Expensive but worth every penny
My friend and now business partner and I were looking to start a business that we could supplement our income and make good money. We both work full-time and needed an industry that would allow for some degree of flexibility. We were both a little hesitant to jump into this surplus fund industry. It sounded like a scam. We did our research, which meant contacting my attorney, checking with the State of California and doing some basic web searches. Once we realized it was a legitimate business opportunity, we began searching for companies to partner with. It came down to two. Surplus Fund came out on top because of their access to a coach and extensive training. Both my partner and I are very well seasoned business professionals and very old. So, we were not very excited about the first half of the training which consisted of sales. If you are new to sales and marketing, not bad training but it was a waste of our time. That is one reason they receive 4 and not 5 stars. The second reason they did not receive 5 stars is because this industry is not easy and it is a lot of real work. Of course, if you are trying to get a sale, you don't focus on the negatives. Don't think that this is easy or fast. The training will take time and the effort. Then there is the price tag. I'm certain the price will vary depending upon the pitch, product, etc. My partner and I paid $7,000 total for this agreement. We thought it was a fair deal considering they aided us in getting certified in California as property investigators, gave us all the tools and resources along with the training and support required to get started. It is an investment. It was worth every penny. After the training, which took me about 2 weeks to finish I was able to get my first yes in just a couple of days. That means that the claimant has given a verbal agreement to allow me to represent them and recover their funds for them. Yesterday I earned my second yes. But yesses are not anything without a signed contract. In short, the training is adequate. The support is adequate. The price is fair considering the return on investment. And the industry is pretty cool. You get an opportunity to be Robin Hood. Take from the government and give back to the rightful owner. If you have a business or sales background and willing to put in the time and effort, you will do fine. If you think this is a get rich quick opportunity, keep your money and find something else to do. This is real work.