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3.2

67% would recommend to a friend

(12 total reviews)

28% positive business outlook

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12 reviews
1.0
5 Apr 2013
Recommend
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Pros

I received some amazing sales tools and experience, and the atmosphere is extremely positive and motivating. I do enjoy doing promotional sales, so once I was actually doing that part of the job, I felt like I was being productive.

Cons

What they did not tell me in plain English upfront was that I would be essentially working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, for minimum wage. They had me travel without any offer of financial help in the form of a food and gas stipend, and was not provided with all necessary equipment for the project I was assigned to. I felt my questions were not answered fully and I felt I was in the dark quite a bit about what was going on half the time. They offered "promotions" but was given more responsibilities with no more pay. All the hard work is attached to a promise of about a year down the road, getting to open my own office and manage my own team doing sales, but the cost was too high for me. The only truly successful people I could see were people with no families anywhere to be found, and living as vagabonds.

Live Commercial Advertising Response
12y
This review was recently discovered by management of Live Commercial Advertising Inc., and an effort to respond is below : As an employer, we try to provide the best working atmosphere we can. We acknowledge that as hard as we try, that we aren't the employer for everyone. We apologize if you feel like there was deceit upfront. We appreciate your feedback and are evaluating ways to correct any problems that may exist. It is only through feedback from employees that we can make our business better. We would appreciate it if you could contact us so we can talk about solutions to prevent these feelings with future employees. We do feel there is a serious misrepresentation when it comes to referring to us as a "Multi-level marketing scheme in disguise". We do not have an entry fee, our client's inventory sold/marketed is on consignment to the company (i.e. in no way paid for by employees), employees are W-2 (not 1099), and lastly, personal recruiting is not required to advance into management. Employees are compensated when going from the office directly to events with an average of 56.5 cents per mile. A paycheck is received no matter what. During initial training we pay hourly vs. performance; sometimes it is for hours worked and sometimes it is for commission, whichever is more. This is a payment arrangement that many sales based jobs do not have, including multi-level marketing. Hours are calculated based on timesheets signed and dated by our employees and rarely exceed 40-45 hours per week. Overtime compensation is ALWAYS (time and a half) logged automatically after 40 hours. On the subject of travel: As very fast growing company, we do offer travel opportunities with flight, hotel, and rental car (if necessary) ...all of which are paid for by the company, booked in advance. In all circumstances where longer than normal commutes are necessary, gas is reimbursed. Lastly, we feel this deserves special attention: "The only truly successful people I could see were people with no families anywhere to be found, and living as vagabonds." We obviously feel very strongly about this particular remark. We frequently have team nights and often invite the families, wives, significant others, and kids (when appropriate) to participate. To be fair, our management training program is vigorous, and as a startup firm, obviously managers (i.e. more "successful people") also work hard. Sometimes in a start-up sacrifices are made ("and as a current manager, I have made the decision to wait to expand my family"), fortunately, even though it is challenging to balance immense business growth and family time, it is only 22 miles north one has to look to find another office where the manager is LDS, has 5 children, and operates in a newly opened, highly successful office. Once again we value your feedback and hope that you will contact us so that we can take steps to prevent these mis-understandings in the future.
5.0
18 May 2013

Positive atomosphere

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I really enjoyed the people. These guys were really positive and gave me a new perspective how I look at things. Unfortunately, I had to relocate to out of state with my family but if I did not have to, I will still be working for Live commercial advertising. The opportunity that was presented to me was great. It was definitely an above the average opportunity for an average person like myself.

Cons

Hard work comes in many shapes and forms. It all depends on an individuals to put in what it takes to get there.

5.0
12 June 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

High level of dedication from all co-workers and management. The promotional events have taught me professional demonstration skills that I would never have gained otherwise. The management training was very hands on, whereas before I worked in companies that would not give me that opportunity, or give actual one on one training to improve. I love the position because I am always challenged, always growing personally, advancing professionally, and it is giving me the opportunity after just year of training to manage an office, and help expand the division as a whole.

Cons

The training was definitely a pay cut for me, but the experience was truly invaluable. My peers, friends, and family were not the most positive about me doing promotions when I started with multiple degrees, certifications, and hard won accolades such as Eagle Scout. (they now are my biggest supporters.) The training is very intensive and not for those who just want a job, they are very serious when they say it is a commitment, and my brain often hurts from the knowledge of management and marketing hammered into it day after day!

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