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jnapier
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# Posted: 2 Aug 2007 15:59
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I agree with what Adam has said. I've had my say and if you're reading this...it's now time for you to make your own decision.
As an independent business owner, we all make choices about what we want to do in business.
As Adam mentioned, we are selling wholesale travel...but "Retail" systems and leads seem to be the way some have chosen to go.
This has been a long decision for me. I didn't wake up one day and quit! I spent 5 months thinking HARD about this. I do like some of the people who are a part of the CSG.
As you read this and other threads, you've seen that I'm not the only one who's chosen to move in a different direction.
I've spoken with ALOT of csg people today and all of them agree with me and have seen the same things that has been discussed here.
I do want to point out 1 thing. The CSG said they have 15 employees. I'm just curious if that includes their accountant, message therapist, lawn mower, business consultants. We already know that csg leaders work for free.
Jay NaPier
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Alex Reynolds
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# Posted: 11 Aug 2007 14:59
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One year ago Jay Napier posted the following in The Casual Chat area of this forum. Since then he has applied twice to be accepted on The CSG Leadership Team and has been twice passed over. Food for thought for anyone reading this forum.
Posted: 28 Jun 2006 23:16
I customize my training to each person on my team. It's important that you work with a quality director who is committed to your success.
You're going to be successful with the Coastal Synergy Group.
Jay NaPier
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jnapier
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2007 09:33
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Obviously Alex,
EVERYTHING Changes. MANY....Who have been a member of the Coastal Synergy group have liked what they've seen with the Coastal Synergy Group - until their eyes opened....are you can see from the forum posts...Considering the changes the CSG has made have moved on!!!!
I quit the Coastal Synergy Group - Not just because of the many things already mentioned here or the childish political "clicks" that are a part of the CSG. There's a whole lot more to it.
When I got to know everyone in the CSG, I met alot of great people - BUT many didn't like that I earned a six figure income - In fact, I've made over 7 figures with Coastal. I'm one of only a hand full who have been a member of the CSG Double High 5 Club.
I didn't have a snow balls chance to make their leadership team the first time. No one knew me and I was an outsider (not someone personally sponsored by one of their leadership) looking to get into their inner circle. The second time - everything had changed. There was a process that was more corporate. At the same time I was looking to be a part of the CSG Leadership - I was also looking at becoming a member of the Official Coastal Vacations Advisory Team. I'm now a member of the advisory team - No politics, no BS, No Hype....Just official Coastal Vacations information!!!
The Coastal Board of Directors does not endorse the activities of the Coastal Synergy Group.
This argument could go on and on, but in a nut shell.....there's still more to be said - SOME of us are just more mature than others. Only sharing information that is relevent to those who are new to the CSG. Others are SHOWING the inner personality and mindset of the Coastal Synergy Group and how the day to day operation of the Coastal Synergy Group REALLY works!
Jay NaPier
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Coastal Vacations
P.S. - Hello to everyone...from Gatlinburg. Got a great $144 for the week on the strip in Gatlinburg and complimentary rides on Ober Gatlinburg!
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rhondap
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2007 13:05
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Congratulations Jay on becoming a member of the Official Coastal Vacations Advisory Team.
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ateamfuntimer
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2007 20:38
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As we are all business owners with our own opinion and I appreciate the views that are psoted here. The one thing that bothers me is that Alex Reynolds is a paid employee of the CSG and post as if she is a member. I dont think she runs a Coastal business but ill let her answer that. I do respect her opinion but to be honest how much of her opinion is her's and how much is that of her employers? I am by no means trying to start anything in this forum as again I repsect everyone here I just think we should all look where the opinions are coming from. I was a member of the CSG Leadership and left as I needed a change. Our philosphies were different and we split. No big hard feelings just a business decision. My goal has been to show everyone other options as I know the CSG system very well and for many their system has flaws.
So again I appreciate the post from Alex but as the "Direct of Communications" for the CSG again how much is her opinion or is she just relaying what her employers at the CSG ask her to say.
Adam
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luvtravel
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2007 06:08
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Quoting: rhondap Congratulations Jay on becoming a member of the Official Coastal Vacations Advisory Team.
Jay, what does one do on the advisory board?
Advise the BOD to put more emphasis on the retail, consumer side of the business please. More material to conduct trade shows as well as conducting seminars, and finding consumer lead sources.
Congratulations!
Terri
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jnapier
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2007 08:44
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Hi Terri,
It's more about sharing ideas and helping to improve the quality of our product and how we market than anything else.
Jay NaPier
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Alex Reynolds
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2007 18:25
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I actually stumbled across this forum on my own and decided to contribute to the discussion. I met both Adam and Jay in the past and I think they are both nice people and very smart business men.
And Jay is right, I do not run my own Coastal Business. I am an employee of The CSG. An organization that I know well and thus, I am privy to make comments because of my insider knowledge on how the co founders run The CSG. I have nothing to gain here. I work on salary. I am not trying to recruit team mebers or sell packages.
The CSG remains as it has been from day 1, an organization run with a high level of integrity and honest work ethic for the benefit of the entire membership. We are offering multiple income opportunities to our members as part of a smart financial strategy. Any millionaire will tell you that creating multiple streams of income is a key to financial freedom. And while I do work for the CSG I also run my own communications business, following that very advice by carrying it over into my own life, using my marketable skills.
I am not going to use this forum to promote myself or my business, just to clear up some misconceptions about an organization I am proud to work for.
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goldmills
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2007 22:53
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I am a big believer in Multiple Streams of Income too....
But...
I always teach people learn to be successful in ONE opp before you jump into the next and duplicate and automate your success in the next opp.
Then do it again
and again
and again.
Some people stick to just one opp and don't believe in side or multiple streams revenue and that's ok, no worries.
Do what works for your business and allows you to make an income.
I run about 10 different companies, all out of my little closet and it has worked well for me.
Coastal is my MAIN money maker that allows me to leverage my way into many other great program and tools, that little MLM's could never afford me.
Jeff
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luvtravel
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2007 06:55
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Good advice Jeff, Coastal has many different ways to market it that it's almost like having multiple businesses.
You can market it as a bizop, to use as incentive for biztobiz, and market it to consumers. That alone is keeping me busy. Besides my travel agent side that I promote.
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