Club Sea Breeze - A Five Essentials Review

Club Sea Breeze was the first of the "Fivecan use that sale to activate your associate-ship
Essentials Reviews", however, at the time of theand at that point enter onto a panel and
original review, CSB was in pre-enrollment and thepermanently into the system.
review was only preliminary. Club Sea BreezeHow and or why does that happen? Well there
officially went live on Monday, April 5th at noonare numerous scenarios, for example, you sell a
Mountain Standard Time and this review is basedmembership or gift one to a family member who
upon the available information at that time.has no intention of using the income opportunity,
There are major changes, additions and alterationsin this case you, as the sponsor, retain the
made to the Product Suite and the Compensationassociate part of that membership and can
plan and information in this current reviewactivate it as an additional profit center (PC) at a
supersedes information in the prior review.time of your choosing. Or perhaps an associate
Five Essentials, 5 Stars per Essential. Perfectmember sells several memberships to a group of
score is 25 Stars or an average of 5 stars.customers in an assisted living facility who like to
Reviews have previously been completed ontravel, but have no interest in the business, again,
TVI-Express and LGN-Prosperity. There are Fiveall of those memberships would have the
Essentials Reviews forthcoming on Diamondassociate part separated and conveyed to the
Holiday Travel, Pyxism, Dream Style Vacations,seller or sponsor who would have the option of
Royal Cruise Matrix, Traverus, Resorts 360, Lifeactivating them or not.
Path Unlimited, Global Resorts Network, WealthBecause the product suite will have genuine
Masters International/Carbon Copy Pro, and more,market demand, CSB correctly anticipates there
stay tuned.will eventually be more members than associates,
Again, in the spirit of telling you where I sit beforefurther strengthening it's position of compliance
I tell you where I stand, I have a position in Clubwith existing FTC rules and regulations.
Sea Breeze and a growing team.How many positions are you allowed to have?
These reviews are researched and written fromIn CSB an individual is allowed to have one position
the perspective of someone looking at, analyzingper tax identification number, generally their social
and performing their due diligence relative tosecurity number or passport number for
making a decision on whether or not to becomeinternational associates. And again, this is a
an associate of a particular opportunity and begincompliance and legality issue. When you can
representing that company and its products.purchase multiple ID's under a single Tax ID this
US based associates, please note that everysituation, commonly known as "stacking", is
network marketing company in existence can, hasconsidered non-compliant and you absolutely
and/or will be compared against criteria establishedcannot do this in CSB.
by the FTC and can be categorized as aPlease do note however, when an associate
legitimate network marketing company or anmakes a retail sale, they earn the additional profit
illegal product based pyramid, recruitment pyramid,center and are allowed to activate the associate
and/or ponzi scheme. There is a discerniblepart of that membership as previously discussed.
difference between all four and potentialThe Math, can the compensation plan sustain itself
associates evaluating any opportunity areon it's own?
encouraged to include as part of their dueThe CSB "Revolution Panel" is a never before
diligence, research on the Federal Tradeseen, never before programmed linear cycler with
Commission's Official Website.unique and powerful features.
In the end, it's a personal decision each associateMembership/Associate-ship costs break down as
has to make, either those already in or thosefollows:
thinking of joining. You have to decide for$397 less $60 personal sell commission less $72
yourself, if, based upon what you discover in thisto CSB and $265 Panel entry
process, if you want to promote a company andWhen you enter a new Panel, the first 3 of 7
opportunity.positions are already filled and there are 4 empty
The structure of these critical reviews will followpositions and you occupy the first available
the keys to analyzing network marketingposition of the four possibly available spots. When
opportunities established in an earlier article, "Dueall 4 are filled, $265 x 4 = $1,060 in revenue less
Diligence 101 - Five Essential Elements Key to$500 Personal Panel Cycle Over Ride less $250
Analyzing Network Marketing Opportunities"Sponsor Over Ride less $45 to CSB, leaves $265
ESSENTIAL ONE--The Company 5 Starsfor entry into a new Panel.
