Reverse Funnel System Review

Reverse Funnel System Updates Back Office

2008-05-13T06:36:00.000-07:00

There have been several improvements to the Reverse Funnel System back office. In this post of the Reverse Funnel System Review I'm only going to cover the updates in the sections already covered.

Bounced Leads

In the Reverse Funnel System Leads menu, the new feature is Bounced Leads.

Leads contained in this section were leads that the mail servers have attempted to deliver but were "bounced" back. You have the option to re-queue these emails and attempt them again; you can do this three times before they are automatically removed. You also have the option to directly remove them.

Additionally, on the same page, there's a section for "Complaints." Leads listed here cannot be re-queued as the person has requested to be removed from the Reverse Funnel System.

Weekly Analysis

In the Reverse Funnel System Stats section, Campaign Statistics have been updated so you can now view the effectiveness of your advertising on a weekly basis.

You can also view it by the past 24 hours, all time, this month, and the past month.

In the next post of the Reverse Funnel System Review, we'll be back with more about the Reverse Funnel System back office!

Reverse Funnel System Internet Scam Is A Matter Of Perception

2008-02-14T10:01:00.000-08:00

There are two definite differences of opinions about the veracity of claims made by Global Resorts Network. There are those that work at selling their travel packages and those who have used them, and the flip side by those who were not happy with their dealings with the company. While this is common with many businesses, the age of the internet can either send out misleading, false information in a heartbeat or it can help spread the word, albeit misleading, in the same heartbeat.

While both sides of the issue have salient points with the truth located somewhere in the middle whenever a company is accused of being fraudulent or a scam, it harms their business, often with devastating results. Fortunately, with over 20 years of history in the travel industry Global Resorts Network has opened the sale of vacation packages to network marketing and are helping many individuals take the vacation of their dreams while setting them up in their own home based business.

The unfortunate part of accusations of scams, especially those posted online, is that often times many of the facts are misunderstood or left out either by accident or on purpose. For example, with another vacation package company, a former sales associated offered packages for sale on an online auction site. This person sold a high-price package at a vastly discounted price. When the person went to use the package they learned it was not valid as the person they bought it from could not register their certificates with the company since they did not work for them anymore.

When the buyer contacted the company, they had no record of the sale and when they attempted to reach the seller they found they were longer listed with the auction company and information they had supplied was fraudulent. Despite the fact the buyer had made the purchase through an auction and no money was ever paid to the travel company, they went to scam sites and reported the activity as though it was done by the company.

Another way that companies end up on a scam report is if the seller exaggerates the benefits of their travel package or the buyer does not fully understand what they are supposed to be getting with their package level. In some cases when a seller is desperate to make a sale they will say whatever the buyer wants to hear in order to secure their purchase. This misrepresentation or misunderstanding will usually result in a charge of a company selling fraudulent vacation packages.

When companies open the door to internet marketing, there is also a chance they will open the door to charges of fraud. With many individuals authorized to sell vacation packages, and many independent network marketers offering them for sale, the company can provide all the information and training available to make sure the offer to sell packages is completely explained. However, in order for some sales associates to convince someone to sign up under them, they make outrageous “guarantees” about the expected level of income.

Reverse Funnel System - Resort Vacations Available Around The World

2008-02-04T14:18:00.000-08:00

Let's get away from the technical aspect of the Reverse Funnel System for a second.

For about 20 years, Global Resorts Network sold vacation packages for between $8,000 and $12,000 without any opportunity make any money. This meant that people were buying into the resort vacation club to take vacations, expecting nothing in return but a great vacation.

Not that long ago, Global Resorts Network formed a marketing arm to offer a business opportunity to those who want to experience a new lifestyle.

They also dropped the price of their vacation packages, making them more affordable to a wider range of people and to make them easier to sell in a global market. Their members are not limited by geography and the member hotels and resorts have far fewer black out dates than many other plans. That means there's more flexibility in planning a vacation around your schedule, instead of planning it around available accommodations.

Additionally, people who want to earn a residual income can join a team that can make as much as $1,500 on every qualified sale of a product that has been sold for considerably more money. Additionally, they can earn money with commissions from other successful sellers of vacation memberships that they recruit into the company.

Timeshares and other "discount" travel companies often require annual or monthly maintenance fees, but with membership at Global Resorts Network there is only the initial charge, and no other fees to pay to the company… ever. Compared to some vacation clubs that charge an annual fee of more than $900, this is a significant savings.

Discounts available are not limited to resort hotels, as they can be used on cruise and at ski reports. Some of the savings include seven-night stays at four and five-star resorts -- for between $300 and $700, depending on the time of year. There are also special weeks where the hotels offer even bigger discounts to Global Resorts Network members.

The biggest advantage is having access to a global market of resorts, and for those choosing to participate in the selling aspect, the pay plan allows you to receive commissions on your sales -- as well as commissions on the sales of those you recruit, in perpetuity. This not only provides a steady and improved level of income, but it also provides future income for better financial security.

While the pay plan is centered on driving new business by recruiting new sales associates, the primary goal is to sell vacation packages through the company's web site as well as through personal contact. Many participants believe it is the best way for potential customers to learn about all the benefits of the packages as well as being able to get instant answers to any questions they may have.

The Reverse Funnel System makes it dramatically easier to sell without that personal contact. By taking away the one limiting and variable factor (you), the Reverse Funnel System has made it incredibly easy for anyone to make a fantastic full-time income with Global Resorts Network.

Reverse Funnel System Review: Mail Auto Responders

2008-01-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

This post in the Reverse Funnel System review continues the tour of the back office by moving onto the Mail icon.

After you click on the Auto Responders link, you see the following screen:

This is where you can view and manage the e-mails that are sent out on your behalf. These messages effectively automate your business and allow you to spend your time on things that can't be delegated (like your family).

There are four series of e-mails.

The first is for those who opt-in to your Reverse Funnel System site:

You have the ability to customize the e-mails, and they are sent out in both HTML and text (for those with older e-mail clients).

The second series of e-mails are sent to those who have paid the $50 fee to take the RFS business application:

The third series of e-mails are sent to those who have taken the survey:

The last series of e-mails are sent to those who have accessed the information on income stream #1, Global Resorts Network:

All of these e-mails were professionally designed by expensive copywriters to produce high conversion rates - and they do.

