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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2008 18:56
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Congrats Nestea on joining Coastal Vacations - have fun and I wish you much success
This has been a most interesting thread to read thru - haven't been on the Coastal threads for awhile - too busy with life, I guess!
And I actually took over an mlm business for my hubby so I have several irons in the fire...
I do Coastal the traditional way with the 2 ups but I do split the profit of the training sales... so the new associates have something to work with to get their business built up... works for me and it helps them get into profit more quickly... 
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nestea
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2008 09:31
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Hi Jim,
I have already been to the webinar -- we did it about two weeks ago. I spoke to Magic the next day and we will get started later this month. Thanks. Looking forward to hearing more about the lead package.
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nestea
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2008 09:33
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Hi mountaimmom,
Thanks for the welcome! I really hope this works for me.
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closerjim
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2008 21:26
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Hey Vanessa,
Good deal ... glad to have you joining the Team!
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earnandsave
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# Posted: 23 Jun 2008 13:33
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Welcome to the Coastal Closers team, Vanessa!
You'll find a great business with top-notch support staff committed to your success.
I see you are also involved in another business - Coastal now has two separate income streams, and works well in conjunction with other ventures.
Your posts on this forum show that you know how to do research and publicity for your business - you're off to a great start!
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 23 Jul 2008 13:44
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Have any of you done specials from time to time for people to help them get started with Coastal?
It is such a good time to get started in a home business of some sort as with school starting soon, many moms will be able to have more time to commit to a home business again.
Cheers to all,
Viola
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2008 09:17
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Hi Viola,
I definitely have run specials like $1,000 off of a premiere membership but I only offer it to prospects that find my website or to leads I purchase.
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2008 10:35
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Thanks Harold... I have been offering specials to those getting started,like buying leads for them, splitting the profits on the training sales, etc... but was rolling some ideas around on the actual start up as well...that helped!
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2008 14:08
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I usually run "specials" twice a year. In the spring and fall. If someone shows me that they are really serious and would like to come in at level 2 but they just can't justify spending the money I will offer them a discount of $500 to $1,000 and that will usually motivate them to go ahead and join. Just don't do it often because it will cut into your profits.
There are some who offer Coastal at HUGE discounts each and every day and even sell directors releases which is TOTALLY against the rules and it almost gurantees that the person buying the package will NOT get the support they need to make money or even learn how to use the package unless they are self motivated enough to come to the "official" calls to get training. These people hurt Coastal as a business and are misleading and giving Coastal a bad name. I wish they would do something about it.
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ateamfuntimer
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# Posted: 26 Jul 2008 22:03 · Edited by: ateamfuntimer
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Hey peanut gallery. It's been awhile since i've been on here. Life has truly been grand the last few months. I've taken some time off to enjoy the fruits of my labor and enjoy my family. That is the beauty of our business, the true freedom in life it gives us. During this time I have been able to revamp some methods and create a few new twist to serving people getting started in Coastal Vacations. In addition I have been able to create some features in my business better suited to cater to doing B2B promotions as well as streamlining things.
Coastal Vacations is by far the most incredible business on the planet in my opinion. Here is why.
1- Flexibility
As an independent business owner you are able to create systems to encompass your own individual skills. In addition there are many groups with systems in place to help the newcomer get up to speed quickly.
2- Product
Discount travel is a no-brainer in terms of picking a product to be in business with. Everyone loves travel and with the prices available in our packages the deal gets even better.
3- Profits
From $1000- $9705 in the traditional models ( as well as all the deals offered by the various members of all the various groups) it only takes a few deals to change anyones life.
To anyone looking at Coastal Vacations you are at the right place at the right time. I wish prosperity to all and God Bless. Looking forward to seeing you all in a town near you in the near future.
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 26 Jul 2008 23:09
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ateamfuntimer: Looking forward to seeing you all in a town near you in the near future.
Let me know when you get close to the NW corner of Montana! That would be quite a treat.
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closerjim
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# Posted: 4 Aug 2008 22:12
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Hello Moderator,
I appreciate you working to keep an "even hand" on the posts, so if
you would, please either leave my posts up ... or please remove ALL
the posts that have any personal-to-the-poster's business practices.
I'm referring to posts where it is mentioned "we do make deals / run
specials" -- but of course you have to visit his site. Or "we have our
own special twist" or "we do buy leads and give them to people", etc.
We don't split commissions with Members, yet we do the selling for them.
We don't charge monthly fees for the sites we give and we pay people
on the first sales made.
And yes, you have to visit our site and attend our free public presentation
to learn all the facts.
I appreciate you leaving this post up ... or taking them all down.
Thank you ...
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Vishal P. Rao
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# Posted: 5 Aug 2008 00:55 · Edited by: Vishal P. Rao
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closerjim: I appreciate you working to keep an "even hand" on the posts, so if you would, please either leave my posts up ... or please remove ALL the posts that have any personal-to-the-poster's business practices.