Where are they located?In this way all monies taken in are accounted for
Corporate headquarters are located:and all commissions are paid from proceeds
Club Sea Breeze,LLCcoming into the Panel, also accounting for a 20%
1438 North Highway 89 Suite 120operating margin for CSB..
Farmington, Utah 84025What is needed to create the first $100,000
U.S.A.This question goes directly to how exactly do you
Is their corporate presence legitimate andmake money in CSB? Again, the compensation
consistent with a multi-national, multi-million dollarplan at CSB is centered around a single, panel that
company?fills and cycles, quickly and easily. That's 4 people,
Anticipating future growth CSB has securedthe panel reorganizes and splits, someone gets
adequate corporate office space to house thepaid and follows to their sponsor's Panel AND that
current business and future expansion. Logicalpersons sponsor makes $250.
management team functions like legal, accounting,The interesting "Features" include: the ability to
IT, programming, web administration are beingcontrol the placement of your own Spill Over to
directed by the management team, but deliveredhelp your team members
by 3rd parties, most of which are off-site and"Follow me" feature which has you following to
scattered around the globe.your sponsor's current panel whenever you cycle
Company ownership and/or management team,and any of your personally sponsored people
who are they, are they accessible?following you to fill the first available spot on your
Kelly Williams Family is both ownership andpanel when they cycle.
management team. The management team alsoSpill up that will help you qualify quickly
includes a core group of founding associates. Kelly,Over ride Bonus that pays you $250 each time a
the members of his family involved into the CSBpersonal sponsor or any of their additional profit
project and the founding associates are all readilycenters cycle. These collectively combine and
accessible and are continually relaying ideas fromhave the ultimate effect of helping even the
and to the membership. Already major changesaverage marketer, to make money as they build
and enhancements have been implemented as aand not having to wait for the big pay day that
result of this cooperation.most never achieve, while at the same time
Detailed profiles of the Executive Team andcreating an environment in which a good
Founding Associates, aka Advisory Boardmarketer can generate massive income, quickly
Members can be found on the corporate weband efficiently.
site. The transparency and accessibility of theThere are actually 5 ways to get paid in CSB, the
company ownership and management team setspersonal cycle $250-500 and the sponsor over
Club Sea Breeze firmly into the upper echelon ofride at $250 are only two, there is also personal
network marketing companies. You can know andsell commission each time you sell a membership
communicate with exactly who you will beof $60 (modest, but something), a leadership
working with and for in CSB.bonus pool based upon how many people you
Does the company and/or principals/managementhelp cycle, which once earned is permanently
team have a track record and/or experience inearned, and finally there is residual income
the industry?generated by the financial planning and wealth
Kelly Williams and family and the foundingmanagement program product.
associates have a broad spectrum of experienceFor a comprehensive discussion of how the Panel
and proven records of successes in networkfunctions, splits, monies are earned and paid see
marketing, internet marketing, financial planning,the presentation on the company website or the
the travel industry, multiple business ownership,detailed article at Ezine Articles, "The Club Sea
and private sector business operations. Part ofBreeze Compensation Plan - What You Must See
what makes Club Sea Breeze unique in its marketand What You Have to Know".
is the fact that the company and opportunityThe important points to know are that it takes
have been put together with the associate firstonly 4 people to enter and split the panel
and foremost. This mindset creates angenerating $250-500 for the cycling person, $250
environment ripe for success for the typicalfor their sponsor and that the maximum number
associate as well as the mega-builder.of people is 11 and the minimum number of
Most network marketing opportunities are usingpeople you would have to personally sponsor onto
the model, network marketing, to sell a producta panel to actually cycle and collect $500 is two
and the opportunity side of the equation is put(2), that's right only 2. And that between
together to favor builders and the company,sponsors placing spill over onto a panel, the "follow
waving the big payday out for them, but it isn'tme" feature and all businesses cooperating
readily attainable for the average person getting intogether to fill only 4 spots, quick cycling panels
and that average "Joe" isn't likely to make much ifwill be the norm and not the exception.
any money. Some opportunities even count onAs for generating $100K in annual income, break it
Joe failing-sad, but all too often true.down into approximately $8,500 monthly. Now
What measures has the company taken, arethis is strictly a mathematical exercise since no
they continuing to take to insure legal compliance?one has achieved these numbers yet because the
Because CSB is located in the USA, compliance isopportunity just launched.