The Reverse Funnel System continues to convert like gangbusters, so if you'd like to get your slice of the pie, call or e-mail me to see how to join our team.

Reverse Funnel System Review: Campaign Tracking

2008-01-04T13:09:00.000-08:00

To continue with our tour of the Reverse Funnel System back office, we're now going to go over the Stats icon.

This is where you really get to see the fantastic campaign tracking built into the Reverse Funnel System. You would have to an extra $20 per month for something this comprehensive from a third-party service like Adminder (and have the technical skills required to integrate it with your shopping cart and autoresponders).

First, let's look at Campaign Statistics.

The first section shows your Co-Op Stats. The Reverse Funnel System has several advertising campaigns going, and all you have to do is contribute your part to get some of the traffic and leads flowing into your funnel.

The second section shows you leads from BestLeads. Again, this is another automated solution offered through the Reverse Funnel System where all you have to do is (1) decide how many people you want to put into your funnel, (2) call them and let them know, and (3) sit back and watch the magic happen.

The third section shows you leads that enter your Direct Link (no tracking url).

And the last section under Campaign Statistics is your Campaigns. These are campaigns that you've set up. You name the campaign, how much it cost you, and the Reverse Funnel System spits out a unique tracking URL that you use for that particular campaign.

You can then track and sort by when it started, how many unique visits you got, how many of them opted in, how many clicked onto the $50 order page, how many paid the $50, how many took the survey, how many accessed the Global Resorts Network information, and finally, how many sales you've made. You also have the option of archiving and deleting campaigns.

Above is a screenshot of three campaigns I set up so you can see it up close.

Two campaigns cost me $0, but delivered a total of 1,910 visits, 38 opt-ins, 31 clicks to the $50 order page, 6 paid leads, 6 surveys, 7 (I don't know how that happened) accesses of the Global Resorts Network info, and four Platinum sales.

The third campaign cost $1,000, and delivered 220 opt-ins, 88 clicks to the $50 order page, 2 paid leads, 2 surveys, 2 accesses of the Global Resorts Network info, and zero sales.

When you join my team, I share with you all my results.

The second section is Conv. Codes.

You probably won't need this, but some advertisers want it so they can verify their results.

And the last section is Email Stats.

Here, you can see which e-mails were sent out during the following time periods: since yesterday, past week, past 2 weeks, past month, past 3 months, past 6 months, past 9 months, 1 year, and all time.

In addition to seeing how many were sent, you also see how many of those e-mails were opened, and how many links were clicked.

And that wraps up this portion of the Reverse Funnel System Review!

In our next post, we'll be going over the Mail icon.

Reverse Funnel System Review: What IS The Funnel?

2007-12-13T14:51:00.001-08:00

Although I did say previously that this post in the Reverse Funnel System Review would discuss both the Leads and the Stats sections of the Global Resorts Network Biz Builder back office, I'm going to have to go over the two separately because there's just too much information!

So if you go to the Leads icon, you have the following choices:

Unsubscribed Leads
RFS Opt In Leads
RFS $50 Leads
RFS Surveyed Leads
RFS Accessed Product
My Product Orders

This is essentially the heart of the Reverse Funnel System. As your prospects move further along the funnel, they automatically move down through each section.

At the top, "Unsubscribed Leads" are simply leads that, for whatever reason, have decided to opt out of the Reverse Funnel System.

You see their name, e-mail, when they first subscribed, and when they opted out. You also see where they came from, and the last e-mail they received. If you click on "add/view" under notes, you'll see exactly when they received which e-mails, and whether they opened the e-mail.

I'll talk more about this later, but the tracking software that's built in is fantastic. You'd normally have to pay at least $20/month for this and have some technical knowledge to install and configure everything.

Let's move on to the next option under "Leads" - RFS Opt In Leads. You will most likely have the most number of people in this part of your funnel.

You have the option to view 25, 50, 75, 100, or all leads at once. Again, you see the leads' name, e-mail, when they opted in, and where they came from. You can add and view Notes, and you can rate them from 1-10. This is useful if you've had personal contact with your leads, but when you have as many leads as I have (and I'll teach you how to get that many, too), that's just not feasible.

The next part of the funnel is RFS $50 Leads. These are leads that have paid the $50 fee to overview the Reverse Funnel System business, but have not yet filled out the business survey.

After that come the RFS Surveyed Leads.

These are leads that have filled out the survey, and are either waiting for their application to be approved or denied, or have just not yet moved on to take a look at all the details on the Reverse Funnel System business.

Once they've looked over the information, your leads move into the RFS Accessed Product part of the funnel.

These are leads that will either join your team, or eventually opt out.

And finally, if your lead has decided to join your team, they'll move into the My Product Orders part of your Reverse Funnel System.

Your team members don't stay in this section forever, although I haven't yet figured out when they disappear from this section and only show up in your My Team section (which I'll discuss later in the Reverse Funnel System Review).

If you are using your own merchant account like I am, you will have to "activate" them when you wire the funds to Global Resorts Network.

That concludes this post in the Reverse Funnel System Review, and now you know what the actual "funnel" is in the Reverse Funnel System!

The next post in the Reverse Funnel System Review will cover the Stats icon of the back office.

Reverse Funnel System Review - Temporary Downtime, Sorry About That.

2007-12-03T14:37:00.000-08:00

I apologize that it's been a little over a week since I've posted in the Reverse Funnel System Review. We've been getting so much traffic that I moved to a dedicated server (more expensive, but much faster), and during the migration there were a couple mis-steps by our server management team.

Anyway, the server issues are all sorted out now, and regular posting will resume this week.

And now that we're back online, the next post in the Reverse Funnel System Review will really cover the Leads icon and the Stats icon of the Reverse Funnel System back office.

Reverse Funnel System Review: Back Office

2007-11-25T15:12:00.000-08:00

In this post of the Reverse Funnel System Review, I'll be giving you a sneak peak of the feature-laden back office.

Since the first income stream of the Reverse Funnel System is Global Resorts Network, the back office can be found at grnbizbuilder.com:

After you join my team and log in, you see this screen:

The eight circular icons at the top are used for navigation: Home, Leads, Stats, Mail, Calendar, Tools, Marketing, and Training. There's also a search box and an option to view your team and your account info.

