Hi Dan,

thanks for sharing your story. I feel I have to add my 2 cents to what you wrote, although it may be discouraging for you.

Quote Originally Posted by Dan van Niekerk
But lately I ... got talking with the office of one rather well known marketer, and they invited me to America for a JV :o but for me to afford a trip to America would cost me selling almost everything I have, just to afford it, and they gave me a short time frame to decide, because they invited 15 other newbies, so we can all do a JV with them...
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... Because it seemed an opportunity was given to me that few people get, and even though there are 15 other newbies, this should be a trip worth remembering.
Before you decide make sure you compare your options and also evaluate how sure you can be that you'll not only make your money back but also make profit. Otherwise you will be in a very bad position when you come back since it is a financial strain for you.

A Joint Venture that is based on doing something with a group of 15 newbies is not something that is likely to be huge money maker on first glance. Of course I can't give a founded evaluation since I don't know the concept of this offer. But at first thought it just doesn't sound promising to me and if I were you I would not spend my last bucks on it I guess.

It may be one of those many occasions where gurus cash in on hopes of newbies. To me it just doesn't have the feel of a JV when a well known marketer invites 15 newbies.

I've seen programs with the promise of 'hundreds of thousands, even millions will see your website' and none of the people who participated saw more than a few dozen visitors on their site.

It may lead a bit off-topic, but I'm curious: Would your cost only be the trip, or would you have to pay for a program or seminar to participate?

Best,
Ralf