Need Review on Big Idea Mastermind

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I am looking for a program that is not a scam (very Hard to do). I am looking at Big Idea Mastermind By Vic S.

Or any suggestions for a path that I can start working on.

Thanks,
Scott
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    • Profile picture of the author bostjan33
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      Originally Posted by robert key View Post

      Hi Scott,

      I'm in Big Idea Mastermind and it's launching within the next 6 days.
      It looks to be the real deal. What is it that you want to know?

      Feel free to contact me and I'll answer as many of your questions as
      possible.

      Do you have a sponsor yet? If not, consider me your sponsor.

      Let's talk further. Send me a PM with your questions.

      Thanks,

      Robert
      Well, if you're admitting openly to be in this program and in the same time talking about the program being a real deal, that's not the way to go. Get a little more subtle with marketing
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  • Profile picture of the author hbhanot
    If you work hard with BIM you will see results. Its a fresh approach to empower network. Making money online is testing tweaking and then rinse and repeat. To do this stuff you need training or you will lose plenty of cash and go broke. BIM will provide you this training and much more if you really struggling to get into mlm kinda niche... System will work for you as you have seen the BIM squeeze pages and HQ videos. Thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author tomtommarketing
      BIM is connected to EN in some way?
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          • Profile picture of the author Bewley
            Originally Posted by wolvina View Post

            I am a BIMMER and all I can say is: BIM is a GREAT SYSTEM full of free training and educational materials!
            If you are a newbie, it doesn't matter, you can learn all you need to become a successful marketer.
            And the Big Idea Mastermind is a COOL Community of people, allways there for you if you have some questions or like to make friends.
            We also have a FB community page, hope to see you there soon
            Vera
            Those with only a couple of posts suddenly appearing out of the woodwork - sound scarily like typical cult followers. Worshiping at the altar of VIC of the BIM - I am serious, it is spooky.
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            • Profile picture of the author garyt
              Originally Posted by Bewley View Post

              Those with only a couple of posts suddenly appearing out of the woodwork - sound scarily like typical cult followers. Worshiping at the altar of VIC of the BIM - I am serious, it is spooky.
              More appearing after your post, LOL
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  • Profile picture of the author Greg guitar
    For those who, like me, have a habit of checking out the person behind the product before buying, this news piece might be of interest:
    KELOLAND.com | News, Weather and Sports Video Archive
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        Originally Posted by Doug54 View Post

        Greg. Thanks for the heads-up! Another interesting fact I picked up from the news clip was that the Judge required him "not to leave the state of South Dakota for 5 years". The clip was dated 24AUG2009. His launch video shows him driving his Ferrari to "his house" in Miami, FL. Is there no end to the BS???
        The video said he was caught in 2007 so he most likely sentenced that year. So he would have had ample time to drive around in Miami. Because it was uploaded 2009 doesn't mean that's when he was sentenced. I saw the exact clip on youtube dating back to April of this year.

        By the way this guy has a product that teaches you how to make thousands of dollars per month. He delivers great value, high video production, he doesn't make false promises, and his guarantee is if you're not satisfied you'll get your money back.

        If someone can teach me how to make 1000's of dollars a month ethically, should it matter that they have a criminal record. The guy was in a situation where he needed money and he took action, it wasn't legal action but look where he is today. He's a really decent guy, he did whatever it takes to make sure his family could live an incredible life. The guy can generate $1,000,000 in less than 3 months ethically and he's teaching people how to do it! What does this video have to do with making money online exactly? Please explain.

        If you guys want to stay on here and dig up dirt on people, and nitpick at NOTHING continue doing that, you're OBVIOUSLY making money from doing that. I'll rather learn from the guy that's generating over $300k/ month consistently. The ONLY reason people know about this video is because he's making TONS of money.
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      • Profile picture of the author hyonmyongyun
        Originally Posted by Doug54 View Post

        Greg. Thanks for the heads-up! Another interesting fact I picked up from the news clip was that the Judge required him "not to leave the state of South Dakota for 5 years". The clip was dated 24AUG2009. His launch video shows him driving his Ferrari to "his house" in Miami, FL. Is there no end to the BS???
        wow. Thanks for that info.
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    • Profile picture of the author ConcordeWarrior
      Originally Posted by Greg guitar View Post

      For those who, like me, have a habit of checking out the person behind the product before buying, this news piece might be of interest:
      KELOLAND.com | News, Weather and Sports Video Archive
      Thanks a Million.

      I was looking into this.
      Video 1 - The $710,000.00 Secret Revealed!

      after reading this review
      http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...ing-fresh.html

      which had the BIM link on top of the page. Now I know who Vic Strezazhus is.
      The whole video with the Ferrari and the sea front villa in Miami Beach was alll a lie.

      He is just a thief!!!!

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      • Profile picture of the author OfeliasGarden
        BJ Min, looks like you have a lot to lose. You on old EN ads means that you joined EN long time ago, but from your earlier comments you suggested that you started under "Vick" in march of 2013. Your comment also suggested that thanks to "Vick" you are now at position #24 at EN. I guess your previous EN position had nothing to do with it. I see even here at WF I can be subjected to this kind of brain wash. Sorry, but donkey does not live here anymore.
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        • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
          I joined EN in March 2013.

          I don't know what old ad you saw...maybe it was some other Asian guy...maybe Lawrence Tam...that is NOT me...some people say I look like him just because I'm Asian...but I joined EN in March 2013.

          Focus on the positive bro...what you focus on expands.

          And the ranking is a MONTHLY competition every 3 months they have BEFORE the live event they have. (As I type this, I'm currently #36 out of 150,000+ affiliates for this monthly competition).

          If you have never been in EN/BIM and have never really plugged into the system, then you really don't know what EN/BIM is because you're looking from the outside.

          This has transformed my life personally by building my mindset/confidence in myself because they teach success is about working on yourself and that's what we SERIOUS members do. I did it for 4 months and I feel more confident than I did before being a full time internet marketer for 5+ years by myself.

          The mastermind component was a big missing piece that activated my potential to the fullest and beyond. If you can open up your mind to see that there is benefit BIGGER than just the money, then you can really get the most out of this.

          I wish you all the success in your life and business,
          BJ
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          • Profile picture of the author reno33
            BJ,

            I sent you a PM with some questions.

            Thanks
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              • Profile picture of the author Fairx
                Thanks for answering,though.

                I think at first, I would only buy the first level. I mean 25 $ a month without knowing if it really works can fast be a lot of money to lose over the months.

                Guess I would at one time buy all levels , I had to pay 5000$ immediately + 129$ a month. THis is impossible for me to handle. Well I have like 5000$ ,but I'm not able to pay 130$ each month , without knowing if it really will work for me in a few month!
                This is immediately high!


                So what I also don't understand.
                What do I have to do to earn money?
                Do I have to do a blog and post "interesting things" ,that are other people are interested in, or what is it?

                I'm pretty sure there are many people out there ,who haven't the talent to write a blog ????

                What is it then??
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    • Profile picture of the author neroa1
      Originally Posted by Greg guitar View Post

      For those who, like me, have a habit of checking out the person behind the product before buying, this news piece might be of interest:
      KELOLAND.com | News, Weather and Sports Video Archive
      He is also on probation til 2014-2015, so i doubt he wil lbe doing anything dumb or scammy because from what I read he is under constant watch with what he does.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lanx
    r u stoopid? no seriously

    watch the 2min video, guy got convicted of making up fake ppl to get 30k in commissions.

    that is a con, he's conning mutual of omaha or whatever company.

    when i was in sales, i didn't make up fake families to sell computers to.
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  • Profile picture of the author Greg guitar
    No wonder salespeople have a lot of baggage to overcome if even we equate sales with the "art of the con". The story I linked was about a total scam; stealing really. People can change, but they usually don't, so you're on your own if you choose to ignore what you find when you do your due diligence. The old saying comes to mind: fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
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  • Profile picture of the author lordkensal
    Whatever you think of Vick Strizheus, the BIG IDEA MASTERMIND is a great vehicle and system to use. It is basically a machine that you plugin to - it does all the "sales" work. You just need to work on driving traffic to your sales page. Then if people show interest in the free training, the "sales engine" goes to work on your behalf. It basically sells and promotes the Empower Network - which plugs in seamlessly to the whole operation. It is one of the most professional and slick vehicles for promoting Empower Network - and VERY POWERFUL. If you are completely turned off by Empower Network - then this is not for you. But if you see the real potential in making money with Empower Network, then I would definitely recommend joining the BIG IDEA MASTERMIND. I have written a review - and will be doing a video review shortly.
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  • Profile picture of the author robert key
    Hey Warriors,

    Enough of the talk about Vick's legal issues. That was in the PAST,
    and it's over with. Are you going to crucify him forever?

    @Doug54, how do you know that the judge didn't chop that time
    frame down? That's just it - you don't! Why would he risk his
    freedom and leave the state against the court's orders?

    Geez!

    Just my two cents!

    Robert
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      "You are permitted in time of great danger to walk with the devil until you have crossed the bridge." - Bulgarian proverb
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  • Profile picture of the author dancemaster
    I use the PL it`s just like EN I like Joel Therien I have been a member for about 3 weeks check Pureleverage on the alexa ranking you`ll be surprise
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      • Profile picture of the author Starlighter
        If you are already a member of EN (not in Vick's downline), at this time you cannot join Big Idea Mastermind. You'd have to cancel your EN account and wait 6 months to rejoin EN with a Big IDea Mastermind member.(per EN rules) BUT, probably in a few months, Vick said he will create a way for current EN members to buy a membership in BIM but you wont have all the same access as current BIM members. Another way to join Big Idea Mastmind if you are already in EN is to use a different email address to create a new account in EN - but that is not totally kosher to do and if you get caught EN will cancel your account.
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        • Profile picture of the author Starlighter
          As I current Big Idea Mastermind member and someone who has been following Vick's products and info since the summer of 2012 I was a bit shocked to see the news video posted here of his grand theft conviction in 2009.

          I really have to digest that info, but a few thoughts I have are that whatever he did in 2009, well he's still probably on probation for (for 5 years), and since then he has found a way to make money on the internet. I also know he still lives in South Dakota. I've often wondered why a rich internet guru would want to live in South Dakota (no offense to SD) but now it makes sense. He's not allowed to move for legal reasons. He must be doing things legally now or his probation would have been violated and he'd be in jail. Since that is not the case I tend to believe he has repented of that crime and is on the up and up now.

          I've heard Vick's story of how he went from being in debt a few years ago to how he borrowed money from a friend that helped him paya mentor to help him learn to make money online. I think he is sincere. ( I have other reasons for believing that which are too long to list here).

          He teaches that the foundation to being successful is all about ones mindset and he requires his team to read certain personal development books like "The COmpound Effect", "Psycho-Cybernetics", "It's Not About THe Money", etc. Personally his teaching has motivated me to be a better person and I've been learning some good traffic skills from his product "High Traffic Academy"

          The thing about BIM right now is that Vick is still in the beginning stages of loading content and training to the BIM member's area. He should have the basic training done by next week he said. I anticipate his training to be top notch.

          For those that were wondering, there will be separate training in BIM that is different than EN's training, BIM member's have access to both systems.

          If you join EN with a sponsor who is in BIM you get access to BIM for Free. There's no catch.

          If you join EN with a sponsor who is NOT in BIM, then you have to wait 6 months or a few months until Vick releases a version of BIM specifically for current EN members who are interested in joining BIM>

          Personally I think once all the training is loaded into BIM (probably over the next 30 days) and some of the bugs are fixed in how everything works, BIM will be a pretty amazing system to be a part of.
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      Originally Posted by dancemaster View Post

      I use the PL it`s just like EN I like Joel Therien I have been a member for about 3 weeks check Pureleverage on the alexa ranking you`ll be surprise
      How do you like PL? I started and joined, but I wasnt sure what it was all exatly about. How are you doing with it? could you provide more details on what it is?
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  • Profile picture of the author lordkensal
    I have to agree with you Starlight - good post.
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    • Profile picture of the author Starlighter
      I have 2 issues with BIM right now that I am waiting on before I start to really promote the system.