This post in the Reverse Funnel System Review will go over the info contained in the HOME section.

On the home page, the column on the left hand side is all the people that have made at least $1,000 in the past week. As you can see, that list is always pretty long:

In the middle column, the blue "Get Started" link brings up the recorded training calls:

Main page:- About Me - My Team
Home Icon:- GRN Login - Site Activation
Leads:- and Sending eMail to Leads
Stats:- Campaign Stats - Conversion Codes
Mail:- Auto Responders - Calendar

The big red "BONUSES" button brings you a page describing your "Super Bonuses":

FREE Additional Income Stream
FREE Business Planning Session
OVER 1,000 Hot Spots to Advertise
Charter Member Access to the Inner Circle

Below the big red "BONUSES" button are the Site Updates, where any important updates are posted.

Below the Site Updates are your stats at a glance - how many new leads you have today, how many new $50 leads you have today, and how many sales you have this week, this past month, and all time.

Below that are the ten newest Platinum/Gold affiliates, and your upline information.

In the right column, you have access to LIVE online help during normal business hours, the call schedule for the day, an inspirational quote (today's is There is only one class of people that thinks more about money than the rich, and that is the poor.), and today's calendar items.

If you move your mouse over the circular Home icon, you are given the option of going to the corporate GRN Login page, accessing the Help page, and logging out.

The next post in the Reverse Funnel System Review will cover the Leads icon and the Stats icon.

Reverse Funnel System Review: After You've Paid

2007-11-20T17:56:00.000-08:00

A few posts ago in the Reverse Funnel System Review, I wrote:

So after you (1) make payment immediately by credit card, you'll (2) complete your GRN Affiliate Application Form, (3) activate your Reverse Funnel System account, and (4) start immediately advertising your RFS.

As soon as you've completed steps 1-3, one of Ty's personal business development consultants will be in touch with you to help you get up and running as fast as possible.

Next up in the Reverse Funnel System Review: what happens after you do steps 1-3?

Here's what happens.

I'm notified via e-mail that you've joined my team:

Notification of New Member - yourusername

Richard,

Congratulations! A new Account has been created below you:

Pending Affiliate

If this new account is a Gold or Platinum, their account will
become activated once payment is received.

Account Information:

Your Name

Your Number
Your Email

Your City, Your State
Your Country

Regards,

GRN Support Team

I then send you a welcome e-mail, which contains the secret URL you'll go to in order to sign up for my personal Fast Start guide and personal members area.

Here's what a recent brand-new team member had to say about the resources that you'll only get from me and the members of my team:

Excellent Richard! I am extremely impressed with your welcome e-mail. I am on the fast track and have completed all the preliminary steps to activate my RFS account. Days 1 & 2 I have ordered my first set of leads through ____, ____, and ____. I am staying in the play book and following your recommendations. I have listened to the recorded training tapes (as I will over and over again). Yesterday's live call was incredible, Jimmy G in Philly really struck home with his message. Let me again express my gratitude for the professional and well executed set up and play book you provided for my Jump Start with RFS Richard. I am definitely on the "Excitement Page!"

Remember, my personal Fast Start guide and members area is in addition to the Reverse Funnel System back office, the password-protected team forum, and the private team training area.

I'll blog about the RFS back office in my next post in the Reverse Funnel System Review.

I'm smiling! Here's why... (Get Web2Submitter FREE)

2007-11-14T08:41:00.000-08:00

I'm giving something away, FREE. Whoever gets it is going to be really happy, and that makes me happy. Let me explain.

Yesterday evening, as I was cooking dinner (my wife loves her corporate job, which I'll never understand, while the Reverse Funnel System gives me the luxury of working from home at my leisure), I received a text message on my mobile.

Two text messages, actually, since all the words couldn't fit into just one. But anyway, here's the message, verbatim:

I signed up and paid my $50 earlier today and while doing further research, i came across your page. Now i regret not having found your blog in time because i so badly would like to join your team!

Now, this made me sad, because

that person is not going to get what they want and
I am not going to get an additional team member thatwill net me $1,000 immediately AND put untold thousands ofdollars in my pocket down the road.

Although my blogs often turn up as the first or second result in Google, apparently, they still aren't getting enough exposure.

So I signed up with the Authority Site Center, and as part of a limited-time promotion, they were giving away a license to their powerful software, Web2Submitter.

You can learn more about both by downloading their 21-page white paper here.

Anyway, I'd already purchased Web2Submitter at $47 (and used it to increase my traffic by a whopping 700%!!!), so I don't need an additional license.

The FIRST person who joins my team after reading this post will receive my additional copy of Web2Submitter FREE.

This is NOT a gimmick, because I really only have one extra copy. If you want it, join my team NOW, send me an e-mail, and it's yours.

Be sure you're joining MY team by following the directions here.

This is being posted simultaneously to the Reverse Funnel System Review and to several lists, so please hurry if you're interested.

If you're not the lucky winner, you can still purchase Web2Submitter here.

Joining The Reverse Funnel System For Free?

2007-11-12T10:43:00.000-08:00

I'm sure many of you have looked at the Ty Coughlin's RFS and have wanted to take advantage of the perpetual leverage in the Reverse Funnel System Compensation Plan.

However, if you've been a browsing through this blog that you're reading right now (the Reverse Funnel System Review) for any amount of time, you'll know that in addition to the $50 application fee, you need to invest $2,995 in the Platinum package and also $299 a month for the Reverse Funnel System itself.

For those that can afford to invest the $3,344 upfront in themselves and in their future, the rewards are more than worth it.

But I'm sure there are also people that might have some money or time that they'd happily invest into advertising the Reverse Funnel System, but would be hard-pressed to come up with an additional $3,344 to start the program.

If you're one of those people, you'll be happy to know that there are options. If you do your research, you'll see that the Internet is filled with uncertainties regarding this. Let me put all unsubstantiated rumors to rest, once and for all, with this post.

If you can't afford the $2,995 to come in at Platinum, here are your options:

1. Platinum Membership - financed
This option allows you to make full commissions of $1,000, even though you are only paying less than $200 down and less than $200 a month. I believe the interest rate works out to 13% or so. Unfortunately, due to technical software issues with third-party technology companies, corporate has informed us that, "They have not given us the green light as yet and we do not know when that will be forthcoming."