a major issue and one that any legitimateSo a few assumptions have to be made: First,
opportunity is compelled to address and ideally notalthough the minimum is 2 personally sponsored to
just address, but incorporate into its structurecycle the panel for $500 and the maximum is 11,
from the beginning if it's aiming for long termfor this example we will assume that number is,
stability and sustainability.on average, 6. Second, not everyone in your
Through the guidance of two separate andgroup will work equally, but on average, this
independent top network marketing attorneysexercise assumes they each will cycle twice in a
retained by CSB, the company, opportunity,month. Given what's on the table, these are very
product suite and patent pending compensationconservative estimates and very achievable
plan have been developed and will continue toassumptions.
develop in compliance with current and knownNow mathematically you would need to cycle 16
rules and regulations of the FTC and othertimes at $500 to make $8500, which at 6 people
governing and regulatory agencies.per cycle would mean 102 people. A daunting task
ESSENTIAL TWO--The Product 5 Starsfor even an accomplished marketer. But the CSB
What market sector and specific niche is thecomp plan pays you on more than just your own
company competing within?efforts. So a group of 12 personally sponsored
Club Sea Breeze offers a suite of products thatpeople, cycling two times a month would generate
currently address two distinct market segments,an income in CSB as follows:
Travel and Financial Planning.Personal Cycle Over Ride
What specifically is the product?From original 12 positions at 6/cycle = 2 cycles or
At launch there the Travel portion has one$1000
component, Luxury vacation rentals of vacationAs a result of the "Follow Me" feature
condos, cottages, resorts and villas. Over 500012 positions x 2 cycles = 24 cycles at 6/cycle =
properties worldwide to choose from. Weekly4 more cycles @ $500 or $2000
stays for CSB members are discounted heavilySponsor Cycling Over Ride
and CSB Members pay from $299-950 for the12 positions x 2 cycles = 24 cycles at 6/cycle =
week, never more than $950, no blackout dates,4 more cycles @ $250 or $6,000
no restrictions, great value.Leadership bonus Pool
The Financial Planning component is both aThis activity has also earned the rank of "One
software package and ongoing program, whichStar Navigator" and 5 shares of the bonus pool
has won awards from BYU and is endorsed byAgain, for a comprehensive discussion of how the
Stephen R. Covey, renown author of the bestPanel functions, splits, monies are earned and paid
selling book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.see presentation on the corporate site and/or the
This product also provides a residual incomedetailed discussion in the Ezine article, "The Club
stream and 5th component to the compensationSea Breeze Compensation Plan - What You Must
plan.See and What You Have to Know".
Is it in demand? Can the product hold interest onFOUR--The Marketing/Support System 5 Stars
its own?Does the company provide marketing support,
Short answer is YES. Success and demand in thetraining, tools, etc?
Travel industry for opportunities and products isKelly Williams and one of the Founding Associates,
well documented and represents the hottestMike Leroux collectively generated a team in a
segment of the industry at present. There is noprior opportunity of 17,000 plus associates in less
shortage of new opportunities with travel basedthan 3 months, largely on the strength of the
products, and even some that offer the same orsupport, materials, training, tools that they
similar product. But only CSB offers this suite ofprovided.
products at this price. For example, the ability toThey will be bringing the same energy,
book a vacation condo, villa or resort for a weekprofessional quality of tools and training to CSB.
for 4 for $299 versus the retail rate of $1300+Associates for their $29.97 annual fee will be
saves 3x+ the cost of the CSB membership. Andgetting a replicated website to send prospects to,
that is a lifetime benefit. There are otherthere will be corporate sponsored webinars on an
opportunities out in the marketplace right nowongoing and consistent basis; daily training, power
that charge $1000's more for the same productpoint deck; recordings; webinar replays; support
and don't have the financial planning/wealth buildingwebsite, marketing scripts, resource database,
and management program.extensive FAQ section and more.
One determinant the FTC uses is the degree ofAre there established teams which provide these
real and perceived separation of product andsame services, tools and mentorship?
income generating opportunity. In other words doBecause CSB is being developed by actual
people get in just because of the money theymarketers, the corporate site and tools will be
can make or is there real value to the product? Inunusually strong. Additionally because there are
the case of CSB, there is real and true value toalways strong marketers out there who want to
the product suite and there will be demand fordo things their own way, there will be options for
the product alone.associates from the beginning.