      Some people seem to be having some problems with the sales funnel not working correctly...so I dont want to send traffic to it until I know all the bugs are fixed.

      Secondly, and this is a major one for me, most of the training content for all the BIM levels has not been uploaded yet. Vick said it would be done weeks ago, but it's not.

      I need the training to be there so when I get signups I can refer them to the training to help them get started knowing how to get traffic to their landing pages. I am not an internet marketing pro at training downlines, so for me it is very important that I know the training is there to teach them.

      I am a member of Vick's High Traffic Academy so I do know that Vick knows his stuff when it comes to traffic generation. But it's just trying my patience waiting and waiting for the training to be uploaded into BIM.

      I must say, though, that there are alot of good people in BIM (that I interact with on the BIM Facebook group) and alot of people are helping each other in that group.
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      • Profile picture of the author harry1985
        Originally Posted by Starlighter View Post

        I have 2 issues with BIM right now that I am waiting on before I start to really promote the system.

        Some people seem to be having some problems with the sales funnel not working correctly...so I dont want to send traffic to it until I know all the bugs are fixed.

        Secondly, and this is a major one for me, most of the training content for all the BIM levels has not been uploaded yet. Vick said it would be done weeks ago, but it's not.

        I need the training to be there so when I get signups I can refer them to the training to help them get started knowing how to get traffic to their landing pages. I am not an internet marketing pro at training downlines, so for me it is very important that I know the training is there to teach them.

        I am a member of Vick's High Traffic Academy so I do know that Vick knows his stuff when it comes to traffic generation. But it's just trying my patience waiting and waiting for the training to be uploaded into BIM.

        I must say, though, that there are alot of good people in BIM (that I interact with on the BIM Facebook group) and alot of people are helping each other in that group.
        agree with you completely as im part of bim and hta
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  • Profile picture of the author garyk1968
    Is this going to be like EN where punters have to stump up $99 a month for what is essentially a wordpress blog + theme????
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  • Profile picture of the author CashGiftingExpert
    Vick S. has also started a few other programs which he never completed and left people hanging. Like those who paid $500+ for High Traffic Academy which is incomplete for over a year.
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    • Profile picture of the author RobertoM
      Originally Posted by CashGiftingExpert View Post

      Vick S. has also started a few other programs which he never completed and left people hanging. Like those who paid $500+ for High Traffic Academy which is incomplete for over a year.
      Hey, are you a member of High Traffic Academy?

      Because I am, and I successfully use the "How to Get Traffic" methods he teaches there. Vick really knows the get traffic secrets.

      And the product is complete with more than 35 training videos and a lot of free tools.

      He's updating it with more traffic methods.
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    • Profile picture of the author RobertoM
      I can't understand why some people are not able to understand that ANYBODY can make a mistake in his/her life.

      Vick Strizheus made a mistake way back in 2003 when he was only around 19 years old, he paid for that and overcame the situation becoming one of the most successful internet marketers around.

      He created a lot of world class IM products.
      Big Idea Mastermind platform (BIM) is his best creation launched recently with more than 8,000 subscribers and followers in just 6 months.

      I'm one of BIM members and I can tell that BIM is the new 2013 Big Bang in internet marketing.

      He fully regrets what he did in the past, learnt the lesson, changed as a person and now he's helping a lot of people to succeed both in business and also in life.

      Just watch this video where Vick personally explains what really happened back in 2003:

      Your Past Does NOT Equal Your Future - Vick Strizheus (Vid 6 of 90) - YouTube

      If you want to know more about Vick or his Big Idea Mastermind platform, just PM me and I'll gladly inform you more about his present activities and what he is doing to help people.
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          • Profile picture of the author getbusy
            The mind blowing part is all the hundreds probably thousands of people that believe the same bs over and over again... heck I'm still waiting for my co-op from back in March and another one that I believe was to go out in April... and yet still nothing, just more spin.

            I just don't get all the so called "heavy hitters" that are hurting their reputation by still promoting this bim stuff and all his "golden nuggets".

            Oh wait, there is another EN event coming so we should start hearing more about all the mind blowing stuff that's coming out starting the day after the event ends because right now he's way too busy to finish it right now because of all the preparing he's doing for the event. And, oh by the way, buy an event ticket by midnight tonight and he will do a co-op for you all for Free. Just Amazing stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author Douriff
    Seems to me it's pointless to discuss the guy's past. The main point is weather his methods work and not what type of person he is in his RL. With so many marketers struggling online, the methods that really work are priceless, regardless of the source.
    I was watching available videos on YouTube, and I can say, the way he teaches about internet traffic is great.
    Been tech person myself, everything else than traffic and sales letters is too easy, so I would never actually buy the program that offers too expensive setup. And imho, BIM is too expensive! With been able cut tech expenses to 10$ max anytime leaves me enough money to invest in intelligent advertising what this guy obviously teaches very well.
    And yes, btw, Google offers some positive info about him as well:
    He is listed on 21st place on hall of fame at Top Earners Hall Of Fame January 2013

    seems he knows how to earn money, and is willing to pass his knowledge, which is great. Nobody is all too good or all too bad, anyway, so I'd prefer getting good side of his experience, and for the rest I'd be my own guru.
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    lol - one thingy that occurs to me about Strizheus selling insurance to the people that don't exist! The article about his unearned commissions states he is originally from Ukraine. For the literature connoisseurs, Gogol, the Ukrainian writer is not unknown. His famous book Dead Souls is all about selling nonexistent serfs, performed by shady character named Chichikov. Don't know about you, to me this parallel seems hilarious.
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    • Profile picture of the author RobertoM
      Originally Posted by Douriff View Post

      Been tech person myself, everything else than traffic and sales letters is too easy, so I would never actually buy the program that offers too expensive setup. And imho, BIM is too expensive! With been able cut tech expenses to 10$ max anytime leaves me enough money to invest in intelligent advertising what this guy obviously teaches very well.
      And yes, btw, Google offers some positive info about him as well:
      He is listed on 21st place on hall of fame at Top Earners Hall Of Fame January 2013
      .
      Hey Douriff,
      Where did you get "BIM is too expensive" from???
      Allow me to correct your post: BIM is absolutely FREE.
      You get free access to the huge BIM platform just joining yourself to Empower Network -- Alexa ranking in US: 247 and worldwide: 455 --. (Incredible position, uh?)
      Empower is just the "Vehicle" for BIM to use its 100% compensation plan.
      So just paying $25 you get access to the basic EN content and from there you ALSO get free access to BIM back office.
      Then it's up to you to scale up to higher levels, after making some money in the basic.
      So don't be confused.
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      • Profile picture of the author Douriff
        Originally Posted by RobertoM View Post

        Hey Douriff,
        Where did you get "BIM is too expensive" from???
        Allow me to correct your post: BIM is absolutely FREE.
        ah OK, sorry, I've mistaken BIM for High Traffic Academy.
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        • Profile picture of the author RobertoM
          OK Douriff,
          You mistook BIM (which is free within EN) with HTA which costs $497. We are human lol...
          They are different products.
          Anyway have in mind that if you become a Platinum member in BIM, all HTA training videos and tools are included in BIM so you don't have to pay for it.
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          • Profile picture of the author Douriff
            Originally Posted by RobertoM View Post

            OK Douriff,
            You mistook BIM (which is free within EN) with HTA which costs $497. We are human lol...
            They are different products.
            Anyway have in mind that if you become a Platinum member in BIM, all HTA training videos and tools are included in BIM so you don't have to pay for it.
            As I understood, it's all about mind over matter, law of attraction, self improvement stuff. It's basically marketing bulk packages of self help stuff, in MLM manner. Am I right??
            It's like Amway, only you don't need to buy lousy toothpaste and washing liquids.
            Don't know, there are gazillions of self help product that one can market. Like I said before, there are many super cheap ways to set your own sites, and if you apply some of the paid traffic methods explained by the same Strizheus in his many freely available videos, I don't see the point in joining MLM self help scheme. Costarica travels are not expensive either.
            As for example I have 5 of my sites all hosted for 16$/6 mo!! Auto responder is 1$ a month. Gigs on fiverr are 5$. There are places where one can get articles for 2$. If one sets one little campaign with I don't know, penny traffic or solo ads, you can make enough to rinse and repeat your PPC or whatever camp you are running until you make it bigger. All in all initial investment in total is less than 100$. Mastermind groups, people to talk to are all over the Internet.
            From that point I don't see why to join BIM.
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            • Profile picture of the author RobertoM
              Originally Posted by Douriff View Post

              As I understood, it's all about mind over matter, law of attraction, self improvement stuff. It's basically marketing bulk packages of self help stuff, in MLM manner. Am I right??
              It's like Amway, only you don't need to buy lousy toothpaste and washing liquids.
              Don't know, there are gazillions of self help product that one can market. Like I said before, there are many super cheap ways to set your own sites, and if you apply some of the paid traffic methods explained by the same Strizheus in his many freely available videos, I don't see the point in joining MLM self help scheme. Costarica travels are not expensive either.
              As for example I have 5 of my sites all hosted for 16$/6 mo!! Auto responder is 1$ a month. Gigs on fiverr are 5$. There are places where one can get articles for 2$. If one sets one little campaign with I don't know, penny traffic or solo ads, you can make enough to rinse and repeat your PPC or whatever camp you are running until you make it bigger. All in all initial investment in total is less than 100$. Mastermind groups, people to talk to are all over the Internet.
              From that point I don't see why to join BIM.
              Hey Douriff,
              Please get this straight: I don't want to convince you or anybody else here to join BIM.
              All I want is to clear up some subjects about BIM to avoid mislead Scott and other warriors here.
              MLM: this might be controversial, but EN/BIM are not MLM companies. They are direct sales companies because they SELL training about how to make money online.
              Self-help packages: they don't sell this kind of stuff. They only stress that if you don't have a clear "Why" and if you don't really believe in yourself you will not make it in any field of your life, including online business. BIM has some free videos in its back office of different well known "self improvement" personalities like Bob Proctor, Les Brown, Robert Sevenson, Brian Tracy and other "success coach" gurus. It's up to you to listen their teachings or not. I think it helps big time to face the challenges in a different way.
              To make it short: I think you're a seasoned marketer and probably you learnt by yourself about building a website, autoresponders, list building, landing pages, follow up sequences, blogging, ppc, ppv, ppvr, solos, video marketing, outsourcing, tracking, free traffic methods, etc, etc, etc.
              Well, for those who are beginners or intermediate marketers they have all that in one platform.
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              • Profile picture of the author Douriff
                Originally Posted by RobertoM View Post

                Hey Douriff,
                Please get this straight: I don't want to convince you or anybody else here to join BIM.
                All I want is to clear up some subjects about BIM to avoid mislead Scott and other warriors here.
                Roberto I'm not here to argue, just sharing my thoughts I was watching videos on YouTube with Strizheus teaching how to get traffic, this is why I'm interested in this topic. I like the way he goes straight into the earning potentials of simple advertising, How to get scalable and consistent results is missing part of information in most other teachings I've encountered so far. Thumbs up for that part! It's huge, and like you say, one can apply those methods on whatever one pleases to.
                I agree that cultivating inner qualities is very important. Learning from people who already succeed is also very useful, because many peeps fail in life only because they don't have a role model. Many of us trying to make it on the Internet don't have role models and examples to follow, simply because the territory is so new. So, we are all on our own, overwhelmed and discouraged very often, whilst our families and friends don't have a clue of what we are doing. I feel like a lunatic sometimes, and it's scary
                Whomever is online is probably aware of that, including S. otherwise he wouldn't come out with BIM. Clever, clever guy. Specific psychological issues (and physical too!) are integral part of being alone with your computer most of the time :p
                Huge hungry niche - how to spend a quality time with your computer and remain normal human being. Noah Arc for people lost in cyber space.
                BIM offers are popping up like pop-corns, what I can see it will soon be saturated unless it comes out with the point of some sort. They all look the same, elusive fluff wrapped with big promises.