2. Gold Membership
This costs $1,495 for 36 months (three years). You can only make $500 commissions at this level, regardless of whether you make Platinum or Gold sales. At the end of three years, you need to renew your membership. If you wish to upgrade from Gold to Platinum, the fee is $2,000.

3. Free Membership
This costs "zero" to join. I say "zero" with quotes, because although you don't need to pay $2,995 or $1,495 or any cash at all to participate, there is a significant opportunity cost. If you've been doing your research (or reading about the Reverse Funnel System Compensation Plan), you'll remember that your first commission rolls upline.

That's only true if you purchase the Platinum or Gold Membership.

If you do the "free" membership, before that qualifying commission rolls upline, you have to pass up your first customer and your first commission.

So you would come in for "free." But the very first sale that you make does not benefit you at all - you didn't add someone on your team to make sales for you, and you didn't send up
a qualifying commission. Here's how that works:

After that first sale is made, and you've passed up your first team member and that first commission, then your second sale results in your qualifying commission (rolled upline) and your first team member. Then on your third sale you'll finally get your first commission.

And after all that, you still won't be able to use the Product.

So if you really want to take advantage of the Reverse Funnel System, but don't have the $2,995 to invest in Platinum, you can come in for less - or for free.

If you're only considering the "free" option because you want to test out the system, I strongly suggest that you reconsider, especially in light of the information I've just provided you.

But if you've done your research, and you know that the Reverse Funnel System is right for you (except you can't afford the $2,995 Platinum package), I can walk you through the process of signing up for "free" or as a Gold member.

But I'll need you to show me that you're serious.

First, let's make sure that you're joining my team. Sometimes cookies get in the way of things, and sometimes unscrupulous marketers add you to lists without your knowledge.

Second, pay the $50 application fee as described in this post.

Third, send me an e-mail (richardyoung @ reversefunnelriches.com). The automated system doesn't let you join as anything other than Platinum, so you'll need to manually let me know that you've carefully considered your options, and still want to come in as a "free" or Gold member.

Then I'll walk you through the process of joining my team.

As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail, call, or comment.

How To Make Sure You're Joining Richard Young's Team

2007-11-10T12:54:00.000-08:00

For those of you that are extra careful and want to be absolutely sure that you're joining my team, here's what to do.

If you've already put your name and information into the form to read the RFS Report, or if you've been getting e-mail from "Ty Coughlin ~ Inner Circle ~", you need to check to see what e-mail address those e-mails are being sent from.

If the FROM e-mail address is elegantlife_grn@transactions.expty.com, you're all set to join my team. You don't need to read any further.

However, if the FROM address contains something other than elegantlife, you'll need to take the following three steps to make sure that you're joining my team.

1. Clear your cookies.
2. Use a different e-mail address.
3. Put in your information again at my site.

Just in case you don't know how to do any of those three steps, I've explained in detail below how each is done.

First - clear your cookies (the following directions may vary slightly depending on what browser you're using). If you know how to clear your cookies, go ahead and do that, and scroll down to the second step of using a different e-mail address.

For Internet Explorer, press ALT-T, or use your mouse, to access the "Tools" menu of your browser.

Click "Internet Options."

Look for the section that mentions cookes, and click "Delete..."

Look for the cookies section, and click "Delete cookies..."

Click "Yes."

All done!

For Mozilla FireFox, press ALT-T, or use your mouse, to access the "Tools" menu of your browser.

Click "Options."

Click on the "Privacy" tab, and then in the Private Data area, click "Clear Now..."

Make sure the Cookies box is checked (it's up to you whether you want to check the other boxes), and click "Clear Private Data Now."

All done!

For Netscape, press ALT-T, or use your mouse, to access the "Tools" menu of your browser.

Click "Options."

Click "Privacy."

Look for the cookies section, and click "Clear."

Click "OK."

All done!

Second - use a different e-mail address (if you already have another, different, e-mail address, you can skip these instructions and just go to the third step of putting in your information again).

If you don't have another e-mail address ready, I suggest you get one from http://www.gmail.com.

Just click on the "Sign up for Gmail" link near the bottom right corner of the page.

On the following page, put in your information (please be sure to write down or remember your log in name and password) and click "I accept. Create my account." when you're finished.

On the next page, click on the "I'm ready - show me my account" link near the top right corner of the page.

Now this step is optional, but it'll probably make your life easier. We're going to set up your new Gmail address to forward to your existing e-mail address, so you don't have yet another place to log in to.

Click on "Settings" near the top right corner of the page.

Now click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP." Click on the "Forward a copy of incoming mail to" option. In the box that says "email address," put in the e-mail address that you check most often.

When you're done, click "Save Changes."

All done!

Third - putting in your information again.

Simply click here and put in your name and NEW Gmail address or other different e-mail address, and click on the "Read the RFS Report Now" button.

Or you can just fill that information in on the form on the side of this page.

When you get the first e-mail, double-check to see that it's coming from elegantlife_grn@transactions.expty.com. If it is, you're all set to join my team!

If you have any questions on how to do any of the above, please feel free to give me a call.

I look forward to working with you soon!

Reverse Funnel System: Hype? Scam? Big Internet Money Maker?

2007-11-07T12:03:00.000-08:00

Before addressing in the Reverse Funnel System Review what happens after you join, I wanted to address the skeptics who might still believe that the Reverse Funnel System is a scam. Below are some thoughts from one such skeptic on why the RFS might be a scam, and my answers follow in bold.

It's a funnel affiliate system with a pyramid style business model. The top tier of The Reverse Funnel System rakes it in and the bottom tiers are a ways downstream and their cuts are smaller. You move up by recruiting and getting others to buy into the business model.

The RFS is a form of network marketing, or multi-level marketing. While it is true that the people with larger downlines will make more money than those with no people in their downline, the "cuts" do not get smaller.

Your income is dependent on your efforts and the efforts of your team; here's a very good explanation of the compensation plan. There is no such thing as "moving up" and if you need convincing of the power (or legality) of network marketing, then the RFS probably isn't for you.