And here again, compliance is paramount. It's whyEach of the Founding Associates/Advisory Board
you can just buy the membership and notMembers will likely have some additional tools
participate in the opportunity and you canavailable For example the Extreme Global
participate in the opportunity with no obligation toSuccess, EGS Team has a comprehensive free
purchase the product (though it is difficult tosite offering resources for all associates, including
market a product you don't actually own) And3rd-party vendors for web sites and other
because of the value in the product alone, thereservices at very reasonable prices, a quick start
will be retail or product only sales, something elseguide, personal business planning, coaching, and
the FTC likes to see, a reasonable ratio ofmentoring, a 90-day turnkey system to the
product sales to business owners. In other wordsincome you desire, lead source and more. Most of
when everyone who owns the product also has athese options are part of joining the team, but of
business whether they want one or not is a hugecourse the 3-party vendors are not working for
"red flag".free.
THREE--The Compensation Plan 5 StarsFIVE--The Model 5 Stars
What is the investment? And are there anyIs this general model something I can work with?
additional charges? Monthlies, autoship, etc.Can I see myself doing this? Is this something I
Club Sea Breeze, as part of it's ongoingcan put my dreams and future behind?
commitment to remain compliant with FTCUltimately this is the "WHY" every marketer must
(Federal Trade Commission) and other regulatoryanswer for themselves. The company and model
agency rules and regs, identifies two separate andcan do everything possible to make it easier to
distinct classifications of participants, Members andsucceed, faster, but in the end analysis, it is still
Associates. Members and memberships refers tonetwork marketing and as a marketer you do
participation in CSB benefits only, with nohave to get out in front of people and share the
connection to the income opportunity. Membersopportunity with them.
have lifetime access to CSB benefits for a oneAnd CSB helps to even mitigate this aspect by
time fee of $397.00developing a model that actually has a component
Purchases can be made via direct deposit, all ofof other, unrelated businesses cooperating to help
the major money delivery and payment servicesfill the current panel-people helping people. Club
which due to editorial guidelines can not beSea Breeze has and continues to develop a
identified, cashiers check and some associates willproduct suite in demand in the marketplace, in
offer credit cards individually. CSB has decided notdemand for it's value above and beyond and
to offer credit cards as a payment option throughseparate from the income opportunity.
the company or the replicated sites of theCSB has developed a compensation plan unique in
associates at this time due to the capriciousthe marketplace. It is so unique and so powerful in
nature of merchant accounts and networkfact that there is a patent pending on the
marketing companies, the high risk and cost"Revolution Panel" and the company programming
associated with this payment method, and athe software, in business 12+ years-developing
number of other factors that increase risk to thecompensation plan software for network
company and associates.marketing companies, was so impressed with the
Commission payouts will be made via severalcomp plan the owner is buying a position in CSB.
options, you choose from, ACH, bank wire, "PP"When people who should know get that excited
and for international associates a debit card.over your plan, you have a hold of something
Associates and associate-ships refers tospecial.
participation in the income opportunity with anCSB is founded and is being developed by
annual cost of $29.97 and includes a replicatedexperienced marketers who really are focusing on
website to market CSB, marketing tools, accessthe success of the average person, while at the
to trainings, webinars, etcsame time developing an opportunity irresistibly
You can be both member and associate, only alucrative to an accomplished marketer.
member or only an associate which is part of theAnd finally, CSB is being developed and originally
compliance issue or in the case of CSB, not anstructured to be compliant for the long term
issue since the income opportunity is separatestability and sustainability of the opportunity. It is a
from the product. It is important to understandfamily company, headquartered in the USA, with
that each associate-ship is "activated" by a retailthe guiding principles and values of work ethic,
sale so that if you become an associate and payhighest levels of service, ethics and integrity. CSB
for the year at $29.97 you will not be placed ontois truly interested in, motivated and committed to
a Panel unless and until there is a retail saleaccountability.
associated with your associate-ship.In addition to your own effort this is exactly what
This happens in one of two ways, When youyou want from a company you are representing.
become an associate and pay your annual fee ofBased upon the Five Essentials criteria outlined in
$29.97 you also have the option of purchasing athe original article on these Reviews, "Due
membership at the associate price of $337.00 andDiligence 101 - Five Essential Elements Key to
doing so at that time will insure you are placedAnalyzing Network Marketing Opportunities", Club
onto a panel immediately. You can also sell aSea Breeze, CSB earns a total score of 25 out of
membership to a retail customer who choosesa possible 25 and a Five Essentials Rating of 5
not to activate an associate-ship and then youStars.