                Scott!
                If this all is 'only' about finding new friends and having a great time in Costarica, go for it.
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            • Profile picture of the author neroa1
              Originally Posted by Douriff View Post

              As I understood, it's all about mind over matter, law of attraction, self improvement stuff. It's basically marketing bulk packages of self help stuff, in MLM manner. Am I right??
              It's like Amway, only you don't need to buy lousy toothpaste and washing liquids.
              Don't know, there are gazillions of self help product that one can market. Like I said before, there are many super cheap ways to set your own sites, and if you apply some of the paid traffic methods explained by the same Strizheus in his many freely available videos, I don't see the point in joining MLM self help scheme. Costarica travels are not expensive either.
              As for example I have 5 of my sites all hosted for 16$/6 mo!! Auto responder is 1$ a month. Gigs on fiverr are 5$. There are places where one can get articles for 2$. If one sets one little campaign with I don't know, penny traffic or solo ads, you can make enough to rinse and repeat your PPC or whatever camp you are running until you make it bigger. All in all initial investment in total is less than 100$. Mastermind groups, people to talk to are all over the Internet.
              From that point I don't see why to join BIM.
              Hey could you pm me? I am interesdted in your methods.
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    • Profile picture of the author RobertoM
      Hi Peregrinator68,
      In general terms I agree with you about Empower, but have in mind that Mr. Strizheus selected that network just as a vehicle for BIM platform let aside that EN has some good internet marketing content as well.
      One of the main reasons to select EN as the vehicle for BIM is its worldwide and US ranking as a website, which is the main indicator of the traffic it receives daily .
      Between millions and millions of existing websites, according to Alexa.com these are the worldwide rankings of some well known sites:
      Facebook: 1
      Google: 2
      Microsoft: 33
      Apple: 55
      New York Times: 134
      Wal-mart: 178
      Dell: 425
      Empower Network: 455
      IBM: 704
      Big Idea Mastermind: 1,698
      Starbucks: 2,789
      Ford: 3,055
      Avon: 3,218
      Toyota: 5,646
      Honda: 4,290
      BMW: 15,724
      and millions of sites are below
      Don't you think it has been a good decision?
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  • Profile picture of the author dimjim77
    hi i just see the thread and i want to give my opinion since i am in big idea mastermind and high traffic academy. the product is great because basicaly is free second this product use empower network as vehicle that means you buy empower and you get that ut not only teach you aabout traffic convertios and all the great stuff for free but also it seperate from the competition inside the company.. everybody give empower and you give empower and big idea mastermind for free, (i give way more than that ) but its very good product,the higher levels get also high traffic academy for free (i pay for that the bad side lol ) and remember the training tha you get is priceless because you don't only promote bim or empower network but if you smart you can apply this in (clickbank,clicksure,amazon,ebay,maxbounty,cpa networks,dating sites,i mean anything) basicaly when you get the principles and the actuall way to make this happen then you can print money! more info check my sigg or send me message
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  • Profile picture of the author lordkensal
    Anyone interested I have done 2 video reviews of this. One initial walk-through and explanation of what it is - and another with my initial results with free traffic methods after 4 weeks. All on my main Youtube channel for reviews. Just ask....
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    • Profile picture of the author neroa1
      Originally Posted by lordkensal View Post

      Anyone interested I have done 2 video reviews of this. One initial walk-through and explanation of what it is - and another with my initial results with free traffic methods after 4 weeks. All on my main Youtube channel for reviews. Just ask....
      Hey do you have the vidoe link?
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    Fairx,

    I've been a fellow warrior in the warriorforum as a member since 2007 when I first started getting serious about making money online. I've done clickbank, ebooks, and affiliate marketing. So I've done ALL kinds of stuff online and I've had success online prior to joining BIM as well. By the way, warriorforum was my first place that helped me really start making money online because so many people helped me with my questions when I first got started. Warriorforum was like my first mastermind to me that got me from nowhere to getting really serious with making money online back in 2007. Ever since then, I've been able to make a six figure income online with clickbank, ebook publishing, and many other online ventures.

    Just like warriorforum has helped me a lot (because of the people that helped me in this journey instead of me going through this journey all by myself), I also see Big Idea Mastermind as another form of a mastermind (which can be more personal since you actually get opportunities to meet them in real life in our events and seminars which are totally optional) that can help anyone become more successful in their life and business.

    I can also give an honest review of Big Idea Mastermind because I just joined in March 2013 (3-4 months ago) and already ranking #24 out of 150,000+ affiliates in our latest monthly competition leaderboard contest (which they do every 3 months before an event - by the way I am going to the next even in Denver this month). So it doesn't matter when you joined. It matters how much you produce.

    It's more than just a blog or training or having the ability to make big ticket affiliate commissions online with a 0% refund rate (which you can with this business). But it's really also a personal development mastermind that can help you grow and succeed in your life and business. People like Jim Rohn, Les Brown, Robert Kiyosaki, and even Donald Trump have had success in this industry. You can choose to see it as good or bad (either way you're right both ways). The world is half full or half empty based on your choice. If you want MORE in your life and become more, I think it's a great place for anyone to not just make money online but also to develop themselves as a more confident and stronger person from the inside out. Plus, you can use this newfound skill as an internet marketer to build and market ANY business online (not just BIM).

    It's also a turnkey business for beginners to get started + a mastermind (where you become a stronger and more confident person & marketer because the more you are around successful people, you become even more successful yourself) + you gain skillset as an internet marketer to get traffic and mindset that you can use for ANY business in the future. If you have any questions, feel free to pm me or just post a reply here and I'll do my best to answer any of your questions.

    Best,
    BJ
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    • Profile picture of the author OfeliasGarden
      BJ Min!!! I see some heavy Empower Network guns here came to the rescue. I believe (if I'm not mistaken) I have seen your face in EN ads around these BIG a$$ fake checks at the EN brainwash convention. I am bombarded with these ads so much that your face is kind of burned onto my eyeballs already.

      Here is some very good review of Empower Network:
      http://www.glancingweb.com/1281/empo...-network-fraud
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        • Profile picture of the author getbusy
          Ol' Vick has been laughing all the way to the bank for a very long time, along with many of his personal signups!

          I just found it so hard to promote with all the same ol' promises over and over along with all the same excuses... but that's just me. I have long since moved on because my 15+ year reputation is far more important to me.


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          Another thing to think about, he actually tells you to check your email for whatever reason, then says if you don't find anything from him to check your SPAM folder! Or JUNK mail. Really can it be any more clear? Even he lets you know if you listen to him that it's a scam. See it now? SPAM- SCAM meanwhile he is laughing all the way to he bank.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    Muffy,

    That's LIFE in general...1% make 99% of the money in EVERY industry...in the WORLD period...the way you see the world will change and shape how you get results.

    my advice - stop thinking like the 99% and think like the 1%...believe you are the 1% and take action and you can get there...i'm in the top 1% of the leaderboards in 4 months of joining...

    if you think like the masses, you get the results of the masses which is nothing.

    strive to think like the 1%...because the masses don't dare to do that and thus they get results like the masses...

    aside from that, EN/BIM is not just internet marketing training...on TOP OF THAT, they have the MASTERMIND & MENTORSHIP component to it...

    doing this internet thing by yourself can only get you so far...but when was the last time you were in a mastermind?

    when was the last time you met real life people making real money giving tips and guiding you?

    most likely not in real life.

    that's the DIFFERENCE in BIM and EN...

    That's why so many people who've never made money online FINALLY make it because of this MASTERMIND component.

    even napoleon hill talks about in his book think and grow rich...on the importance of being in a mastermind group...in order to succeed in your life PERIOD.

    whatever you focus on expands...so choose to focus on the POSITIVE and expand it more.

    cheers,
    BJ
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      • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
        Hey there,

        Here's my answers to your questions:

        How do i start?
        ==> Go to any BIM member's EN link and purchase EN as a paid member to get BIM system & training.

        Do I need money to start my big idea mastermind business?
        ==> yes, you do. minimum is $25/month + $19.95 merchant account inside (this is very minimum cost to start your own online business compared to starting a brick and mortar business for so much more).
        ==> there are 5 levels. (for best results, go all in meaning buy all the programs which i personally did the very first day i joined...at least minimum, i recommend you to upgrade MINIMUM to innercircle membership because that gives you fantastic training to succeed in this business.)

        let me break down the 5 different levels to join (you can join any level and upgrade at anytime although i recommend going all in first day because that's what i did personally and i got into this to make big ticket commissions - why join if you can't make big ticket commissions although of course there is the mastermind aspect which is fantastic as well as the personal development training and mentorship.)

        I will break it down for you:
        - Basic Level = $25/month - the blogging platform on Empower (basically you get a blog for $25/month which has high authority in search engines meaning better chances to rank with this blog than your own new blog- top 500 in alexa)
        - Silver Level = $125/month - EN Blog + Inner Circle (a BUNCH of audio interviews with successful EN members about success, traffic, internet marketing, etc)
        - Gold Level = $500 one time payment + $125/month - EN Blog + Inner Circle + Costa Rica Intensive (video of a seminar done in costa rica by founder of empower network)
        - Platinum Level = $1000 one time payment + $125/month - EN Blog + Inner Circle + Costa Rica Intensive + 15K Formula (this is all about traffic & marketing strategies to promote EN by the BEST & TOP marketers in EN)
        - Diamond Level = $5000 one time payment + $125/month - EN Blog + Inner Circle + Costa Rica + Masters Course (this is a video of a seminar where the top earners in EN are trained by the founders of EN...i believe the original live event costed $10,000).

        How long will it take till I earn my own money?
        ==> it depends. if you purchase all products, you can make big money faster than at lowest level because you will make bigger commissions. i recommend to stick to program at least 1 year and do it consistently...ive been in it for 4 months and now starting to see consistent results (ranking #29 out of 150,000+ affiliates now right behind Vick my mentor and your mentor when you join BIM).

        Will it be worth it to really put all my energy in this business to make a living out of it or will it be another scam /snowballsystem at all?
        ==> it really is up to you man...everyone says scam this or that but those are people who never work hard at anything and want something for nothing..you get what you put into it...i dedicate and teach my team exactly what i do...if you do it, then you can succeed but if you don't, that's the individual's responsibility.

        If you have any questions, I'm here to help.
        BJ

        PS...i do recommend you to upgrade MINIMUM to innercircle membership because that gives you fantastic training to succeed in this business.
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      • Profile picture of the author Millionbaby
        Originally Posted by Fairx View Post

        hey Bj Min

        I'm really thankful for your help to make it easier for me to decide to try it for myself.

        First of all, I am from germany, so it will not be possible for me to go to any events in the US etc.

        My goals are at the moment really small.
        Let me tell you, what I first want to achieve.

        At the moment I'm living at my parents house and will if possible study next year at an university.

        My first goal is like 200-400€ per month. Is that even realistic or is that totally naive?

        For a long time period I would make a good living with 2000€s tax free for sure.


        In my humble opinion I'm pretty down to earth but ready for moving my ass up to get there.



        The question is now :
        How do i start?
        Do I need money to start my big idea mastermind business?
        How long will it take till I earn my own money?
        Will it be worth it to really put all my energy in this business to make a living out of it or will it be another scam /snowballsystem at all?
        WELL..
        The beauty of money online is that you don't really need to go to Events to make big money !
        You don't need to go outside and spend gas= time on traffic outside on the roads and all that stuff...