You set up a web site, get people to use your web site as a portal for signing up for a membership at Global Resorts Network, a travel-based membership club. Does it provide a great travel service? I'm not sure because so far I can only locate the key phrases stamped and repeated from different mouthpieces within the system who are trying to get sign ups and therefore make money. But it's may very well be legit and offer great value. But I do have to wonder how it could be a great deal with people getting a cut five tiers down (although it's small at that lower level).

This last comment betrays a lack of knowledge about the compensation plan, for the "cuts" are equal at every single tier, and leaves more than enough money for Global Resorts Network to provide a great travel service.

But travel is all about cutting deals. There's actually a lot I don't know about the site but trust me, there will be comments posted. But it does remind me of pyramid systems of the past where people stop you in a store to sell you on they system and not the products. In this case the advertising, that you pay for of course, does that selling part for you and they have proven ads and marketing streams that you get as a member.

The key to succeeding in "selling" anything is to know what appeals to your audience. In the case of network marketing, very few people actually join ANY multi-level marketing business for the product; rather, they join for the lucrative opportunity to make a lot of money.

Thus, focusing on the product rather than the opportunity would be a fatal marketing flaw. Many giant corporations discovered this the hard way when they tried to push the features, rather than the benefits, of their product or service.

They claim it's completely automated but there is still someone behind you encouraging you to take the first step, then the next, then the next. The money is in the sign ups. I'm sure there are group heads that are more attentive and still others who won't even talk to the lower tiers as they are out to get new sign ups since that's where the big bucks lie. Some will coach you and others will abandon you in an effort to chase down new recruits although some will tell you that their recruits getting new recruits moves them up the chain which is true. It all depends on how long that person wants to be in it and what his/her goals are.

It might be an exaggeration to say that the Reverse Funnel System is completely automated. I'd say "98% automated" would be more accurate.

The only work required is to advertise (bring people to the website), answer any questions that the system hasn't already answered, and to duplicate (help your team mimic your results).

Yes, the money is in the sign ups, and like anything else in life, the quality of your "group head" may vary. Although few will abandon you to chase down new recruits, because the perpetual leverage in the compensation plan encourages building both deep and wide. Again, the assertion of "moving up the chain" shows a lack of understanding about the network marketing industry.

How come a millionaire has a web site that looks like it was developed by a kindergartner?

I don't have an answer to that.

First of all, The Reverse Funnel System was developed by an entrepreneur named Ty Coughlin. He's apparently a millionaire which he no doubt is since he invented the system and he is the top tier of the "inner circle". His web site at present shows him in Hawaii with a lap top on a lounge chair. To be honest, the sensationalist style of the prose and the site turns me off but I was curious. But it's meant to hook those looking to make money on the internet and pull down the storied $10,000 per month and doesn't require education or any background other than being a go getter/recruiter.

That's the beauty of the network marketing industry. You don't need any education or background in order to be successful - you only have to be a go-getter or recruiter, or in the case of the Reverse Funnel System, be willing to learn how to drive traffic to your website.

Why would someone so rich have a web site done by himself that looks put together in a day?. If you hire great copywriters and top level programmers why put up a site that has not one lick of design sense or navigation know how? What happened to the web designers? Were they surfing? Not important you say? I can tell you it is an important element although pretty web site is not THE DEFINING one but the look of the site doesn't say to me that he is a credible "entrepreneur". But then it was designed to hook a certain type person.

Although not pretty, the website does have many of the hallmarks of marketing genius - a captivating squeeze page, long compelling copy, etc. These are some of the things espoused and practiced by many of the "gurus" of Internet marketing, like Mark Joyner, et al.

The branding of the Reverse Funnel System

They've gotten good placement on the internet because they are using some of the same key phrases to dispel misgivings and promote The Reverse Funnel System. I have these listed in my blog. It's always been true when copy writing radio spots to repeat certain phrases a certain number of times so the consumer leaves with one with a consistent message about your business. In today's language, "branding".

As a copywriter, I noticed this right off the bat just like I noticed President Bush's rah rah speech to get all Americans on board to go to Iraq. We were sold a war in the same way someone would sell Coca Cola--by repeating key branding tag line phrases like "weapons of mass destruction" after so many beats. That much has stayed the same the entire time I've been in the advertising copy writing business. Present a consistent message over and over to develop a brand, get your foothold in the market, develop loyalty and name recognition.

There is almost a stepford wife consistency that knocks nonconformists like myself right off this kind of track. It may work for you and you are bathing in money, but I've never been a fan of pyramid setups and the aggressive recruiting style. There are new elements, though, from the old style ones where strangers came up and shook your hand so they could get your phone number and call you later.

If you despite network marketing for your own personal reasons, then you should stay away from the Reverse Funnel System and anything else that allows you to make money from the efforts of others.

Many in the system have finessed their approach to be less aggressive and more
informational but always hitting that key visceral emotional response of "I want this to be true and I want to make $10,000 per month."Ironically, the new hard sell is a more subtle approach.

So what are the costs?

In my blog and others, the costs are clearly explained.

* Naturally, they don't tell you about the initial up front costs up front. You pay a $50 fee to send in an application. You are promised to get that fee back threefold. After you've invested the rest? Do you get that travel membership investment back? I doubt that. You bought a membership in a great travel club and you get benefits, right?

* There is a $200-$300 per month for a web site. I can do my own web site and hosting for $100 a year but apparently you have to be in the "system" since there are advantages for trafficking. I think the advantage is the trickle down effect and commission cuts on that per month charge to be quite frank. The money is in getting members to join the Inner Circle. It's incentive to keep recruiting.

The $50 is to separate the serious from the curious, and it helps us minimize the time we spend on people are only looking to waste our time.

The $299 per month fee is actually for the automation, and it covers a lot more than just the website: it covers technical support, twice daily training calls, autoresponders, the copywriting, credit card processing, etc.

I highly doubt that for "$100 a year" you could host a website that has enough traffic to get an Alexa ranking of around 10,000.

And you can actually promote Global Resorts Network without using the Reverse Funnel System, although you'd end up spending a lot more time (and probably money, too) creating your own system of websites, e-mails, etc.

* There is a price tag of $2995 for a Platinum membership to the Travel Club . There are other levels of membership that are less costly including a free affiliate membership that ends up costing about $100 from what I can surmise. The big sell is for the Platinum membership but in order to not lose a recruit they have the other options.