I had deleted your post. While I do allow some leniency there is some distinction between explicit self-promotion and passive self-promotion. More so, a lot also depends on the member - the number of posts he has made, the quality of posts and so on... Whatever it is, posts that are purely self-serving will not be tolerated at all.
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closerjim
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# Posted: 7 Aug 2008 17:53
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Hello Vishal,
Thank you for the response. I do understand your position and will
work to keep my posts from being purely self-serving.
I'm sure over time, that fine line of distinction will become clearer.
Have a great weekend coming up ...
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2008 20:49
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I agree its very hard to do many things at the same time. As long as you prioritize all your tasks it should be possible. I usually just do one thing at a time though.
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earnandsave
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2008 16:39
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Regarding the questions about "specials" for Coastal Vacations - our group has always offered options that are a bit different than the traditional Coastal marketing plan. This way, more people are able to get started and make a profit sooner than they would have with the traditional plan. However we don't sell director's releases or offer drastic discounts that go against the rules and intent of the traditional Coastal plan.
The fact that Coastal directors do have some leeway in terms of pricing, training sales and profit sharing is a unique advantage of Coastal when compared to other business opportunities. The real key to success though is the support and training you receive from your director and/or group within Coastal. We have had many people who are already in Coastal join us specifically for this reason. It really is a fantastic opportunity. If you are already in Coastal at any level and have not yet achieved the success you want, maybe it's time to try a new group and a different strategy.
To your success!
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ibizniz
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# Posted: 2 Sep 2008 14:45
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Wow
I am suprised to see so many old coastal members on this thread.
I thought many had left to better pastures.
The lack of ethics and value in the memberships in Coastal pushed me away after all these years.
Wishing you luck
Maria
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robinku
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# Posted: 4 Sep 2008 16:50
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I've heard about Coastal Vacations, but never really took the time to look into it. I just might.
Thanks
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ateamfuntimer
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# Posted: 14 Sep 2008 22:40
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Coastal Vacations is an amazing opportunity. It's been dragged through the mud by a few members of various other opportunities but I stand by Coastal. I try my best to never down any opportunity and would rather talk about the upside of the opportunities im involved in.
Coastal Vacations is a business in a box. You get an amazing travel package that you can then market to others so they can save on their travel as well. In addition its the ultimate marketing tool. You can show business owners how to use the vacations to retain customers, reward employees as well as draw new customer. Imagine a business being able to offer a cruise to any customer that spends "x" amount of dollars in their store. That's a pretty good way to gain some business. Another way to run your business is to show others how to profit $1000- $9705 on every transaction.
As you can see there is a major upside to being part of Coastal Vacations. Ive been involved for years now and love it. If you have a question on how to run a Coastal Vacations business and need an experienced person to talk to Id be more than willing to give you my take on this incredible business.
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 14 Sep 2008 22:46
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Adam,
That's a great looking little one you got there! Hold old is he now? Great Blog, too! How are things going?
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# Posted: 14 Sep 2008 22:52
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Thanks for the kudos Harold. Things are great. Spending as much time with the lil one as possible. He'll be 7 months this week. Time is going fast.
I figured id jump back into the fold and add my 2 cents. Im glad that the forum is still going strong. I see there is still competition with the various factions and opportunities as well. Well I for one love competition. I think its great there are so many opportunities out there. I for one am not made for the traditional 9-5 so the fact there are so many opportunities to choose from out there has always made me happy.
I wish all the best in the home based business arena. Its the best thing going and in my humble opinion Coastal Vacations is one of the best opportunities ive seen in my 20 year home based business career.
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ibizniz
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2008 00:25
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Hello Adam and Harold
I joined coastal in 2001. I know there are many who are still promoting coastal, but there are also many oldtimers and old faithfulls who wish coastal would get their act together and introduce real product value (which has declined over the years), real training, quality control, control over fireselling directors, customer service for retail custmers as well as getting corporate certification.
If the members would demand this, things would improve for everyone. So long as members keep selling the packages with no regard to the above, no changes will be made.
Cheers
maria
Harold, did you attend the recent seminar in FL? How many were there in attendance?
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hsimpsonjr
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2008 09:47
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No, Maria, I didn't go to the seminar and I agree with all of your points. I am not actively promoting Coastal right now because of these points. I don't want to discourage the people who are promoting Coastal, though. Coastal can make the dedicated member a lot of money if they are serious.
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2008 12:50
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Hello Harold
It would not take much to bring Coastal back into the arena. It needs to have dedicated members on the board who have the business over their own financial fortunes as their driving passion. There is a lot of cross recruiting within coastal going on I hear.
Glad you are well Harold.
