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success9
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# Posted: 11 Feb 2007 21:45
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Hello,
Does Coastal Vacations have a bank for financing the packages? If not, why? I can afford to sign up with Coastals but many can't and it would be nice to come in at $0 down for say $50 or so a month, depending on the package. Thanks
Dave
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 11 Feb 2007 23:59
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Dave,
some teams do offer financing but it really is up to the director to do that. I look at it like this. If a person has the personality to do this business then they will find a way to come up with the money. It's not for everybody and if a person doesn't have the money to get started then they should sit down and look at their options. I would guess that most of the teams that offer financing to new members don't actually give them a trave package until they have generated several sales or atleast until they have covered the wholesale cost of the package which would mean that they have made their director no profit which kinda defeats the purpose of being in Coastal Vacations. I know that sounds kinda insensitive to those who would love to be in Coastal but can't afford it but I want to have motivated people on my team and if they aren't motivated enough to find a way to get the money then I probably wouldn't want them on my team anyway. Not because they aren't great people but because they lacked the self determination and drive to be successful in this business and you MUST have BOTH of those things to be successful in this business.
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iworkinmyboxers
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 00:22
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What I used to do with my team is break the $1295 into 3 payments of $433 and of course after the last payment is made the member receives the package.....I agree with HSimpson though, a person who is driven to absolutely find a way to come up with the $$ has the determination to succeed with this program.
I do offer another travel program though that ANYONE can afford....its $119.95 to get started and the comp plan offers a massive residual income stream....just check out my signature for details.
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 08:36
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Hi Success9,
As you probably know the reason Coastal doesn't have "a bank for financing the packages" is because we are all independent busines owners and, effectively, we are "the bank". Coastal Vacations is a travel association made up of entrepreneurs. Most Directors will accept a payment plan but it obviously has to work for both parties.
I've found that a little down payment = a little commitment.
To echo what my colleagues are saying there is always a way to find the money if you really want it bad enough, and if you really want it bad enough that will determine your success.
I can show you 30 ways to get started, mostly without using your own money. I'm sure you've heard of OPM (other people's money) and I believe that is the best way to get going because it allows the most flexibility.
Roger
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JNS Travel
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 09:19
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Hi Success9,
Coastal's fax on demand has a 90 day same as cash program.
I agree with Roger, there are several options to finding the cash. You work out installment plan on your own.
Joe
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jlDunn
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 12:51
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Hi Dave,
Some have a financing group, CSG (Coastal Synergy Group) does. They deal with AG Financing, they also post other financial insitutions on their website for people to look at, such as citifinancial.com and a couple of others. Most directors offer interest free payment plans over a couple of three or four months as well, then people don't have to worry about their credit score.
Hope that helps, if you want more info please let me know.
Lindsay
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PNL Travel
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 13:12
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Hi Dave,
I have to say that I agree with the guys on this one. I do not accept a payment plan. It's all about desire. If you have that then finding the money will not be an issue.
Money is only an issue for your potential associates if you make it one (I'm speaking from experience here!). I was buying into the, 'woe is me, my situation is the worst' and that definitely held me back for a while. I believed people when they told me that there was just no way, well that's totally false! There is always a way, they just have to be creative and determined enough to come up with it.
I'm not saying that I don't help them out, because I will help anyone out! I will offer ideas and even start training them if I believe that they are serious and motivated.
I know this is not the answer that you were looking for and I hope this doesn't come across as rude. This is just what I have found in the year and a half that I have been in Coastal.
Hope this helps!
Lora
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success9
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 13:56
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Thanks to everyone who answer my questions. Could a person who is in Coastal go to there local bank and see if they would finance coastal packages? My main point is, if someone had some funds but then no money to advertise, they could finance for $0 down and then have the money they do have to do some advertising. Thanks
Dave
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 15:01
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Dave,
you could also think about this. The Coastal package can have 2 names on the application. If you had somone who would be your partner and willing to split the cost of the package that would save you half of the price right there. Lora does this and it has been great for her, right Lora?
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 15:01
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Hi Dave,
If you'll email me at [email protected] with a number to call, I'll contact you with some info so you can make it happen.
Roger
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success9
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 15:29
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Hi everyone,
I have the money to sign up with Coastal vacations. I am thinking about what if others don't. I was in Coastals a while back and spent a lot of money advertising, coastals leads, nationwide advertising, called leads, etc, you name it, I done it but I spent a lot of money but didn't make one sale. I see other people supposely making all this money and makes me think what I did wrong. I am looking at getting back into Coastals but using the call center. I can spend $500 a month on advertising but the hard part is who to sign up under. Thanks
Dave
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 15:52
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Hi Dave,
I'm confident in saying we can all help you get started but the first question is are you going with the Sales Center or have you decided on a group?....I can show you a lot of free ways to advertise. Feel free to contact me at my email address or if you would like me to contact you?
Roger
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 15:54
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For anyone interested, my Coastal radio ad goes in on Feb 19th for three weeks, I can email you the audio link?
Roger
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success9
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 15:55
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Roger said: are you going with the Sales Center or have you decided on a group?....