The lifetime Platinum membership is $2,995. There is also a Gold membership that costs $1,495 for three years, after which you must renew or forfeit all benefits and income. As a Gold member, you only get $500 per sale, instead of the usual $1,000 commission.

The "free" affiliate program costs $100 per year to join, but with this option, you have to give up (1) your first customer and commission (2) your second commission (but not customer).

* There are advertising expenses around $200-$300 per month. At least that's what I can see at this point. It's already produced, tested and I'm sure that is the case. But at some point, you'd have to change it up to get the new biz buzz and web traffic happening since the market is getting saturated daily. If you do procter and gamble style for years you end up having to run media like crazy (very costly) when in fact a change in creative approach would work and you'd have to pay less in media costs because it's not the same tired message.

You can spend money on advertising, you can spend time on free advertising, or you can do both. I am constantly testing so there will always be time- and money-efficient ways for my team to drive traffic to their Reverse Funnel System websites. And after you've built up a team, you can just sit back and relax as their efforts will produce income for you.

In the beginning, 100% of your income will come from your personal efforts.

As time goes on, it's not uncommon for 80% or more of your income to derive from the efforts of the people on your team.

* So in order to recoup, you have to get others to sign up for the system. And most people will do that aggressively to get their investment back and make money. The initial recruiter who wants his recruits to get others to sign up so he can move up will be more attentive.

Again - there is NO SUCH THING as "moving up."

* Sure you have to invest to make money. But are you investing in something really tangible? I guess it is if what you want is great deals on travel maybe.

The Reverse Funnel System does not focus on the product, because its target market is those who want to make money.

But there is a tangible product, and it can be found here.

What registered on my bullsh*t meter?

* They hired $20,000 a page copywriters. Really? I am a copywriter and I can tell you that we don't make $20k per page on anything. And there isn't some special copywriter in the Cayman Islands cranking out $20k pages between his coral reef diving sessions either. I do well enough and have had some lucrative years but it's from hard work and creativity. Internet advertising pays the least. And I've done this 20+ years across all media including the internet.

I have no physical proof of how much the copywriters cost, but based on the conversion ratios, they were worth every penny. Just because this particular copywriter doesn't make $20k per page, doesn't mean anything.

Dan Kennedy charges the following:

Typical range for a multi-step direct-mail campaign: $23,400.00 to $54,600.00, more complex multi-media campaigns up to $78,000.00. Full-page print ad: $15,600.00 to $23,400.00. Royalties range from 2% to 5% of gross revenues resulting from use of materials, in perpetuity. Clients who do very large volume mailings may negotiate a royalty buy-out. Fee reduced by as much as 25% on “beat-the-controls” for established, large volume mailers.

Here are some others' fees:

Gary Bencivenga
bencivengabullets.com
$25,000.00 as advance against royalties.

Bob Bly
Bly.com
$7,500.00 - $12,500.00 plus 2 – 3 cent per piece mailed

Carline Anglade-Cole
$20,000.00

Craig Huey
Cdmginc.com
$9,000.00 - $19,000.00

Mal Decker
Maldecker.com
$12,000.00 - $15,000.00

Dean Rieck
Directcreative.com
$10,000.00 - $15,000.00

Rene Gnam
Renegnam.com
$15,000.00

Don Hauptman
$15,000.00 - $20,000.00

Jack Kuhnemund
$12,500.00 plus $20 per 1,000 mailed

And now, back to the comments from our copywriter that does not charge that much.

* They claim "it's all automated" and they've removed the human element. Well, they have people on forums talking it up that resemble shills in their key phrase approach and consistent mantra. Sell, sell, sell, recruit, recruit, recruit. They do sort of let it sneak up on you and they offer enough to pique curiosity for sure--the new "subtle hard-sell approach". So there is a recruiting warpath that you have to keep up to drive traffic to your web site so you can get sign ups and you can make money. The advertising and the new member of the inner circle clicking the button is your goal. A human has to be the tide pushing you.

The people advertising on the forums either have the extra time, or don't have the extra money, to advertise in other fashions that really do remove the human element. After all, before joining, you're warned that this is a real business, and you should have $3-5k to start.

A human does not have "to be the tide pushing you." As I previously said, the Reverse Funnel System is 98% automated. You are not constantly pushing prospects to join, the system takes care of all of that.

* The fact that they rarely mention the product and the one goal they have is to get you to sign up. This just bugs me. The product is so very secondary.

This is a tactical marketing decision. Market the opportunity, not the product. If you don't like it - that's your prerogative.

* It's boring. Promote, promote, promote, recruit, recruit, recruit, advertise, advertise, advertise. It may work, it may make money and eventually big bucks before the system peters out. Now people have gotten creative and developed products within the system but you'd better think and produce QUICK because there are people joining and trying to develop marketing systems for sale so fast your head will spin. You may gain insightful marketing knowledge but spending even two hours on social networks is beyond boring for this writer and anything formula gets old quick with me. But that's my personality.

If the idea of making money through brainless advertising turns you off, that, also, is your prerogative. Many people, however, enjoy having an additional income stream that requires little to no extra thinking.

The Reverse Funnel System is the only marketing system for sale, and if you hate the formula of "advertise = profit" and anything formulaic at all - then the Reverse Funnel System definitely isn't for you, and that's OK.

* With people joining in droves you have to get them to sign up THROUGH YOUR WEBSITE which means eventually the market will be saturated and some poor slob who joined at the wrong time will lose when the top tiers have decided this idea has run its course and find greener pastures. So maybe the time to join is now? Or maybe it's already saturated? You're not going to find out those numbers.

While it is theoretically possible for the market to be saturated, in reality it will not happen. People are still joining Amway every single day - and how long has it been around?

This pyramid style internet marketing system may be for you but it's good to know everything up front if you're going to make an investment.

The only problem with the "unbiased" opinion in this instance is that the writer does not have all the facts.

If you equate "pyramid style" with "network marketing" then the Reverse Funnel System most likely isn't for you.

I do agree, however, that you should know everything up front if you're going to make an investment.

So if you haven't done so already, put in your name and e-mail into the form on this page and click the "Read the RFS Report Now" button.