Cheers
maria
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2008 16:21
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Thanks, Maria. I agree. Coastal could be back on top if a few changes were made and enforced.
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ateamfuntimer
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# Posted: 17 Sep 2008 11:04 · Edited by: ateamfuntimer
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If you are a new prospect looking at Coastal Vacations and have by chance stumbled upon this forum and read the post your reaction might be one of puzzlement. As you read you see people in what seems to be a debate about the pro's and con's of Coastal Vacations.
That is exactly what is happening and for good reason. Many of us have made a good living with Coastal Vacations. That includes many that have moved on with success to new opportunities as well. The debate is healthy. There is no doubt that many things could be done to improve Coastal Vacations, but by the same token the opportunity is great just as it is.
When looking at any opportunity you need to be sure it has certain features. First you need a good product. Well travel is one of the best. Now as time has went on there have been new opportunities that have come along and used travel as there basis as well. But let me ask you this. If you could still have a 1965 Mustang would you use it? Of course. What I am bringing to the forefront by mentioning this is that just because Coastal is an older opportunity and just because new "models" have popped up doesnt mean you should throw Coastal out as an option. This is not to say the new opportunities arent good but rather Coastal is still a good opportunity.
The next feature needed is to have a good pay plan. Well from $1000 to $9705 sounds pretty good to me. The margins of what we make as opposed to what we sell the product for is amazing. The Coastal pay plan is one of the best on the market.
I applaud anyone looking at Coastal Vacations as well as all of the members in Coastal that have had success with Coastal. Many of those members have used that success to move on the other opportunities and I wish them success there as well. My goal is not to compare their opportunity by any means but rather to use this forum to promote Coastal. Now dont take me saying im not comparing opportunities as a sign that I can't. I have been in home based businesses for over 20 years now. I started when I was 18 and will turn 41 on Friday. Ive been around. In my opinion this forum is to promote Coastal and I think we should use it as such.
Anyone needing to debate the pro's and con's of opportunities or needing more info about Coastal Vacations can use the various features of the forum to contact the various individual members. Many of us have websites in our signature lines and most of the member websites have contact info. In addition by clicking on member or preferred member status link in a members name you can use that to even send a person a private message. I wish you all the best.
Sorry for the length of the post. As I get writing I always seem to get excited and carried away.
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# Posted: 17 Sep 2008 11:49
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Adam
your gesture is noble. But a forum by is meant to have discussion on a topic in more ways than one. This thread was opened with an introduction by Harold about Coastal and Funtime.
The way I see it Adam, if the coastal vacations board of directors read only positive posts, they might not understand that thousands of coastal members have gone else where due to some major issues with coastal, but due to natural progression.
Without learning about grievances there would be no reason for them to discontinue doing business as usual. Yes, they have been around for 15 yrs now, nothing has changed in the coastal bed, but laws have.
I challenge the BOD to make coastal become compliant.
Cheers
Maria
BTW your 65 Mustang might not pass emissions testing.
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# Posted: 17 Sep 2008 19:39
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Thanks for the comments Maria. Yes there are things that can be changed in any opportunity and as I stated I am by no means shying away from the things that can be changed about the Coastal Opportunity. But again there are many positive things that come with the Coastal Opportunity. I for one choose to focus on the positive aspects. Which there are many of. You can find the negative anywhere. If you do a google search there are tons of links about how other opportunities are so much better than Coastal so being there is so much negative on the block I will always focus on the positive in here.
Everyone is free to post whatever they like but my post will focus ont he positive aspects of Coastal Vacations. Coastal has changed my life in a truly positive way and I will continue to share those experiences with new prospects looking at the opportunity.
P.S. - Ill still take my 65 Mustang and see the glass as half full.
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2008 00:12
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I agree with Adam that Coastal is an awesome opportunity especially for someone that has some money to invest and is looking for something other than traditional mlm....
Viola
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# Posted: 21 Sep 2008 18:11
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If you are a new prospect looking at Coastal Vacations I wish you the best. In my humble opinion Coastal is one of the best opportunities on the market because of its adaptability.
You see there are many groups that have systems in place that you can just plug right into or you can be a self starter and do it your own way and use your own skills.
My rise in Coastal has been one where I first joined a group and plugged into their system. We became very successful. Now being a free spirit as an entrepreneur I sat back and learned all I could from their proven system and then used that knowledge to create my own style.
This is the beauty of this opportunity. You can learn from all the groups. This forum is a great place for that as many members from the various groups post here. So you have a wide array of ideas.
Take what you can and grow. For many you are just looking for something to plug into and we have it with Coastal but many of you are looking for an edge and we have that as well.
I could go on for days on all the innovative ways to do Coastal but instead of doing that I suggest anyone looking at Coastal should contact the members they see posting here. Ask your questions and find out how this opportunity will work for you.
Adam
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