After watching the Liberty League
International promotional movie all I
can say is wow! Private Jets, Exotic
Vacations, and Financial Freedom all brought to
you by way of convincing testimonials and
endearing promises of success. The cult like
following for direct sales of motivational
products will have you believe that Liberty
League International is the end-all breakthrough in home business opportunities. If
you’re like me, then you’re probably wondering
what in the world these people are talking
about.
So what exactly do you need to do to be
one of these lucky individuals enjoying a
healthy breakfast shake and jogging on the
beach? According to Liberty League
International, success is yours for the
taking if you join their program as a
Liberty League Associate.
Your role in this business will be to
sell and advertise the three products of
Liberty League International, (1) Beyond
Freedom, (2) Liberty 3 day conference, and
(3) The Summit 5 day conference. These
are “life changing” motivational
products with an expensive price tag, 1 =
$1,495, 2 = $7,995, and 3 = $12,995.
The start up cost of this business
depends on how serious you are about
making money. Technically you're
only required to purchase a starter kit for
$49.95. This includes the first
monthly payment for your personal Liberty
League International website, after which
the subscription will be $39.95 per month.
The more serious route will include an
additional $30 a
month for an 800#, up to $45 per month for a long
distance phone plan, $33 per month for
access to presentation calls, and an
undetermined amount for advertising and LLI
lead generation access. Oh, and you need to
buy the $1,495 beyond freedom motivational
product for two reasons.
If you’re serious about this business then you need Beyond
Freedom because, (1) the structure of the
payment plan for Liberty League
International is such that you need 5 Beyond
Freedom Sales under you before you can start
making money. If you buy it yourself then
you can count your own purchase as one and
use two sales from your referrer, then you
only need to get 2 of your own sales. If you
don’t buy Beyond Freedom you need to get all
five on your own and you will make nothing
on each sale.
Secondly, you need to get Beyond Freedom
because you probably need to know what
you’re talking about. If you’re trying to
convince people to drop fifteen hundred
dollars on a motivational product you better
be living proof that it works. This leads
to the controversy behind Liberty League
International.
In May 2006, the Arizona Attorney General
issued Liberty League International a
$115,000.00 fine. In addition to civil
penalties, attorney’s fees, and restitution,
the defendants are also required to:
• Refrain from making unsubstantiated
income claims.
• Advise potential customers of the
correct percentage of participants who have
made a profit through their participation in
the Liberty League program.
• Refrain from making any false or
deceptive statements in their marketing
materials.
This has forced Liberty League
International to post their income
disclosure which reveals that 80% of
associates earn an average of $7,149 a year. Now
take into account the costs of running this
business and these people are lucky to break
even.
This is why Liberty League International
associates get into trouble, since it’s hard
to motivate people into joining with
promises of barely breaking even as opposed
to showing them pictures of yachts and water
skis.
I've heard first hand accounts of
people reporting that they were encouraged
to project the status of wealth when talking
about this business. This included reporting
false and exaggerated incomes and even going
into debt themselves by trying to keep up
with the carefree lifestyle advocated by LLI.
Another element of LLI that honestly
sends shivers down my spine is the cult like
mentality of the motivational conferences
and retreats. What’s interesting is that when they
talk about profiting and making positive
changes in your life there is an
overwhelming group mentality with immense
reinforcement.
However when someone reports that they
gave this business their all and have a
reported income of $0 and are now 12k in
debt this mentality quickly changes. The
person is singled out for failing based on
their own lack of dedication or inability to
properly implement the concepts. Basically
they are left high and dry; this was part of
the reason behind the lawsuit.
So in the end is Liberty League
International an illegal and unethical
venture? The answer is no, but it is close.
Companies like this have come and gone but I
can tell you one thing for certain. The
successful people that I know in my life do
not spend hard earned money to attend “Super
Saturdays” or spend 13k to go to Fiji for
motivation.
