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Scotty · Sat 05-Aug-06, 11:51 AM

Hi Ladies and Gents,

Recent requests from some current franchisees via private email have brought this business solution for Mark Smith up.

Currently there is approximately 45 people paying Mark Smith 50,000 yen a month each through Smith's School of English in Japan via bank account transfer.

We all know that Mark controls his 'Franchisee Meetings' like an army drill parade. The reason being to not allow any 'real' questions from the customers to their service provider (Mark Smith). Mark is terrified of the franchisees learning the fact that if they stand as a united body, at one place and time, they will learn that it is actually THEY who are paying money as customers to HIM

And they have the god-given right to negotiate their contract, particularly as they feel (and many do, especially those in contact with me) that 15,000 USD up front and 50,000 yen a month thereafter DOES ABSOLUTELY NOT represent the quality of the product delivered by Mark Smith.

Over 100people have come and gone in the 10years of Smith's School of English Japan as customers. The first franchisees did not pay anywhere near that money when Mark was bombarding the Kansai Flea Market in the late 90's with his advertising.

Lucky for him that Miles Zonkin sold 10 schools using HPS (high probability selling technique) which got his cash flow happening. Pity for Miles Zonkin that Mark did the dirty on him and didn't pay his 500,000yen in commissions that he promised.

Back to the point.

Mark is concentrating predominately on his Real Estate Investments in Japan Real Estate Investments in Japan His time, money and effort are now all directed in this direction now, as he sees the Japanese Economic Recovery to be the time to get into Real Estate Business.

He's making good money from it. This means he will do bare minimum to keep Smith's School of English "BUY, BUILD, SELL" and the franchisees having their chance for business success.

He has become a ghost at his own company. Being seen only for big sales meetings of the last couple of years.

For the customers reading this forum.

It's time to deal with the dealer. Never try one on one with Mark, but remember in numbers is strength, particularly in a public place.

Save yourselves some money. Tell Mark that from the next payment (as a group) that 5,000 yen a month Franchisee fee will be paid.

This will save you 45,000 x 12 = 540,000 yen a year. Spend this money on advertising etc to build your business.

Mark will have to become his worst nightmare. Honest and hard-working.

He will have to work his company as a normal owner of a company does. Not as a AMWAY legend with a VISA payment system worked into a cleverly designed little niche in Japan.

His company is not getting his time, attention or money. This means as a customer neither will you.

Sat 05-Aug-06, 11:51 AM	#26 (permalink)
Scotty Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Nationality: Aussie Occupation: Teecha Location: Posts: 82	Smith's School of English in Japan Hi Ladies and Gents, Recent requests from some current franchisees via private email have brought this business solution for Mark Smith up. Currently there is approximately 45 people paying Mark Smith 50,000 yen a month each through Smith's School of English in Japan via bank account transfer. We all know that Mark controls his 'Franchisee Meetings' like an army drill parade. The reason being to not allow any 'real' questions from the customers to their service provider (Mark Smith). Mark is terrified of the franchisees learning the fact that if they stand as a united body, at one place and time, they will learn that it is actually THEY who are paying money as customers to HIM And they have the god-given right to negotiate their contract, particularly as they feel (and many do, especially those in contact with me) that 15,000 USD up front and 50,000 yen a month thereafter DOES ABSOLUTELY NOT represent the quality of the product delivered by Mark Smith. Over 100people have come and gone in the 10years of Smith's School of English Japan as customers. The first franchisees did not pay anywhere near that money when Mark was bombarding the Kansai Flea Market in the late 90's with his advertising. Lucky for him that Miles Zonkin sold 10 schools using HPS (high probability selling technique) which got his cash flow happening. Pity for Miles Zonkin that Mark did the dirty on him and didn't pay his 500,000yen in commissions that he promised. Back to the point. Mark is concentrating predominately on his Real Estate Investments in Japan Real Estate Investments in Japan His time, money and effort are now all directed in this direction now, as he sees the Japanese Economic Recovery to be the time to get into Real Estate Business. He's making good money from it. This means he will do bare minimum to keep Smith's School of English "BUY, BUILD, SELL" and the franchisees having their chance for business success. He has become a ghost at his own company. Being seen only for big sales meetings of the last couple of years. For the customers reading this forum. It's time to deal with the dealer. Never try one on one with Mark, but remember in numbers is strength, particularly in a public place. Save yourselves some money. Tell Mark that from the next payment (as a group) that 5,000 yen a month Franchisee fee will be paid. This will save you 45,000 x 12 = 540,000 yen a year. Spend this money on advertising etc to build your business. Mark will have to become his worst nightmare. Honest and hard-working. He will have to work his company as a normal owner of a company does. Not as a AMWAY legend with a VISA payment system worked into a cleverly designed little niche in Japan. His company is not getting his time, attention or money. This means as a customer neither will you. Last edited by gfell; Sat 24-Mar-07 at 04:00 PM.