Heather Catania almost a year and I still haven't been paid Los Angeles California
Heather Catania and Brian Ludlow started The Influence with what I hope were great intentions. The business plan seemed solid, and Heather's background definitely added credibility to what they proposed when they offered me a job at The Influence.
After my first paycheck bounced, I didn't think much of it, especially when they wrote me a new check a few days later which went through fine. After my second and third checks bounced, I started getting worried. This went on for at least 4 months. Pretty soon I just wasn't getting a check at all. I would have to follow up over and over again, asking when I could expect payment. Every time I got the same answer: "Just waiting for xx payment to come through, then we'll be able to pay you."
This wouldn't bother me so much IF it wasn't so clear that Heather and Brian weren't hurting in terms of lifestyle. A Porsche and Mercedes parked in the driveway, designer clothing, watches and handbags, yet none of their employees were seeing a dime? Seems a bit wrong, wouldn't you say?
I've since been following up for my payment (over $10,000), and everytime I get the same answers, with attitude no less. I have emails going back to November with the same. exact. response. "We'll get in touch with a payment breakdown and available date for you to receive your first payment." SINCE NOVEMBER.
Heather is still doing a lot of business, and apparently getting paid for said services, so I'm unsure why she finds it ok to use that money for her personal fun and social life rather than pay the debt owed to her old employees. I know I'm not the only one who still hasn't seen a dime. This woman just cares about keeping up appearances. I'm not sure if she's just evil or delusional.
Hope nobody else has to go through this. You've been warned.