Hi Roger,
I'm not talking to anyone yet, just doing some search engine searching. I do want to go with a call center though. Thanks
Dave
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 15:58
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I'm with the Call Center and in terms of leveraging your time it will help you. By the way, this is one of the methods of advertising - here in this forum, it won't cost you a cent!....I encourage you to read my post on "There is more than one way to run your Coastal business" but how you decide to run your business is up to you of course.
Roger
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PNL Travel
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 16:07
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Quoting: hsimpsonjr The Coastal package can have 2 names on the application. If you had somone who would be your partner and willing to split the cost of the package that would save you half of the price right there. Lora does this and it has been great for her, right Lora?
Yes Harold! That is what we did
Quoting: success9 Could a person who is in Coastal go to there local bank and see if they would finance coastal packages? My main point is, if someone had some funds but then no money to advertise, they could finance for $0 down and then have the money they do have to do some advertising.
Hi Dave,
I do understand what you are saying. If the person wanted to come in at level 1 or premiere then yes, they could go to the bank and get a personal loan. There are also companies that have financed the Coastal package for people - AG Finance is one of them. The options are endless, they can barrow against a home equity loan, a line of credit, use a 0% credit card, barrow from their 401K, etc...
Good Luck
Lora
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beckie1229
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 16:22
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Roger I would love the email link to your radio spot.
[email protected]
thank you.
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 16:26
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Hi Beckie,
Done.
Roger
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dawnmo
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 16:33
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Hi Beckie, good to see you on the forum!
Roger, would you mind sending me your link as well? [email protected].
Dawn
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 16:36
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Hey Dawn,
Done.
Roger
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roger
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2007 17:05
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Hey gang,
I should add the radio spot will be aired between the news and traffic, hence the 10 seconds. I was given a choice of having a 30s spot but it would only run for a week, or have 10 seconds for 3 weeks so I took the latter. The station also suggested I do that.
And welcome to the team Beckie!
Roger
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susaneng
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# Posted: 15 Feb 2007 06:30
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Hi Dave,
I am with Harold Simpson's group. We are part of wecloseyoursales.com group. I know Harold just make $12,000 in the last couple of weeks. There is tons of support. Harold is a great help and his sponsor adds additional training to what we all ready have as well as open access to him online.
Hope this helps you out. If you want to learn more about our Call Center you can email me at [email protected]
I believe we are the original Call Center. I think there are a couple of Call Centers within Coastal, so feel free to ask any questions while you are researching.
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tomcha
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# Posted: 15 Feb 2007 16:37
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Hi Dave,
I know it's a hard decision when it comes to choosing your director. And you have to base some of it on your head and some in your gut.
You have to know that s/he can help you with your 'weakness' and you have to feel comfortable with him/her.
Others already mentioned some of the way to advertise here, such as this forum. But keep this in mind. I say this because you mentioned the Call Center.
I myself am Harold's team member, the first in fact. And Harold's been doing great. But take a look. Harold is doing the credit building for himself. I don't think there's a way around it.
Nothing else can do that for you. No money spent in ads will give you credibility like communicating with people with your real 'voice'. It just cannot be bought.
I personally think that's why Harold is doing so well (way to go Harold!). The Call Center is there as a backup and/or to lighten your workload. To automate a part of your business.
It would be a wrong assumption, in my opinion, for you to think that everything will be completely different just because you have the Call Center at your disposal. And I think you'd find that you were mistaken and might regret your decision.
Don't get me wrong. I love this business and I LOVE the Call Center. But you need to join with the right expectation.
You can structure your business model to utilize the Call Center to a higher percentage, therefore gaining all the advantage of it (e.g., handling and screening your calls for you). But some things, you must do yourself (e.g., credibility building and connecting with people).
Personally, I think having the Call Center is a huge advantage in several ways. It allows you to be more efficient, if you structure your business right, and it also allows you to automate a large chunk of your business. In the end, it means either you'll be able to do more business in the same time period or have more time freedom.
Your choice.
I'm running out of my time here so if you want to discuss some way to structure your business around the Call Center, feel free to contact me at your leisure and let's brainstorm.
[email protected] or leave me a message at 201-297-5727.
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roger
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# Posted: 15 Feb 2007 18:23 � Edited by: roger
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Hey gang,
Here is one example of the Call Center in action - I have yet to speak with Dave but he's our newest member of the team!
I'm not even sure he called the Sales Center??
Anyway I'm sure you'll be hearing from him.
Welcome Dave, I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Roger
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dawnmo
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# Posted: 17 Feb 2007 15:18
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Welcome, Dave...Congrats, Roger!
Dawn
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jnapier
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2007 00:25
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Financing ANY business can be a challenge. Most business owners who buy using credit do have to go with a signature loan.
I accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover as payment options.
There are personal financing options I make available, but a personal phone conversation is required, you have to have a lot of desire and I only offer it on Level 2 and Level 3 Memberships.
If you call me, we can discuss this further.
Jay NaPier
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tomcha
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2007 13:53
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Welcome to Coastal Dave and to the WCYS.
And ditto on the congrats, Roger.
Thomas
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roger
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2007 17:37
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Thank you all.
It's getting busier in the forum, good to see.
Roger
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