Two emails today with similar stories about getting burned by ISN, the International Speakers Network. Here's one from Joseph:
Hi. I came across your blog the other day and it was an interesting read. I have a friend who recently joined ISN (yeah, too late) and after reading about your experience, I’m now afraid that the money has been lost. Regarding your post about Brenda Keefer leaving ISN, check out the email David Wright sent out the other day. The fact that he posted a link for all to see of Brenda’s criminal appeal case almost 10 years ago proves to me what kind of scum he is. And he sent this out to his entire client database!! Unbelievable…
Attached was a letter David Wright had sent out (noted in a blog post below) with a copy of Brenda Keefer's criminal case. Turns out she's still on probation until 2009 after stealing about $250,000 from a previous employer.
Ay-carrumba!
I guess my loss of $950 is nuttin compared to all that!
Do you have a story about dealings with ISN? Care to share? As you can see, I won't use your name....
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Another Author / Speaker Ripped Off by ISN
Here's the first of the emails I have received in response to David Wright's upset at the loss of his sidekick, Brenda Keefer. (If you are unsure about what I mean, read the other June 2 post below.)
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From Bob:
I received this email today which prompted me to do a google search on ISN and the “many” businesses that they represent. I found your blog and just wanted to confirm that I am one of the many people that have been burned by ISN. I had them print a book and, other than receiving the actual shipment, I did not received ANY OTHER SERVICES that were promised. ALL LIES!
So, just wanted you to know that you are in good company.
Hope your business continues to be successful – even WITHOUT their help.
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From Bob:
I received this email today which prompted me to do a google search on ISN and the “many” businesses that they represent. I found your blog and just wanted to confirm that I am one of the many people that have been burned by ISN. I had them print a book and, other than receiving the actual shipment, I did not received ANY OTHER SERVICES that were promised. ALL LIES!
So, just wanted you to know that you are in good company.
Hope your business continues to be successful – even WITHOUT their help.
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Brenda's Out on Her Own
.... but can we trust her any more than we can trust David? That's the question.
Someone called "Thought you should know about this" at yahoo is sending email to any number of people who were likely scammed by ISN. The email contains a letter dated today, June 2, and says that Brenda Keefer, one of David Wright's right hand people, has started her own business called Willow Mist Professional Services.
Doncha just hate it when a disgruntled employee sets up shop and steals your thunder?
As for David Wright -- he's just protesting too much.... except I'm sure he doesn't want the company skeletons uncovered either. So he has to play nice -- to an extent.
In response to the memo David is sending, I'm beginning to hear from others who have been burned -- so -- I'm going to post the first of them in a separate post -- read above!
Someone called "Thought you should know about this" at yahoo is sending email to any number of people who were likely scammed by ISN. The email contains a letter dated today, June 2, and says that Brenda Keefer, one of David Wright's right hand people, has started her own business called Willow Mist Professional Services.
Doncha just hate it when a disgruntled employee sets up shop and steals your thunder?
As for David Wright -- he's just protesting too much.... except I'm sure he doesn't want the company skeletons uncovered either. So he has to play nice -- to an extent.
In response to the memo David is sending, I'm beginning to hear from others who have been burned -- so -- I'm going to post the first of them in a separate post -- read above!