Global Resorts Network Complaints

Global Resorts Network Complaints are few and far between and even those are without merit.

I’m all about getting to the “root” of Global Resorts Network complaints and disgruntled individuals regarding products and services.

It's a testament to the company and their product to continually see that there's just not much and what's there is really unfounded.

This is quite a long article because I wanted to be thorough in what I'm sharing.

In this article, you will learn:

Complaints are due to customers not knowing how to use the membership
Complaints are misdirected to Global Resorts rather than the marketing system
Video dispelling resort availability
What the real problem is
Why people cry scam in the first place

I’ve read through the reports at Ripoff Report.com and wish to expound on what I’m reading between the lines. In fact, I've taken a real life case study and broken it down for you below.

I should mention that I have been a happy Global Resorts Network affiliate and consumer since fall of 2007, have sold dozens and dozens of memberships and have not had one ask for a refund, have not had one complaint, or one unhappy customer. That’s astonishing but not surprising. The product itself is a stand alone great value for the family and individual to travel and stay in a resort lifestyle.

I’ve met the staff and owners of Global Resorts Network, I’ve had lunch and executive parties with them and was one of the first to know about Mark Hoverson’s new partnership with them in August of 2010. I’m very aware of the product and company happenings and trainings. I often host company webinars demonstrating the product.

As a quick response regarding the Global Resorts Network Travel Club Membership, here's the deal:

ONE TIME COST: There is a $2,995 one-time cost to join the travel club membership at the lifetime platinum level which quite frankly, is the only way to own it. There's no recurring fees unless you are opting to be an affiliate and generate commissions, then you’re charged a $100 a year affiliate fee. It pays for your company website, hosting and keeping you on the books.

If you do not want to refer this membership to others and receive a $1K commission, then you don't have to pay the $100 affiliate fee.

You now have the rights to the inventory to stay at these great places WITHOUT having to buy the timeshare! You only pay for the weeks you want to go.

RESERVE YOUR 7 NIGHT RESORT STAYS: To book a resort stay, simply log in to an online secure platform, search for resort stays and either book and pay immediately for posted current dates and vacations or request one convenient to your travel dates and resorts you want to stay at. The resorts you are reserving are for a 7 night, 8 day stay in over 5,000 resorts worldwide.

If you don't see exactly what you want, call customer service and you will be well taken care of.

ONLY PAY FOR WHAT YOU USE: You pay between $298 and $799 for the week you choose. Most of the time this price includes taxes but in some instances, there are additional taxes or resort or tourist fees that are due at check in. In every circumstance, you are told this before you confirm your reservation and the member has the right to accept or reject it. The are not very much but some countries require it.

TYPE OF PROPERTY YOU WANT: The resorts are 3, 4, and 5 star resorts. They are comprised of hotel rooms, studio suites, and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condos. All but the hotel style rooms are fully furnished and equipped, meaning just bring your food and clothes and it’s like being at home.

DUE DILIGENCE FUN: A little due diligence you can do, is to take a peek at some of our resorts. To give you an idea, go online and research Lawrence Welk Resorts in California, Grand Mayan Resorts in Mexico, Legacy Golf Resorts in Arizona, Westgate Vacation Villas in Florida, and Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resorts in BC, Canada. This gives you a sampling of the kinds of resorts Global Resorts offers.

The following is a breakdown one of the real life complaints as an example to help people see what's really going on.

RipOff Report.com Report #318260 Joe from Otley, Iowa says in his complaint that he was unable to book a Hawaii vacation because there are only hotel rooms and studio units and they were priced at $699, sleeping 2 people. He also stated he looked elsewhere in the membership and didn't find any 2 bedrooms and very few 1 bedrooms.

Here's the reality:

First, I have vacationed in 2 and 3 bedroom units and they are available.
Second, if a member cannot find what they are looking for, they should pick up the phone and call or use the online communication center within their membership and the red carpet customer service and travel professionals are there to help.
Third, I have demonstrated this product via webinars 100's of times and there are mostly 1 and 2 bedroom units.

Here's a video showing Hawaii resorts in the Global Resorts Network Travel Club Membership. In this video you will discover 3 things:

4 minutes of seeing the units/bedrooms/cost on various Hawaii Islands
4 live resort examples that can be ordered immediately in Hawaii
What I believe Joe did not do which is why he didn't get the vacation he wanted.

Joe's Second Half of his complaint (and here's where 99% of ALL complaints filed are directed) has nothing to do with the company or the product. Let me explain.

Global Resorts Network allows it's affiliates to market online however they want so long as they don't misrepresent the company or the product. And that's a good thing.

Having said that, there are Global Resorts Network affiliates who design marketing systems to bring people into them to sell them stuff. Here's what these online marketers know.