I work online with a method where you can
make several hundred dollars for a couple
hours of work, whenever you have time. This business is free to join and I won't
charge you anything for the information,
just let me
know where to send you the info,
Click Here.
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Customer Reviews for 'Liberty League International'
Comments to date: 12. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating:
Mary, California
Posted at 12:14am on Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
I think the one thing that is not being mentioned here is that the prices are high on the products for a reason. Most of the money on these products goes back to the members, NOT the company. It's a way to be in profit fairly quickly without taking years to build a huge downline, and it is a huge motivator.
I feel that the presentations are a bit rushed and hyped, but I've had a chance to talk to some of the top earners and they seem honest, helpful and down-to- earth. Bottom line is, that you have to trust your instincts and do what is right for you.
David Fischer, Villa Hills,Kentucky
Posted at 4:23pm on Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Liberty League International is not a scam,it is just terribly difficult to succeed.I spent the $1,495.00 on Beyond freedom.It was fine ,good advice,and a little interesting.I spent 6 weeks,at it,spent about $4,000.00 on newspaper advertising,and never sold my 1st one.I consider myself excellent,on the phone and persuasive.You don't sell it ,you run into the Ace or lay down sale.
I would say the success rate of sale to people you get on the phone,inquiring about the product ,is less than 1%.I guess.0035.The way to be successful at it,is to have many people under you,be at the top of the list,on a Liberty League search[domain],and spend the $22,500.00 , from day 1.Good luck to Brent,Shane,and Tony.
David Fischer
Villa Hills,Kentucky.
James, Darwin Australia
Posted at 1:18pm on Friday, September 12th, 2008
This is an unethical, dishonest, heartless scam. Thankfully I only lost a few hundred dollars, some have lost 1000's and tens of 1000's. I have been in personal development for 20 years and this company has nothing new or even comparable to the masters such as Anthony Robbins.
There are past and current lawsuits and a criminal past for the owners from past illegal businesses. There are undisclosed relationships and business arrangements within the company with every part of the business designed as an additional profit stream:
e.g. Extreme leads is offered as a recommended company for business leads-they fail to mention they actually own it.
The cost to change a date on a seminar is 10% cost of ticket. i.e. $1300 for the $13000 seminar. This is just to make an administration change! If you can't make the conference you don't get ANY money back!
When you pay for the conferencing system (antiquated as it is) you must pay 3 months in advance. In the fine print you must ... read more»
Deborah, Australia
Posted at 10:15pm on Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
As an ex member of Liberty League International my advice to those reading this would be to EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION when making your decision about Liberty League International.
Yes there are the select few that are making huge amounts of money but they are doing so in an unethical and deceitful way.
Not all the information you need to make a well informed decision regarding costs is revealed on the Business Presentation Calls. Take my word you will be paying a hell of a lot more than what you are told on these calls.
It's not just a "simple 3 step system" you follow as stated in the calls. It is so much more involved cost wise.
I have made a number of contributions regarding my experience with Liberty League International on especially the astrononical costs of keeping my business afloat for 6 EXPENSIVE months.
Once again be very careful and do your research before diving into your pocket.
All the best.
Tim Battle, Chicago
Posted at 1:09pm on Thursday, September 4th, 2008
I am trying very hard to understand how to make money out here with out having to suffer a 9 to 5 and get no where. The LLI business model offers an advantage for
people that have 25k to invest or more, but there are many opportunities out there to make money with out breaking the bank. If anyone asked for a unreasonable amount of money upfront with no guarantee of money back or proven system or even customer base, I say STAY AWAY. Customers what value in what they purchase and great customer service. If a company is constantly pitching a business opportunity, but doesn't give you information on product or service and cost then they have something to hide. Don't invest until you have the information you need to make a smart, informed, consumer and business owner centered decision.
Philip, NC
Posted at 10:53pm on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
I think there is a grain of truth in what everyone is saying. I will say that I learned a lot in LLI and from its products which I still use today although I am not in that company. In fact I will give the credit of my success as a sales professional to what I learned in LLI.
