian99
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Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 22 Nov 2006 12:10 · Edited by: acadian99
rottenluv, do you have your 2 qualifying sales and if so, does your director help you to get sales. Also i were to buy into this and my director/sponsor just left me out to dry after my 2 qualifying sales, how can i change directors/sponsors, would i have to buy another package.
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rottenluv
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# Posted: 24 Nov 2006 15:35
Hi acadian99, I don't any sales at all yet. I was hoping someone within this forum would have some helpful advice. No doubt Coastal is the the real deal and I beleive that 100% I am just struggling to figure it out. Anyone with any advice it would be greatly appreciated.
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WealthyWAHM
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Joined: 2 Apr 2006
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# Posted: 30 Nov 2006 23:20 · Edited by: WealthyWAHM
Rottenluv-
Which "division" of Coastal did you join? Are you making your own calls? Using the call center? Another service?
People have to be aware that there are different options out there- if you are comfortable with making your own calls- great! If not, there are options for you... And be aware that the cheapest deal out there for Coastal packages is not always the best.
I work with an Automated version of Coastal and just came back from a nice 10 day vacation to Aruba PLUS had my best week with Coastal ever! 6 paid sales while away and I didn't have to personally close a single one- how sweet is that? 
There is nothing better than taking a 10 day, tax free vacation AND making more money than you spent while there.
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WealthyWAHM
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# Posted: 30 Nov 2006 23:25
Quoting: acadian99 hi everyone, ive been looking into coastal vacations now for several days now, ive been on the Q&A call yesterday and ill be in the live theater tonight. This seems like the real deal and i did most of my homework on it. How do i know if i can trust my director and honestly how much money are level 1 dirctors actually making a month. I know it varies from each individual, if i were to get into this, i would be in this as a full time job not part time. Also, are the vacation packages in the level 1 any good. PLEASE BE HONEST with your answer, negative feedback isn't a bad thing. thanks
Acadian99-
Even specifying full-time/part-time is not going to help anyone answer the question about how much you are going to make... It depends upon your angle with the business- your advertising, your closing, etc.
As for your question about the vacation package with L1, I have a pdf file that might help you- the majority of the proof offerings in it are by L1 individuals. Email me at [email protected] for it.
Regards,
Christy
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CoastalWahm
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Joined: 16 Nov 2006
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# Posted: 1 Dec 2006 04:52
Upstart company Coastal Vacations, in cooperation with 13 year old Coastal Vacations, is offering this and more to its membership. For about the cost of a single trip to Disney or a Carnival Cruise, members can get a lifetime of vacations. In addition, members receive massively discounted or free food, drinks, entertainment, transportation and more.
Combine this with the ability to earn $1000, $3200, or $9700 per package sale and you can see why this company is attracting so much attention.
I qualified in 1 week and 1/2 and i help all my new people get qualified fast too!
I love it. I have nothing but positive things to say about Coastal Vacations.
email me if you have any other questions and i can share what i am doing.
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CoastalWahm
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# Posted: 1 Dec 2006 04:55
Coastal Vacations is a very good company.
Combine this with the ability to earn $1000, $3200, or $9700 per package sale and you can see why this company is attracting so much attention.
I have done well. I qualfied and got in profit mode my first week and 1/2
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luvtravel
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# Posted: 2 Jan 2007 19:35
We are qualified level one Coastal director and are looking to start with a closing call center, the posts are a little confusing, which of the call centers charge current directors $700 to $795 to join
Which ones really get sales?
Thanks!!
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MsSuccess
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# Posted: 3 Jan 2007 20:28
Hello, I wanted to respond to your question about Coastal. First off, I'm a Home business Consultant/ Mentor. I work with many people in all different companies.
OK what I know about Coastal, it is not a real Company. It is an Oxy 2 up meaning you have to give your first 2 sales to your upline. The average network marketer sponsors 2.7 people. This means that if that's the average, by the time most people actually get 2 people, and have to hand them over and not make one dime off it, it's going to be very hard for them to get anyone else. Unless you are the Red personality type, the kind that is very competitive and aggressive and is driven by money. Reds are only 15% of the population so that doesn't work for everyone either. Last I checked there's not even and Policies and Procedures for Coastal, I know one of the "groups" had them but only for that group. Also, business models drive the behavior in the field. What I mean by that, is you have to look at the comp plan, and this one drives recruit, recruit, recruit. There is no residual income to be made you constantly have to get people to buy the package then put money in an envelope and mail it to that guy down in Florida. His name escapes me at the moment. I know some people do well with Coastal but if you are not a red personality, I wouldn't suggest getting into it. That's my opinion.
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PNL Travel
Joined: 28 May 2006
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2007 14:04
Hi MsSuccess,
First off, I want to say that you are absolutely correct, we are not a company. We are an association, that's what makes it so great...there is no one to cut into our profits!
I know there are groups out there that are not ethical. I am sure that there are unethical groups in any organization. But...every Coastal group is not like that. Please don't label the entire organization when there are great directors and groups out there. Not to mention the packages are awesome!
All I know is, our group started in March of 2005 with 45 members. As of December 2006 we were just over 1,200 members!
Lora
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2007 14:07
MsSuccess,
I would dare say that what you say about Coastal is true for ANY homebased business. If you don't have the drive and the vision to do what makes your business work then don't bother getting into any homebased business or any other business that depends on you for success. There is NO small business that doesn't require the owner to work to make it successful. The truth is that 95% of all people who try homebased businesses don't stick with it. I am part of the 5% and I am looking for others in that group. The reason we don't have residual income is because we are not an MLM company which is one of the most attractive things about Coastal. We have a way to make our big money with the pass-up training sales but after that you are free and clear of your director and you make all of the commissions. You make it sound like that's a bad thing. It's good because most people have experienced or heard bad things about MLM companies and, in MLM, you are depending on people you sign up for your success so it makes it frustrating and you have to recruit TONS of people to get to the point you feel like you can sit back and just rake in the bucks. In Coastal, you can make 2 sales a month and make a good living and if those people grab the same vision you have, they can make you thousands of extra dollars with their first 2 sales but if they don't, you have still made a commission off of them and they got a WONDERFUL vacation package so you both win no matter what. I have learned that anyone that says there is NOTHING good about Coastal usually has another biz-op they want you to look at. It's like that with any home business. I am here to testify that Coastal Vacations and the REAL call center works.
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2007 14:54 · Edited by: hsimpsonjr
I want to add one other thing to my last post. At the call center, we use a method of helping new members make money as fast as possible by rewarding them for joining at Level 2 or 3 by allowing them to keep ALL of the sales that are made on their behalf in the levels below the one they joined. So, if you join at level 2, you get to keep all of your level 1 sales immediately so you will get that $1,000 check a lot quicker. Same with level 3, you would get to keep all your level 1 and level 2 sales. The only difference is you pass up your first 2 sales that come in at the level you joined at. So if you signed up at level 2, you would pass up your first 2 level 2 sales. This gets new members in the profit zone alot faster and helps them realize that the business does indeed work if you work the business. So when you say the average network marketer sponsors 2.7 people that means they would have made at least $2,000 if their sales were level one. Not all teams in Coastal use this version of the commission plan but it is working great for us. It really enourages people to join at the upper levels which is better for all of us.
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