Yes you can, IF you meet these 3 critical criteria…
Not only can you gross $12,000.00 per month, working about half of a normal work week, you’ll also be BOSS FREE; in charge of your own time and destiny; picking your own hours and vacation times – and vacation lengths.
You can work from your own home from anywhere on the planet and you don’t even have to “dress for success” most of the time.
And if you want to work more, you can make more. If you want to work full time, you could make $300,000.00 a year and maybe even more.
But you have to have – or be able to quickly develop – the following 3 skills…
- You must be a decent writer.
- You must be able to authoritatively counsel and consult your small to mid-size business owner, CEO, President, General Manager or other top officer clients.
- You must be able to work a marketing system and be willing to sell.
If you can do these 3 things, you may have what it takes to become an Ascend Marketing independent…
Licensed, Certified,
Principle-Centered Marketing Coaching™ Program Coach.
We provide training, marketing systems, materials, automated operational systems, on-going help… everything you need to succeed.
You bring your skills and dedication to working the program and you’ll be on your way to a fantastic business of your own.
WHAT THIS IS NOT…
This is not a multi-level marketing company.
This is not an empty promise, business in a box program where you are set up to expect money to rain from heaven for little or no effort on your part.
This is not a get rich quick scheme that you can get into for the cost of a pair of shoes. There is a modest, but meaningful investment required on your part.
And this is definitely not for anybody and everybody. You have to qualify. There are only a limited number of opportunities nationwide and in individual cities.
WHAT THIS IS…
A legitimate business that requires you to market a proven product… a service that is needed by the vast majority of small to mid-sized businesses.
A system for helping business owners and managers develop skills in the areas where they have very little and need the most… marketing, advertising and sales.
A program with a proven track record of unparalleled success over hundreds of clients and a six year period.
A system that offers you extraordinary compensation for minimal effort, but the effort that is required demands a focused, concentrated, application of skills while you are working.
POTENTIAL DOWNSIDES…
- You must sell the product. If you expect others to do the selling and you simply rake in the money, go to a multi-level marketing company and good luck. If you’re willing to sell and can take a fair amount of rejection while you’re learning to sell effectively, this may be for you. Nevertheless, if you fail to sell, you will not reach the income potential of the opportunity and you may not be able to maintain your license and certification.
- The program comes with an extraordinary conditional guarantee to your clients. While refunds based on the guarantee have never had to be given, they could be, if you screw up, or even if what you advise them to do simply doesn’t work over an extended period of time. Again, in more than 400 clients it has never happened, but the potential is there. (This is also one of the upsides of the program since the Guarantee helps close sales.)
- About 7% of your clients will not succeed with the program, not because of you or any fault in the program itself, but because of their own lack of follow-through. And while they realize they are not entitled to a refund, they’ll still blame you for it. Candidly, there will be others who won’t succeed as well, but they will acknowledge it is their own fault and still appreciate you for the marketing wisdom you bring to their enterprise.
- Since the program you’re selling requires for 4 to 6 months for the client to complete, you will need to consistently market to bring in new clients. There is no inherent residual income, other than from some clients who pay for the program on installment programs that may last up to 1 year. We also provide creative services and additional products to sell to clients, which require a separate purchase by the client.
IF YOU WANT TO INVESTIGATE THIS OPPORUNITY FURTHER…
If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity the process will be as follows…
- Contact Ascend Marketing, Inc. by calling 800.584.7585 or by sending an email to mail@ascendmarketing.com, to arrange an in-depth orientation and interview.
- If you’re still interested following the discussion, you will be asked to fill out an Application/Agreement, and submit a $200.00 application fee at the time you apply. The application fee is fully refundable if you are NOT accepted into the program. If you are accepted, the $200.00 application fee will be applied to your License and Certification.
- You will be required to complete an extensive Aptitude Survey.
- If you are accepted following your submission of the Aptitude Survey, you will be required to attend a 5-day training program in Salt Lake City UT and payment of your Certification & Training Fees will be arranged.
- Upon successful completion of the porogram you will be Certified and Licensed to sell and conduct the Principle Centered Marketing Coaching™ Program and can begin your business.
History of the Program
More than 400 people have participated in the Principle-Centered Marketing Coaching Program. Client companies have included manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, service companies and professionals.
Examples of the bredth of companies for which the program has provided meaningful help include…
- Carpet cleaners
- Plumbing, heating and electrical contractors
- Natural health retailers
- Outdoor retailers
- Chiropractors
- A vending machine manufacturer
- A steel wholesaler
- Auto dealers
- A fertility doctor
- A mattress and appliance dealer
- A children’s educational bookstore
- Realtors
- And many more
The pilot program for the Principle-Centered Marketing Coaching™ Program was launched with 2 clients in mid-1996. The original program was designed to last for six months, meeting with clients weekly. The original purchase price of the two pilot programs was $1,800.00.
The programs were successful but client participation waned toward the end of the six-month period. As a result, the program was consolidated into 16 sessions and the price was raised to $2,400.00.
After several successes and refinements, the program went through a series of tested price increases, which eventually led to the current price of $7,200.00. The bulk of the programs have been sold at the stated retail value of $6,000.00. We found as the price went up, we attracted a more dedicated client and there was not a corresponding adverse impact on sales.
Variations of the program have been tested, including group programs for specific industry groups, and program lengths of four months to one full year. Observations and refinements have been made and will continue to be made in improving the system.
However, as a result of all this experience, we have concluded that the best way to offer the program is a choice of 16 weekly sessions (the standard and recommended four-to-six-month program) or 12 sessions over a six-to-eight-month period, meeting every other week.
Our research shows that over 92% of participants either have an exceptional or satisfactory experience with the program. Virtually all acknowledge the value of the program and the knowledge and instruction they receive.
All 400 plus programs sold included the 4 times your investment conditional guarantee. Only two have asked for a refund and neither was qualified to receive it, under the terms of the agreement and the guarantee. Therefore no money has had to be refunded in the approximately $2,080,000.00 in program tuition generated by the program since its inception.
The name of the company under which the program was originally founded was Stevens & James Marketing, Inc. That company was disbanded upon the break-up of the partnership in June of 1999. All rights to the program now reside with original program developer, Jim Ackerman, President of Ascend Marketing, Inc.
Both Ascend Marketing, Inc. and Stevens & James Marketing, Inc. have been members of the Salt Lake City Better Business Bureau, off and on for several years. Although Ascend is not currently a BBB member, prospective coaches are welcome to check the company’s record with the SLC BBB.
Testimonials regarding the program are available on-line by clicking here.
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