Reverse Funnel System Review: You've Been Accepted

2007-11-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

So here's what happens after Ty Coughlin and the Inner Circle accept your application into the Reverse Funnel System.

Ty tells you about the first business income stream, which is Global Resorts Network. He tells you about the fantastic product, the powerful compensation plan, and then provides you with audio testimonials from people who have achieved powerful results with the Reverse Funnel System simply by plugging in.

After you've read about GRN, and listened to the testimonials, Ty lists the bonuses he's providing to those who show they're decisive by taking action immediately:

FREE additional income stream. You get 70% of the $50 application fee.
FREE business planning session. You get to participate in daily marketing and training calls with Ty Coughlin's personal marketing and business development consultants.
Over 1,000 hot stops to advertise. This is a database compiled by spending tens of thousands of dollars in research and trial & error.
Charter member access to the Inner Circle. If you've read Think and Grow Rich, you'll know the power of the mastermind group - so I'm not going to belabor that point here. Suffice it to say that the "Top Dog" in the Inner Circle is worth eight billion dollars.

You're then told how to get started with the first stream of income, the Global Resorts Network Lifetime Platinum Membership. It costs $2,995 (plus applicable admin fees), and with your GRN Platinum membership, you will have re-sell rights and will benefit with $1,000 direct commissions and $1,000 team over-ride commissions.

So after you (1) make payment immediately by credit card, you'll (2) complete your GRN Affiliate Application Form, (3) activate your Reverse Funnel System account, and (4) start immediately advertising your RFS.

As soon as you've completed steps 1-3, one of Ty's personal business development consultants will be in touch with you to help you get up and running as fast as possible.

Next up in the Reverse Funnel System Review: what happens after you do steps 1-3?

Reverse Funnel System Review: Leads Price Increase

2007-10-31T14:52:00.000-07:00

This post in the Reverse Funnel System Review will be short.

Do you remember when I told you that prices were going to go up for the fantastic lead source that our team used?

It's been confirmed - THEY ARE GOING UP TOMORROW.

The prices are still better than some of the other leads vendors, but they're not as dirt-cheap as they were before. Don't say I didn't warn you!

For those that want to save a little bit of money, join my Reverse Funnel System team now, tonight, and I'll walk you through the process of ordering at the old price.

Reverse Funnel System Review: It's Official

2007-10-30T14:21:00.000-07:00

The Reverse Funnel System is the absolute FASTEST money-making vehicle ever created.

As Andrew Carnegie once said, "As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.”

Well, the Reverse Funnel System has created $3,630,000 in commissions for its members in the last 14 weeks.

That's over a quarter of a million dollars every week!

And these numbers are updated, live, in the newly-updated RFS report (there's been over $20,000 made in the past few hours)!

Right now, just put your name and e-mail into the form on the right and you can see how much money we've made, to the hundredth of a second.

Isn't it time you got your piece of the pie?

Join my team now and I'll call you and walk you through the few steps needed to turn on this autopilot profit generator, for you!

Reverse Funnel System Review: What do YOU want to read about?

2007-10-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

I've got to be honest. Summarizing what goes on in the Reverse Funnel System is a little boring and tedious.

[If you really wanted to find out for yourself, you can always put your name and e-mail in the form on the right and experience the Reverse Funnel System process for yourself.]

Anyway, I know people are reading the Reverse Funnel System review because, through the built-in campaign tracking in the back office, I am getting leads and sales through this blog.

So, to make this more entertaining for me and more informative for you, I'd rather write what YOU, the guest, want to read.

I've just changed the settings so that anyone can comment - not just registered users.

So please, comment, and let me know what you'd like to see! You may comment anonymously if you wish.

Reverse Funnel System Review: Act Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace

2007-10-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

Ok, it's not that serious.

But maybe it is.

I'm taking a departure from the normal Reverse Funnel System review to let you in on some breaking news.

Right now, my team is buying super-cheap, super-high quality leads (my conversion ratio with this lead source has been as high as 1 sale per 26 leads!) for less than $2 a piece.

These "leads" are actual people that have put in their name and e-mail into my page.

Comparable leads are going for $3.40-$5.00 per lead.

I have it from a reliable authority that very soon, prices WILL be going up for our super-cheap, super-high quality leads.

So I am going to order more leads. Right now.

I am not a big fan of the hard sell. Through this blog I am only attempting to give you more information so you can make an education decision on whether the Reverse Funnel System is right for you.

BUT - if you want to take advantage of this ridiculously low pricing that will absolutely jumpstart your RFS business at a bargain-basement cost, I suggest you join my team immediately.

I'm not kidding. This low price is not going to last.

If you need me to walk you through the sign-up process, or have any last-minute questions, please feel free to give me a call at (646) 417-1007.

Otherwise, click here to join my team now.

Reverse Funnel System Review: Acceptance?

2007-10-19T14:33:00.000-07:00

I try to post daily, but I'm short on time, so this post in the Reverse Funnel System Review will be short. Sorry!

After Ty and his business partners have had a chance to review your application, they'll let you know whether or not they think you have what it takes.

If you're found to be a good match (that is, if you're a serious, driven entrepreneur and you have capital and time to commit to this business), then - and only then - are you given the opportunity to join the Reverse Funnel System and become part of Ty Coughlin's ~Inner Circle~.

If you're one of the lucky few, then you are given a detailed overview on exactly how Ty Coughlin and his students have made so much money, hand over fist, in the past several years.

I'll on into the meaty details of the Reverse Funnel System in my next post.

BREAKING NEWS: Viral Traffic Amplifier

2007-10-18T14:51:00.000-07:00

The Viral Traffic Amplifier is not officially part of the Reverse Funnel System. It's an exclusive marketing tool that you get ONLY if you join my team.

I wasn't going to post about it until later, but I'm so excited that my planned next post will have to wait. The Viral Traffic Amplifier is really going to take my Reverse Funnel System business to the next level (along with everyone else on my team that decides to utilize it).

Take a look and see for yourself:

"How To Make $1,000 As Often As You Want By Simply Giving Away FREE Exotic Luxury Vacations & Cruises Just Like I'm Doing Right Now"

Here's the link: http://getrichgivingawayfreevacations.com/

And remember, this is only available if you join my team. Next post... coming up tomorrow!

