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Over the past day or so, there have been many comments about Kim Sorensen and how he was named one of the Most Influential people in travel a few years ago. Some people inquired about his credentials in the industry–what Boards he sat on, what are his qualifications…CTC, ECC, etc.

While YTB has never really disclosed this information, I believe this interaction on Facebook kind of addresses it.

Yes, an “agent” asks for a recommendation for a hotel in Switzerland and one of the most influential people in travel tells her to go to Hotels.com and look.

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YTB had a supposed “copyrighted” compensation plan that could not be altered.

What easier way to get out of that than to shift everyone into Zam Zuu which has no such thing?

Not that it really existed to begin with; this simply takes the heat off the obvious changes that are part of the new compensation plan.

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Why shop at YTB when you can get the same deal from your local Staples store AND get $3.60 back in Staples cash?

What is YTB doing? Just looking at the Sunday paper and clipping coupons? Really, and people are paying money for this?

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Zam Zuu is the new name for YTB. And yes, with Zam Zuu, you are at the right place at the right time with the right company. (Sound familiar?)  Yes folks for $249.99 and $49.99 a month you can capture 100% of all retail with Zam Zuu.

And Zam Zuu says that 100% of all commerce will be done online by (wait for it) 2020.  They cite the bankruptcy of Circuit City as the reason behind it . They claim that teenagers do not shop retail and that all of their purchases are online.

They will continue to sell girdles, hair products, and more.  Zam Zuu is for you!  Check out these documents that the TravelPro has to explain it all.  Zam Zuu Q&A  and the fabulous new Zam Zuu Compensation Plan!

(But seriously, as I figured, this is just a way to ditch the YTB brand which is worthless. Also a precursor to taking it private.)

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Has YTB had enough of the bad press already? Recruiting is way down–to the tune of a net loss of 100 per day. Most people in the travel industry do not take them seriously. Most consumers are very leery of dong business with them. The only ones that seem to really enjoy YTB are the attorneys that are either suing them or defending them.

Well, worry no more. For Coach’s birthday this year, we hear he is giving himself a new name. Not sure what the new name is going to be, but rumor has it that the new name will be announced tomorrow.  Look at what a name change did for ValueJet. Now, as YTB embarks on a recruiting binge, they will no longer be saddled with the baggage that comes with being associated with the company that was sued by California, the company that is being sued by Illinois, the company that has the F rating with the BBB, the company that has had many RTAs simply rip off consumers, the company facing a $300 million dollar class action suit.

It is sort of like changing your name to avoid creditors.  I wonder if they will try to get back in the good graces with IATAN.  I wonder what the new name will be. Any suggestions?  Girdles R Us? Your Girdle Business? Potions, Lotions and More, oh my?

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Who am I? What do I do?  See if you can guess who said the following in response tot he question of “What do you do?”

I work from home for the most part. I started in Network Marketing in 2006 and expanded into Internet marketing almost a year ago. I have now added real estate investing because of a seminar I attended with a group of friends.

Still stumped? Here are a few more tidbits that might offer a clue:

Never throw away a business card unless you have logged that info somewhere on a spread sheet, or in an auto responder. I started building my list with my YTB newsletter.

Still wondering? OK, here is one more clue for you:

I don’t even have a business card right now because I don’t know what to put on it. I go with friends to networking meetings and when it’s my turn to say what I do, I’m sort of at a loss.

Still perplexed? Hang on; but first, a few comments from the peanut gallery. One does typically not become a “real estate investor” by attending a seminar with a bunch of friends. Adding someone to a mailing list without their permission is a crime. Have you ever heard of the “Can Spam” act? And just how doe you do business without a business card or for that matter even knowing what it is that you do?

And the answer is none other than our favorite sweet—Candy May! Seems now that she has all of her “real estate investing” prospects from her YTB Newsletter, there is not much of a need for an “award winning travel agent” in YTB.  Is she still involved? Is she still a director? It seems if she is she may be in violation.
Candy seems to be like most people in YTB these days. Moving on! Did anyone see any mention of travel on that site?

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Over the past year, many of the heavy hitter recruiters/directors have left YTB for greener pastures. While some may not have been as green as expected, no doubt they had some more color than the dry brittle dying grass of YTB.

Additionally, many more directors have resigned their director status. This allows the former directors to remain in YTB and make money off the downline. It also enables them to join another MLM which is huge for them. As the director bonuses dwindled and the YTB money dried up, most of these realized the only things they were giving up were a weak health insurance plan and a chance at bonuses which were already dwindling.

So, what is the latest MLM many of these former directors exploring? Narc Technologies! Apparently someone has capitalized on the crappy economy and developed a MLM where you are paid for logging in license plates (with location information) that you see on your daily travels. Of course, you are limited to the number of plates reported. However, the MLM kicks in here and you can earn more money on the plates you report and earn off those that are reported by those your recruit!

Pretty unique concept as the repossession business is busier than it has ever been in our lifetime. Narc Technologies will sell access to their database to repo men and then when a car is repossessed, a bonus is awarded to the person who reported the plate–and their upline.

So, what does this have to do with YTB? Well, if you are one of the 90% plus who does not make any money in the scheme, and you bought into all the hype, you may have overextended yourself financially. Maybe you figured that for $50 a month it was only a matter of months before you were making five figures a month (no decimal point) and jumped on that nice new Beemer or that Cocaine White Bentley. Maybe there are some collectors calling you asking for your past due payments.  Maybe the car is close to being repossesed?

Now, as a former director, can you think of a better way to find potential repossession vehicles than to perhaps take a look at your downline report in your YTB Back Office?

So, if you all of a sudden find the repo man in your driveway, you might just have to thank your upline director for the visit.

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