1) People need to learn "how to market" online. There's very defined skillsets that one needs to do that.

2) People need a product or service to sell for an exchange of money.

So what they do is combine the marketing "how to" training and the product into ONE system. And when you do that, you have systems that are born like Ty Coughlin's Reverse Funnel System. Ty Coughlin designed such a marketing system and had tons of affiliates using that. They would place ads all over the internet bringing people in by the hundreds on the premise that the individuals would be trained "how to" market online.

People who sat down at their computer and searched on Google or other search engines for "make money from home" or "make fast money online", or any variation of those kinds of phrases would often find the Reverse Funnel system.

<< Image of the front page of Reverse Funnel System

When people clicked on his ad, they were taken to a page where a beach bum sitting shirtless in a lounge chair with his laptop on a beautiful patio overlooking the ocean in Hawaii says you can make thousands of dollars too if you follow his teaching. Simply sign up, buy your product and we'll teach you how to sell it.

THAT'S WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES.

1) The individuals buying weren't really clear on what they were buying. They thought The Reverse Funnel System WAS Global Resorts Network and were not able to separate the two. I was putting out fires all day, everyday, when people would call me in total confusion looking for help.

(I used the Reverse Funnel System for a couple of months until I could really see how this is not helping… it's hurting both people and the reputation of Global Resorts Network, so I quit the system… not the Global Resorts Network business opportunity). You've got to separate the two.

It was also $300 a month recurring fees to USE the Reverse Funnel system so you could have the same ads and pages that you yourself just bought from as well as training on how to market.

2) People thought that GRN was $300/mo and that the Reverse Funnel System was part of Global Resorts Network when in fact it's totally separate. GRN has NOTHING to do with that individual affiliates do with their marketing or these systems.

3) There was no customer service or training. It was hype city. They really did drop the ball on training.

As a result, Global Resorts Network gets blamed for a marketing system that they have nothing to do with and people file a complaint. The complaints should have been directed to Ty Coughlin and the Reverse Funnel System for not better explaining what they are doing, what they are marketing, not training like they said they would and setting up a great customer service division.

Why People Cry Scam In the First Place

This is an interesting topic. Let me begin by saying that yes, certainly, there are scams out there. Or better yet, I call them a poor value for the exchange of money. Our world is full of overpriced and under valued products and services in every industry across the board. I'd like to call my doctor and dentist visits a scam because I walk out of a appointment having spent $500 for a total of 6 minutes with me!

But let's hone in on the network marketing and MLM industry which by their very definitions are NOT scams. They are fabulous business models that allow people to make a ton of money. Here's what people forget.

When they "join" a network marketing or MLM business, they don't OWN the business. They sign agreements stating that they will receive a commission when they refer the product or service to someone. END OF STORY.

The "start you own business from home" is where YOU step in and now must take responsibility for what you do with that product or service.

The problem lies in the individual not knowing how to market and make sales. Let's be adult here and have this grown up conversation. Let's start putting blame where it belongs. Ourselves!

Having a home based business when choosing a product to be an affiliate for is no different than starting any other business. It takes time, commitment, a host of new skills, personal development, marketing dollars and good ole' fashioned sweat equity.

They don't want to spend money on advertising, outsourcing and coaching for one on one help.

They don't buy courses and seminars or when they do, they don't implement.

People also don't want to look in the mirror and face the truth. The truth is people want a fast buck, a quick fix but don't want to go through the change within themselves that's mandatory for success. So rather than the pain of failure, they cry scam. It's cleaner for them. That way they can face their family and friends because "it wasn't their fault". I've seen it over and over and over, a zillion times.

I'm amazed at how quickly people give up on their dreams when life beats them up a little bit, or even a lot. You can't be looking for success regardless how long it takes to get there if you're not totally sold out for yourself and your dreams.

On this page, you have learned that:

Global Resorts Network is an affiliate for the world class travel provider who has been in business since 1986.

Global Resorts Network allows it's own affiliates to market how they choose so long as they follow terms and conditions set for when they joined.

Global Resorts Network does not offer any marketing systems and are not related to the Reverse Funnel System or any other system you may come across.

Global Resorts Network offers great customer service for it's affiliates

The travel provider that Global Resorts Network affiliates for offers it's own red carpet service for questions and booking vacations.

People cry scam oftentimes because they don't take responsibility for their business and learn to market. Rather than look to themselves for failure, they use a scapegoat and point to the company.

Bottom line is Global Resorts Network and it's travel provider is NOT a scam. They have very little and misdirected complaints.

I have provided additional information on other pages for you to complete your due diligence on the Global Resorts Network product and Global Resorts Network business opportunity.

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