Reverse Funnel System Review: After Paying $50

2007-10-18T13:18:00.000-07:00

So let's say you've gone ahead and taken the plunge.

You've paid the $50.

What now?

You have to fill out a short online application form. It's 11 questions, and the primary purpose of this is to see if you have what it takes to become one of Ty Coughlin's joint venture partners.

Here are the 11 questions:

Are you a committed and driven person who can seek out a solution to challenges and obsticles that may stand between you and your goals?
Are you willing to commit at least 5 hours per week to learning my system and growing your business? (the time that you choose to work will be completely up to you)
Do you consider yourself a quick learner? (How good are you at 'Simon Says'?)
What do you currently do for a living? How long have you been doing it? What do you like about it? What do you dislike about it?
What level of income are you accustomed to earning on an monthly basis?
What is your ideal income goal?
As with any real business, there are start up costs and advertising costs involved. How much capital/credit do you have available to get your business off the ground?
Please describe your experience as an entrepreneur, if any.
Out of the hundreds of applications that I receive for this unique mentoring gift, tell me why I should put your application amongst the top 20 from which I will be choosing from (this is your chance to talk to me and let me feel your passion and your desire).
If there is anything else you would like to add, which you feel I should know about you to better your odds... Please do so here.
If I show you how you can achieve your goals, change your financial situation and improve your overall way of life, will you agree to help out at least one person who is in greater need than you are?

And while there are technically no "right" or "wrong" answers... if it doesn't seem that you're a good fit, then you don't proceed any further and your $50 is refunded to you.

Next up in the Reverse Funnel System Review... what happens if you are a good fit?

Reverse Funnel System Review: The Next Step

2007-10-16T15:27:00.000-07:00

So what happens after you put in your name and e-mail address on the page with Ty Coughlin, the beach bum, grinning at you?

In the last post of the Reverse Funnel System Review, I said that:

You're redirected to the next page with more information on Ty Coughlin's Reverse Funnel System.
You get an e-mail with a direct link to the information in case you weren't able to finish reading it right away. Clicking on the link also allows you to receive timely announcements about live conference calls, etc.

So let's look at the special report that you're redirected to. You'll see a screenshot to the left.

As you can see, the report is quite long (I was only able to capture half the page in the screenshot). You should be prepared to dedicate some time reading through the details, or you can always go to the link in the e-mail that you should get immediately when you fill out the form on my site.

In the report, Ty Coughlin tells you that what you would be purchasing, should you choose to apply, and should you be accepted, would be a "real business - an exact replica of the one I operate right now to generate 'my' income."

The report is punctuated with endorsements from people who Ty Coughlin has helped through the Reverse Funnel System.

For example, there's Jashin, with his BMW and his Escalade, parked outside a grand-looking villa. There's Ed, who generated over $3 million in sales last year with Ty Coughlin's help, posing by his second Mercedes (paid for in cash). And of couse, there's Kursten by his Lamborghini Murcielago and Doug by his Cessna Citation X.

I couldn't really tell you everything contained in the special report in this simpe Reverse Funnel System review without going on for pages and pages... and then you might as well just click on my link in the right margin and read the special report yourself.

But I can try to go over some of the main points.

Ty tells you that he'll "show you exactly how I was able to go from $30,000 a year to $30,000 a month in under 90 days."

He's committed to helping each one of his joint venture partners make a minimum of $20,000 per month in residual income if they utilize his ads, his marketing, and his proven system. And he says he'll show you how to do it with:

NO prospecting or sales calls
NO hotel room meetings
NO having to conform or sell yourself out
NO having to read or learn any new skills

But before you get too excited, Ty Coughlin then gives you a disclaimer about the Reverse Funnel System:

You have to use your own time and money to place ads. You have to dedicate at least five hours per week to learning and implementing his system. You have to have at least $2k-$5k in start up capital to get your business off the ground.

Ty goes into a little more detail, before giving you the seven simple steps that follow if you wish to join him:

Order the overview package for $50 and fill out a brief online application.
Confirm your e-mail address.
Within 24 hours, your application will be reviewed. If you don't qualify your $50 is refunded.
If you do qualify, Ty will explain exactly what his Inner Circle is.
You get to meet other successful students and learn exactly how you'll be shoveling truckloads of cash into your pockets.
You get all the websites, ads, and e-mails so you can use the system for your own marketing.
Start advertising and making money right away.

The copywriting is pretty compelling, and makes a lot of sense. I don't see why anyone wouldn't pay $50 to get the Business Application & Reverse Funnel System Overview Package.

It's only $50. And there's Ty Coughlin's Triple Your Money Back Guarantee. Basically, if you're not making an extra $5,000 (at the very least) per month within sixty days, you'll get triple your money back - $150.

Ty's so sure about this because many of the joint venture partners are making $5k - $10k every week, so making five grand every month within 60 days is a complete no-brainer.

In the next post of Reverse Funnel System Review I'll write about what happens if you do the smart thing and decide to pay the $50.

So here's the first step in Ty Coughlin's Reverse Funnel System.

2007-10-13T12:47:00.000-07:00

This post of the Reverse Funnel System Review is written from the prospect's perspective.

First, you'd go to someone's Reverse Funnel System page.

Generally, the URL looks like thousanddollarprofits.com/##### and the page will look like this:

You'd put your name, e-mail address, and the security code into the box, and then two things happen:

You're redirected to the next page with more information on Ty Coughlin's Reverse Funnel System.
You get an e-mail with a direct link to the information in case you weren't able to finish reading it right away. Clicking on the link also allows you to receive timely announcements about live conference calls, etc.

I was planning on making this post a little longer, but I need to go put more change in the meter. More later!

Yet Another Reverse Funnel System Review?

2007-10-13T12:38:00.000-07:00

Yes, indeed.

One more Reverse Funnel System Review. But this one will not have a hard sell.

I know what you're thinking already. I must be biased, because yes, I will make a hefty $1,000 commission if you sign up under me (no, I will not apologize for that).

But let me ask you this - how could I give you an honest Reverse Funnel System review if I didn't experience firsthand how Ty Coughlin's Reverse Funnel System works?

If you have any comments or specific things you want to know, please feel free to post it in this Reverse Funnel System review, because I will do my best to answer you.