        About scams..you will always get a lot of scammers and few serious marketers also..
        If you're a total newbie i would recommend you Big Idea mastermind.

        Just to make sure you get the point..it is a course ..which means that you should apply what you learnt...whether it will be through a free or paid traffic..and then you'll make money..
        When you go to school,or college.. you are taught some things..
        but it's up to you to apply them or not..and even after you get your diploma..you still have to work ,and spending time and money in order to get your salary at the end of the month..it's the same thing on the internet..but it's so MUCH EASIER !!!
        So..go on that way..don't give up til you see results..and you'll finally get rich !
        You have my word !!!
        I was like you...
        0 $..tons of time online..then ..finally..after few yars..you get some paydays like this one !
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    • Profile picture of the author ctairtrol
      I'm a a member of BIM and I can say without hesitation it is the best thing that has ever happened to me. If you are committed to succeed in Internet Marketing, Vick's leadership and training offered in the 30 Days to $10K Challenge is truly outstanding. Its a lot of work but definitely worth it.

      I am proud to say I'm a BIMMER and will be for the rest of my life.
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      • Profile picture of the author Bewley
        Originally Posted by ctairtrol View Post

        I'm a a member of BIM and I can say without hesitation it is the best thing that has ever happened to me. If you are committed to succeed in Internet Marketing, Vick's leadership and training offered in the 30 Days to $10K Challenge is truly outstanding. Its a lot of work but definitely worth it.

        I am proud to say I'm a BIMMER and will be for the rest of my life.
        Another team member/downliner who has just been told to join the WF to promote BIM. Absolutely ridiculous!
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        • Profile picture of the author JB
          Why has this ridiculous thread not be locked yet?? It's so obvious what's going on here!
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    • Profile picture of the author millerp
      The truth is, change takes place from the inside out. People can change, they just have to make up their minds first to make necessary changes before the changes can take place. Big Idea Mastermind, together with Empower Network has THE best educational platform in place to help us with that. If we have a money problem, it's not a money problem, it's a self image problem, so we need to start there or the money problem will not be fixed. I love BIM and EN! They are truly interested in helping us succeed.

      I just watched the video of Vick telling about his past mistake. Is there anyone on here that hasn't done something stupid in their past? Something you truly regret and would never, ever do again? The fact that he shared the experience with the world should say something in his behalf. I believe Vick is as honest and sincere as the day is long, and I am proud to be in his BIM family.
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      • Profile picture of the author JB
        Originally Posted by millerp View Post

        The truth is, change takes place from the inside out. People can change, they just have to make up their minds first to make necessary changes before the changes can take place. Big Idea Mastermind, together with Empower Network has THE best educational platform in place to help us with that. If we have a money problem, it's not a money problem, it's a self image problem, so we need to start there or the money problem will not be fixed. I love BIM and EN! They are truly interested in helping us succeed.

        I just watched the video of Vick telling about his past mistake. Is there anyone on here that hasn't done something stupid in their past? Something you truly regret and would never, ever do again? The fact that he shared the experience with the world should say something in his behalf. I believe Vick is as honest and sincere as the day is long, and I am proud to be in his BIM family.
        WTF???? Another 1 post counter with a beaming review. I've never seen this number of ridiculous posts in a single thread before, this is beyond a joke.
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      • Profile picture of the author Saintsfan40
        Originally Posted by millerp View Post

        I believe Vick is as honest and sincere as the day is long, and I am proud to be in his BIM family.
        Perhaps you may want to change your opinion regarding Vick and use better judgement next time. Looks like he's up to more practicing shady tactics. Every wonder how he's made 6 figures in days?


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        What's the point of having a sig if no one buys from you?

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    • Profile picture of the author ewillms
      Things are what you make of them. The only thing is you need to know all the facts before you spout off on anything. It would seem to me that those who would trash Big Idea Mastermind seriously don't know understand what it is all about. It is bar none the best help you will ever get to make a significant amount of money online. I firmly believe that you can not get a more giving guy than Vick Strizeus, his motives are pure, and when you get that if you follow along you cannot help but win!
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    • Profile picture of the author hostdare
      It definitely CAN work. What it's going to come down to is getting lots of traffic to your Big Idea Mastermind capture pages and making sure that traffic is targeted and wouldn't mind being involved with EN.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    If you've never been in Empower Network (or Big Idea Mastermind), how could you say it's working or not?

    Thanks, I appreciate you recognize me from the ads because I'm learning traffic strategies from Vick that most marketers have no idea about.

    Either way, whatever you learn in Big Idea Mastermind can be used to for ANY BUSINESS ONLINE.

    Stop thinking so narrow thinking this is only about BIM or EN. It's NOT!

    My personal goals are to go BEYOND BIM or EN and help others transform their lives to the fullest and help them live their vision/calling/dreams to the fullest.

    The great thing is that I can help others do that with BIM/EN as well.

    I challenge you to find any other IM training that has the MASTERMIND component to it better than BIM or EN.

    There are TONS of IM training (which are great) but this has IM TRAINING + mastermind component to it.

    So many marketers struggle because they try to do it themselves.

    The BIG BENEFIT about BIM/EN is that you get TRANSFORMED through personal development PLUS you get TRANSFORMED by being around a mastermind (like minded group of people who help you achieve your goals as a marketer).

    Don't just see EN or BIM only.

    See the BIGGER PICTURE and how you can benefit as a marketer, person, etc by joining a mastermind of success oriented people.

    Once you get transformed, whatever you do becomes better.

    Once you get transformed, whatever business you build gets better.

    Once you get transformed, whatever you want to achieve, you achieve it BIGGER and BETTER.

    That's because success starts from you.

    What we teach is exactly that.

    We emphasize that 80% of success is working on YOURSELF.

    Once you work on yourself, then whatever you do gets MULTIPLIED with bigger impact, power, purpose, and passion.

    See the BIGGER PICTURE and the BIGGER BENEFIT of joining a mastermind.

    Talk soon,
    BJ
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  • Profile picture of the author TallGuyArman
    EN is saturated and is not even in the IM niche, its more of a personal development company disguised as a business opportunity. I am a member of EN and own all the products and have been in EN since early 2012 when they launched. If your just starting out and looking for a business opportunity its better to do your research on facts and not be fooled by the hype just because EN is popular they are writing "million dollar checks" every week.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    It's not about when you join...it's about what you produce.

    I joined March 2013 (way LATER than you) and I'm ranking #33 out of competition leaderboards...don't make excuses...because it's not saturated (that's jut an excuse for people who don't get results).

    Bottomline is...it's not about when you join...it's about what you produce.

    KEY is to be DIFFERENT (NOT a clone like majority of people struggling in this business OR ANY business online)...and I have figured out how to do that.

    What you focus on expands.

    Your beliefs about yourself will determine your results.
    Your beliefs about this business will determine your results.

    Choose to believe in a way that strengthens you.

    BJ
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    To be honest, you should AT LEAST go to Inner Circle membership level because that shows you how to promote your business. The basic you just get a blog...and it's up to you...but you need the inner circle audios to listen to DAILY.

    If you just put your toe in the water, you won't get big results really.
    You have to DIVE IN.

    If you can't go all in now, then at least go upgrade to Inner Circle level.

    How do you make money? You do that by driving traffic to your BIM affiliate link which I show my team members on how to do it.

    Just get started and do it...the people who succeed get out of analysis mode and get into action mode.

    Cheers,
    BJ
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    • Profile picture of the author Fairx
      Originally Posted by BJ Min View Post

      To be honest, you should AT LEAST go to Inner Circle membership level because that shows you how to promote your business. The basic you just get a blog...and it's up to you...but you need the inner circle audios to listen to DAILY.

      If you just put your toe in the water, you won't get big results really.
      You have to DIVE IN.

      If you can't go all in now, then at least go upgrade to Inner Circle level.

      How do you make money? You do that by driving traffic to your BIM affiliate link which I show my team members on how to do it.

      Just get started and do it...the people who succeed get out of analysis mode and get into action mode.

      Cheers,
      BJ

      125$ a month is really much money for me.I don't have such an high amount of money to spend for a system, that I don't really know will work for me.


      Ok I understand, that I need to get other people on my ref link, but do I need a website or do I have to blog or what do I have to do? I really don't understand it and before I don't understand how it works I cannot put 125$ per month in a system , I'm afraid of being another scam product. Do you understand me in this opinion??

      I'm having a few 1000 € on my account at the bank but I'm not willing to lose all this hard achieved money for another scam...??

      Originally Posted by OfeliasGarden View Post

      I have not joined EN and that does not mean that I am not making money online. I just do it by different standards. You joined 2 days ago so please don't make yourself an expert just yet.

      So far you have some of your referrals make "pretty good money", or you "realized how much can i earn from EN which would be like 100 times more". Just vague statements and more smoke and mirrors.

      It is a party... you pay for it.
      So you think it's a scam or what do you wanna say to us?
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      • Profile picture of the author getbusy
        Originally Posted by Fairx View Post

        So you think it's a scam or what do you wanna say to us?
        My personal feeling is this: I don't think EN is a scam at all as they do give a lot of value for changing your mindset, self growth etc...

        On the other hand, as far as BIM is concerned, first off you have to join EN to get the BIM system, training etc, and when someone joins under the pretense of what was told by Vick himself and what you will get when you join, and then after you join and find out it's not ready, then yes, it's common send and obviously people start to wonder what's going on.

        Then when you add that you keep hearing about all the problems with the BIM system, Vick getting other rep personal signups, not getting any of the co-ops that were promised for the past 6 months, etc etc...

        Buy wait, there is another event coming up so I'm sure your going to hear about all the "cool stuff", "golden nuggets" "training" and all the co-ops that were promised months ago are just about ready to start in the next couple of days.

        And then, as was already mentioned on this thread, you look back at his previous track record of incomplete content, promises, etc etc... you have to wonder.

        And then you listen to the leaders, the guys trying to keep all their sponsored members active and you have to hear all the time the same thing over and over again, stop complaining, just get all in, start working, stop waiting for things, stop blaming everybody, start looking at yourself, stay positive, stop being negative, stop asking questions, read more books, work on your mindset, change your attitude, there is plenty of training available on the EN site, you don't need BIM to succeed... etc etc... and the list goes on and on..... and you have to start wondering.

        Then if you go to the BIM facebook page and people start asking legitimate questions about all the things mentioned above, and they either get thrown out of the group or get
        beaten up so bad by people that they are afraid to ever ask anything again... these are the people I feel real bad for.

        What about the people that didn't want to join EN until Vick and BIM came out with all the BIG IDEAS and promises, and joined EN ONLY because of a complete system, complete training, co-op advertising, traffic, etc etc.... and then he just says it's all about your mindset, nothing else. You have to start wondering. And these are the peopl I feel bad for.

        Joining EN for the EN products is one thing... joining EN just because of what Vick & BIM promised is a whole different story.

        Personally, I like EN for all it offers as there is a lot of great training, but on the other hand, I think EN is eventually going to do something about BIM and Vick if they don't want BIG problems down the road. Right now EN is happy since BIM brought in multiple thousands of people into EN, but I do think the party is eventually going to turn ugly.

        For anyone already in it, take advantage of everything EN has to offer in the back office for training etc etc.... there is a ton of good stuff there.

        Take care and I wish you all nothing but the best!
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          • Profile picture of the author OfeliasGarden
            It is funny to me a bit to see this exchange being taken over by discussion about EN. I replied to the question of "Need Review on Big Idea Mastermind" because I am a member of High Traffic Academy created by Vitalij Strizheus (man behind BIM) and I think I have pretty good idea who Vitalij aka "Vic" is.

            I shared my experience with HTA and "Vick" earlier and I mentioned few things about EN because ultimately the whole HTA concept ended up being a big pitch for Empower Network.