Here is the facts. LLI does require talent. One must be a sales person and even more a strong closer. But it is very possible to succeed in that business and if you do the payoff is sweet.
More importantly, the company has been around for a while, over 7 years, and is pretty stable. What they really sell there is a way of living, more than any one product.
I was a summit advisor with LLI, I did spend and make alot of money. I am not with them now but the experience I think was priceless.
In closing, if you see yourself as a talented, leader, successful, and confident, you are ready to make things happen for yourself, LLI is for you.
If you are a care giver, logical thinker, unsure of yourself, ... read more»
Eric, Minnesota
Posted at 10:53pm on Saturday, August 30th, 2008
I lost over 10k working the LLI business for about 6 months. I managed to get qualified and sell a couple of beyond freedom programs. I still think their products are overpriced and I wasn't given all the details about this opportunity before I joined.
I wish I had done my homework, but I was desperate for a change at that point in time. Calling hundreds of people and lying isn't a way to make a living.
The owners in arizona are on top of the pyramid,so to speak, and for the price they charge for the two conferences, they don't need everyone in the country to do this, just a few. I could of gone to mexico on vacation for $1500 on my own and saved $6500, very greedy people, shane and brett.
scott kellett, indiana
Posted at 11:47am on Sunday, August 17th, 2008
any business out there has a few bad reports that is just business. but the reallity is those people just gave up or flat out wanted something for nothing. get real people any business cost money and calls for advertising. no exceptions. the beyond freedom is real. It does show you how to put your thoughts in motion and how to lay out a blue print for success. A priceless product. But this is not for everybody. Just like constructions isn't. so chose wisely your cource for success
Dallas, West Bend,IA
Posted at 1:12pm on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
I will first admit, I was drawn by the opportunity to make really easy money without a lot of work....I worked the system for a while...but couldnt sleep at night. I walked away from my first few sales without taking a dollar from anybody...because I figured out that it is a ruse. It takes a terrible product that teaches you no earth shattering concepts...and couples it with a dishonest concept of MLM...They say it isnt MLM, but in the training they tech how to articulate this system to get arond the loop hole............Here is why I think that this business model is wrong for our society, 1. It provides no (honestly) positive benefit to our country 2. Money isnt achieved by hard work (its achieved by scalping the next guy in line) 3. The business materials, people & business model are knowingly evasive & deceptive in the marketing of the "Product" I didnt find the Beyond Freedom....What I found was beyond slavery.....to the tune of 15k.
Shelley Jones, WA
Posted at 12:14am on Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Liberty League International has truly been a gift for me. As a working mom I wanted nothing more than being home with my kids. Liberty League has given me that opportunity! Owning your own buisness definately requires some work, but nothing worth having dosn't. LLI has put together a home based business with the sales of one of the hottest trends out their personal development. If you enjoy helping others change their life this is an awesome buisness.
Jenny, Milwaukee
Posted at 1:15pm on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
I feel totally scammed. This guy had me so revved up to succeed and I totally fell for it all. 22k later I regret not checking this out sooner. If there is a lawsuit, i'll participate. Don't join AT ALL!
Mal Mac Rae, Sydney - Australia
Posted at 7:15am on Monday, June 2nd, 2008
I just listened to a Liberty league group presentation. It was full of people talking about their success stories and how easy it all was. I picked it within 30 seconds as being a pyramid selling structure with a vague product to circumvent legislation against such things.
I was reminded of a guy I knew about 25 years ago who was an AMWAY network marketer who had a 7 year plan to become financially independent. he said he was at the one year point of his plan but it had taken longer than one year to achieve this position .......... in fact it had taken 7 years. A bit of Dilbert mathematics tells me he will spend the better part of 50 years worth of work to go diamond in that system.
I am as always skeptical about the growth potential for any marketing system that doesn't really sell a product but moreover sells the right to sell an intangible right to sell. Soon enough there will be a glut of people trying to sell to everyone else while the smart operators have jumped ship y... read more»