            I did not offer my own EN review because I am not a member of EN. I am not saying Empower Network is a scam, but I did find (and shared here in my earlier posts) reviews that gave me enough doubt to not join. I generally don't like pyramid schemes.

            It is obvious all EN members will defend the system they are a part of... and they are committed to on monthly basis.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    Wow, those complaints you guys have are all said by people who don't succeed in BIM.

    I notice there are people who just DO and others who sit back and wait for Vick to do things for them.

    You know what? I don't even use Vick's funnel. I don't wait for Vick's training. I don't wait for Vick to get ready.

    Instead, I get it done MYSELF.

    That's the secret to my success in BIM/EN.

    Stop waiting for someone else to do your business.

    Grab life by the horns and get it done yourself!

    If you want to succeed online, don't gather around and listen to people who are not making it. Instead, look at the people who are making it and model after them and JUST DO IT NOW.

    BJ
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  • Profile picture of the author Horacioplus
    I see many people complaining about MLM programs,EN and other similar programs.
    Most of those complain never joined EN just read an article about someone complaining. I joined a similar program in Spanish few months ago. The site been online over 2 years already and i join for only $10 monthly. After 2 months im making $1000 from it. I was helping referrals do the same and some of them are making pretty good money. The earning are so low compared to EN because this is for Hispanic people and making $500 is a lot of money if you live in a Hispanic country.
    I live in FL, US and i realized how much can i earn from EN which would be like 100 times more.. I joined 2 days ago and i already have 2 referrals and i havent started promoting yet. I will be using the same methods that i was using and bring some US Spanish people to this party.

    Now, making money online can be hard or super easy. To be honest i learned a lot form Vick just watching his videos. There is people complaining and there are others making some money.
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    • Profile picture of the author OfeliasGarden
      Originally Posted by Horacioplus View Post

      I see many people complaining about MLM programs,EN and other similar programs.
      Most of those complain never joined EN just read an article about someone complaining. I joined a similar program in Spanish few months ago. The site been online over 2 years already and i join for only $10 monthly. After 2 months im making $1000 from it. I was helping referrals do the same and some of them are making pretty good money. The earning are so low compared to EN because this is for Hispanic people and making $500 is a lot of money if you live in a Hispanic country.
      I live in FL, US and i realized how much can i earn from EN which would be like 100 times more.. I joined 2 days ago and i already have 2 referrals and i havent started promoting yet. I will be using the same methods that i was using and bring some US Spanish people to this party.

      Now, making money online can be hard or super easy. To be honest i learned a lot form Vick just watching his videos. There is people complaining and there are others making some money.
      I have not joined EN and that does not mean that I am not making money online. I just do it by different standards. You joined 2 days ago so please don't make yourself an expert just yet.

      So far you have some of your referrals make "pretty good money", or you "realized how much can i earn from EN which would be like 100 times more". Just vague statements and more smoke and mirrors.

      It is a party... you pay for it.
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    • Profile picture of the author getbusy
      Originally Posted by Horacioplus View Post

      I see many people complaining about MLM programs,EN and other similar programs.
      Most of those complain never joined EN just read an article about someone complaining. I joined a similar program in Spanish few months ago. The site been online over 2 years already and i join for only $10 monthly. After 2 months im making $1000 from it. I was helping referrals do the same and some of them are making pretty good money. The earning are so low compared to EN because this is for Hispanic people and making $500 is a lot of money if you live in a Hispanic country.
      I live in FL, US and i realized how much can i earn from EN which would be like 100 times more.. I joined 2 days ago and i already have 2 referrals and i havent started promoting yet. I will be using the same methods that i was using and bring some US Spanish people to this party.

      Now, making money online can be hard or super easy. To be honest i learned a lot form Vick just watching his videos. There is people complaining and there are others making some money.
      Good luck to you!!! I wish you nothing but the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    I answered lots of questions but let me be blunt.

    The people who ask questions all day long don't seem to succeed in BIM as well as online PERIOD.

    It's okay to ask questions but you need to take ACTION if you want to succeed.

    You got to get out of ANALYSIS MODE and get into ACTION MODE.

    The more you analyze, the more you analyze.

    On the flip side...

    ...The more you take action, the more you take action and THUS GET RESULTS!

    What do you want...

    To analyze all day long OR get RESULTS?

    ...It's up to you bro.

    BJ

    PS...for those of you who "doubt" EN is because almost 100% of reviews are by people who have NEVER succeeded in EN or have never really put hard work, energy, and effort into EN. Most of them are not successful entrepreneurs online...the ones who MAKE IT in EN/BIM are the people who work hard on themselves and their business....it's your choice...do you want to listen to unsuccessful people OR do you want to listen to successful people? The choice is yours...I choose to listen to SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE and THINK LIKE THEM to BECOME one of them myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    If you're interested to learn more about BIM or EN, then listen to the people in BIM and EN who ARE making money online instead of others who make complaints about it as you see in some of the posts here.

    Your reality is BASED on how you perceive it.

    Choose to perceive it from an empowering point of view.

    That's how successful people think and if YOU want to be successful, then I encourage to think like they do INSTEAD of others who fail in this business.

    Cheers,
    BJ
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      @thesecurityguy,

      Really? "They've disabled the unsubscribe button". LOL!

      They nor anyone else can DISABLE the unsubscribe link.
      It's built into the GetResponse code and GetResponse abides
      by the CAN-SPAM law. Do you think they'd risk getting fined
      over an unsubscribe link?

      Someone would have to hack into GR's servers and go through
      their code to disable the unsubscribe link. Do you think it's
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      I use and have been using GetResponse for years so don't put
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      Thanks,

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  • Profile picture of the author tracyisidore
    I've been a member of Big Idea Mastermind Since April 2013 and all I can say is anyone who is NOT with this marketing system NEEDS TO BE!

    Vick is my direct sponsor and I have actually been following him long before BIM came about...This man is a genius in the world of Internet Marketing!!

    Yes BIM has been created around Empower Network Products...Another Fantastic Company!! When you join Empower through Big Idea Mastermind what happens is you have 24/7 access for free into this unique system that actually works!! and It works for ANY business on the internet, I don't care what your doing right now...

    BIM not only will improve the results within your existing business very quickly (affiliate, own product or service, any niche)...it can also create a extremely successful business within Empower as an affiliate. And it's proven!

    Listen...this is NOT a Get Rich Quick Scheme....They never work. This IS a marketing business. This IS advanced training I promise you wont get anywhere else. This IS a unique blueprint system that cuts out all the bs and gets your business going ONLY depending upon what you put into it...Just like anything in life.

    Hope that helps! :p
    Tracy Isidore
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  • Profile picture of the author jimajaga
    Here's my 2 cents on BIM.

    It's awesome!

    But, having said that, success in any internet marketing or network marketing business is completely up to the person starting the business.

    It's not really lack of information that keeps people from succeeding, it's lack of commitment and treating your business like a business and not a lottery ticket.

    Take a typical franchise. If the typical newbie internet marketer acted the same way with a franchise opportunity, they'd get laughed at.

    Can you imagine someone starting a Subway, and then blaming Subway Corporate because they didn't show up and run their business like a business everyday? Could you see someone saying, "corporate won't call me back and tell me how to talk to this customer that is upset', or similar day to day basic business details?

    So my review of BIM is this: there is great content in the BIM back office. Great training on traffic. Great community. Great leadership from Vick Strizheus.

    But, in the end the success is not in the system, it's in YOU. BIM can help you realize that faster.
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    • Profile picture of the author JB
      Strange that the last few uber positive reviews has all been by posters with 1 or 2 posts only...
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    • Profile picture of the author MrBosta
      Originally Posted by 3inone View Post

      Vick which is not his real name is an Insurance con man convicted felon and EN only top 1% make any money...
      KELOLAND.com | Insurance Agent Sentenced On Grand Theft
      Yes, he is. He is still in probation.."Vitaliy Strizheus is originally from Ukraine". That is his real name.
      "The judge also placed Strizheus on five years supervised probation." It was 2009. Next year is end of his probation. I think probation period is motivating him to prove himself as man that helps others. And he is doing that currently I think.

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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    BIM is a combination of a:
    - business opportunity
    - internet marketing mastermind
    - personal development mastermind
    - wealth mastermind

    I've been a warrior since May of 2007...and just recently joined BIM/EN for about 5 months ago and I can honestly say that it has been the BEST decision I made this year in 2013 to join BIM.

    That's because it has the MASTERMIND component to it that a lot of marketers don't have since many of us have done internet marketing all by ourselves.

    Like Napoleon Hill says, it is crucial to join a mastermind for you to achieve success in your life and business. That is very true in my experience. It wasn't until I joined this mastermind, that I seriously took my personal development journey SERIOUSLY.

    Ever since I joined BIM, I started working harder on myself as well as my business because what we learn and LIVE BY is to work hard on ourselves AND our business/dreams.

    Like Jim Rohn said...if you work hard on yourself, you make a fortune...if you work hard on your job, you make a living.

    It really is a MASTERMIND to help you activate the potential inside of you. That's my experience but again, my results are not typical because I'm not typical. Results vary based on the individual I notice.

    Yes, there is a learning curve in this business just like any other business but what you gain through personal development and your business in the long run FAR OUTWEIGHS the cost of joining and getting started.

    BJ
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      • Profile picture of the author JB
        I would love to see the IP addresses for the last bunch of positive reviews, all are from posters with total post counts of 1 or 2 on the WF... so they are either being made by someones downline who were instructed to come here and post glowing feedback or they are being made by the same person under a few different user names.

        Seriously, it's painfully obvious!
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    I've been a warrior since 2007...and I have found the warriorforum to be very helpful in helping me learn about internet marketing...

    Just like that, BIM/EN has been a very good resource to learn internet marketing at another level because you get opportunity to learn DIRECTLY from Vick, who is a very successful internet marketer and also known as the king of online traffic.

    For those of you not quite sure about this, I can understand because you are not in it. Or you're listening to someone who didn't go all in and didn't succeed in it. Most people don't succeed because they don't work hard on themselves and in their dreams/work/business that is outlined and taught inside BIM (why? Because many people seem lazy and just don't do the work...it boggles my mind).

    What BIM teaches is to work hard on yourself and in your business.

    The choice is up to you AFTER you join.

    Will you work hard or not?

    It's up to you.

    Do you want to see this as a great opportunity or not. Again, it's up to you.

    The glass i half full or half empty.

    It's your choice.

    When you see things negatively, that's your choice.

    When you see things positively, that's your choice as well.

    I prefer to choose a point of view that is empowering than disempowering.

    The choice is your choice.

    You also have your own choice to choose how you want to think.

    I encourage you to choose how successful people in BIM think.

    I'm not here to impress you but I've made over $13K from BIM last month (just in my 5th month of being in BIM). So from MY point of view, I know this works for me. I don't know if it will work for you (I hope it does). But I do believe it will work if you DECIDE to work hard on yourself and on your business and persevere until you achieve success.

    Cheers,
    BJ

    PS...If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me...take care!
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  • Profile picture of the author ReneeRBO
    I know I am right there....right on the edge of greatness

    Am def feeling lots of momentum all of a sudden and all I know is if I can do this, anyone can. You just have to want it.

    So why do I say this? Well. I dived in not knowing how to do much of anything in marketing online. And I dived in, got overwhelmed and finally got organized to be more effective on getting the word out there. I have been:

    *Learning how to build a list
    *Learning how to market
    *Learning how to work autoresponders
    *Learning how to upload videos (LOL - I swore I wouldn't do videos, but I want to succeed!
    *Learning how to get on page 1 of Google!

    So....if this 56 year old can do it, you can too! I truly believe

    Peace and love.
    Renee'
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      • Profile picture of the author Leonardo Silva
        Hi everyone.

        Well, after reading all this thread's posts 2 times, I would like to share with you my opinion about BIM/EN.

        I have joined BIM/EN about 2 weeks ago or so and so far it has been a great experience. I don't care if you think this is a fake review or not, it's just my opinion about it and I like the content I see inside each one of the members areas.

        I started to learn about internet marketing about 2 years ago and regardless of what I spent so far with BIM/EN, it is definitely worth it. There's a lot of new stuff I didn't know about (especially about mindset and traffic generation techniques), constant updates, weekly webinars and Vick seems to care about your success. Of course, your success is his success, but I like when he says "You have to dig your own well, find your own gems", meaning when you start to depend more on yourself than others, that's when things start to work for you.

        You must work hard! All those rich initial videos you see are just marketing materials. That's just the way it works to grab people's attention. Now, you either pay with your time or with your money. What I've learned so far is that you should never quit something just because it's not making you money right away.

        And it's not just a matter of starting your own business online. With BIM/EN there's also a lot of value about personal development and all the basic knowledge to apply internet marketing to any business you want.

        Hope this helps.
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    • Profile picture of the author BrentDotCom
      I have no idea of what kind of person Strizheus is and am not with BIM or EN.

      But I do know that Ripoff Report itself is largely a scam. If there was a Ripoff Report on Ripoff Report, the complaints would run 10,000 pages. It lauds itself as a consumer advocate website (and I'm sure sometimes wrong-doers DO get exposed). But other times, people with a vendetta and no viable qualms are given a forum to spam-attack without restraint. There is no oversight and no verification of allegations.

      I saw it cause major problems for the online reputation of a local chiropractor who I've known of years and witnessed first hand positively changing people's lives, including mine. The specific allegation was completely untrue,

      Either a competitor or someone disgruntled got on a Ripoff Report soapbox and started insanely babbling.

      The problem is that Google, for some unholy reason, loves Ripoff Report and frequently puts a report at or near the top of page 1.

      It cost the chiropractor a lot of time and reputation management to dilute the strength of that bogus report.

      Beware of what you believe on there. Taking RR reports as gospel without other additional verification is a dangerous game indeed.


      Originally Posted by Paraface View Post

      I have done my due diligence to find out more about BIM and EN. I think I have found something useful, wish they weren't true.

      Ripoff Report | vick strizheus Search of Complaints & Reviews
      Ripoff Report | empower network Search of Complaints & Reviews

      Always practice vigilance on the internet especially for purchases of high ticket items.

      P.S. Can't believe how much time and effort I've wasted.
      P.S.2 : RussellK seems to be the nick of Vick on WF.

      May I say Vick is a fine scam artist but not a very smart guy? Simple, if he was so successful, why would he sell EN products after all in a pyramid scheme? Conning more people?
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    Soni,

    Yes I believe if you work HARD on yourself and work HARD on your dreams, you can achieve your dreams whatever your dreams are.

    I am living proof that BIM works. I just joined 6 months ago in March of 2013...i started off very slow but just last week, I was invited to speak in Vick's hangout that had over 14,000+ people watch LIVE...they said it was the #1 biggest live hangout in the internet marketing industry.

    Plus, I was invited to speak for the Empower Network event next month in Anaheim. I am not here to just say I am this or that but I am here to simply say that I am living proof that if you work HARD on yourself and in your dreams, then you CAN achieve your dreams REGARDLESS of your level.

    Most people may complain about this or that not just about BIM but about anything or everything in life. Don't listen to them.

    Listen to the people who are SUCCEEDING in life and business because who you listen to is who you become.

    Who do YOU want to become?

    ...Then CHOOSE who you listen to because YOU become the average of the 5 people you listen/associate with in life.

    Forget the naysayers. Forget the complainers. Have ZERO TOLERANCE for negativity.

    ...And focus on YOU becoming the BEST YOU that you can be...and go for it...and one way to go for it is to LISTEN to PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING IT...who are POSITIVE...who are SUCCESSFUL...then you will sky rocket your pace to become successful yourself.

    What you believe is what you expand.

    Focus on the positive. Focus on believing. Focus on yourself growing. You can do that and BIM can really take you to the next level and work IF AND ONLY IF you are WILLING TO WORK YOURSELF.

    BJ
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    • Profile picture of the author Bewley
      Originally Posted by BJ Min View Post

      Soni,

      Yes I believe if you work HARD on yourself and work HARD on your dreams, you can achieve your dreams whatever your dreams are.

      I am living proof that BIM works. I just joined 6 months ago in March of 2013...i started off very slow but just last week, I was invited to speak in Vick's hangout that had over 14,000+ people watch LIVE...they said it was the #1 biggest live hangout in the internet marketing industry.

      Plus, I was invited to speak for the Empower Network event next month in Anaheim. I am not here to just say I am this or that but I am here to simply say that I am living proof that if you work HARD on yourself and in your dreams, then you CAN achieve your dreams REGARDLESS of your level.

      Most people may complain about this or that not just about BIM but about anything or everything in life. Don't listen to them.

      Listen to the people who are SUCCEEDING in life and business because who you listen to is who you become.

      Who do YOU want to become?

      ...Then CHOOSE who you listen to because YOU become the average of the 5 people you listen/associate with in life.

      Forget the naysayers. Forget the complainers. Have ZERO TOLERANCE for negativity.

      ...And focus on YOU becoming the BEST YOU that you can be...and go for it...and one way to go for it is to LISTEN to PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING IT...who are POSITIVE...who are SUCCESSFUL...then you will sky rocket your pace to become successful yourself.

      What you believe is what you expand.

      Focus on the positive. Focus on believing. Focus on yourself growing. You can do that and BIM can really take you to the next level and work IF AND ONLY IF you are WILLING TO WORK YOURSELF.

      BJ
      Sounds like 'hallucination-education' - who will the last man on earth recruit?
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    it's amazing people see what they want to see...i've been a warrior for 6+ years...and i'm truly saying that BIM has been transformational for me...if you choose not to see it that way, then that's your choice...if you do, great...wish you guys luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author Paraface
    BrentDotCom

    Point taken. Agree that RR should not be trusted without verification but why are there more disgruntled people towards certain "targets" while others not. Puzzled. In any event, pyramid schemes are lame.
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  • Profile picture of the author profitpond
    Originally Posted by scotina View Post

    I am looking for a program that is not a scam (very Hard to do). I am looking at Big Idea Mastermind By Vic S.

    Or any suggestions for a path that I can start working on.

    Thanks,
    Scott
    Scott, by the time you read this, hopefully you might already join Big Idea Mastermind. I'm KK Chan and I'm just a regular person. All I wanted to say is joining Big Idea Mastermind is the best decision I've ever made. Not only it changes my financial situation, it also gives me insight about myself and making money online in a whole new way.
    All I can say is if you can't make out with this program, you will probably not going to succeed in any other program out there. cheers.
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  • Profile picture of the author JOANP
    I am at day 9 in Big Idea Mastermind (BIM) "30 days to $10K" program and I am blown away by the mind altering information that is being taught by one of the leading coaches in the Self Development industry. I have read a number of books on personal development and am yet to come across anyone who, with amazing simplicity, breaks down the workings of the mind and how to use the power of the subconscious mind and program this marvelous machine to get what you want.

    This development training gives you a more in depth understanding and application of this universal power which is invisible but flows to us, through us, with us and is present everywhere. You learn simple steps as to how to create the image of what you want in the conscious mind and plant it in the subconscious mind, where it works in harmony with Infinite Intelligence, to manifest your goal on the physical plane.

    I now know for sure that success in life is based on 80% who you are on the inside and 20% technique, technical knowhow and strategies because the creation of wealth and all abundance must first be created inside before it can be manifested on the outside.

    I now have a better understanding of how my mind works and am inspired to use the knowledge I am learning in BIM's "30 days to $10K" program to take massive action to accomplish my dream. This training is like nothing else that is being offered in the industry and I would recommend that everyone do whatever it takes to gain access this training platform offered by BIM.

    To Your Success
    Prim
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeanmpo
    I have been involved with BIM for several months. I had never done internet marketing and didn't know what a solo ad, seo or affiliate marketing was. It was like learning a new language for me and I thought I was a fairly well educated person.

    My entire goal was to be able to work from home on the internet. Others do it, why not me? Why not you? BIM has the training necessary to build a business and create personal freedom so I can finally cut the corporate strings and so my husband & I can live in our cabin in the woods.

    I am 58 yrs old and the steps each day build a successful business that can be learned by anyone. Is it work? Yes, I have had to stretch and grow my mind and learn things I didn't have a clue about, but it has been worth it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tomas Lodén
    Should be a rule in this forum to have atleast 50 posts or something.. This is ridiculous..
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    i've been a warrior for several years (since 2007) and i've found bim/en to be very UNIQUE because it provides internet marketers a combination of:
    - training
    - mastermind
    - affiliate program where you can make big ticket commissions AND recurrning commissions
    - 0% refund rate

    is it the perfect everything? of course not...but it has a COMBINATION of all those things that i have not seen in many other programs out there (courses, ebooks, affiliate programs, etc).

    there are other programs out there but i have not seen many come with the CULTURE and MASTERMIND component as strong as EN/BIM.

    and yes if you want to know if i am getting results, yes, i am getting results from this business...have already reached over $13,000 in august 2013 with BIM/EN...so I know this system works IF YOU WORK...

    again, this will work IF YOU WORK...

    the KEYWORD IS...YOU

    because success depends on you...because you are the SOURCE of your success.

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  • Profile picture of the author Lanx
    Word of advice for anyone actually thinking about BIM (that's for you to decide) do NOT count any of these 1 post noobs, while it's not a good benchmark, it's better than nothing to really only value the opinions of warriors that have over 100posts and have accounts from at least 2 years old.

    Honestly... it's nearly impossible to be in IM or anything seo/ppc without going to the warrior forum first even if you're a noob, and what's the first thing you do? make an account. It seems there's only one warrior from 2007 posting his opinions, trust his more than the 20 noobs that are posting or are just fake accounts, actually you should run away the more 1 post, fake accounts you see in a thread, the fast you should run.
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    • Profile picture of the author tatny
      Reading a lot about Vick Strizheus is a convicted felon or whether EN is a legit system comments, I try not to go that route. I am more concern if this system can still work. If Facebook, Sold ad and other channels are banning EN, there is really no future for this product. May be, some WarriorForum veteran i.e. BJ Min can comment on how he generates traffic "now" to continue to receive $13,000 or more per month.

      "Since many businesses like this one have been getting rejected by most solo ad sellers the main resource left is your subscriber list, and when you’ve exhausted that, it gets even tougher."

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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    justclickin

    that's what i used to think too...my background is internet marketing...and clickbank...it is not mlm...so i didn't think of joining en...it wasn't until i learned that vick is the king of online traffic that i was interested in joining EN...to learn TRAFFIC and make big ticket commissions...

    the way i see it is, EN/BIM is like affiliate marketing 2.0 (by the way, it is not like typical mlm where you call your friends and family because you learn to use internet marketing to get customers...not the typical old school mlm approach)...because not only do you make sales from you producing...but you also making money from others in your team producing...so it's like a better version of affiliate marketing because you're making sales from your results as well as other people's results as well...it's like wouldn't you join a tier 2 affiliate program (where you can make commissions from your referrals getting referrals) rather than a tier 1 affiliate program (where you can only make commissions from direct referrals under you)...well, this is like multiple tiers deep...so the way i see it is ...this is like affiliate marketing 2.0...hope that makes sense...

    BJ
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  • Profile picture of the author juliantan
    Originally Posted by scotina View Post

    I am looking for a program that is not a scam (very Hard to do). I am looking at Big Idea Mastermind By Vic S.

    Or any suggestions for a path that I can start working on.

    Thanks,
    Scott
    Hi, from the perspective of a business person, I know that in any business, any business mind you, less than 5% of starters succeed or put it another way, make money at all. For example, when I was a realtor with a very renown agency and I was there for 12 years, I sold no less than 200 properties whilst I was a practicing agent. Every year, we recognize the top 100 producers. At the very start of my career there, the 100th position earned 30K and by the time I left the industry in 2001, the 100th position earned 150K, my point is, there was an average number of 7 thousand agents at any one time, yet less than 5% actually earned an income. My point to all you complainers in any business industry, will fall into the 95% category. You will not make money regardless where you are at. You will just be the biggest empty vessel.
    Now, about BIM, so far as I am new in this business, I have yet to earn, so what. I have improved my mindset by nothing less than 10 times where I was because of the information nourishment I received in my brain (Check Les Brown) and as I have said to my viewers, feeding my inside (Brain) is far more important than the outside because, let's face it, if your mind for instant is in negative, even if you are in Shangri-La, it is still negative. But when the mind is in Positive, I could dump you in hell and you will still survive. The whole premise of the vehicle that BIM is promoting is the vehicle called Empower Network. Our founders aim is to Empower you not him, not them, not anyone else to be a better person and thus those who take the advice have yet to fail. And those that refuse to do the "push ups" don't develop the muscles.
    I was a training director in the real estate company I mentioned and I know, because I have trained no less than 1000 students during my stint and yet there will always be those that take the suggestions (advice) and run and show results, there will always be the rest who bitch about everything except themselves. The common denominator in the 95% who do not make the sale or income or whatever, is "YOU." Let's face it, if in any business (all) it does not require skills to do it, why bother to recruit anyone at all? If you look even in non sales like for instant religion, why witness, so that you can help the other find GOD. For whom, the person witnessing or the listener? So my friend, BIM is doing it for your GOOD, Empower Network is for your own good, We get 100% of the sale here! So when the 95% cannot sell, go back to basics!
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  • Profile picture of the author deprhino
    I thought the Big Idea was not empower but it looks like it is. I have nothing bad to say about either because I am not a member. It's kinda like network marketing with a internet marketing twist. Just not my cup of tea. Good luck to all that join though.
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  • Profile picture of the author mroptimum
    Hi I'm new to warrior forum, All I can say is after three years trying to make a decent income online. I've never come across something that even comes close to what Big Idea Mastermind has to offer. Yes it may be taking a while before all the trainings are complete. but this gives me a chance to really get to know everything that's available with out all the information overload.

    I think it's genius
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    Please delete this post - I posted after I realised the mods had deleted the post I had reported.
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  • Profile picture of the author visimedia
    basically it's better to follow the guy that you trust. If you've purchased a low cost product from them before, then you'll know the quality. FOllow them, not the shinny stuff that promise you millions of bucks
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  • Profile picture of the author elijahdean
    I just watched those videos posted above last week, the guy in the video sounds serious.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    BIM/EN can be a great place for you to work on yourself to become who you truly want to be in your life and business because you learn about building your mindset first and then your marketing.

    If you just work on your mindset and marketing daily for a consistent period of time, you can become successful not just in BIM/EN but in anything that you want to succeed in.

    What BIM/EN has done for me is to get me to that place where I started to believe in myself because they taught me mindset training that I didn't do for myself in the past in a consistent basis.

    When you are around a community of other like minded people who work hard on themselves, you start to do that yourself as well.

    If this resonates with you, then do it because it can really help you IF you do the work on yourself and in your business. But if you don't do the work, don't expect to see the big results others are getting. Success requires hard work on yourself and in your business using your strengths. BIM/EN the way I see it is a mastermind for people interested in personal development and business.
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    • Profile picture of the author Bewley
      Originally Posted by hayleytaylor View Post

      i love vick. we all make mistakes....he's actually very open about what happened nowadays...i attend many of his online webinars...they are all of value...and he spoke of it very honestly...
      You mean mistakes like this?
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    • Profile picture of the author Saintsfan40
      Originally Posted by hayleytaylor View Post

      i love vick. we all make mistakes....
      There's a difference between making mistakes and continuing to use those same dirty tactics. Which he does. There are just too many Bimmers/ENers sucked right into his bs.

      he's actually very open about what happened nowadays...
      We're all very aware of that. Watched the Video. It was nearly as laughable watching the Jodi Arias trial listening to lie after lie after lie.



      i attend many of his online webinars...they are all of value...and he spoke of it very honestly...
      You will certainly be in my prayers. Did you go all in? Hopefully not. Your choice if you do. In this new generation we currently live in, if you're labeled a slimy con artist such as the likes of him and others. People will follow. Sad but true. Fakeness attracts a lot of people unfortunately. Honesty isn't respected anymore. And you wonder how these clowns ever made it through high school. Or better yet, have any education at all.

      Put down the pipe and stop drinking the koolaid.
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    Mod - can you delete this post please?
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        • Profile picture of the author getbusy
          >>>Should I send my password? Or could this be a scam?<<<

          I believe when I joined I went through the same thing, they just want to verify your actually a paid member before giving you full access to the system.

          I don't think I'd worry about it... sounds like it's the only way your going to get access to the system... just make sure the email address is from BIM.

          Also, I'm sure you could probably give them a phone call.
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      • Profile picture of the author MisterGX
        You should have signed up to EN via the Prosperity Team...
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  • Profile picture of the author Matthew Trujillo
    I can't vouch for BIM as I am not a member, but I've purchased one of Vick's products recently and he does come across as helpful and a man of integrity. There are some people that have been internet marketing for years, and they are proud to talk about BIM and recommend it. If you find someone on the internet that you believe is reputable and they recommend something that's a sign they believe in the product. You should always do your own research prior to purchasing anything.

    Me personally, I know I wouldn't recommend something if I didn't believe in it myself or didn't use it. A lot of people promote products as affiliates who NEVER even used the product themselves, but yet they have the nerve to call someone out that is using a system that they are currently using that works for them, and because they have the ability to recommend it, they are wrong and it's "deceptive".

    The bottom line, if the product is solid and it provides value to the customer, and an opportunity to make money alongside of it, there is nothing wrong with it. But the primary focus should be on the actual PRODUCT and not the OPPORTUNITY. I know people bring up Vick's past but that really doesn't matter, nobody is perfect. If BIM it helping people change their lives and people get actual value from the product itself (learning/education) that they can take to any other place on the internet I don't see the problem. If people are just promoting the business opportunity and there is nothing of value inside it, than I could see the problem. From my understanding BIM provides a ton of value inside it. Remember VALUE should always be flowing to the customer PERIOD.
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      You make many valid points Matthew.
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  • Profile picture of the author swamujwa
    BIM definately works I know people who are very successful with EN through this group.Vick is just a genius and most of members are top earners. Like every business opportunity you cannot earn if you simply put in nothing.You have to put in work to earn money and how much you earn depends on how much effort you put in period.
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      Ahhh, here we go again.. Please close this now.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jo Stone
    BIM actually works but I think it's a little outdated.
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  • Profile picture of the author mrcarefull38
    Big Idea Mastermind has a Massive involvement with Empower Network now let me just throw this scenario at you "you" have a free blog platform that you know exists anyway blogger.com this is a FREE blogging platform Now why would you PAY $25 to receive a so called blog you can post to when if your a marketer you should darn well know I will not pay for something to blog to when I can blog for free on BLOGGER and as for the $19.95 ****ing rip off to promote THERE product and also you have to do PPC to get traffic to your offer you seeing sense your losing if the PPC doesn't convert
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    Yes, bottomline, you must work HARD in whatever you do INCLUDING BIM.

    But even after you join BIM, I still recommend you to do it YOUR STYLE and think OUTSIDE the BOX to have success in it.

    I've been in BIM for almost 9 months and have had great results so far.

    Personally, I am the #10 top income earner inside Big Idea Mastermind (out of 20,000+ members).

    The way I succeeded in it was by creating my own unique squeeze pages, own funnel, and doing it my style instead of completely using the system that BIM provides you because you still need to STAND OUT when you are in BIM to succeed.

    Anyways, that's my 2 cents to answer those saying BIM doesn't work...BIM doesn't work if YOU don't work...if YOU don't think creatively...don't depend on your success on BIM or anything else because your success depends on you.

    What BIM can offer you is great training, great culture, and a great way to learn MORE about internet marketing from a millionaire as well as many six figure earners in the mastermind. I find having the opportunity to learn from a millionaire (Vick) through his private webinars (for BIM members only) priceless...and this is GREAT way to learn from him to market ANY product that you want to promote online.

    See bottomline...this is your opportunity to learn from a real internet millionaire and be part of a culture/mastermind that is about growth and success online.

    But if you really want to succeed, get out of the "herd mentality" that BIM will take care of everything you...no they won't...no one will...you need to take care of yourself even after you join BIM...you need to take action...you need to learn the training...you need to get up and do the marketing daily and work on yourself...if you can do that, you can succeed...if you don't do it, then you won't.

    So BIM will work for you if YOU work on yourself and in your marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael75065
    I would avoid it

    read this:

    Stay away from Empower network. Biggest scam I ever seen.

    Best "review" of Empower network. I joined for maybe two weeks. Alarm bells did cross my mind when I received an email to join for free, but then a sales page to join for a monthly price to BE AN AFFILIATE, I was like....PAY TO PROMOTE PRODUCTS.....that doesn't make any sense, but I ignored the warning for the prospect of the opportunity of making money. Then I got more ANNOYED a the UPSELLS, I think there were like 4 UPSELLS, amounting to over $5,000 JUST TO start making money ONLINE!!!!!! And all you get is a BLOG, some info products THAT YOU HAVE TO PROMOTE YOURSELF!!!!! this is crazy. If you have that money to spend I would pay to be coached 1&1 PERSONAL COACHING, there are well known internet marketers who will actually give you their personal time to aid you set up a reputable, legit business online.

    I left EPN when I started reading the first pdf and it said "YOU MAY START MAKING MONEY IN MONTH 6 hmmmmm. All the sales pages, the CEO's video that draws you in with his story of living in his car with his laptop to make money (yea right......like he was successful over night) gives the impression you can make QUICK MONEY!!!!! Although many IM sales pages ALWAYS GIVE THIS IDEA, its just not the case....there is no such thing as quick money for $27-$97...it takes hard work, commitment and a clear strategy and focus.

    Their approach is not cool at all, its very belittling and it boarders bullying you into making a decision. A good opportunity doesn't need such tactics.

    I'm annoyed that it seems many are making big bucks in EPN and yet its a massive scam. Making money with a scam, doesn't make it a legit opportunity, many make hundreds of thousands in selling illegal drugs, doesn't make it a GOOD OPPORTUNITY (",) I hope it ALL CRUMBLES!!!! because many are being fooled!!!

    What's with the wearing of sandals and shorts all the time on stage or no foot wear at all in any of his presentations.....he is making millions, but this seems so not professional, a personal negative for me.

    Thanks for the article, hope MANY MANY MANY MORE read and NEVER join Empower Network. A complete and utter scam!
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    • Profile picture of the author Leonardo Silva
      Michael, I have simple and direct sentence for you:

      Just because you fail with something and don't want to take action, doesn't make it a scam.

      Think about that. :-)
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        • Profile picture of the author Leonardo Silva
          And I wish you the best of luck creating your own product.

          I repeat, I learned more from Vick in 2 months now than I did in 2 years. And yes, I went through multiple courses, WSO's, clickbank products, you name it. Do you know how many people I got on my email list from those 2 years?

          Zero.

          So yes, BIM is great and that's why I am promoting it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Devin X
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    Originally Posted by scotina View Post

    I am looking for a program that is not a scam (very Hard to do). I am looking at Big Idea Mastermind By Vic S.

    Or any suggestions for a path that I can start working on.

    Thanks,
    Scott
    He's a BS artist and his BIM is BS too. The guy has a nasty criminal record and is just a bad person in general.

    Vitaliy Strizheus Avoids A Prison Sentence - YouTube
    Vick Strizheus from Big Idea Mastermind is a Veteran Swindler

    The $30,000 he gloats about in HTA was actually money he stole by filing fraudulent insurance commissions when peddling life insurance. He used the money to position himself as a guru, and that's how his BS career took off. Anyone that does business with him is......you get the idea.
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    • Profile picture of the author Starlighter
      Originally Posted by TheRealDudeman View Post

      He's a BS artist and his BIM is BS too. The guy has a nasty criminal record and is just a bad person in general.

      Vitaliy Strizheus Avoids A Prison Sentence - YouTube
      Vick Strizheus from Big Idea Mastermind is a Veteran Swindler

      The $30,000 he gloats about in HTA was actually money he stole by filing fraudulent insurance commissions when peddling life insurance. He used the money to position himself as a guru, and that's how his BS career took off. Anyone that does business with him is......you get the idea.
      Actually the CRIME he committed was filing fraudulent insurance claims at the bank he worked at then (this was some years ago now), which he was punished for and on probation for. Since then he has not committed any new crimes (that we know of). He seems to be a good family man now just having his 5th child recently.

      The $30,000 you speak of that i believe you are referring to is the $30,000 loan he got when he got started in internet marketing. He got the loan from a friend of his and that money had nothing to do with any of the fraudulent insurance stuff.
      When he was down to his last bit of money he found a mentor who helped him to start changing his mindset and taught him the skills he needed to start being successful in internet marketing.

      Just wanted to clear that up. (the 30k was a loan from a friend...nothing to do with the bank and insurance fraud)

      If he is guilty of anything these days it's being a good salesman who is fantastic at promotion but a bit slow on the delivery of all his promises. He delivers on some of them, others you have to wait months and months for, and some we are still waiting for a year (or longer) after he announced them. He starts alot of things but does not finish them all. That is what does piss me off about him. And I am definitely PO'd about that. I'll write more about that in another post here, but will another time, gotta go sleep now.
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      • Profile picture of the author Starlighter
        Hmmm....I just read some things about Vick and Empower Network on the site
        GlancingWeb dot com.

        It gave me a different perspective on Vick and EN... I have to think about it a bit.
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  • Profile picture of the author BJ Min
    Like any business BIM will require you to work. If you join, you really can learn a lot of Internet marketing and other success lessons from a 7 Figure earner online.

    Don't look at this as just a place to make money but also a place to learn top level marketing from a millionaire who is one of the top 20 income earners in the direct selling industry in the world.

    I've bee in BIM since March of 2013 and I've learned more internet marketing and success lessons in 1 year than any other year since I've been a full time internet marketer since 2008. It's a close tie between my first year learning internet marketing in 2007 when I first discovered warrior forum and when I found BIM. Both have been great places to learn marketing.

    But to get the most out of bim you really have to engage in the training, do your mindset work, and do your marketing on a daily basis in the direction of your own dreams.

    Whatever you learn here you can apply to any other business you build online. So for me it's been a great experience but again I see this for the long term.

    Cheers
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    • Profile picture of the author MichaelCo
      I have to laugh at how gullible some people really are. If you watch his first video he tells you over and over he is going to show us and teach us for free. He will give us his programs that are worth x-amounts for free. He tells us that money is not a concern for him and that he is doing it out of the goodness of his heart. bla bla bla

      Towards the end of his last video... It all changes. He goes on to tell you that people who are totally broke and have nothing have succeeded in this etc etc.

      I then go on and find out you have to pay $25 a month to signup, then another $25 a month subscription fee. Hey, that's only the start of it. Once you get in there you need to pay for an affiliate account i believe? And then they want you to upgrade your account to silver, platinum etc etc for ridiculous prices!

      So he contradicts himself by saying. He is not selling us anything, when he is?

      How can somebody 'totally broke' afford these systems?

      Why didn't he give you the price schemes before you sign up also to see what you really need to pay for.

      I'm not doubting that his systems work. I have not tried them, i am one of those 'broke' guys who cannot afford them so i cannot try them. So the guy is a conman if you ask me.

      I'm not bashing the guy, i'm just concerned that he's not what he makes himself out to be.
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    • Profile picture of the author cncbuss
      As has been discussed here, Big Idea Mastermind is just one of Empower Network's leaders (Vick S.) ways of promoting EN with his own spin.

      Here's my two cents worth and a review of EN as a member.

      I can speak from experience about the Empower Network as I was heavily involved with the Empower Network for almost a year. I did the whole schebang and even attended the highly touted live event in Chicago around April 19th, 2013. Don't get me wrong, I'm not promoting my link here on the warrior forum. To me, it combines the best of both worlds, An affiliate system with a commisson structure like an MLM business.

      I spent almost a year promoting the two Daves' products and did make quite a bit of money - upwards of 5 grand. But I'm actually in a lower percentage of members who do make good money with Empower Network. And some of my advertising was paid, which boosted my sales. At the end of about a year, I
      decided to take a break from pushing the EN membership for a few reasons.

      1. There's definitely too many people trying to promote the EN product itself
      2. The recurring commission structure is great, but you absolutely must get
      new member sign-ups each day to make up for the people in your downline
      who quit. (The spinning plates circus trick comes to mind)
      3. It's annoying to hear some of the hype and self promotion from EN leaders
      4. There's constantly some new video or webinar (mostly aimed at outsiders
      thinking of getting in) which needs to be watched, thus taking away time
      from necessary marketing to make money.
      5. The pressure from the upline to attend the live events is pretty intense.
      6. The monthly recurring fees are expensive, especially in the beginning for
      newbies and it becomes an urgency to make your money. Deseration
      begins to set in when you're not making your money back after two
      months.

      I made the purchase of the necessary products above the basic blog membership (Inner Circle, Costa Rica Intensive & 15 K Formula) because in order to be able to re-sell an info product in EN, you must own it. For those interested in buying the products without becoming a member, hit me up with a PM - I have no problem selling copies at a deep discount.
      On the upside, I must say, the training is quite good, especially the 15K formula which is essentially an intensive course in online marketing. And I must say, it's updated regularly so the content stays relevant.

      I got lucky because I was able to connect with Laura P. who was a rising star in EN and was able to learn her proprietary strategy for using social media to get a ton of leads for free. That was definitely a boost for my personal success in the beginning. Today, she sells the same training for $2500. But it works.

      A few people in my team other than Laura are making money (Nessie, Crystal, Alex, Jennifer, Patrick -my roommate at the Chicago event , etc...) but my guess is that most people are in a learning curve and most will quit before making very much.

      All in I think the Empower Network products are good in themselves for training but the business leads newbies to believe that you need only promote EN itself to profit. In reality, you can use the EN blog and marketing training to promote any product r service you like.

      It's a learning process and like any online marketing system, persistence is key.

      Like I said, I no longer promote it for the time being. However, I can provide more insight into the EN business model and provide copies of the training videos and audio training at a much lower cost than the EN sells them for to those who are interested. Hit me up with a PM for more info.
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      • Profile picture of the author Bewley
        Originally Posted by cncbuss View Post

        Like I said, I no longer promote it for the time being. However, I can provide more insight into the EN business model and provide copies of the training videos and audio training at a much lower cost than the EN sells them for to those who are interested. Hit me up with a PM for more info.
        I was under the impression that 'owning' a product meant that you had access to it and could only view it via their web interface?

        So, you are saying that you are able to download the videos and audios (one's you have purchased access to) and then distribute these to other people for a fee?

        Could you point me to where EN allows this, under their Terms & Conditions?
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        • Profile picture of the author littleangle
          Originally Posted by Bewley View Post

          I was under the impression that 'owning' a product meant that you had access to it and could only view it via their web interface?

          So, you are saying that you are able to download the videos and audios (one's you have purchased access to) and then distribute these to other people for a fee?

          Could you point me to where EN allows this, under their Terms & Conditions?
          It's called 'copyright infringement' regardless of the tos. Totally illegal without consent.
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      • Profile picture of the author slanderXander
        Originally Posted by cncbuss View Post

        As has been discussed here, Big Idea Mastermind is just one of Empower Network's leaders (Vick S.) ways of promoting EN with his own spin.

        Here's my two cents worth and a review of EN as a member.

        I can speak from experience about the Empower Network as I was heavily involved with the Empower Network for almost a year. I did the whole schebang and even attended the highly touted live event in Chicago around April 19th, 2013. Don't get me wrong, I'm not promoting my link here on the warrior forum. To me, it combines the best of both worlds, An affiliate system with a commisson structure like an MLM business.

        I spent almost a year promoting the two Daves' products and did make quite a bit of money - upwards of 5 grand. But I'm actually in a lower percentage of members who do make good money with Empower Network. And some of my advertising was paid, which boosted my sales. At the end of about a year, I
        decided to take a break from pushing the EN membership

        All in I think the Empower Network products are good in themselves for training but the business leads newbies to believe that you need only promote EN itself to profit. In reality, you can use the EN blog and marketing training to promote any product r service you like.

        It's a learning process and like any online marketing system, persistence is key.

        Like I said, I no longer promote it for the time being. However, I can provide more insight into the EN business model and provide copies of the training videos and audio training at a much lower cost than the EN sells them for to those who are interested. Hit me up with a PM for more info.

        hey im a new 'bimmer'. im reaching my first 7months. Everyone is going to have their own experiences. I was new to the whole "affiliate marketing" world so, the "product" was a good choice for me + i made a sound choice after writing out my commitment goals.

        I'm on Basic Membership because i don't need to fork out a pointless $100 when that can easily go to better marketing cost. everything they teach, you can learn it for FREE. They are simply repeating information that has been known to internet users for a long time. This is just like every MLM you better have your head in the game or have a good UPLINE. I only have one of the two, signed under Nikola Mihailovic. He does an OK job communicating for being across the world-so i am literally on the front lines.

        As far as TIPS for newbies; All i can say is have a solid plan ahead of yourself. I mapped out 72 youtube videos for my BIM channel, purchased my domains, and have about 60 good content blogs ready to go. All without an UPLINE and without BIM training. I mean i like what they have done. Its a great setup, a little flashy but for a NOOB, its just right. OUR job is to FIND the NOOBS and show them this EXCELLENT way to get started. How $45/mo can provide a website thats personalize to their liking with UNLIMITED BANDWIDTH, and its already INDEXED, SITE MAPPED and LINKED. Also, show your new team members how to get services for FREE. There are TONS of freebies on the web. This keeps the life of my team higher than other teams.

        We have to concentrate on the benefits of Big Idea Mastermind and just point out that. Anything else will confuse and over-hype the product.

        I hope all is well and positive results on your actions.


        My full review can be read here.
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  • Profile picture of the author GFHaze
    BIM or Big Idea Mastermind is nothing but another Empower Network sales funnel.
    Check out my review @ Why Ain't Ya Rich Yet?

    I hope this helps to clear the air!
    Best regards,

    Gary
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    • Profile picture of the author Bewley
      Originally Posted by GFHaze View Post

      BIM or Big Idea Mastermind is nothing but another Empower Network sales funnel.
      Check out my review @ Why Ain't Ya Rich Yet?

      I hope this helps to clear the air!
      Best regards,

      Gary
      Good review.

      BIM & EN are almost certainly entering their final death throes. At their last conference they were almost reduced to giving the tickets away.

      Promoters are making more and more outrageous income claims, in order to recruit as many gullibles as possible.

      The income disclosure speaks for itself, only a very, very few make a decent income.

      Save your money and sleep easy at night.
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  • Profile picture of the author OfeliasGarden
    ... and finely justice department in South Dakota woke up and will take a closer look at Vicks "business opportunity".
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